Barbecue is having a long, extended moment and as a result, one can now find well prepared, slow-smoked meat in every state in the U.S. And like chefs in the kitchen, pitmasters have risen to the ranks of international celebrities coming together for big smoked meat events upcoming Big Apple Barbecue . From old-school barbecue families to new school barbecue geeks, here are 10 pitmasters you need to know.

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Elliott Moss, Buxton Hall Barbecue , Asheville, North Carolina