Real Barbecue

Two decades after barbecue kingpins Vince Staten and Greg Johnson published their ode to the top 100 barbecue joints around the United States, they have logged thousands more miles—and at least as many rib racks—in their quest to monitor, taste, and even create the very best. Part travel guide, part

Prep It, Smoke It, Savor It--A Start-to-Finish Meat Smoking Guide There is no tried-and-true formula to smoke mouthwatering barbecue, which is part of the fun and part of the challenge. Don't be fooled, though. With Real BBQ, mastering your smoker may take time and patience, but it won't be complicated.

Describes the one hundred best barbecue restaurants across the U.S., shares recipes for barbecue sauces, side dishes, and desserts, and discusses festivals, grills, and barbecue history

Offers basic techniques for smoking all kinds of meat with an charcoal, gas or electric smoker, or even a simple charcoal or gas grill. Original.

Like jazz, barbecue is a uniquely American original, and few subjects ignite more passion, excitement, controversy, and competition. In Celebrating Barbecue, Dotty Griffith, restaurant critic for The Dallas Morning News, gives readers the lowdown on real barbecue, identifying the four great regional styles of American 'cue (Carolina, Memphis, Texas, and