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Fire up the smoker and grab your napkin—this isn’t just a book; it’s a road-trip through the smoky soul of Arkansas.

From the Delta’s pulled pork to Ozark brisket, from ribs glazed with history to sides that tell their own stories, The Arkansas Barbecue Traveler is your “glove-compartment” guide to every kind of barbecue the Natural State has to offer. 

  • Over 350 barbecue joints — restaurants, food trucks, family operations — spread across every corner of Arkansas.  
  • Regional flavors & styles: pork shoulders in the Delta, smoked brisket up north, unique twists like smoked catfish, vegan BBQ innovations, and treats like “pork belly candy.”  
  • Deep history: timelines from 16th-century smoking techniques, through post-Reconstruction shifts, up to modern pitmaster experiments.  
  • Plenty of vivid photos and stories: the folks behind the meat, their pits, their sauces, the wood they burn, and what makes their smoke signature.