“The audacious and tasty recipes showcase everything from the modern classics to serious in-your-face barbeque . . . a must for every grill aficionado.” —Chris Schlesinger, coauthor of The Thrill of the Grill

How did two guys from Boston win hundreds of barbecue ribbons, thirty Kansas City Barbecue Society championships, and the biggest prize of them all, the Jack Daniel’s World Championship Invitational Barbecue? By standing over glowing coals and smoking barrels for days on end to develop barbecue recipes not just good, but “wicked good” as they say in New England.

Award-winning chefs Andy Husbands and Chris Hart reveal their secrets to competition-winning barbecue—from the actual recipe that won the Jack Daniel’s World Championship Invitational, to the 25-Step Championship Chicken that melts in your mouth and the American Royal First Place Beef Brisket, king of them all, hardest to master and unforgettable to eat when it’s done right.

Wicked Good Barbecue ain’t your daddy’s barbecue. It’s just the best you’ve ever tasted. So if you want to cook competition-worthy chow, and you think you’ve got what it takes or want inspiration from the best; crack this book, pick up your tongs, and fire away. Wicked Good Barbecue is your guide to fun, fearless, and fantastic barbecue no matter where you’re from.

“Live fire cooking at its wicked BEST! The IQUE team will raise your BBQ IQ.” —Carolyn Wells, PhB, Executive Director and co-founder, Kansas City Barbeque Society

“Their prose exudes energy and confidence, and that makes this an entertaining read . . . fervent BBQ diehards with their eyes on a championship will believe their prayers have been answered.” —Library Journal