Customer Reviews

Barbecue America: A Pilgrimage in Search of America's Best Barbecue

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If you own this book The Barbecue America Cookbook: America's Best Recipes from Coast to Coast then don't buy Barbecue America: A Pilgrimage in Search of America's Best Barbecue
because they both are the same book word for word pic for pic.

This is the second time I've had the honor of reading one of Mr. Bettridge's major works, and I was not disappointed. This is a delightful read for those who submerge themselves in the lifestyle of the BBQ-er, and even those who merely observe. Bravo Bettridge!

This book is so much more than your average cookbook. It includes reviews of barbecue contests across the country as well as numerous tantalizing recipes and mouth-watering photos. The book is chock full of hilarious anecdotes and tips for the beginner to the most experienced barbecuer. Jack Bettridge, the author of the book (Rick Browne is the photographer) is a n absolute genius. He is the newest icon for the millenium. His use of words is informative as well as entertaining. This book is a must have for any family or bachelor with a grill. And if you don't have a grill go out and buy one right away! You don't want to miss this.

If I could give this book 10 stars I would have. If you're into the "Q" - this is a MUST have especially for Memorial Day and the 4th of July. This book makes a great Father's Day gift. Recipes are easy to follow and the food tastes delicious. Especially liked the pictures and stories. This is not just your average barbecue cook book! Try it you'll like it!!!!

if you smoke food, or want to smoke food this is the book for you traces the history and culture of barbecue, and shares incredible recipes from the various bbq regions of the US a steal at this price

I find that this is a great book for the beginner. I've got several friends that I'm immediately recommending this to. This is a must read for officiandos and beginners.

I compete on a yearly basis in Kansas City and I'm glad to see the attention to detail to the fun that you have while Q'ing.

Go get 'em Bettridge & Browne !

I'm buying this for Christmas for all my Q buds from Atlanta to Austin. The story and the recipes double your pleasure. Good writing, good humor, good food.

I just started the book, (a gift) last night. What a read. Part Americana, part cult, part passion and part novel, only non-fiction. These guys are great. What a look inside an artform I never new existed. No more over-cooked hockey puck steaks for this bubba. I'll be giving this book as a gift in hopes I get invited over for a barbecue.

First, a warning: do not read this book if you're hungry. I found myself almost drooling as I learned about the pleasures of making and eating true barbecue. It's beautifully written with great photos, and it's loaded with clever recepies. I'm hoping that it can transform me from a guy who simply chars burgers into a master of the smoky grill.

Barbecue America is perhaps the best cookbook, certainly the best BBQ book, I have ever read. This book is filled with facinating facts about the history of barbecue, tantalizing photos and out of this world recipes.

If you plan to buy a cookbook this year, Barbecue America should be the one!