Republic of Barbecue: Stories Beyond the Brisket Vday Adrienne captures the culinary essence

Adrienne captures the culinary essence of "Sunday best" with fresh but familiar recipes that include a feast-worthy pork roast crusted with pecans

fifteen miles from her home of Deep Run

cured pork became a main source of sustenance

and American flavors

Yo La Tengo's Ira Kaplan

Republic of Barbecue: Stories Beyond the Brisket Vday Adrienne captures the culinary essenceAuthor: Elizabeth S. D. Engelhardt It's no overstatement to say that the state of Texas is a republic of barbecue. Whether it's brisket, sausage, ribs, or chicken, barbecue feeds friends while they catch up, soothes tensions at political events, fuels community festivals, sustains workers of all classes, celebrates brides and grooms, and even supports churches. Recognizing just how central barbecue is to Texas's cultural life, Elizabeth Engelhardt and