Readers can take Southern comfort food to the next level with Staci’s special ingredient smoking recipes. Staci is a well-known competitive chef who has appeared on Food Network and the Travel Channel. She was the winner of American Grilled Louisville and is the owner of Hog Heaven BBQ. This book includes smoking recipes that utilize special ingredients like beer and sweet chili sauce for chicken, pig, lamb, beef, bison and fish. Staci also includes delicious side dishes and decadent desserts. Southern food enthusiasts will learn that you don’t need to smother ribs with BBQ sauce in order to get rich and complex flavors. Bold spices, slow cooking and the right combination of herbs will make savory, tender meat that will have at-home chefs licking their fingers. Readers won’t want to miss the chance to try these smoking recipes from an award-winning Southern chef. This book will include 65 recipes and 60 photos.