Texas Barbecue 101

Texas Barbecue 101 supplies all the knowhow to create real smoked brisket, ribs, leg of lamb, turkey, ham, quail, barbacoa and cabrito. Texas-born John Lopez has been savoring and preparing true Lone Star-style barbecue all of his life. Now in a value priced-cookbook he shares his secrets, some passed on to him from his father, others from skilled Texas smoking enthusiasts and more forged from years of experience. At ... and pocket sized (4.25" X 5.5"), Texas Barbecue 101 is the absolutely perfect stocking stuffer for the barbecue afficionados on anyone's gift list. Rarely has so much culinary wisdom been imparted at such low a price. And all bases are covered, from the types of barbecue smokers and utensils most useful to a host of recipes, including all the basic smoked fare for which Texas is famous. Then there's the importance of spice rubs, not to mention the proper use of brining, sauces and mops. Topping it all off is a slew of great side dishes and desserts.

Texas-born John Lopez, a former professional musician, engineer and cooking school owner, has been savoring and smoking barbecue all of his life. Now in a value priced-cookbook, Lopez shares his passion and his secrets, some passed on to him from his father, others from skilled Texas smoking enthusiasts and still more crafted from years of experience with flame and smoke.