Hall of Flame: The Pitmasters of PSC

Welcome to the Hall of Flame, where every name tells a story from the smoke. Each month, we spotlight a real-deal BBQ pitmaster whose craft, grit, and fire have earned them a place in BBQ history. From small-town smokehouses to Texas Monthly Top 50 legends, these are the men and women who inspire our limited-edition shirts and keep the coals of BBQ culture burning hot.

Steven Rossler - Rossler's Blue Cord Barbecue

Oct 1, 2025

Steven Rossler of Rossler's Blue Cord BBQ in Harker Heights, Texas, brings a veteran’s discipline and pitmaster’s passion to every cook - earning his spot among the Texas Monthly Top 50 BBQ Joints.

Steven Rossler - Rosslers Blue Cord Barbecue

Ara Malekian - Harlem Road Texas BBQ

Nov 12, 2025

Chef Ara Malekian of Harlem Road Texas BBQ brings world-class culinary training to true Texas smoke. Known for his bold flavors, clean-burning pits, and unforgettable personality, Ara blends old-world technique with Texas grit

Chef Ara Malekian - Harlem Road Texas BBQ

Jason "Gonzo" Gonzalez - Gonzos Smokehouse & BBQ

Dec 17, 2025

Jason Gonzalez is a self made pitmaster who traded blueprints for brisket, proving that great BBQ is not born, it is built. Blending Central Texas technique with deep Louisiana roots, Gonzo’s Smokehouse has earned its place in the Hall of Flame.