My attempt to document regional pitmaster styles hit a snag

I'm putting together a guide on BBQ styles across the country... but I'm struggling to find info on pitmasters from the Pacific Northwest. Does anyone know any notable ones from that area?

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mila_jones391mo ago

Honestly the search is hard because the PNW just doesn't have a deep barbecue tradition like the South or Midwest. They're more known for smoked salmon and that sort of thing over there. You might find a few places doing it, but you won't find a defining regional style because it never really took root. Focusing on them for a national guide feels like forcing it.

richard7781mo ago

Oregon has some great ones, right? I ran into the same wall looking for their take on beef ribs...

lucaslane1mo ago

Oregon does have some solid spots once you look past the smoked salmon idea that mila_jones39 mentioned. You just have to know where to dig, like the places using oak from old wine barrels. It's not a whole style but there's good meat to be found.