| There are a lot of books claiming to be the Best | | | | barbecue alone; it is about the people and the places |
| Barbecue Book in the world. But while most books | | | | at the heart of it. With excellent recipes and |
| only have recipes and some only have tips on how | | | | fascinating profiles of the true blue fans of barbecue, |
| to make the perfect barbecue, there are a few that | | | | Smokestack Lightning is the definitive representation |
| combine both plus more additional information packed | | | | of the heart and soul of barbecue. |
| into one neat volume. The Best Barbecue Book | | | | 3. Where There's Smoke, There's Flavor: Real |
| should not only include tips and recipes but it has to | | | | Barbecue - The Tastier Alternative To Grilling by |
| also be a comprehensive guide to everything that is | | | | Richard W. Langer |
| related to barbecue. | | | | This is a detailed guide to the basics of smoke |
| The following is a list of the top four books that we | | | | cooking, which, according to author Richard W. |
| think deserve to be called, "The Best Barbecue | | | | Langer, is the secret to cooking a great barbecue. |
| Book." | | | | "Low heat, a long time, and lots of smoke - those |
| 1. Peace Love And Barbecue by Mike Mills | | | | are the keys to a good barbecue." This book |
| Presented in scrapbook form with stories and | | | | features plenty of mouthwatering recipes as well as |
| photographs from travels across America in search | | | | traditional and contemporary approaches to barbecue. |
| of the best barbecue that the country has to offer, | | | | 4. Smoke & Spice: Cooking With Smoke, The |
| this book earns the title, "The Best Barbecue Book." | | | | Real Way To Barbecue by Cheryl Alters Jamison and |
| It is a loving tribute with a multitude of delectable | | | | Bill Jamison |
| recipes, new techniques and classical styles of | | | | Culinary experts believe that smoke-cooked barbecue |
| cooking, and a cornucopia of stories and photographs | | | | is the way to go when it comes to real barbecue. |
| that make this a comprehensive guide to everything | | | | This book is based solely on smoke cooking. It |
| that there is to know about barbecue. This book is a | | | | includes easy-to-follow recipes, various cooking |
| must-have for foodies and barbecue aficionados. | | | | techniques, and even information on what equipment |
| 2. Smokestack Lightning: Adventures in the Heart of | | | | to use. |
| Barbecue Country by Lolis Eric Elie with photographs | | | | These books do not take the fun away from |
| by Frank Stewart | | | | cooking and instead, allow even first-time cooks to |
| This book is the result of a cross-country trip that | | | | experience the joy and learn the art of cooking |
| Lolis Eric Elie and Frank Stewart took towards the | | | | barbecue. Any one of these books deserves to be |
| wonderful world of barbecue. This isn't focused on | | | | called "The Best Barbecue Book. |