Release date: March 25, 2025
Las Vegas – What started as a grid and a passion for fire has become an electric brand in the world of barbecue. Girls Can Grill, founded by the Pitmaster champion and educator Christie Vanover, celebrates his 10 -year anniversary, marking a decade of breaking barriers, sharing of skills and inspired the grillers all over the world.
Vanover launched Girls Can Grill in 2015 with a simple mission: to teach anyone – men and women – how to master the art of the grid. Since then, he has tested and cooked on dozen grids for the main barbecue companies, he has developed a faithful follow -up on social media and has created a vast library of accessible recipes that led millions through the grid process.
“I decided to show that I could learn to grill and I wanted to share what I learned and help others find their trust behind the flames,” said Vanover. “Ten years later, I am honored to be part of a community that appreciates the great barbecue, regardless of those who keep the pliers.”
A legacy of competence and education
In addition to the creation of recipes, Vanover has left its mark as a competitive pitmaster, winning multiple state championships and earning a world ranking of five best briskets in 2022. It is also a BBQ judge of the Certified World Championship and an organizer of the competition for the Kansas City Barbaque Society, where it is part of the Committee for the organizer of the Board of Directors.
The experience of Vanover barbecue was presented on national television when it appeared as a competitor of Food Network’s Bbq brawlcompeting together with some of the largest names in the sector.
Her dedication to education led her to launch the Podcast BBQ Tips In 2024, a weekly show that offers everything, from the bases of the courtyard to the in -depth competition strategies. In 2024, he published his first cookbook, Holiday grilling: 111 recipes to celebrate the seasonTogether with a series of on-board books for barbecue and e-books designed to help both home cooks and competitors to perfect their profession.
Lift others through the barbecue
As a supporter of the next generation of Pitmaster, Vanover has created a study bag program in 2022 which provides young women competing with funding and resources to pursue their barbecue dreams. He also dedicates time to answer the questions of the aspiring grids, through direct messages or -mail, ensuring that knowledge is always accessible.
“The barbecue does not concern gatekeeping. It’s about sharing,” said Vanover. “The more we lift each other, the better the whole community becomes.”
Recognition of the sector and partnerships
Girls Can Grill has built strong relationships with the main brands in the sector, including coal Cowboy, Masterbuilt, Hunsaker smokers, Ninja cuisine, Thermowsorks, certified Angus beef, Snake River and Grillworks farms. These partnerships reflect the trust and credibility that Vanover has established as the field authority.
Launched his signature Railing line of the barbecue in March 2020 and renamed in October 2024. She Pork pork Ranked 12th in the world in 2021 and was appointed Best Rub of 2025 by Pitmasters’ podcast.
Looking to the future
Vanover’s journey was of perseverance, learning from victories and setbacks. Whether it’s guaranteeing branded partnerships, getting into competitions or simply experimenting with new flavors, embraces every challenge as a fuel to improve.
“I had my part of losses, waste and moments in which I questioned myself if I belonged,” he said. “But every setback made me work more, and that’s what makes me go on.”
While Girls Can Grill enters his next decade, Vanover remains engaged in innovation, education and community, continuing to turn on the passion for the barbecue in homes and competitions across the country.
Celebrating the decade
To celebrate his 10 -year -old anniversary Vanover collaborated with several brands to give a prize package valued at $ 1,600.
“One of the major barriers to start the barbecue is the cost of equipment,” said Vanover. “I want to remove that obstacle for someone and help them immerse yourself to grill with everything they need to be successful.”
The prize package includes a 4 -probe start of 4 wireless RFX wireless wireless RFX wireless wireless wireless, as well as a 4 wireless RFX Masterbuilt wireless probe, as well as award -winning rubbers of Vanover, a signed cooking book and SWAG signed.
To enter, visit grillinggiveaway.com.
On girls they can grill
Girls Can Grill was founded in 2015 by the Pitmaster Christie Vanover to inspire and educate cooks in the courtyard on the art of the barbecue. Through online content, social media, books and live events, the brand has become a reliable resource for grillers of all levels of experience. Vanover is a judge for certified barbecue, winner of the championship, host podcast and consultant in the sector, dedicated to making the barbecue accessible to everyone.
