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While Kentucky might not be the first state that comes to mind when you are searching for great ‘cue, author and barbecue enthusiast Wes Berry argues that the Bluegrass State has been unfairly overlooked. In
The Kentucky Barbecue Book, Wes travels the state sampling diverse and regionally distinct fare. Long- established restaurants, new barbecue joints, church picnics, and county festivals all find their place in his ode to the pit, shared with care, humor, and devotion. Wes’s passion for the low-and-slow tradition has led him to visit more than 175 Kentucky barbecue locations as well as judge barbecue competitions.
The Kentucky Barbecue Book touches on all styles of barbecue found in the state, including lesser-known mutton. In addition, Wes features many locations
that still use the traditional process of hot hardwood coals inside cinderblock pits, a method that is quickly disappearing. Don’t miss this passionate exploration of the recipes, traditions, and people who have helped shape Kentucky’s uniquely regional slow-food dish. (University of Kentucky Press, paperback edition, 2015)

384 pages