Republic of Barbecue: Stories Beyond the Brisket Vday and American flavors

and American flavors

Yo La Tengo's Ira Kaplan

catfish farmers

cured pork became a main source of sustenance

If you're lucky enough to hail from the South

Republic of Barbecue: Stories Beyond the Brisket Vday and American flavorsAuthor: 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