Pinehurst is used to hosting some of the biggest events in North Carolina — and now that includes barbecue. The Pinehurst BBQ Festival marks its fifth year this month, emerging as one of the state’s ...

A popular Hill Country barbecue spot is getting a juicy taste of some exciting attention, thanks to a recent visit from the ...

When Dothan’s Tri-State BBQ Festival started in 2005, Cole McArdle went to check it out. He was hooked. The next year, he started competing in the backyard division with high school buddy Blake ...

In Central Texas, the line at any classic Saturday barbecue joint says something about the community: These are people who will wait, sometimes for hours, to get a plate of smoked brisket. But those ...

A Houston area pitmaster is about to get some well-earned national exposure. Ara Malekian, the native Armenian who channels the Texas cowboy look with a charming, low-key elan, is one of 12 pitmasters ...

Todd David has found that when professional pitmasters seek advice, it’s rarely about smoking meat. “No one asks about cooking barbecue,” he says of the conversations he’s been having through his new ...

Pitmasters traveled from across the country this month for Windy City Smokeout, a barbecue showcase of meats and sauces, to cook up their own distinct styles. Attendees could enjoy smoked beef with ...

Low and slow cooking epitomizes great barbecue. While the pitmaster makes the process look easy, people crave those flavors without the effort. Progresso’s new soups bring a taste of BBQ favorites ...

Progresso Soup has done it again and is out with a limited-edition item to pair with a new soup. This summer, the soup brand from General Mills introduced Progresso Pitmaster — a new line of ...

Chris Prieto, owner of Prime Barbecue in Knightdale, helped organize the Pinehurst Barbecue Festival, returning for its fifth year Aug. 29-31. Robert Willett [email protected] AI-generated ...