Barbecue: A History examines barbecue's history and place in American society using both historical and contemporary sources. The book examines all aspects of barbecue:*Outdoor grilling and traditional slow cooking *Restaurant and home cooking*International forms of barbecue *The specific foods involved in a barbecue*The concept of the barbecue as a gathering*Historical and contemporary recipes for main and side dishes Readers are treated here to a delightful and thorough history of barbecue, including its appearance in music, television, and film, and a consideration of how we think of and enjoy barbecue today.