9Texas barbecue is hotter than ever Alongside the veteran Texas pitmasters that made tender smoked brisket, juicy sausage links and succulent beef ribs famous; a new generation of young pitmasters have created a modern style of Texas barbecue that is being imitated across the nation. You'll find the classic methods and the latest techniques all together in this new updated edition--along with cutting edge smokers, pits, tools and accessories, and some innovative new recipes--like Trimmed Brisket, Cook-off Ribs, and luscious double-decker BBQ Sandwiches.