Barbecue Road Trip

In his first book dedicated to examining the regional roots of American barbecue, nationally known food commentator Mike Witzel gives readers an eye-opening, mouth-watering look at histories, techniques, side dishes, and historically significant and critically acclaimed restaurants associated with the United States' four major 'cue regions: Texas, Kansas City, Memphis and North Carolina.

Witzel profiles sixteen history-steeped barbecue hot spots, in the process explaining further nuances within each region and introducing a cast of colorful characters.  In addition, there are more than two dozen recipes for meats, sauces, seasonings, sides, and rubs, as well as a directory to some of the top barbecue joints across the country.