Smokin’ in the Boys’ Room Cookbook by Melissa Cookston

In her cookbook Smokin' in the Boys' Room, champion pitmaster Melissa Cookstonnot only shares great barbeque and southern food recipes, but also tells her story of how she got into barbecue and worked her way to the top. Melissa's barbeque recipes cover the gamut, from sauces and seasoning blends, to pork and bacon, beef, poultry, and seafood. Some are traditional Southern cooking recipes, and others are specifically from Melissa's Delta roots. Many have won contests, and all are top-notch, having been honed to perfection in competitions or in the kitchens of Melissa's restaurants, Memphis Barbecue Company. Smokin' in the Boys' Room also includes southern food recipes for baked and fried favorites, oh-so-good sides, and decadent desserts that will stick to your ribs. Melissa also shares tips and tricks for turning out great southern cooking from the grill, from Slow-Smoked Competition Brisket, to Fire-Grilled Pork T-Bones with Hoe Cakes and Mississippi Caviar, and even Grilled Pineapple Upside Down Cake. And no true Southern cook would be without her Buttermilk Fried Chicken, BBQ Shrimp and Grits, and Red Beans and Rice. Smokin' in the Boys' Room is a must have cookbook for anyone interested in southern cooking and barbeque. Manufacturer model #: 144944198X. Barbeque recipes from master pitmaster Melissa Cookston Includes the story of how Cookston made it to the top Many southern food recipes side dishes and desserts Southern cooking at its best