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Ed Mitchell nominated for James Beard Foundation Media Award

Ed Mitchell's signature cooking has earned him the nickname "The Pitmaster" in the highly competitive barbecue circuit in North Carolina. Ed Mitchell's describes Mitchell's methods for preparing pork barbecue and other traditional southern entrees and sides.

Posted 2024-04-30T15:45:20+00:00 - Updated 2024-04-30T15:45:20+00:00

The James Beard Foundation announced its 2024 Media Awards nominees on Tuesday and a Triangle culinary legend is included.

Ed Mitchell is featured in Ed Mitchell's Barbecue. Ed Mitchell, Ryan Mitchell and Zella Palmer are listed as contributors for the book, which has a 4.8 average rating on Amazon. The entry is a nominee in the U.S. Foodways category to recognize books with recipes focused on the cooking or foodways of regions or communities located within the U.S.

Mitchell's signature cooking has earned him the nickname "The Pitmaster" in the highly competitive barbecue circuit in North Carolina. The book describes Mitchell's methods for preparing pork barbecue and other traditional southern entrees and sides.

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“The James Beard Media Awards shine a light on the exceptional storytellers whose work has the transformative potential to educate, inspire, and foster connection through a shared love of food,” said Clare Reichenbach, CEO, James Beard Foundation.

The book was named one of the Best Cookbooks of the Year by NPR.

The winners of the James Beard Media Awards will be announced on Saturday, June 8, in Chicago.