Israel Wofford

From Backyard Pitmaster to BBQ Powerhouse

Meet Izzy Wofford

My name is Israel Wofford, better known as Izzy and I run Izzy Grillz Barbecue. I am a backyard barbecue pitmaster and content creator. I live in Southwest Missouri with my wife and 7 children. My interest in central Texas style barbecue is really where my barbecue journey began, I never thought it would ever grow into to what it has become working with some of the best brands in barbecue!

Hometown:: Blue Eye, Missouri
Favorite Recipe:: Smoke Beef Ribs aka Dino Ribs
Fun Fact:: I am actually very shy in person
Favorite Activity:: Woodworking

FAVORITE GRILL

Big Flavor, Bigger Grill

Masterbuilt Product of Choice

The Masterbuilt XT, it’s incredibly versatile and so well constructed! Without a doubt my go to smoker!

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Izzy Wofford selfie. Izzy is wearing a pink Ron Jon Surf Shop t-shirt, a brown Big Poppa Smokers truckers cap, and a pair of glasses with thick black plastic frames. A Masterbuilt Gravity Series grill sits behind him on a covered concrete slab patio in front of a small patch of lawn and a wooden privacy fence.

Mastering the Grill: Q&A with Israel Wofford

What inspired you to start barbecuing? How long have you been doing it? Tell us how you got started!: I was interested in learning how to create my own central Texas style barbecue. That’s where my journey began around 2016 I began why just a cheap kettle in my backyard learning how to control air flow and get that clean smoke that you really want. In 2019 I began creating content and sharing on Instagram and it just grew from there eventually growing into a years long partnership with Masterbuilt!
What advice would you give to Someone new to grilling? do you have any advice for a new content creator in the BBQ space?: If you’re new to grilling a couple of the biggest things to manage are temperature control and food temperatures, when a piece of meat is done and not overcooking it. As a content creator you gotta stay true to yourself which isn’t always easy, create content that you enjoy! I have adapted some ideas from other creators that I like their content but overall I try and stay true to myself.
What is your favorite grilling technique that you've learned and why?: Hot n Fast barbecue for sure, good barbecue does not require 225F for 12 plus hours. I love running hot n fast, typically 275-300F is where I barbecue. You will get amazing results in a fraction of the time.