From a backyard smoker to a James Beard Award winner, Aaron Franklin changed the game for every pitmaster who came after him.
• Pioneer of New School Barbecue
• Author of Franklin Barbecue and Franklin Steak
• First pitmaster to receive a James Beard Award in a chef category
• Host of the groundbreaking series BBQ with Franklin on PBS/YouTube, and featured on Chef’s Table: BBQ on Netflix
• Owner of Franklin Barbecue in Austin, Texas, widely regarded as home of the best brisket in the world
• Co-founder of the Hot Luck Festival