BBQ Revolution

Book excerpt: Competition-winning recipes and boundary-pushing BBQ! Mitch Benjamin has helped open barbecue restaurants in Paris, has served his smoked meat to baseball legends at Yankee Stadium, and has taken home hardware from just about every major BBQ competition. Now, the man behind Meat Mitch Barbecue and Char Bar Smoked Meats and Amusements throws open the doors to his kitchen and takes barbecue on a wild ride! This book starts with his behind-the-scenes look at the world of competition BBQ then winds its way through chapters both classic and creative. Learn the secrets behind some of Mitch's award-winning recipes for sauces, rubs, and meats, from brisket and burnt ends to spare ribs and pork butt. Discover fan favorites from the star chefs at Mitch's restaurant, like the epic Burnt Heaven sandwich and a smoky Roots and Fruits salad. Try your hand at smoking salmon, chicken nuggets, or bone marrow (And don't forget to make yourself a smoked cocktail while you're at it!). Sample recipes from guest pitmasters Jess Pryles (Hardcore Carnivore), Matt Pittman (Meat Church), Paul Patterson, and Craig Verhage. Whether you're relatively new to BBQ or a seasoned pitmaster, you're sure to find new ideas, techniques, and flavors if you hang around with Mitch. What are you waiting for? Join the revolution! Book jacket.