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The Prophets of Smoked Meat by Daniel Vaughn

The Prophets of Smoked Meat

A Journey Through Texas Barbecue

Daniel Vaughn

HarperCollins · Print & ebook · May 14, 2013

The debut title in the Anthony Bourdain Books line, The Prophets of Smoked Meat by “Barbecue Snob” Daniel Vaughn, author of the enormously popular blog Full Custom Gospel BBQ, is a rollicking journey through the heart of Texas Barbecue.

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Who it’s for
Texas barbecue comes into view through recipes, road tales, and generous photography.
Themes
Texas barbecue, Barbecue recipes, Texas food culture
Pacing
Mixed

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The debut title in the Anthony Bourdain Books line, The Prophets of Smoked Meat by “Barbecue Snob” Daniel Vaughn, author of the enormously popular blog Full Custom Gospel BBQ, is a rollicking journey through the heart of Texas Barbecue.

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From brisket to ribs, beef to pork, mesquite to oak, this fully illustrated, comprehensive guide to Texas barbecue includes pit masters’ recipes, tales of the road—from country meat markets to roadside stands, sumptuous photography, and a panoramic look at the Lone Star State, where smoked meat is sacred.

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Texas barbecue comes into view through recipes, road tales, and generous photography.

Come here for

  • Pit masters’ recipes spanning brisket, ribs, beef, and pork
  • Roadside stops and country meat markets across Texas

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  • A fully illustrated guide to Texas barbecue
  • A lively mix of practical cooking and road-story detail

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Barbecue & Grilling79%
Food Travel55%
Southwestern Cooking46%

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Publisher categories

  • Southern Cooking
  • Western States Cooking
  • Baking
  • Barbecue & Grilling
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  • Gourmet Techniques
  • Food Through History
  • Cooking with Meat
Authors
Daniel Vaughn
Publisher
HarperCollins
Published
May 14, 2013
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Texas barbecue · Barbecue recipes · Texas food culture
Reading lane
Southern Cooking