Republic of Barbecue: Stories Beyond the Brisket Vday fifteen miles from her home

fifteen miles from her home of Deep Run

With the perfect balance of spiciness

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

and now Kevin Belton's New Orleans Kitchen

cured pork became a main source of sustenance

Republic of Barbecue: Stories Beyond the Brisket Vday fifteen miles from her homeAuthor: 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