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BBQ: An Edible Road Trip Through America’s Barbecue Country (Taste & Travel)
by Ryan Cooper and Sean Ludwig
$12.40 / copy at 25+ copies As low as $10.00 at 1,000+Your best volume price
About the book
BBQ
Whether you’re planning the ultimate barbecue pilgrimage or simply dreaming of smoky roadside meals from home, BBQ: An Edible Road Trip Through America’s Barbecue Country chronicles the people, places, flavors, and traditions that define one of America’s most beloved food cultures.
Travel far beyond the backyard grill as you explore iconic smokehouses, destination-worthy barbecue towns, regional specialties, hidden gems, and the passionate cooks keeping America’s barbecue traditions alive. Equal parts travel companion, cultural guide, and culinary exploration, this immersive book celebrates the stories, techniques, and flavors that make barbecue a true American obsession.
With respected BBQ travel writers Sean Ludwig and Ryan Cooper, founders of The Smoke Sheet barbecue newsletter, as your guides, you’ll discover:
- America’s most iconic barbecue destinations, from legendary joints and celebrated pitmasters to hidden roadside treasures worth the detour
- Regional barbecue styles and characteristics, including the flavors, traditions, sauces, and techniques that make each destination distinctive
- Local food traditions and can’t-miss specialties, with recommendations for what to eat and where to stop along the way
- Travel inspiration and insider tips for planning memorable food-focused getaways and barbecue experiences in both prominent regions and uncharted territory
- The stories, culture, and history behind barbecue country, from longtime institutions to rising stars redefining the craft
- Beautiful photography and rich storytelling that capture the smoke and spirit of America’s barbecue landscape
- Plus, a Foreword by Steven Raichlen
Perfect for backyard pitmasters, curious travelers, devoted food lovers, and gift buyers alike, BBQ offers a delicious new way to experience one of America’s most iconic culinary traditions. Whether you’re chasing the perfect brisket, mapping your next road trip, or savoring the journey from home, this is your invitation to experience barbecue country—one smoky stop at a time.
Taste & Travel is a flavor-driven travel series that explores America’s most iconic food and drink traditions through immersive journeys, regional storytelling, and unforgettable destinations. Blending armchair adventure with bucket-list inspiration, each volume invites readers to experience the people, places, history, and flavors behind beloved culinary traditions—from bourbon and barbecue to oysters, diners, and beyond.
Also available from the series: Bourbon
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- Publisher
- Harvard Common Press
- Authors
- Ryan Cooper, Sean Ludwig
- Format
- Hardcover
- Release date
- May 4, 2027
- ISBN-13
- 9798317903596
- Pages
- 160
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