TOP 150 MOST INFLUENCIAL PEOPLE IN BARBECUE

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Jess Pryles

From Australia to Austin, Jess Pryles turned her obsession with meat into a global brand and built an empire on brains, brawn, and Hardcore Carnivore.

  • Co-founder of the Hardcore Carnivore brand, a cult-favorite line of rubs, apparel, and meat-focused content
  • Arguably the best-selling independent rub on the planet, Hardcore Carnivore BLACK
  • Author of Hardcore Carnivore: Cook Meat Like You Mean It
  • Host and judge on multiple TV series including Aussie Barbecue Heroes, Cooks on Fire, and her own show Hardcore Carnivore on the Outdoor Channel
  • Master’s-level meat science graduate from Texas A&M University
  • Regular guest and headliner at international barbecue festivals including Meatstock, The Big Grill, and SXSW

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