
Jess Pryles
IG: @jesspryles
Jess Pryles is an Australian-born, Austin-based live fire cook, author, and TV personality. She is the creator of the Hardcore Carnivore brand, author of Prime Cuts, host of Hardcore Carnivore and Feast by Fire, and a judge on Food Network’s Pitmasters. With a Graduate Certificate in Meat Science from Iowa State University, Jess blends academic knowledge with hands-on expertise in butchery, barbecue, and live fire cooking, making the science and craft of great cooking accessible to everyone from backyard beginners to seasoned pros.
Jess Pryles is an Australian-born, Austin-based live fire cook, author, and TV personality. She is the creator of the Hardcore Carnivore brand, author of Prime Cuts, host of Hardcore Carnivore and Feast by Fire, and a judge on Food Network’s Pitmasters. With a Graduate Certificate in Meat Science from Iowa State University, Jess blends academic knowledge with hands-on expertise in butchery, barbecue, and live fire cooking, making the science and craft of great cooking accessible to everyone from backyard beginners to seasoned pros.