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.