The Kansas City Barbeque Society Cookbook: 25th Anniversary Edition

Name: The Kansas City Barbeque Society Cookbook: 25th Anniversary Edition
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Rating: 4.2 (121 reviews)
Author: Ardie A. Davis

by Ardie A. Davis

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Perfect for you if...

You own a smoker and want to move beyond trial-and-error towards competition-tested techniques and flavour profiles.
You're curious about barbecue culture as an American institution, not just recipes, and want to understand the people and traditions behind the food.
You love cookbooks that double as cultural history, with photographs and anecdotes that make you feel part of a real community.

Maybe not for you if...

You're looking for quick weeknight dinners or convenience recipes. These are labour-intensive, low-and-slow projects.
You prefer vegetarian or vegan cooking. This is meat-focused from cover to cover.
You want minimal reading around recipes. The stories and lore are core to the book, not optional extras.

About this book

This 25th anniversary edition of The Kansas City Barbeque Society Cookbook features more than 200 recipes, many contributed by award-winning KCBS members and teams. The book includes tips for competitive barbequing, stories about the barbecue society, and full-color photographs. The original Kansas City Barbeque Society cookbook was self-published by the KCBS in 1996 and went through seven printings. This anniversary edition is intended for both professional and amateur barbequers, as well as for readers interested in barbecue culture and history. The book covers barbecue techniques and recipes while also exploring the personalities and traditions within the KCBS community.

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Currently 4.2★ from 121 reviews

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