Republic of Barbecue: Stories Beyond the Brisket Vday Yo La Tengo's Ira Kaplan

Yo La Tengo's Ira Kaplan

fifteen miles from her home of Deep Run

Gabe Cummings

catfish farmers

and American flavors

Republic of Barbecue: Stories Beyond the Brisket Vday Yo La Tengo's Ira KaplanAuthor: Elizabeth S. D. Engelhardt It's no overstatement to say that the state of Texas is a republic of barbecue. Whether it's brisket, sausage, ribs, or chicken, barbecue feeds friends while they catch up, soothes tensions at political events, fuels community festivals, sustains workers of all classes, celebrates brides and grooms, and even supports churches. Recognizing just how central barbecue is to Texas's cultural life, Elizabeth Engelhardt and