Pitt County BBQ in the Media

We’ve had the chance to share Pitt County BBQ’s story through television, radio, podcasts and print. These interviews and features cover our Eastern North Carolina whole hog roots, live-fire cooking and the work we do across Alberta.

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“Built a company celebrating Carolina barbecue inspired by his Ukrainian grandmother’s culinary traditions.”

“This pulled pork is slow-cooked, fall-apart tender, and finished with a tangy North Carolina vinegar sauce that keeps you coming back for more.”

“With six years of smoke and sizzle under his belt, it’s obvious: Peter Zukiwski has found his happy place.”

Pitt County BBQ turned barbecue into community support, raising funds for people affected by Hurricane Helene.

“To Peter Zukiwski, barbecue is about more than cooking meat over fire. It’s about the people, the history, the culture, and the tradition.”

“Pitt County BBQ is a regional barbeque catering company in Edmonton that specializes in North Carolina whole hog BBQ.”

Peter Zukiwski brought Pitt County BBQ’s live-fire approach to Food Network’s Fire Masters, competing for the title and a $10,000 prize.

“Peter Zukiwski of Pitt County BBQ has been studying NC BBQ for years to understand the beauty and technique.”

“It’s about slowing down, connecting with friends and family, and disconnecting from technology.”

“People look for the sauce and then taste it and realize, ‘Oh, it’s so good, it doesn’t need sauce.’”

A conversation with Peter Zukiwski about Pitt County BBQ and bringing North Carolina-style whole-hog barbecue to Alberta.