County Smoak’s Ken Hess Defends Virginia Barbecue

County Smoak Pitmaster Ken Hess returns to The Low & Slow Barbecue Show to defend Virginia as “first” in barbecue.
Eric Pickle Brings Smoked Pickle Barbecue to Carolina

Smoked Pickle Barbecue Pitmaster and Founder Eric Pickle shares the story of his Knoxville-based food truck that is rapidly expanding into a Tennessee barbecue favorite.
Southern Smoke BBQ’s Matthew Register Walks You Down Warren Street

Matthew Register takes us 94 and ½ feet down Warren Street for the latest news from Southern Smoke Barbecue and Catering of N.C.
Sam Jones BBQ’s Michael Letchworth Shares His Carolina BBQ Journey

Sam Jones BBQ’s pitmaster and business leader Michael Letchworth shares the story of his barbecue journey. From an early start working the pits at Skylight Inn to his current role leading the Sam Jones BBQ business.
Ben’s Backdraft Barbecue Joins Carolina BBQ Festival

Ben’s Backdraft Barbecue reveals big news about his first brick-and-mortar location and his first time participating in the Carolina BBQ Festival for the first time April 4-5, at Victoria Yards in Charlotte.
2025 Carolina BBQ Festival Pitmasters – REVEALED!

The Low & Slow Barbecue Show reveals the Carolina BBQ Festival Pitmasters for 2025. Listen today and find out who will serve their best barbecue bites at the festival April 4-5.
Hickory Barbecue Battle with 3 Beers Down

Hickory Barbecue is in the spotlight as The Low & Slow Barbecue Show welcomes the beer aficionados from 3 Beers Down for the first-ever Hickory Holiday Meat Crawl! We taste and rate pulled pork from 6 Hickory barbecue restaurants to determine a champion.
1976 Barbecue Pitmaster Gus the Butcher Talks Turkey

1976 Barbecue Pitmaster Gus the Butcher shares tips for turkey! Listen to the Thanksgiving Day episode of the Low & Slow Barbecue show to hear about a few favorite traditions from host Chigger Willard and Gus the Butcher, who talks about his business and BBQ journey.
Prime STQ Revealed, Hugh’s Q Review & Operation Turkey Smoke

Find out about BBQ News like Prime BBQ pitmaster Chris Prieto’s new venture in Durham charity efforts to feed families Thanksgiving meals in Hickory, and we give the Low & Slow Barbecue Show Barbecue Show Review of Hugh’s Q.
Carolina BBQ Festival News, World Food Champions & Collard Chowder Recipe

The Carolina climate is getting cooler but things are heating up for the Carolina BBQ Festival in 2025. Get details, an update on a new barbecue business in Hickory, and a great fall recipe for collard green chowder from Southern Smoke BBQ Pitmaster Matthew Register.