Scott, Rodney

1971- · Contribution: 1982-

Pitmaster & Chef

Only the second pitmaster ever to win a James Beard Foundation chef award, named Best Chef: Southeast in 2018; began cooking whole hog barbecue at his family's South Carolina restaurant at age 11 and authored the first cookbook published by a Black pitmaster

Agriculture & Food

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Quick facts

Born: 1971
Active since: 1982
Category: Agriculture & Food
Best known for: James Beard Best Chef: SoutheastWhole-hog barbecueFirst cookbook by a Black pitmaster

Impact on the world

Scott elevated whole-hog barbecue, a craft rooted in Black Southern tradition, to the industry's highest recognition. He put a pitmaster among the ranks of celebrated chefs.

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