Temples of BBQ by Lance Rosen

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Temples of BBQ by Lance Rosen takes you along on a family road trip through the Southern and Midwest states of the USA, to the BBQ joints that locals treat as places of worship. If you have ever wanted to become a pitmaster, or you reckon you already know everything there is to know about smoking meat, this award-winning book shows you where to go, what to eat and how to cook it in your own backyard.

 Suitable for:

• Backyard cooks who want to master American-style low and slow BBQ at home
• Experienced smokers keen to learn how BBQ styles change from region to region across the USA
• BBQ lovers planning their own trip through the Southern and Midwest states
• Anyone building up a shelf of BBQ books

 Why BBQ fans choose this cookbook

• Winner of the Gourmand World Cookbook Award for Best BBQ Cookbook in the World in 2016
• More than 60 BBQ recipes written for cooking at home
• Built on visits to 69 BBQ and soul food joints over 26 days
• Explains how regional American BBQ styles differ
• Shows you where to go and what to order, then how to recreate it at home
• Written by Lance Rosen, founder of Big Boy BBQ, Melbourne's first American-style BBQ joint
• 366 pages, with food photography by Dean Cambrays

It's ideal for anyone who wants the story behind American BBQ as much as the recipes.

 The BBQ road trip of a lifetime

Lance Rosen and his family covered more than 6,000 km in 26 days, eating their way through 69 BBQ and soul food joints across the Southern and Midwest states. Rather than chasing the latest trends, they went looking for the true temples of BBQ: the places where the pitmaster is treated like a preacher with a loyal congregation.

• Regional styles: learn how BBQ changes from one region to the next, so you understand why each style tastes the way it does.
• Where to go: a guide to the joints worth the trip if you ever head to the USA.
• What to eat: know what to order at each stop, so you don't miss the local speciality.

 What's inside Temples of BBQ

The road trip is only half the story. With more than 60 recipes across 366 pages, Temples of BBQ works as both a travel guide and a cookbook you will keep coming back to.

• More than 60 BBQ recipes: dishes written for your backyard, not just a restaurant kitchen.
• Southern favourites: recipes include Alabama White Sauce Chicken, Broccoli 'slaw and Lime Pie.
• Home cooking guidance: shows you how to recreate the food from the road trip at home.
• Food photography by Dean Cambrays: see what you're aiming for before you fire up the smoker.

 Meet the author, Lance Rosen

Lance Rosen is the founder of Big Boy BBQ, Melbourne's first American-style BBQ joint, and one of the most passionate advocates for low and slow smoked meat in Australia. He has made several trips to Kansas City and New York to train with experienced pitmasters.

• Award-winning author: his book won the Gourmand World Cookbook Award for Best BBQ Cookbook in the World in 2016.
• Grand Champion: Lance took out the Grand Champion title on Dippers Backyard BBQ Wars season 4 in 2023.

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 Frequently asked questions

How many recipes are in the book?

More than 60 BBQ recipes, written so you can cook them at home.

Which parts of the USA does it cover?

The Southern and Midwest states. Lance and his family visited 69 BBQ and soul food joints over 26 days.

Who is Lance Rosen?

Lance is the founder of Big Boy BBQ in Melbourne, the city's first American-style BBQ joint, and the Grand Champion of Dippers Backyard BBQ Wars season 4.

Has the book won any awards?

Yes. It won the Gourmand World Cookbook Award for Best BBQ Cookbook in the World in 2016.

Can I return it if it's not for me?

Yes, we offer 60-day change of mind returns. Return shipping costs aren't covered, so check our shipping and returns policy for the details.

 Bring the fire to your backyard

Grab your copy of Temples of BBQ by Lance Rosen and bring the flavours of America's legendary BBQ joints home. We ship fast Australia-wide, and with hassle-free 60-day returns, there's nothing stopping you from planning your next low and slow cook.

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