The South’s Best Butts: Pitmaster Secrets for Southern Barbecue Perfection

By Matt Moore | Paperback | BBQ & Grilling Category

Meet the legends. Master their butts.

In The South’s Best Butts, food writer and proud Southern gent Matt Moore dives deep into the smoke-filled heart of barbecue country. Traveling across the Barbecue Belt, Moore shares insider access to some of the South’s most legendary pitmasters—bringing you their hard-earned secrets, local traditions, and prized recipes passed down like family heirlooms.

More than just a cookbook, this is a journey through the regional roots of Southern ‘cue—from cooking methods and wood types to the holy trinity of meat, rub, and sauce. And because no Southern meat plate is complete without the fixin’s, you'll also get crowd-approved sides from each stop along the way.

🔥 What’s Inside:
– Real-deal recipes from top pitmasters across the South
– Techniques for smoking pork to tender, flavorful perfection
– The cultural history behind Southern barbecue traditions
– Fixin’s and sides to round out the ultimate BBQ spread
– A must-have for backyard grillers and serious meat lovers alike

Slow-cooked stories. Time-tested techniques. Southern barbecue at its finest.