Who We Are 🔥
We're a small team of outdoor enthusiasts and tech innovators building the future of BBQ, one cook at a time.
PitMentor was born from countless nights of trial and error – from choosing the wrong cut at the butcher, to oversalting a perfect brisket with a rub we thought would work, to pulling meat off too early because we couldn't tell if it was actually done. We knew there had to be a better way.
Great BBQ is a journey that starts long before you light the fire.
It begins with selecting the right cut, understanding grain direction, and trimming fat caps to that perfect quarter-inch. It continues through crafting rubs where the brown sugar doesn't overpower the smoke, where the paprika complements rather than masks, and where that hint of coffee or cocoa powder makes all the difference. It's knowing whether to marinate overnight or just for an hour, whether to inject or dry brine, and understanding how salt penetrates differently than sugar.
Then comes the cook itself – the real test. Managing fire and smoke, knowing when that stall is coming before it hits, understanding when bark is set versus when it's just burned, and most importantly, knowing exactly when to wrap, when to rest, and when to slice.
We believe technology should enhance these time-honored traditions, not replace them. That's why we've combined cutting-edge AI with pitmaster wisdom to create an assistant that guides you through every step. Our dual AI system learns from millions of cooks worldwide, helping you select the right wood for your protein, build a rub that matches your taste preferences, predict cooking times based on your actual conditions, and nail that perfect doneness every single time.
Whether you're preparing your first rack of ribs with a simple salt and pepper rub, experimenting with Asian-inspired marinades on pork belly, or attempting a 16-hour brisket cook with your own signature blend, PitMentor gives you the confidence to cook like a pitmaster. Because we've been where you are, and we built the guide we wish we'd had.
What We Love 🏕️
The smell of smoke at dawn. The sizzle of fat hitting coals. That first beer while the fire gets going.
We love the ritual of BBQ – waking up before sunrise to start a brisket, knowing that dinner is still 12 hours away. We love the anticipation of unwrapping butcher paper to reveal that perfect smoke ring, the satisfaction of bark that cracks just right, and the moment when pulled pork falls apart at the gentlest touch.
We love the preparation as much as the cook. The meditative process of trimming silver skin, the creativity of building a new rub blend from our spice collection, the science of understanding why kosher salt draws moisture differently than table salt. We've spent hours perfecting our coffee-chili dry rub, adjusting ratios one teaspoon at a time.
But it goes beyond BBQ.
We love casting lines at dawn and grilling the catch that evening. We love finding that perfect camping spot where the only sound is crackling wood and nature. We love the challenge of cooking over an open fire with nothing but cast iron and patience. We love teaching our kids how to build a proper fire, how to tell when coals are ready, and why low and slow beats hot and fast.
We love the problem-solving – figuring out how to maintain 225°F in a windstorm, MacGyvering a water pan from camping gear, or creating a two-zone fire with nothing but logs and determination. We love that moment when friends ask "how did you make this?" and we get to share not just a recipe, but a story.
We love the failures too – because every burnt end (actually burnt), every underseasoned rack, every brisket that turned into expensive jerky taught us something. We love that BBQ is unforgiving but honest. It doesn't care about your ego; it rewards patience, punishes shortcuts, and teaches humility.
Most of all, we love the community.
The neighbor who shares their grandfather's sauce recipe. The online forum that talks you through your first overnight cook. The competition team that gives you tips even though you're competing against them next weekend. The camping buddy who shows you their trick for keeping salmon from sticking to the grill.
We built PitMentor because we love all of this, and we wanted to make it accessible to everyone – whether you're cooking on a million-dollar offset smoker or a rusty kettle grill you got from a garage sale. Because what we really love is bringing people together around great food, whether that's in your backyard, at a campsite, or by the lake after a successful fishing trip.
Every feature we build, every AI model we train, every notification we send is designed by people who genuinely love this lifestyle and want to share it with others.