Cover of "Bludso's BBQ Cookbook: A Family Affair in Smoke and Soul" from Gneiss Spice, showcasing a pitmaster with BBQ tongs, confidently posed against a backdrop of Texas street signs. In the foreground, a smoky grill adds to the enticing scene. The text highlights the author Kevin Bludso alongside Noah Galuten.
An open copy of *Bludso's BBQ Cookbook: A Family Affair in Smoke and Soul* by Gneiss Spice displays a pitmaster's pork spareribs recipe on the left page, complete with detailed instructions. On the right page, there is a close-up image of seasoned and cooked pork spareribs, highlighting their juicy and tender texture akin to Bludso's BBQ mastery.
A man in a black shirt expertly slices large beef ribs on a wooden board, embodying the skill of a true pitmaster. More ribs await their turn beside his white-handled knife. A grill smokes in the background, capturing the essence of "Bludso's BBQ Cookbook: A Family Affair in Smoke and Soul" by Gneiss Spice, with a page of text on the right side.
A page from the "Bludso's BBQ Cookbook: A Family Affair in Smoke and Soul" by Gneiss Spice showcases a Texas BBQ-inspired collard greens recipe. On the left, you'll find detailed ingredients and instructions, while the right side displays an appetizing bowl of cooked collard greens mixed with meat on a dark wooden surface, capturing the essence of Bludso's BBQ flavors.
A plate of grilled shrimp is being drizzled with a savory sauce from a small bowl, echoing the rich flavors found in Bludso's BBQ Cookbook: A Family Affair in Smoke and Soul. The right side of the image showcases a recipe for Grilled Mojo Shrimp complete with ingredients and instructions. The scene is set on an outdoor table, ideal for anyone with a passion for barbecue, courtesy of Gneiss Spice.
A golden brown cooked smoked turkey from Bludso's BBQ is elegantly presented on a white plate atop a wooden table. In the background, an open page from "Bludso's BBQ Cookbook: A Family Affair in Smoke and Soul" by Gneiss Spice reveals a recipe for this pitmaster's delight, adding an authentic touch of Texas BBQ to your meal.
A plate of baked banana pudding rests next to a dish of the dessert at Bludso's BBQ, with a scoop taken out to display its creamy texture beneath the baked surface. On the right side, there is text that likely shares a special recipe from "Bludso's BBQ Cookbook: A Family Affair in Smoke and Soul" by Gneiss Spice, revealing the secrets behind this delightful treat.
Cover of "Bludso's BBQ Cookbook: A Family Affair in Smoke and Soul" from Gneiss Spice, showcasing a pitmaster with BBQ tongs, confidently posed against a backdrop of Texas street signs. In the foreground, a smoky grill adds to the enticing scene. The text highlights the author Kevin Bludso alongside Noah Galuten.
An open copy of *Bludso's BBQ Cookbook: A Family Affair in Smoke and Soul* by Gneiss Spice displays a pitmaster's pork spareribs recipe on the left page, complete with detailed instructions. On the right page, there is a close-up image of seasoned and cooked pork spareribs, highlighting their juicy and tender texture akin to Bludso's BBQ mastery.
A man in a black shirt expertly slices large beef ribs on a wooden board, embodying the skill of a true pitmaster. More ribs await their turn beside his white-handled knife. A grill smokes in the background, capturing the essence of "Bludso's BBQ Cookbook: A Family Affair in Smoke and Soul" by Gneiss Spice, with a page of text on the right side.
A page from the "Bludso's BBQ Cookbook: A Family Affair in Smoke and Soul" by Gneiss Spice showcases a Texas BBQ-inspired collard greens recipe. On the left, you'll find detailed ingredients and instructions, while the right side displays an appetizing bowl of cooked collard greens mixed with meat on a dark wooden surface, capturing the essence of Bludso's BBQ flavors.
A plate of grilled shrimp is being drizzled with a savory sauce from a small bowl, echoing the rich flavors found in Bludso's BBQ Cookbook: A Family Affair in Smoke and Soul. The right side of the image showcases a recipe for Grilled Mojo Shrimp complete with ingredients and instructions. The scene is set on an outdoor table, ideal for anyone with a passion for barbecue, courtesy of Gneiss Spice.
A golden brown cooked smoked turkey from Bludso's BBQ is elegantly presented on a white plate atop a wooden table. In the background, an open page from "Bludso's BBQ Cookbook: A Family Affair in Smoke and Soul" by Gneiss Spice reveals a recipe for this pitmaster's delight, adding an authentic touch of Texas BBQ to your meal.
A plate of baked banana pudding rests next to a dish of the dessert at Bludso's BBQ, with a scoop taken out to display its creamy texture beneath the baked surface. On the right side, there is text that likely shares a special recipe from "Bludso's BBQ Cookbook: A Family Affair in Smoke and Soul" by Gneiss Spice, revealing the secrets behind this delightful treat.

Bludso's BBQ Cookbook: A Family Affair in Smoke and Soul

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A deep look at family, community, and Texas BBQ through 90 recipes and stories from the famous pitmaster and restaurateur behind Bludso's BBQ.

Kevin Bludso was born and raised in Compton, California, by a Black Panther–supporting mother and a police officer father. To stay out of trouble, he spent his summers in Corsicana, Texas, where he was schooled on the art of barbecue and worked long, hot hours on the pits at his granny's legendary BBQ stand. In 2008, Kevin opened his own Bludso's BBQ, a small walk-up stand in the heart of Compton that has led to multiple locations in California, Texas, and even Australia.
 
In this honest and engaging cookbook, Kevin teaches you everything you need to know about BBQ: choosing, seasoning, trimming, and cleaning your pit, how to select your brisket, ribs, and sausages, plus all the rubs and sauces you could need. Kevin also shares 90 delicious recipes for main meats such as BBQ Lamb Leg, Spicy Curried Oxtails, Buffalo Rib Tips, Blackened Catfish, and Grilled Mojo Shrimp; sides such as Creole Cabbage, Pinto Beans, and Down Home Mac & Cheese; and even desserts such as Mom's Banana Pudding, Buttermilk Pie, and Kevin's famous Hennessy on the Rocks, along with the mouthwatering photographs to accompany them. But The Bludso Family Cookbook is also a story about Kevin's family and community. It's a love letter to the often misunderstood city of Compton, and the story of how Kevin has fed and supported his own community while teaching everyone the art of barbecue.
 
This is more than a cookbook; it's Kevin's story about family, food, and how following your passion sometimes leads you back home.