June 2007

Features

Our Daily Brisket
Go behind the scenes at Arthur Bryant’s Barbeque, and discover the rich flavor and history of Kansas City ‘cue

Ghosts, Tumbleweed and Chili
The Terlingua International Chili Championship is a rollicking party where chiliheads chase their dreams of fame and glory

Bulbs of Plenty
Celebrating the stinking rose (garlic lemonade, anyone?) at two of America’s many garlic fests

High on the Hog
Meet the undisputed king of Lexington, Tennessee’s whole hog barbecue

Barbecue Technique 101
Whether you’re a grilling novice or a barbecue champion, our resident ’cue expert has some tips for you

Zesty Destinations: Texas Hill Country
Discover two of the zestiest companies in Texas—D.L. Jardine’s and Fischer & Wieser—and find out where to eat, drink and stay in Hill Country

Of Cabbages and BBQ Kings
Competitive barbecue teams tell all the secrets of their
award-winning sides

Departments

Editor's Letter

Letters

Hot Flashes
From Boy Scout Barbecue in North Carolina to Australian Chilli Wine, and Korean barbecue so good it makes us drool

Hot off the Press
All the barbecue recipes, tips and techniques you could ever need come from three great new books

Hot Commodity
You could cook over a fire with nothing but a pair of tongs—but what fun would that be? Here are the best unusual barbecuing gadgets, plus tools for nighttime grilling

Zest Express
Nothing says summer like burgers—try out these five quick recipes to get you thinking beyond ground beef

Chile Lite
Healthful, zesty grilling recipes inspired by both all-American barbecue and vibrant Mexican traditions

Salsa Scoop
Salsa meets happy hour as we find the best boozy salsas out there, plus a summery recipe to try at home

’Cue and A
Our grilling guru breaks down everything you need to know for fine fish cooked over the flames

High Spirits
When a beer just won’t cut it, try one of these fresh-tasting cocktails with your ‘cue

Wine Words
Leaving glass bottles and corks behind: what you need to know about screw - caps, box wines and other alternatives

Off the Shelf
The 20 best spicy snacks—from popcorn to chips and pretzels (and even chocolatecovered tortilla chips)

International Chili Society
The world champion of salsa explains what makes a great chip dip

Pepper Patch
Journey to Italy and discover heirloom chile peppers that are ideal for grilling

Ingredients

Just Desserts
Say hello to a new twist on an old campfire favorite

Details

Recipe Index

Pepper Profile
The beautiful manzano chile