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A New Pitmaster Finds His Footing at Smoak Town BBQ

Last year, Cameron Haley quit his sales job, parked a trailer on his father-in-law's property, and got to smoking.

By Daniel Vaughn
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Daniel Vaughn is the country’s first barbecue editor, and he has eaten more barbecue than you have.

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107 Elmhurst Ln, Rockwall, TX 75087
Publish Date
April 22, 2021
Last Updated
September 15, 2022

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