Ed Mitchell (pitmaster)

Ed Mitchell
Ed Mitchell in 2008
Born1948 or 1949 (age 75–76)[1]
NationalityAmerican
CitizenshipUnited States
OccupationPitmaster
Websitewww.thepitmasteredmitchell.com

Ed Mitchell (born 1948 or 1949)[1] is an American pitmaster and businessman. Mitchell's frequent media appearances and advocacy for the use of heritage breed pork has earned him the title of the most "famous pitmaster" in North Carolina.[2] Mitchell has appeared in Bon Appetit and on Throwdown! with Bobby Flay, Man v. Food, and National Geographic.[3]

  1. ^ a b Raichlen, Steven (28 September 2015). "Barbecue Secrets From Carolina Pitmaster Ed Mitchell". Huffington Post. Retrieved 19 April 2020.
  2. ^ Jackson, Drew (2 December 2019). "Ed Mitchell, NC's most famous pitmaster, is ready to open a new barbecue restaurant". Food & Drink. The News & Observer. Retrieved 18 April 2020.
  3. ^ "Famous pitmaster gives taste of new restaurant via food truck :: Out and About at WRAL.com". WRAL. 27 January 2017. Retrieved 19 April 2020.