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North Carolina Pitmasters Are Spreading the Gospel of Texas Brisket.

Meet the Contenders on BBQ Brawl, Season 2 These 12 pitmasters are vying for the title of BBQ Brawl Champion.

Roger Mooking meets two barbecue brainiacs who have mastered the art of marrying heat and meat to turn out top-notch barbecue. Pitmaster Christopher Prieto teaches students the science of smoking and seasoning meats at Prime Barbecue in Knightdale, N.C.

Christopher, aka #BarbecueNerd, is the owner and head pitmaster of Prime Barbecue in North Carolina. From catering to live food shows and the competition circuit, Chris is full of barbecue knowledge and approaches it as a science.