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 | "The Passion of Barbeque: The Kansas City Barbeque Society Cookbook" [1987] by Rick Welch & Karen Adler Hyperion 9x7½ pb [5/1992] for $18.90 |
 | "The Barbecue! Bible: Over 500 Recipes" [1998] by Steven Raichlen
Workman Publng 9x8 pb [1/98] for $13.57 Workman Publng 9½x8¼ hardcover [1/98] out of print/used "Barbecue! Bible: Sauces, Rubs & Marinades, Bastes, Butters & Glazes" [2000] by Steven Raichlen Workman Publng 9x7 pb [5/2000] for $10.36 Workman Publng 9½x7 hardcover [5/2000] out of print/used |
 | "Legends of Texas Barbecue Cookbook: Recipes and Recollections From The Pitmasters" [2001] by Robb Walsh, Foreword by Jeffrey W. Savell
Chronicle Books pb [12/2001] out of print/used Second Edition: Revised & Updated with 32 New Recipes! [2016] Kindle Edition from Chronicle Books [4/2016] for $9.99 Chronicle Books 9½x7½ pb [4/2016] for $41.88 |
 | "The Cook's Illustrated Guide To Grilling and Barbecue: A Practical Guide For The Outdoor Cook" [2005] more than 450 recipes for all your favorites and more than 300 step-by-step illustrations Cook's Illustrated 11¼x8½ hardcover [5/2005] for $35.39 |
 | "Peace, Love & Barbecue: Recipes, Secrets, Tall Tales, and Outright Lies From The Legends of Barbecue" [2005] by Mike Mills & Amy Mills Tunnicliffe, Foreword by Danny Meyer, Introduction by Jeffrey Steingarten received the 2006 National Barbecue Association Award of Excellence Kindle Edition from Rodale Books [2005 edition] for $10.99 Rodale Books 10x8 pb [5/2005] for $24.99 |
 | "The Meat Buyer's Guide: Beef, Lamb, Veal, Pork, Poultry" [orig 1961, rev 2006] by N.A.M.P. (North American Meat Processors Assn.) / N.A.M.I. John Wiley & Sons 11x10¼ plastic comb pb [4/2006] out of print/used "The Meat Buyer's Guide, 6th Edition" [2010] by N.A.M.P. new Spanish translation of meat cuts for U.S. Hispanic users and the Mexican meat trade; new information on Australian & Canadian beef; 78 new photographs N.A.M.P. spiral-bound pb [2010] out of print/used "Guia Para Compradores de Carne, 8th Edition" [2014] by N.A.M.I. N.A.M.I. spiral-bound pb [2014] for $82.66 {sic} |
 | "Barbecue Nation: One Man's Journey To Great Grilling" [2007] by Fred Thomson "350 hot-off-the-grill tried-and-true recipes from America's backyard" Kindle Edition from Taunton Press [9/2015] for $13.99 Taunton Press 9¼x7¾ pb [7/2007] for $15.52 Taunton Press 9¼x7¾ pb [4/2007] for $18.95 |
 | "Big Bob Gibson's BBQ Book: Recipes and Secrets From A Legendary Barbecue Joint" [2009] by Chris Lilly, world champion pitmaster author is great-grandson-in-law of Big Bob himself, and executive chef of Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q [est. 1925] in Decatur, Alabama; recipes include now-traditional Alabama white sauce (invented by Big Bob, mostly used on chicken) Kindle Edition from Clarkson Potter [10/2010] for $8.99 Clarkson Potter 10x8 pb [5/2009] for $24.99 |
 | "Serious Barbecue: Smoke, Char, Baste & Brush Your Way To Great Outdoor Cooking" [2009] by Adam Perry Lang asserts and then reports on two distinct schools of grilling: the slow-cooked, smoke-perfumed meats of the South, and also the high-heat, backyard-grilled charred, juicy meats that he calls ‘Yankee barbecue’ A.P.L. Publng 10¼x7¾ hardcover [8/2013] for $25.97 Hyperion 9½x7½ hardcover [5/2009] out of print/used |
 | "America's Best BBQ: 100 Recipes From America's Best Smokehouses, Pits, Shacks, Rib Joints, Roadhouses, and Restaurants" [2009, rev 2015] by Ardie A. Davis & Chef Paul Kirk more than 100 recipes, 365 full-color photos Kindle Edition from Andrews McMeel Publng [3/2015] for $9.99 Andrews McMeel Publng 10x8 pb [rev 3/2015] for $19.99 Andrews McMeel Publng 10½x8½ pb [5/2009] for $19.99 |
 | "She-Smoke: A Backyard Barbecue Book" [2009] by Julie Reinhardt author encourages other women to take up the BBQ tongs Kindle Edition from Seal Press [6/2009] for $11.99 Seal Press 9¼x7½ pb [6/2009] for $17.99 |
 | "The Big Book of BBQ: Recipes and Revelations From The Barbecue Belt" [2010] from The Editors of Southern Living Kindle Edition from Oxmoor House [11/2016] for $13.49 Oxmoor House 10¼x9¼ pb [2010] for $24.03 Oxmoor House flexibound pb [2010] for $17.22 |
 | "The Kansas City Barbeque Society Cookbook: 25th Anniversary Edition" [2010] by Ardie A. Davis, Chef Paul Kirk & Carolyn Wells more than 200 all-new, mouthwatering recipes from members of the Kansas City Barbeque Society and tons of beautiful full-color photographs Kindle Edition from Andrews McMeel Publng [9/2010] for $8.99 Andrews McMeel Publng 9½x9¼ hardcover [4/2010] for $21.99 |
 | "Big Green Egg Cookbook: Celebrating The World's Best Smoker & Grill" [2010] could not find recipe count, but comments on Amazon say 'lots of recipes' Kindle Edition from Big Green Egg [9/2010] for $14.99 Andrews McMeel Publng 10¾x9 hardcover [6/2010] for $28.49 |
 | "The Grilling Book: The Definitive Guide From Bon Appétit" [2013] Edited by Adam Rapoport The ultimate summertime grilling companion, featuring more than 350 recipes, full-color photographs, how-to guides, and tips to simplify your grilling life Kindle Edition from Andrews McMeel Publng [5/2013] for $12.99 Andrews McMeel Publng 10½x8¾ hardcover [5/2013] for $30.88 |
 | "The Prophets of Smoked Meat: A Journey Through Texas Barbecue" [2013] by Daniel Vaughn, with photographs by Nicholas McWhirter authors assert that Texas barbecue comes in four distinct styles: hill country style (which uses direct heat), east Texas style (featuring hot links & sweet sauce), south Texas style (centered on barbacoa), and central Texas style (low and slow cooking, no sauce) Kindle Edition from HarperCollins Publrs [5/2013] for $14.44 Anthony Bourdain/Ecco 9½x7¾ hardcover [5/2013] for $19.08 |
 | "Cooking For Comfort: Feel-Good Pork Recipes, Classic To Contemporary" [2013] 'featuring chef Michelle Bernstein, BBQ expert Ray Lampe, and 10 leading food bloggers' Kindle Edition from National Pork Board [11/2013] for $2.99 original edition before 2013 was landscape pb with plastic ring binding - not found on Amazon (2/2021) |
 | "Franklin Barbecue: A Meat-Smoking Manifesto" cookbook [2015] by Aaron Franklin & Jordan Mackay Kindle Edition from Ten Speed Press [4/2015] for $15.99 Ten Speed Press 10¼x8¼ hardcover [4/2015] for $18.15 |
 | "The One True Barbecue: Fire, Smoke, and The Pitmasters Who Cook The Whole Hog" [2016] by Rien Fertel, Photographs by Denny Culbert author finds & describes the gatekeepers of real southern barbecue, including legendary spots like Bum’s, Wilber’s, Sweatman’s, Grady’s, the Skylight Inn, and three different places named Scott’s Kindle Edition from Touchstone/Atria [5/2016] for $11.99 Atria Books 8¾x5½ pb [5/2017] for $16.00 Atria Books 9x6 hardcover [5/2016] for $13.48 |
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"Texas BBQ: Platefuls of Legendary Lone Star Flavor" [2017] from The Editors of Southern Living Magazine Inside you'll find: BBQ basics, including a guide to selecting a grill, smoking basics, how to prepare charcoal, and much more; tips and tricks to help you master the art of barbecue with easy how-tos from expert pitmasters; an exploration of the unique history of the Lone Star State and the roadside barbecue pit stops worth visiting; and over 100 authentic Texas recipes including enticing appetizers, heirloom side dishes, and indulgent desserts Kindle Edition from Liberty Street [4/2017] for $9.99 T.I. Inc. Books 10x8 pb [4/2017] for $11.29 |
 | "Praise The Lard: Recipes and Revelations From A Legendary Life In Barbecue - Illustrated" [2017] by Mike Mills & {daughter} Amy Mills titled after the annual cook-off that Mike founded circa 1987 in Murphysboro, Illinois Kindle Edition from Rux Martin/HMH [5/2017] for $12.99 Rux Martin/Houghton Mifflin Harcourt 10x7½ hardcover [5/2017] for $25.00 |
 | "Not Your Typical BBQ: BBQ For All Occasions - 50 Unique BBQ Recipes" [2019] by chef Daniel Humphreys Kindle Edition from RecipeBooks [1/2019] for $3.95 RecipeBooks 9x6 pb [1/2019] for $12.99 |
 | "Martha Stewart's Grilling: 125+ Recipes For Gatherings Large and Small" [2019] a cookbook by Editors of Martha Stewart Living There's nothing like the satisfaction of cooking over a live fire, whether a weeknight meal or outdoor entertaining; this book captures this spirit, while providing essential tips & techniques for both experienced outdoor cooks and those brand-new to the grill Kindle Edition from Clarkson Potter [3/2019] for $11.99 Clarkson Potter 9¼x7½ pb [3/2019] for $10.98 |
 | "Franklin Steak: Dry-Aged · Live-Fired · Pure Beef" cookbook [2019] by Aaron Franklin & Jordan Mackay Kindle Edition from Ten Speed Press [4/2019] for $15.99 Ten Speed Press 10¼x8¼ hardcover [4/2019] for $20.96 |
 | "Whole Hog BBQ: The Gospel of Carolina Barbecue With Recipes From Skylight Inn and Sam Jones BBQ" [2019] by Daniel Vaughn & {grandson} Sam Jones full history of Skylight Inn and Sam Jones BBQ, with two dozen classic family recipes including cornbread, coleslaw, spare ribs, smoked turkey, country-style steak, the signature burger, and biscuit pudding Kindle Edition from Ten Speed Press [5/2019] for $15.99 Ten Speed Press 10¼x8¼ hardcover [5/2019] for $16.39 |
 | "The Unofficial Big Green Egg Cookbook . . . For Smoked Meat Lovers - Complete BBQ Cookbook For Smoking Meat, Fish, Game, and Vegetables" [2019] by Dean Woods reviewers on Amazon say full of typos and poor syntax, so they don't trust that recipes were properly tested either; recipes listed include Barbeque Roast Beef, Blackberry Glazed Pork Loin, Garlic & Cinnamon Pork Loin Chops, Barbecue Lamb Chops, Smoked Chicken Breast, Citrus Turkey Legs, Sweet & Sour Salmon, Garlic and Parsley Prawns, Scallop Filled Chicken Breast, Orange Glazed Duck, Smoked Venison Roast Kindle Edition from author [10/2019] for $4.99 self-publd 9¼x7½ pb [10/2019] for $14.99 |
 | "Texas Q: 100 Recipes For The Very Best Barbecue From The Lone Star State, All Smoke-Cooked To Perfection" [2020] by Cheryl Alters Jamison Kindle Edition from Harvard Common Press [4/2020] for $11.39 Harvard Common Press 9¼x8 pb [4/2020] for $9.79 |
 | "The Franklin Barbecue Collection: Franklin Barbecue and Franklin Steak" Box Set [2020] by Aaron Franklin & Jordan Mackay exclusive paperback Special Edition Kindle Edition from Ten Speed Press [4/2020] for $29.99 Ten Speed Press 10½x8¼ slipcover pb box set [4/2020] for $38.74 |
 | "Barbecue: The History of An American Institution, Revised & Expanded Second Edition" [orig 2010, rev 2020] by Robert F. Moss 'By tracing the story of barbecue from its origins to today, the author traces the very thread of American social history' Kindle Edition from Univ Alabama Press [10/2020] for $22.31 Univ Alabama Press 9x7 hardcover [10/2020] for $23.48 |
 | "Meat Illustrated: A Foolproof Guide To Understanding and Cooking With Cuts of All Kinds" [2020] from America's Test Kitchen contents of Index: Beef & Veal, Pork, Lamb, Ground Meat, Recipe List by Cut Kindle Edition from Cook's Illustrated [10/2020] for $22.99 Cook's Illustrated 10½x9¼ hardcover [10/2020] for $25.52 |
 | "The Rib King: A Novel" [2021] by Ladee Hubbard August was plucked from an orphanage for Negro children and given a job as a servant in the home of the Barclay family, alongside Miss Mamie the cook, and three new Negro children; but the Great Depression changes things and times get tough; so when Mr. Barclay gets an offer to commercialize the recipe for Miss Mamie's famous BBQ sauce, he agrees; the label on the bottle features a caricature of August and neither he nor Miss Mamie are asked for permission nor do they receive a dime. Tension builds to the point of tragedy ... Kindle Edition from Amistad Books [1/2021] for $14.99 Amistad Books 9x6 hardcover [1/2021] for $24.99 |
Periodicals & Weblogs
![National Barbecue News Magazine [est. 1990] subscription](covers3/mBarbecueNewsMag2020oct.jpg "National Barbecue News Magazine [est. 1990] subscription")
Barbecue Bros blog [est. 2012]
Texas Monthly Magazine's TMBBQ column & blog
6/2021 Knowable Magazine article "Sizzling Science: How To Grill A Flavorful Steak"
 | The BBQ Times [last post 4/2020] BBQ & Cooking Blog  is based in Marshallville, GA second website {broken 1/2021} |
Clint Cantwell's 'Grillocracy: The People's Republic of Smoke & Flame' website & blog is based near Memphis, TN
Joshua Bousel's 'The Meatwave' summer social events & year-round website & blog [est. 2003] is based in Durham, NC
 | "BBQ Pitmasters" reality cable TV series [TLC 2009-2010, Destination America 2012-2015] ran for 7 seasons, for 57 hour-long episodes; the last season was a BBQ team competition for the Kingsford BBQ Pitmasters Grand Champion; series narrated by Mark Engelhardt; hosts & judges were Kevin Roberts, Myron Mixon, Art Smith, Warren Sapp, Tuffy Stone, Moe Cason, Aaron Franklin, and Rachel Stacy DVD/Blu-ray not available • series credits at IMDb • series entry at Wikipedia |
![BBQ Sauce Reviews blog [2007-2018]](images/BBQsaucereviews-logo.jpg "BBQ Sauce Reviews blog [2007-2018]"){kind=logo} | Brian Henderson's "BBQ Sauce Reviews" website [est. 2007] - last update 2018 location seems to be Massachusetts; current status unknown (2021) |
 | "Coyote Jack's Smoke Pit" [June-Dec 2020] Jack Venturo stars along with his rabbit puppet Chester Pepper in 12 episodes of barbeque comedy that was webcast on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube • credits at IMDb production company Venturo Productions is located in Palmdale, California |
 | Wiley's 'Learn To BBQ' blog [est. 2016] is based in Santa Fe, New Mexico the 'Learn To BBQ' Facebook homepage was started 9/2016; the 'Learn To BBQ' blog was begun in 2018; Wiley also makes & sells a large barbeque meat cutting board (on Etsy & elsewhere) Wiley Santa Fe channel [est. 6/2020] on YouTube |
Other Media
search on keyword 'barbecue' {returns 650 titles!} at Internet Movie Database
Barbeque Schools
Steven Raichlen's Barbecue University
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steven_Raichlen
 | AmazingRibs.com [est. 2005] is based in Chicago
Meathead Goldwyn is the founder & publisher of the AmazingRibs.com website & blog Meathead Goldwyn Store at Amazon • entry at Wikipedia Meat-Up In Memphis [Aug 2021] is sponsored by AmazingRibs |
 | "Meathead: The Science of Great Barbecue and Grilling" New York Times bestseller [2016] by Meathead Goldwyn, with Greg Blonder PhD, Foreword by J. Kenji López-Alt contains lots of BBQ & grilling lore & scientific facts, plus many recipes, including for all the great regional barbecue sauces, rubs for meats and vegetables, Last Meal Ribs, Simon & Garfunkel Chicken, Schmancy Smoked Salmon, The Ultimate Turkey, Texas Brisket, Perfect Pulled Pork, Sweet & Sour Pork with Mumbo Sauce, Whole Hog, Steakhouse Steaks, Diner Burgers, Prime Rib, Brazilian Short Ribs, Rack of Lamb Lollipops, Huli-Huli Chicken, Smoked Trout Florida Mullet-Style, Baja Fish Tacos, Grilled Lobster, and many more Kindle Edition from Rux Martin/HMH [5/2016] for $14.99 Rux Martin/Houghton Mifflin Harcourt 10x8¼ hardcover [6/2016] for $23.39 |
Paul Kirk is also known as 'Remus Powers, Ph.B.' and is the operator of Baron's School of Pitmasters
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how to BBQ right [est. 2007] - location unknown
"Life is too short to cook bad BBQ... " • HowToBBQRight is an online resource for serious BBQ operated by Malcom {sic} Reed and his wife, Rachelle; he is also pitmaster of the Killer Hogs competition BBQ team shop at the Killer Hogs and Malcom's Seasonings brands Store at Amazon which sells dry Malcom's Seasonings flavors, including Grande Gringo (Mexican), King Craw (Cajun), and Jammin' Jerk (Caribbean); also dry Killer Hogs Barbecue flavors, including The BBQ Rub, TX Brisket Rub, Hot BBQ Rub, The A.P. Rub (all-purpose seasoning), and Steak Rub, also Vinegar Sauce and The BBQ Sauce HowToBBQRight YouTube Channel [est. 2014] |
 | Aaron Franklin & wife Stacy of Austin, Texas operate the Franklin Barbecue restaurant [est. 2009] and build Franklin Barbecue Pits backyard smokers; Aaron has published two classic books about barbeque, and has made several dozen videos that teach the art of barbeque.
 MasterClass / Aaron Franklin Teaches Texas Barbecue (8 lessons) {may require different browser}
P.B.S. / Food / BBQ With Franklin (ten ½-hour episodes + 8 short specials) KLRU-TV 'BBQ With Franklin' YouTube Channel [est. 2011] (37 short videos) |
 | "BBQ With Franklin" TV series [KLRU-TV/P.B.S. May-July 2015] ten episodes: Brisket; Sausage; Whole Hog; The Pits; Fire & Smoke; Poultry & Sauce; Direct Heat & Mesquite; Competition; Pickin Beef; Leftovers P.B.S. Direct widescreen color DVD [11/2016] 2 disks for $18.66 Aaron's credits listing [since 2012] at Internet Movie Database |
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