Aaron Franklin is in a league all by himself when it comes to accolades being showered upon a BBQ restaurant. You name the publication, from Bon Apetit to Texas Monthly to Food & Wine to the New York Times) and Franklin's Franklin Barbecue has probably been heralded as one of the top BBQ joints in America, if not the top BBQ joint in America

Steven Raichlen is the most prolific author of BBQ themed cookbooks and one of the most prolific hosts of BBQ themed cooking shows. Steven Raichlen's influence on the backyard BBQer can't be understated as his books have been purchased by millions of readers and his shows have been watched by millions of viewers. 

Tuffy Stone - the Mariano Rivera of barbecue. When you see Rivera come out of the bullpen you know there is little doubt he's going to get the job done. The same can be said for Tuffy Stone - when you see him pull up at a contest you are pretty certain that he's going to win.

Johnny Trigg. Today we continue the countdown of the Most Influential People in BBQ with the 19th...

Myron Mixon. Today we continue the countdown to the Most Influential Person in BBQ with the 5^th most influential person in BBQ. Coming in as the 5^th Most Influential Person in BBQ is pitmaster of Jack’s Old South, judge on BBQ Pitmasters and cookbook author, Myron Mixon.