Overview
- The husband-and-wife team Esaul and Grecia Ramos were crowned Pitmasters after the season finale that aired on Aug. 31 on Food Network.
- Coverage reports the Ramoses prepared a five-course, day-long championship menu that blended traditional smoked meats with pastry-driven dishes such as a smoked concha.
- Local fans filled McIntyre’s Southtown for a watch party where family and patrons celebrated the couple’s on-screen performance and community pride.
- News outlets agree on the win but differ on the cash prize amount, with earlier preview copy citing $50,000 and later reports — including TPR and a follow-up Express-News story — saying the prize was $30,000.
- 2M Smokehouse, founded in 2016 and recognized by Texas Monthly and other outlets, is likely to see heightened attention and demand after the show, with potential effects on bookings, retail sales and the couple’s bakery business.