Sam Jones is a third-generation North Carolina pitmaster known for his dedication to whole hog barbecue and preserving his family’s culinary traditions.
- Owner and founder of Sam Jones BBQ in Winterville and Raleigh, North Carolina
- Co-author of Whole Hog BBQ: The Gospel of Carolina Barbecue
- Inducted into the inaugural class of the North Carolina Bar-B-Q Hall of Fame in 2024