Rodney Scott's World of BBQ

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Rodney Scott's World of BBQ is a vibrant celebration of barbecue and Southern food, where pitmaster Rodney Scott shares his journey and family tradition of whole hog cooking. The book features mouthwatering recipes and showcases the rich culture and deep community connections behind the art of barbecue. It's a heartfelt homage to the joy of grilling and the communal spirit it fosters.
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If you have a passion for mastering the art of barbecue and enjoy discovering heartfelt, personal stories behind recipes, this book may captivate you. Rodney Scott, a celebrated pitmaster, shares mouth-watering techniques and recipes alongside vivid tales from his rich culinary journey, offering both inspiration and practical tips for anyone looking to elevate their BBQ game.

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Rodney Scott's World of BBQ

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In the first cookbook by a Black pitmaster, James Beard Award-winning chef Rodney Scott celebrates an incredible culinary legacy through his life story, family traditions, and unmatched dedication to his craft.

IACP COOKBOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD WINNER

"BBQ is such an important part of African American history, and no one is better at BBQ than Rodney." - Marcus Samuelsson, chef and restaurateur

ONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR - The New York Times, The Washington Post, Time Out, Food52, Taste of Home, Garden & Gun, Epicurious, Vice, Salon, Southern Living, Wired, Library Journal

Rodney Scott was born with barbecue in his blood. He cooked his first whole hog, a specialty of South Carolina barbecue, when he was just eleven years old. At the time, he was cooking at Scott's Bar-B-Q, his family's barbecue spot in Hemingway, South Carolina. Now, four decades later, he owns one of the country's most awarded and talked-about barbecue joints, Rodney Scott's Whole Hog BBQ in Charleston.

In this cookbook, co-written by award-winning writer Lolis Eric Elie, Rodney spills what makes his pit-smoked turkey, barbecued spare ribs, smoked chicken wings, hush puppies, Ella's Banana Puddin', and award-winning whole hog so special. Moreover, his recipes make it possible to achieve these special flavours yourself, whether you're a barbecue pro or a novice.

From the ins and outs of building your own pit to poignant essays on South Carolinian foodways and traditions, this stunningly photographed cookbook is the ultimate barbecue reference. It is also a powerful work of storytelling. In this modern American success story, Rodney details how he made his way from the small town where he worked for his father in the tobacco fields and in the smokehouse, to the sacrifices he made to grow his family's business, and the tough decisions he made to venture out on his own in Charleston.

Rodney Scott's World of BBQ is an uplifting story that speaks to how hope, hard work, and a whole lot of optimism built a rich celebration of his heritageβ€”and of unforgettable barbecue.

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Experts and chefs highly praise Rodney Scott’s World of BBQ by Lolis Eric Elie and Rodney Scott. It is lauded as an accessible and heartfelt guide to Rodney Scott's barbecue methods, with recipes that convey his unique Southern spirit and dedication. The book is celebrated for being both a portrayal of Rodney's personal journey and a source of culinary inspiration, rich in tradition and community values.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781984826930

Publisher: Random House USA Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 16 March 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Clarkson Potter

Illustration: 100-120 4C photos

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 203.0mm

Height: 254.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 224

About the Author

Rodney Scott is the chef and coowner of Rodney Scott's BBQ in Charleston, South Carolina, Birmingham, Alabama, and Atlanta, Georgia. He has been featured in the Netflix series Chef's Table- BBQ, on The Splendid Table, Parts Unknown, It's Alive, and Eater, and in The New York Times and Conde Nast Traveler, among other publications. He won the James Beard Award for Best Chef Southeast in 2018. Rodney lives outside of Charleston with his wife and son. Lolis Eric Elie is a writer and filmmaker. He was a writer on HBO's Treme, OWN's Greenleaf, and Amazon Prime's The Man in the High Castle; his work has appeared in Best African American Essays, The New York Times, Gourmet, and Saveur, and he has been featured on 60 Minutes. He is a New Orleans native and is one of the founders of the Southern Foodways Alliance.

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