John Markus
Executive Producer of The Ultimate BBQ Showdown and Emmy-award–winning writer
Book Recommendations:
Recommended by John Markus
“A jewel in the crown of any cookbook shelf, Pitmaster serves up a big-hearted dollop of authentic techniques as seen through the exacting, wonky, award-winning minds of a couple of Yankee barbecue freakazoids. This Ohio pitmaster cannot wait to smoke and grill his way through each and every gleaming recipe. Winter can bite me.” (from Amazon)
by Andy Husbands, William Salazar, Ken Goodman, Michael Symon·You?
by Andy Husbands, William Salazar, Ken Goodman, Michael Symon·You?
Every meal is better with BBQ! Make and enjoy recipes from Boston’s popular Smoke Shop restaurant in your own backyard. Join Andy Husbands and Will Salazar as they share their secrets in The Smoke Shop's Backyard BBQ. Start off with a classic Backyard Barbecue featuring pulled pork, Twice-Smoked Pulled Chicken, deliciously simple brisket, and New Memphis Ribs. With a selection of the Smoke Shop’s favorite sides, drinks, and desserts, it might seem like all you ever needed. Then they go further afield, as the following chapters bring smokehouse flavor home for every occasion: Make Taco Tuesday special with Brisket Ropa Vieja Tacos, Pulled Pork Quesadillas, BBQ Empanadas, Street Corn, The Smoke Shop Guac, and Tres Leches Minicakes. Amp up your next Cocktail Party with Pork Belly Pastrami Skewers, BBQ Peanuts, and smoked Oysters on the Half Shell, paired with a Downtown Derby cocktail. Get ready for Game Day at home, featuring Salt and Pepper Baby Back Ribs, Pork Belly Burnt Ends, The Smoke Shop’s Famous Wings, and The Ultimate BLT Bar. Additional chapters include The Big Brunch, a Fancy Party, and even a Holiday Party to keep the BBQ going year round!