Franklin Barbecue: A Meat-Smoking Manifesto

From meager beginnings to barbecue rick star, Aaron Franklin shares his passions, techniques, and recipes.

Writers: Aaron Franklin & Jordan Mackay

Photographs: Wyatt McSpadden

Publisher: 10 Speed Press, Berkeley, 2015

Rating: 10

Aaron Franklin and his wife, Stacy, opened up a small barbecue trailer in Austin, Texas, in 2009. Now one of the most well know barbecue restaurants in the country, where people stand in line outside for hours just to get a plate of food, Aaron shares his story along with his techniques and recipes. An enjoyable read, a wonderful how-to guide, simple recipes. This is what barbecue is about.

Author: Ron Booker

Ron is a grandfather, health law attorney, and pitmaster for the BBQ Posse competition barbecue cook-off team. He loves rising his 2009 H-D Fatboy and anything related to barbecuing and grilling.