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JAMES BEARD AWARD WINNER • This is low and slow Texas BBQ done right: a family affair in smoke and soul, told through 75 recipes and stories from the founder of famous Los Angeles–based Bludso’s BBQ.

ONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR: The New York Times, Bon Appétit, Los Angeles Times

Kevin Bludso was born and raised in Compton, California, by a Black Panther–supporting mother and a police officer father. To stay out of trouble, he spent his summers in Corsicana, Texas, where he was schooled on the art of barbecue and worked long, hot hours on the pits at his granny’s legendary BBQ stand. In 2008, Kevin opened his own Bludso’s BBQ, a small walk-up stand in the heart of Compton that has led to multiple locations in California, Texas, and even Australia.
 
In this honest and engaging cookbook, Kevin teaches you everything you need to know about BBQ: from choosing, seasoning, and cleaning your pit to selecting your brisket, ribs, and sausages, plus all the rubs and sauces you could need. Kevin also shares seventy-five delicious recipes for main meats such as BBQ Lamb Leg, Spicy Curried Oxtails, Buffalo Rib Tips, Blackened Catfish, and Grilled Mojo Shrimp; sides such as Creole Cabbage, Pinto Beans, and Down Home Mac & Cheese; and even desserts such as Mom’s Banana Pudding, Buttermilk Pie, and Kevin’s famous Hennessy on the Rocks, along with mouthwatering photographs to accompany them. But Bludso’s BBQ Cookbook is also a story about Kevin's family and community. It’s a love letter to the often misunderstood city of Compton, and the story of how Kevin has fed and supported his own community while teaching everyone the art of barbecue.
 
This is more than a cookbook; it’s Kevin’s incredibly personal story of family, food, and how following your passion sometimes leads you back home.

From the Publisher

BBQ Chicken

Collard Greens

Brisket

Pork Spareribs

Smoked Tri-Tip Tacos with Pico de Gallo and Guacamole

Mom’s Blackberry Cobbler

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Ten Speed Press (April 12, 2022)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 288 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1984859552
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1984859556
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.79 x 1.05 x 10.3 inches
Reviewer: Grace
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: If u love bbq this book is for u
Review: This book has great stories about Kevin as well as lots of great recipes and suggestions

Reviewer: Erica Marie
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Well Rounded Recipes
Review: I got this originally for my husband for Father’s Day but love that there are options for breakfast and desserts too!

Reviewer: Sharp
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Awesome Book
Review: You get more than barbeque recipes. This book answers the what and how to's in barbequing. In addition to the marvelous barbeque recipes, you get regular food receipts, including some "old fashioned" recipes; I love the stories. This is a terrific cookbook, one of the best/most comprehensive ones I've had the pleasure of buying or seeing.

Reviewer: Juanette
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Excellent receipes
Review: I’ve tried 3 recipes so far and they were all fabulous! Can’t wait to try the rest!

Reviewer: Denise E Carlisle
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Some ver good recipes
Review: A lot of the recipes were very delicious

Reviewer: John G
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Legit
Review: This is the best of the best and keeps it real the whole time. No better book for those who cook!

Reviewer: Juan E. Maldonado
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: BBQ Bible
Review: Complete book from the master chef of BBQ Full of his secrets used on his successful BBQ business.

Reviewer: Dr Mary Mitchell
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great family recipes including sawces and rubs with excellent pictures of the product
Review: These recipes are gold for anyone who loves to barbeque or learn how from the best! The photos help to show the result!

Reviewer: Scatalano
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Great overall book with nice pics and unique recipes

Reviewer: Jimmy
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: We have been to Bludsos Restaurant ourself back in 2019. Kevin had a photoshoot back then when we ordered something in his restaurant. Sadly we didn't know he was the owner back then and we where setting next to him. Until we saw his Show on netflix. We had to order this book and we never regreted it. Doing real barbecue like in LA or texas isnt a common thing in germany. We tried a few recipe already and some rubs. Highly recommend!No joke, but we had a few cookbooks already but with this one, every recipe was just perfect and easy to handle.It also includes a good variaty of recipe and pictures. I would buy it again every time.Well made!

Reviewer: Ib Mathiasen
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Good and educational book that in a relaxed language and pictures guides in the classic bbq recipes, rub, sauce and techniques. Good for beginners and nice reading for the more experienced bbq chef

Reviewer: DJ Henry
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Very helpful and full of awesome recipes. Glad I added this cookbook to my cooking adventures.

Reviewer: Pete Zuiderveen
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Extremely well written, great stories, amazingly insightful. Best BBQ book I have ever read hands down!! Tried the pork rub the day I got this and was absolutely incredible! Cannot recommend this enough!!