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Low-and-slow meats, pit recipes, rubs, and smokehouse favorites worth the extra time.

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Pit Master Picks8 recipes
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01

Belly Bites

The surface area to volume ratio is high on these, meaning they can absorb a relatively high amount of smoke.

PickleButt family archiveDraft p. 15
02

Chopped Pork

I'm ashamed to admit that this NC native modified this recipe from Aaron Franklin, the Texas King of BBQ.

Aaron Franklin inspiredDraft p. 28
03

Brisket

Unlike the Chopped Pork, I have no shame to have taken this method from Aaron Franklin.

Aaron Franklin inspiredDraft p. 30
04

Countdown Ribs

This method is often referred to as 3-2-1 based on the typical timing of the phases.

PickleButt family archiveDraft p. 32
05

Grill-Smoked Turkey

Another recipe I have liberally borrowed from Aaron Franklin.

Aaron Franklin inspiredDraft p. 34
06

Grill Fried Chicken Wings

These are pretty easy to prepare but its still a bit time-consuming; its good there is some flexiblity in the time but you need to lead yourself a good window to work.

PickleButt family archiveDraft p. 35
07

Smoked Meatloaf

I'm not a big meatloaf fan to start with but this recipe came from a friend at work and changed my mind.

Friend from workDraft p. 36
08

Grilled Chicken Halves

You can buy whole chickens and split them if your grocery doesn't sell halves.

PickleButt family archiveDraft p. 37