Become a master of smoking meat at home with the ultimate introduction to Southern barbecuePlate up your own savory Southern barbecue! This cookbook and smoking guide covers a range of regional styles and teaches you essential techniques for barbecue mastery. Learn how to choose the right tools, work with different cuts of meat, and make brines, marinades, rubs, and sauces that take your barbecue to new heights.Anyone can barbecue—Discover recipes for any skill level or smoker type, so you can bring the famous flavors of the South to your table whether you're a backyard barbecue expert or trying it out for the first time.8 different regions—Find recipes and cooking advice inspired by Texas Hill Country, Kansas City, St. Louis, Memphis, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Alabama.The science of smoke—Learn how to choose the right wood, use different kinds of smokers, and determine the right smoke times for anything you cook.Pro tips—Discover expert tips and insider secrets for