Barbecue : A History

Barbecue: A History examines barbecue's history and place in American society using both historical and contemporary sources. The book examines all aspects of barbecue:Outdoor grilling and traditional slow cooking Restaurant and home cookingInternational forms of barbecue The specific foods involved in a barbecueThe concept of the barbecue as a gatheringHistorical and contemporary recipes for main and side dishes Readers are treated here to a delightful and thorough history of barbecue, including its appearance in music, television, and film, and a consideration of how we think of and enjoy barbecue today. [Publisher's Text]

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