Jul 09 2026
RestaurantsThe Carbon BarThe Pitmaster Platter Recipe

The Pitmaster Platter Recipe

Inspired by The Carbon Bar
Time6h
Serves4

Our famous platter complete with smoked St. Louis Cut Pork Ribs, Smoked Prime Beef Brisket, Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Cheddar Jalapeño Sausage. Plus, Dill Pickles, Fries and our Signature House-made Sauces

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Ingredients

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Meats

Sides

Buttermilk Fried Chicken

Method

Preparing the Meats

  1. 1

    Smoked St. Louis Cut Pork Ribs

    Rub the ribs with your favorite BBQ rub and smoke them in a smoker at 225°F for about 4-5 hours until tender.

  2. 2

    Smoked Prime Beef Brisket

    Season the brisket with salt and pepper, then smoke it at 225°F for 8-10 hours until the internal temperature reaches 195°F.

  3. 3

    Cheddar Jalapeño Sausage

    Cook the sausage in the smoker until it reaches an internal temperature of 160°F, about 1-2 hours.

Making the Buttermilk Fried Chicken

  1. 4

    Marinate the Chicken

    Soak the chicken pieces in buttermilk for at least 2 hours or overnight in the refrigerator.

  2. 5

    Prepare the Breading

    In a bowl, mix flour, paprika, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Remove chicken from buttermilk and coat in the flour mixture.

  3. 6

    Fry the Chicken

    Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F. Fry the chicken in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 10-15 minutes per piece.

Serving the Platter

  1. 7

    Plate the Meats and Sides

    Arrange the smoked ribs, brisket, fried chicken, and sausage on a large platter. Add dill pickles and fries on the side.

  2. 8

    Serve with Sauce

    Drizzle the signature BBQ sauce over the meats or serve it on the side for dipping.

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