The book I’ve been waiting for all my life

Ok, so the title of this post isn’t entirely true. But hyperbole sells. And I really am excited for this book. They could have just sold me the cover and I would have gladly handed over my money.

If the name doesn’t ring a bell, Franklin Barbecue in Austin, Texas is the hottest barbecue joint in the country. Top accolades include being named the best barbecue in the U.S. by Bon Appetit and #1 BBQ joint in Texas by Texas Monthly (a more noteworthy honor). What’s even more amazing is that in just a few years Aaron Franklin has risen above other pitmasters who have been working at their craft for decades.

Franklin Barbecue: A Meat-Smoking Manifesto is Aaron Franklin’s barbecue guide for aspiring pitmasters, where he distills all of the knowledge he has accumulated over the years.

Pinky’s Kitchen: Maker’s Mark Pulled Pork Sandwich

You don’t have to be from Kentucky to know that bourbon and barbecue go together like peanut butter and jelly. The processes for making each employ techniques such as charring, caramelization, and wood-flavoring, which makes the two a natural pairing.

Ever wish you could enjoy the flavors of both with only half the amount of mouth-opening? Pinky’s Kitchen, the BBQ food truck settled in a Shell parking lot in Wallingford, has solved that problem with their Maker’s Mark pulled pork sandwich.