Smokin' in the Boys' Room: Southern Recipes from the Winningest Woman in Barbecue - Softcover

Cookston, Melissa

Softcover

ISBN 10: 152486871X ISBN 13: 9781524868710

Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing, 2021

Synopsis

Melissa Cookston, judge on the Netflix hit show American Barbecue Showdown and the only female, seven-time barbecue world champion, is bringing the heat. Smokin' In the Boys Room explores how to use fire in all its forms to craft more than 85 Southern-influenced barbecue recipes.

One of the world's top pitmasters, Melissa (aka the “winningest woman in barbecue”) regularly smokes the competition on the barbecue contest circuit. Now, you can enjoy some of her best recipes not only for the barbecue that has made her famous, but also for baked and fried favorites, oh-so-good sides, and decadent desserts that will stick to your ribs.

In Smokin' in the Boys' Room, Melissa shares the inspiring story of how she got into barbecue and worked her way to the top with grit and determination. She also shares tips and tricks for turning out great meals from the grill, not to mention top-notch recipes for a range of dishes, including:

• Slow-Smoked Competition Brisket
• Fire-Grilled Pork T-Bones with Hoe Cakes and Mississippi Caviar
• Grilled Pineapple Upside Down Cake
• Buttermilk Fried Chicken
• BBQ Shrimp and Grits
• Red Beans and Rice.

Whether you're a contest veteran or just getting started, there's something for everyone in Smokin' in the Boys' Room. As Melissa can tell you, anyone can learn to man the grill. To be really good at it, it just takes a little work and a little attitude.

About this title

About the Author

Melissa Cookston is a two-time Memphis in May Grand Champion (2010, 2012) and four-time World Hog Champion (2010, 2011, 2013, 2014), something no one else, especially female, has accomplished. The "winningest woman in barbecue," she is generally regarded as one of the best barbecue cooks in the country. She co-owns and is the pitmaster at Memphis Barbecue Company restaurants (2 locations across the Southeast), headquartered in Horn Lake, Mississippi. She is currently a judge on the Netflix show, American Barbecue Showdown, and was previously a judge on season four of Destination America's BBQ Pitmasters. She also has appeared on the Food Network's Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, as well as Chopped, Last Call Food Brawl, the Today show, The Chew, Fox News, and on many other shows and in a variety of periodicals.

 

Edition details

• Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
• Publication date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 152486871X
• ISBN 13: 9781524868710
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 192