David Klose is America’s bell cow of extreme barbecue rigs. The founder of BBQ Pits by Klose in Houston, Texas has custom-built many of the world’s biggest, most beautiful and most ambitious smokers.

It's no secret that Houston is home to some of the best barbecue joints around. But unless you're a truly serious backyard chef or part of a team of barbecue nomads that travels the country to compete ...