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Meat Teacher Ignites Pitmasters' Fire!
12 Jul
Summary
- Culinary teacher Matt Groark stars in new BBQ show.
- Groark has massive social media following as 'The Meat Teacher'.
- The show features live-fire cooking and $50,000 in prizes.
Matt Groark, a culinary arts teacher from Washington Township High School and known as "The Meat Teacher," is joining the cast of Food Network's "Pitmasters." This marks Groark's return to reality television after a previous appearance on "Next Level Chef."
The new series, premiering July 13, 2026, at 9 p.m. and streaming the next day on HBO Max, features nine two-person teams competing in live-fire cooking challenges. Groark expressed excitement for the show's outdoor, open-fire environment, which aligns perfectly with his established barbecue brand and social media presence.
Groark boasts a significant online following, with millions across platforms like Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok. He is also the author of "The Meat Teacher Cookbook: The Ultimate Backyard BBQ Guide for an A+ in Pitmastery," set for release in 2025. His teammate on "Pitmasters" is Delaware food influencer Max McGibbon.
"Pitmasters" challenges contestants to push live-fire cooking to its limits, with up to $50,000 in prize money at stake. The show's judges include notable figures like Andrew Zimmern and Jess Pryles.
