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A famed Wilson County pitmaster, Ed Mitchell, shares the stories and recipes that fill his life and plate.

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Our State Knows Best: Barbecue

Find out what three pitmasters have to say about cooking low and slow, their best tips for backyard beginners, and the cardinal rule of smoking ’cue: patience.

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