Great barbecue isn’t an accident — it’s built, cooked, tested, and refined over time.
The Pitmaster Journal – Digital Edition is designed for backyard cooks, serious stick-burners, and restaurant pitmasters who want to track their cooks, dial in their process, and repeat their best results — without guessing.
This downloadable PDF gives you a clean, organized way to log every cook, from fuel choice to final notes, so your next brisket (or pork butt, ribs, chicken, or sausage) is even better than the last.
What’s Inside the Pitmaster Journal
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Pitmaster Profile Page
Record your name, pit setup, cooking style, and goals. -
Favorite Rubs & Seasonings
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Protein-Specific Tip Pages
Dedicated sections for:-
Beef
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Pork
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Chicken
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Lamb
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Seafood
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Cheese & Sides
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Other / Experiments
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Smoking Session Logs (30 Cooks)
Document each cook with space for:-
Date & cook type
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Wood species & fuel used
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Time, temperature, and fire management notes
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What worked — and what you’ll change next time
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“Super Secret Tips” Page
A final spot for those tricks you don’t share with just anyone ?
Why the Digital Edition?
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Instant download — no waiting
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Use on your phone, tablet, or computer
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Printable if you want a hard copy
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Perfect companion to the physical journal
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Ideal for cooks on the road, at competitions, or managing multiple pits
Built for Real Pitmasters
This journal was created by people who cook with real wood, manage real fires, and care about consistency. Whether you’re running post oak on a brisket, hickory on a pork butt, or experimenting with blends, this journal helps you connect the dots between fuel, fire, and flavor.
How It Works
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Purchase the digital edition
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Receive an email with your secure download link
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Download and start logging your cooks immediately
Pro Tip
Pair the Digital Pitmaster Journal with our cooking wood bundles to keep your notes, fuel, and results dialed in cook after cook.