Edward M. Maclin is a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Georgia.James R. Veteto is Assistant Professor of Anthropology at the University of North Texas. He is Director of the Southern Seed Legacy.

A fascinating collection of essays about the importance of barbecue to the identity and culture of the mid-south region." —OKRA"The Slaw and the Slow-Cooked has far wider relevance than the Mid-South of its subtitle. Its contributors examine many aspects of America's oldest Slow Food, from its primeval origins into the age of Twitter and Facebook. They treat their savory subject seriously, but not (thank the Lord) solemnly. You don't have to be a barbecue nut to enjoy this book, but if you are one, you'll be in hog heaven." —John Shelton Reed, co-author, Holy Smoke: The Big Book of North Carolina Barbecue"A rich and informative window on Mid-South barbecue." —Andrew Warnes, author of Savage Barbecue

Edward M. Maclin is a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Georgia.James R. Veteto is Assistant Professor of Anthropology at the University of North Texas. He is Director of the Southern Seed Legacy.

A fascinating collection of essays about the importance of barbecue to the identity and culture of the mid-south region." —OKRA"The Slaw and the Slow-Cooked has far wider relevance than the Mid-South of its subtitle. Its contributors examine many aspects of America's oldest Slow Food, from its primeval origins into the age of Twitter and Facebook. They treat their savory subject seriously, but not (thank the Lord) solemnly. You don't have to be a barbecue nut to enjoy this book, but if you are one, you'll be in hog heaven." —John Shelton Reed, co-author, Holy Smoke: The Big Book of North Carolina Barbecue"A rich and informative window on Mid-South barbecue." —Andrew Warnes, author of Savage Barbecue

Edward M. Maclin is a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Georgia.James R. Veteto is Assistant Professor of Anthropology at the University of North Texas. He is Director of the Southern Seed Legacy.

A fascinating collection of essays about the importance of barbecue to the identity and culture of the mid-south region." —OKRA"The Slaw and the Slow-Cooked has far wider relevance than the Mid-South of its subtitle. Its contributors examine many aspects of America's oldest Slow Food, from its primeval origins into the age of Twitter and Facebook. They treat their savory subject seriously, but not (thank the Lord) solemnly. You don't have to be a barbecue nut to enjoy this book, but if you are one, you'll be in hog heaven." —John Shelton Reed, co-author, Holy Smoke: The Big Book of North Carolina Barbecue"A rich and informative window on Mid-South barbecue." —Andrew Warnes, author of Savage Barbecue