Pitmaster Chris Lilly Recipes & Grilling Tips

Chris Lilly is a renowned American pitmaster, cookbook author, and executive chef/partner at the world’s largest barbecue restaurant, the famous Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q in Decatur, Alabama.
He won 15 World BBQ Championships and four Memphis in May Grand Championships, is widely recognized for his expertise in Alabama white sauce, and as a competitor/mentor on Season 1 of Food Network’s BBQ Brawl.
Chris Lilly, a pro who knows, teaches how to grill like a pitmaster. He shares his recipes and best grilling tips so you can be your neighborhood grill master.
Chris Lilly’s Bar-B-Q Recipes
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World Championship BBQ Pork Shoulder Recipe
Follow the video instructions & ingredients list to try Chris Lilly’s six-time world championship BBQ Pork Shoulder recipe.
Want more Chris Lilly recipes? See his grilling cookbooks.
Chris Lilly is the vice president, executive chef, and partner of Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q, overseeing the two company-owned restaurants in Decatur, Alabama. He has 2 grilling cookbooks:
Big Bob Gibson’s BBQ Book: Recipes and Secrets from a Legendary Barbecue Joint
From dry rubs to glazes and from sauces to slathers, Lilly gives the lowdown on Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q’s award-winning seasonings and combinations. You’ll learn the unique flavors of different woods and you’ll get insider tips on creating the right heat—be it in a charcoal grill, home oven, or backyard ground pit. Then, get the scoop on pulled pork, smoked beef brisket, pit-fired poultry, and, of course, ribs.
Complete the feast with sides like red-skin potato salad and black-eyed peas. And save room for Lilly’s dessert recipes such as Big Mama’s Pound Cake.
Fire and Smoke: A Pitmaster’s Secrets
Grill like a pro with 100 expert recipes and tips in this cookbook.
Chris Lilly combines the speed of grilling with the smoky flavors of low-and-slow barbecue for great meals any night of the week, no fancy equipment required.
Infuse delicious smoke flavors into fruits and vegetables, even cocktails and desserts.


