Bludso's BBQ Cookbook: A Family Affair in Smoke and Soul

Bludso's BBQ Cookbook: A Family Affair in Smoke and Soul

by Kevin Bludso

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4.7 stars from 837 reviews. Top 92% of Memoir books we track.

294 pages~4.9 hr readPublished by Ten Speed PressPublished 2022-01-01

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Perfect for you if...

  • You want to learn proper low-and-slow technique from someone who's actually built a multi-location restaurant, not just a hobbyist experimenting in the backyard.
  • You're drawn to food stories rooted in real community and family struggle, where the recipes matter as much as the why behind them.
  • You cook with a sense of purpose and want BBQ instructions that go deep into the reasoning: wood choice, seasoning layers, pit maintenance, and how to adapt classics.

Maybe not for you if...

  • You're after quick weeknight dinners or high-heat grilling shortcuts. This is slow barbecue philosophy, not fast food.
  • You want a glossy, decorative cookbook that sits on the shelf. This one demands you actually engage with the techniques and stories.
  • You're not interested in the personal narrative. The recipes are inseparable from Kevin's life, family, and Compton's culture.

About this book

Kevin Bludso, founder of the Los Angeles-based Bludso's BBQ, shares 75 recipes and stories in this James Beard Award-winning cookbook. Born and raised in Compton, California, Bludso spent summers in Corsicana, Texas, learning barbecue techniques at his grandmother's BBQ stand. In 2008, he opened his own walk-up stand in Compton, which has since expanded to multiple locations in California, Texas, and Australia. The cookbook covers barbecue fundamentals: pit selection, seasoning, cleaning, and choosing meats like brisket, ribs, and sausages. It includes recipes for main dishes such as BBQ Lamb Leg, Spicy Curried Oxtails, Buffalo Rib Tips, Blackened Catfish, and Grilled Mojo Shrimp; sides including Creole Cabbage, Pinto Beans, and Down Home Mac & Cheese; and desserts like Mom's Banana Pudding, Buttermilk Pie, and Kevin's Hennessy on the Rocks, accompanied by photographs. Beyond recipes, the book tells Bludso's personal story of family and community. It serves as a tribute to Compton and documents how Bludso has supported his community through food while sharing barbecue knowledge.

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