Big Poppa Smokers strikes a chord with BBQ community
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Sterling \\u201cBig Poppa\\u201d Ball always wants to push the level of barbecue flavors and tastes for people.
\\nThe hall-of-fame pitmaster, who runs Big Poppa Smokers in California, recently chatted with MEAT+POULTRY to discuss what he\\u2019s seen on the barbecue landscape over the last few years and how his company teaches and promotes the art of low and slow cooking.
\\nThe conversation starts with Ball explaining how his first business, Ernie Ball, a well-known guitar and strings company, helped inform what he tries to do with barbecue daily.
\\nBall then describes what he enjoys about the process of grilling.
\\nLater on, he discusses his partnerships with foodservice companies and working with Tyson Foods\\u2019 Chairman\\u2019s Reserve Meats brand when coming up with new recipes and items.
\\nBall also conveys what he looks for when shopping for meat at the grocery store or at the butcher counter.
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