"Food has a far deeper meaning than providing fuel for your body. Cooking with intention feeds your soul. It warms your heart, conjures good memories, and brings people together." -award-winning pit master Moe Cason Fire up the grill this summer with legendary pitmaster and Nat Geo host Marlando "Big Moe" Cason. In his debut cookbook, Big Moe's Big Book of BBQ (National Geographic; May 7, 2024; $30.00 U.S.; ISBN: 9781426223525; hardcover; 240 pages), Cason reveals the secrets to fantastic barbecue, along with 75 mouthwatering recipes passed down through his family for generations. Drawing on the self-taught knowledge that's made him a barbecue competition success, Cason offers expert guidance, from how to smoke ribs like a champion to selecting the best cuts of meat and types of wood for optimal flavor. Whether you're craving the perfect Texas brisket, fall-off-the-bone pork ribs, pork shoulder, or picnic-worthy accompaniments like a secret ingredient mac and cheese that wowed TV host, comedian, and entertainer Steve Harvey, mint-and-cilantro limeade, and moonshine peach crumble, Big Moe's Big Book of BBQ will help you master the art of the grill right in your backyard. In addition, Cason offers expert guidance on different types of smokers and grills, filling the pantry with time-tested spice rubs and marinades, selecting the perfect cut of meat, and more.