From the Kitchen
We love feeding crowds — but we love good food even more. These are the BBQ and taco recipes and techniques behind our Connecticut catering menu, written so you can pull them off in your own backyard.
From the PitThe centerpiece of every Pit & Masa spread — a low-and-slow brisket with a deep bark and a smoke ring worth bragging about.
Tacos & MasaSlow-braised, chili-rich beef folded into crispy cheese tacos and served with a deeply savory dipping broth.
Sides & FixingsCharred corn slathered in a creamy, tangy, chili-lime sauce and showered with cotija. The side that disappears first.
From the PitForgiving, crowd-feeding, and endlessly versatile — a smoked pork shoulder that pulls apart into tender, smoky strands.
Sides & FixingsA smoky, roasted red salsa with just enough heat. The all-purpose salsa we reach for on every taco bar.
Tacos & MasaCitrus-marinated, char-grilled steak chopped into smoky, juicy tacos with onion, cilantro, and lime.
From the PitTender, glazed baby backs with a sticky bark and a clean bite — the 3-2-1 method made foolproof for the backyard.
Tacos & MasaEarthy, citrusy achiote-marinated chicken thighs grilled and chopped into vibrant, juicy tacos.
From the PitBig, beefy, fall-off-the-bone short ribs — the 'brisket on a stick' that's pure pit royalty.
Sides & FixingsAll the magic of elote in a spoonable cup — charred corn, lime, crema, and cotija with a chili kick.
Tacos & MasaA loaded Mexican sandwich stacked with saucy chile beef, refried beans, avocado, and pickled jalapeños on a crusty roll.
Drinks & AguasCreamy, cinnamon-spiced rice milk that's the perfect cool-down for a plate of smoke and spice.
From the PitJuicy, mahogany-skinned chicken quarters with deep smoke flavor and crispy skin — an easy, affordable crowd-pleaser.
Sides & FixingsChunky, bright, and balanced — a classic guacamole with no shortcuts and no fillers.
Tacos & MasaSlow-cooked pork belly seared until shatteringly crisp, tucked into tortillas with sharp salsa verde.
Sides & FixingsTangy, bright, and a little smoky — a roasted tomatillo salsa that wakes up everything it touches.
Sides & FixingsCreamy three-cheese mac kissed with smoke and finished with a crunchy top — the ultimate BBQ side.
Drinks & AguasTart, ruby-red hibiscus cooler that's as refreshing as it is beautiful — naturally caffeine-free.
From the PitA brined, juicy smoked turkey breast with crisp skin — a lighter centerpiece for the holiday table or a party spread.
Sides & FixingsCreamy, deeply savory refried pinto beans that beat the can every single time.
From the PitSnappy smoked sausage with sweet charred peppers and onions — a fast, smoky crowd-feeder.
Tacos & MasaCrispy, golden masa fries dusted with chili-lime salt and showered in cotija — the snack you'll make on repeat.
SweetCrisp, cinnamon-sugar churros with a rich dark chocolate dip — the sweet finish to any smoke-and-masa feast.
Sides & FixingsA smoky, sweet, and gently spicy barbecue sauce with a Mexican accent — perfect on ribs, pulled pork, or burgers.
From the PitA craggy, lacy-edged smash burger with smoked-onion jam and chipotle crema — the burger that earns its name.
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From the Kitchen