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Franklin Barbecue

A Meat-Smoking Manifesto [A Cookbook]
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Franklin Barbecue is a culinary guidebook that takes you on a journey through the art of smoking meat, led by renowned pitmaster Aaron Franklin. From choosing the right wood and sourcing quality meats to perfecting the cooking technique, the book offers keen insights into the world of barbecue. It's a master class that fuses personal anecdotes with practical advice, ideal for anyone serious about perfecting their barbecue skills.
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This book may appeal to you if you're passionate about mastering the art of barbecue and crave insider tips from a renowned pitmaster. With detailed guidance on smoking techniques, recipes, and the science behind great barbecue, it's perfect for anyone eager to perfect their skills on the grill and impress at your next cookout.

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A complete meat- and brisket-cooking education from America's most celebrated pitmaster and owner of the wildly popular Austin restaurant Franklin Barbecue.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER. A complete meat and brisket-cooking education from the country's most celebrated pitmaster and owner of the wildly popular Austin restaurant Franklin Barbecue.

When Aaron Franklin and his wife, Stacy, opened up a small barbecue trailer on the side of an Austin, Texas, interstate in 2009, they had no idea what they'd gotten themselves into. Today, Franklin Barbecue has grown into the most popular, critically lauded, and obsessed-over barbecue joint in the country (if not the world) - and Franklin is the winner of every major barbecue award there is.

In this much-anticipated debut, Franklin and coauthor Jordan Mackay unlock the secrets behind truly great barbecue, and share years' worth of hard-won knowledge. Franklin Barbecue is a definitive resource for the backyard pitmaster, with chapters dedicated to building or customizing your own smoker; finding and curing the right wood; creating and tending perfect fires; sourcing top-quality meat; and, of course, cooking mind-blowing, ridiculously delicious barbecue, better than you ever thought possible.

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Franklin Barbecue by Aaron Franklin and Jordan Mackay receives high praise for its comprehensive exploration of Texas-style barbecue. Reviewers commend the book for sharing the deep knowledge and techniques of Aaron Franklin, allowing readers to replicate his acclaimed barbecue at home. The book is celebrated not only for its recipes but also for its storytelling and presentation of Central Texas barbecue traditions.

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ISBN: 9781607747208

Publisher: Random House USA Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 07 April 2015

Country: United States

Imprint: Ten Speed Press

Illustration: 100 PHOTOS

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 210.0mm

Height: 261.0mm

Weight: 1066g

Pages: 224

About the Author

AARON FRANKLIN is a native of Bryan, Texas, and the co-owner and co-founder (along with his wife, Stacy) of Franklin Barbecue. Franklin Barbecue opened its doors in 2009, and has since gone on to win many awards, including "Best Barbecue in Texas" from Texas Monthly and "Best Barbecue in America" from Bon Appetit. Franklin is also the host of the PBS series BBQ with Franklin. He and Stacy live in Austin with their daughter, Vivian. JORDAN MACKAY is the wine and spirits critic for San Francisco magazine, and the coauthor of the James Beard Award-winning Secrets of the Sommeliers. He lives in San Francisco.

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