Bludso's BBQ Cookbook: A Family Affair in Smoke and Soul

Bludso's BBQ Cookbook: A Family Affair in Smoke and Soul by James Beard Award–winning pitmaster Kevin Bludso is a heartfelt celebration of Texas barbecue, family tradition, and Black culinary heritage. Drawing on the lessons he learned working alongside his grandmother at her legendary barbecue stand in Corsicana, Texas, Bludso shares 75 recipes that span expertly smoked meats, flavorful sides, homemade sauces, and comforting desserts, while offering practical guidance on barbecue techniques, pit management, and seasoning. Interwoven with personal stories of growing up in Compton and building his acclaimed Bludso’s BBQ restaurants, the book is both an authoritative guide to authentic low-and-slow barbecue and a powerful tribute to the family, community, and cultural traditions that define great barbecue.