ESTABLISHED 2026
The Authority in Barbecue.
Competitions. Rankings. Stories. The world of barbecue decided.
The Top 50 BBQ in Florida
Our flagship ranking built on real standards, not hype. We evaluate technique, consistency, and execution to identify the best BBQ in the state.
NEVS BBQ
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Brisket Shoppe
Tampa, FL
Smoke Made Meats and Eats
Orlando, FL
La Traila Barbecue
Miami, FL
Crydermans Barbecue
Cocoa, FL
Hometown BBQ Miami
Miami, FL
The Drinking Pig BBQ
Coconut Grove, FL
Hate Monday’s Tavern
Miami, FL
Harrys Smoke and Dough
Miami, FL
When Pigs Fly BBQ
Spring Hill, FL
Pig Beach BBQ
West Palm Beach, FL
Apocalypse BBQ
Miami, FL
Four Smokes BBQ
Ocala, FL
Papa Diesels BBQ
Apopka, FL
Pig Floyds Urban BBQ
Orlando, FL
Blackburn’s Barbecue
Eagle Lake, FL
Mighty Quinn’s BBQ
Tampa, FL
Tropical Smokehouse
Delray Beach, FL
Smokin Ox BBQ
Winter Haven, FL
Big Lees BBQ
Ocala, FL
Bubbalous Bodacious BBQ
Orlando, FL
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Go beyond the surface and step inside real BBQ competitions where technique, pressure, and precision separate the best from the rest. Experience the intensity of the pit, where every detail matters and every decision counts.
Follow top teams, learn proven winning methods, and discover what truly sets champions apart from everyone else.
The Pitmaster's Council presents
Live Fire Competition
Que For a Cure — Seize the Moment
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Learn from BBQ Pros
Direct instruction from the pitmasters competing at the highest level. No shortcuts. No filler.
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Consulting Services to Build Your BBQ Brand
At The Pitmasters Council, we help BBQ operators elevate their business with a focus on four key pillars: operations, profitability, team training, and marketing — ensuring your brand stands out and thrives.
Pitmaster Systems
Repeatable smokehouse processes for consistent flavor, texture, bark, tenderness, and yield.
Menu Profitability
Smarter menu planning, pricing, portions, and production to improve margins and reduce waste.
Team Training
Pit crew standards, prep checklists, quality control, and SOPs your team can follow every day.
BBQ Marketing
Brand positioning, local advertising, social content, promotions, reviews, and customer growth.