American Style Smoking

It all starts with the big kahuna: an authentic Texas barbecued brisket, aka 18 pounds of smoky, fatty, proteinaceous awesomeness. And from this revelation of pure beefy goodness comes burnt ends. Corned beef. Ropa Vieja. Bollito Misto. Pho . . . and slowly it dawns on you: Brisket must be the tastiest, most versatile, and most beloved cut of meat in the world. In The Brisket Chronicles, Steven Ra…

North Carolina is home to the longest continuous barbecue tradition on the North American mainland. Authoritative, spirited, and opinionated (in the best way), Holy Smoke is a passionate exploration of the lore, recipes, traditions, and people who have helped shape North Carolina's signature slow-food dish. Three barbecue devotees, John Shelton Reed, Dale Volberg Reed, and William McKinney, trace…

Step-by-step guide to delicious BBQ cooking with a Tex Mex influence. When Swedish food critic Jonas Cramby travelled around the US he was so taken with the Tex-Mex style of food he'd stick his head in restaurant kitchens to ask staff how exactly they cooked these amazing meals. Now, in his gorgeous cookbook, Cramby shares the tips and techniques he has learned to create the tastiest barbeque food…