7 Cookbooks All About Barbecue | Listen

Summer is peak barbecue season, and these cookbooks bring the heat with regional flavors, expert techniques, and seasonal inspiration. From the bold spices of Tex-Mex and Carolina whole hog traditions to plant-based twists and live-fire mastery, this lineup offers something for every kind of pitmaster—or even the backyard enthusiast—ready to fire up the grill.