This little book takes on a big subject—classic barbecue—the manly art of smoked ribs, pulled pork, chicken, brisket, and more. So if you want to impress friends and family with some of the best-tasting mead and side dishes on the planet, here's the place to begin! This book is more than a stack of recipes; it's a basic education of a higher way of cooking—training for creating delicious, fall-off-the-bone goodness. There are recipes, but they are only a starting point—you decide where you want to take them from here. So whether you want to explore the cuisine of the Carolinas, try the taste of Texas, sample a bit of Memphis, or take a culinary trip to Kansas City, Where There's Smoke, There's Barbecue is the perfect place to start.