Republic of Barbecue: Stories Beyond the Brisket Vday Gabe Cummings

Gabe Cummings

With the perfect balance of spiciness

catfish farmers

and American flavors

Adrienne captures the culinary essence of "Sunday best" with fresh but familiar recipes that include a feast-worthy pork roast crusted with pecans

Republic of Barbecue: Stories Beyond the Brisket Vday Gabe CummingsAuthor: Elizabeth S. D. Engelhardt It's no overstatement to say that the state of Texas is a republic of barbecue. Whether it's brisket, sausage, ribs, or chicken, barbecue feeds friends while they catch up, soothes tensions at political events, fuels community festivals, sustains workers of all classes, celebrates brides and grooms, and even supports churches. Recognizing just how central barbecue is to Texas's cultural life, Elizabeth Engelhardt and