Holy Smoke: The Big Book of North Carolina Barbecue

by John Shelton Reed and Dale Volberg Reed

Book Overview

North Carolina is home to the longest continuous barbecue tradition on the North American mainland. Authoritative, spirited, and opinionated (in the best way), Holy Smoke is a passionate exploration of the lore, recipes, traditions, and people who have helped shape North Carolina's signature slow-food dish.

Three barbecue devotees, John Shelton Reed, Dale Volberg Reed, and William McKinney, trace the origins of North Carolina 'cue and...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 080783243X
• ISBN13: 9780807832431
• Release Date: November 2008
• Publisher: University of North Carolina Press
• Length: 328 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 7.0" x 9.5"