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1. Franklin Steak: Dry-Aged. Live-Fired. Pure Beef.

   By: Aaron Franklin, Jordan Mackay

   The ultimate guide to cooking the perfect steak—from selecting premium beef and seasoning it perfectly to choosing or creating the ideal cooking vessel—crafted by the James Beard Award-winning team behind the New York Times bestseller Franklin Barbecue.

2. Rodney Scott's World of BBQ: Every Day Is a Good Day

   By: Rodney Scott, Lolis Eric Elie

   IACP Cookbook of the Year Award Winner • In this inaugural cookbook by a Black pitmaster, James Beard Award–winning chef Rodney Scott honors an exceptional culinary heritage, sharing his life story, family traditions, and unwavering commitment to his art.

3. Bludso's BBQ Cookbook: A Family Affair in Smoke and Soul

   By: Kevin Bludso

   James Beard Award Winner • This is authentic low and slow Texas BBQ: a family endeavor rich in smoke and soul, presented through 75 recipes and stories by the founder of the renowned Los Angeles-based Bludso’s BBQ.

4. Pitmaster: Recipes, Techniques, and Barbecue Wisdom

   By: Andy Husbands, Chris Hart

   Elevate your barbecue skills with Pitmaster, the ultimate guide to mastering the art of barbecue and becoming a top-tier cook, crafted by renowned chefs Andy Husbands and Chris Hart.

5. Project Smoke

   By: Steven Raichlen

   A comprehensive, step-by-step guide to mastering the art and craft of smoking, featuring 100 transformative recipes for smoked dishes bursting with flavor.

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