Rien Fertel is a Louisiana-born and based writer, historian, and teacher. He grew up in his family's chain of restaurants across the country, and, after graduating from college, ran a grocery-deli in downtown New Orleans. Hurricane Katrina exiled him to New York, where he started writing about food. His work has appeared in Oxford American, Garden & Gun, Southern Living, Spirit, Saveur, The Local Palate, and many other publications. He holds a PhD in History, teaches in New Orleans, and divides his time between the banks of the Mississippi River and a 100-plus year old church in St. Martinville, Louisiana.
The One True Barbecue is the whole hog of storytelling-- sharp and
witty prose, thoughtful interviews, and deep, humane insights into
what makes these pitmasters cook.--Jami Attenberg, author of Saint
Mazie
Crackling with southern culture and history, Fertel's love for
barbecue--from the pitmasters to the culinary traditions--is alive
on every page. A joy to read and hog heaven for anyone who
appreciates the nuances and delights of barbecue at its
finest.--Gilbert King, author of Devil in the Grove
"I devoured this book the same way I do good barbecue--in one big
sitting with enough left over for the next day. The One True
Barbecue takes hog as its subject but is much more: history,
sociology, race relations, economics, and land. Read this for a
view into the South, then and now. It'll make your mouth water for
more."--Chris Offutt, author of My Father, the Pornographer
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