In The South's Best Butts, food writer and Southern gentleman, Matt Moore, waves away clouds of smoke to give barbecue-lovers a sneak peek into the kitchens and smokehouses of a handful of the Barbecue Belt's most revered pitmasters. He uncovers their tried-and-true techniques gleaned over hours, days, and years toiling by fire and spit, coaxing meltingly tender perfection from the humble pig-the foundation of Southern BBQ. More than a book of recipes,...

There's never a wrong time to eat bacon, and this new cookbook proves it, offering mouth-watering recipes for any hour of the day, from Pork Belly Hash with Kale and Sweet Potatoes to Apple Pie with Bacon Strudel. Bacon isn't just an infatuation--it's a way of life.

Over 200 recipes for burgers, sliders, sloppies, fries, and sides. And if beef isn't your thing, there are plenty of chicken, pork, salmon, veggie, and lamb patties.

Traces how wealthy and influential industry moguls and politicians shaped America into a culture of meat providers and consumers, from the rise of early meat-producing factories through contemporary mainstream brands, local suppliers, and organic counter-cuisines.

For those wanting to eat more plant-focused meals, Green offers 100 easy recipes developed for either weekdays or weekends, so you're covered for all days and occasions. The weekday recipes target speed and ease, and the weekend recipes are for when you have a bit more time and fancy something a bit special.

Barbecue is more than a great way to cook a tasty dinner. For a true pitmaster, barbecue is a way of life. There is no single path to becoming a pitmaster. Barbecue lovers are equally inspired by restaurants with a commitment to regional traditions, competition barbecue champions, families with a multi-generational tradition of roasting whole hogs, and even amateur backyard fanatics. Pitmaster is the definitive guide to becoming a barbecue aficionado...

"A culinary and cultural history of plant-based eating in the United States that delves into the subcultures and politics that have defined alternative food"--

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