Myron Mixon is an American celebrity chef, pitmaster, author, and television personality. He is best known for his appearances on the television show BBQ Pitmasters and his championship-winning barbecue recipes. Mixon is the owner of Jack's Old South Bar-B-Q, a competitive barbecue team, and the author of several cookbooks. He has won more than 180 grand championships and over 300 other awards in barbecue competitions. Mixon is a three-time World Barbecue Champion and has been inducted into the Barbecue Hall of Fame. He is also the founder of Myron Mixon Smokers, a line of commercial-grade smokers. Mixon is a passionate advocate for the art of barbecue and has been featured in numerous publications, including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and Southern Living.