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Shealy’s and Farm Boy’s BBQ

Once again, I find our dining is outpacing my writing. Life could be worse… The result of my laggardly ways leaves me with the need to …

Jackie Hite’s BBQ, Batesburg, SC

**** NOW PERMANENTLY CLOSED **** August 2, 2012 Heather, Camden, and I decided to take a road trip to see a Braves game today …

Worth the Wait!

The first item we noticed was the listings of all the ‘joints.” This helps us when we head out on our travels; (two wheels) it gives us our Destination! And the detailed recipes, history, and the people. If you love BBQ, Going Whole Hog is the way to go. Buy it! Where is your sense

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Richard Natali

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MAKES FOR GREAT READING

I like to cook, especially on the smoker, and I like SC history, so what I like most is that they all have some connection to my state and my taste profile. Get the book! Makes for some great reading (and meals). I don’t know anyone on the fence. Once I pitch it, they usually

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Art Boyer

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CAN’T GO WRONG

Great recipes. If you like BBQ, you can’t go wrong.

Mike Diamond

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Brilliant BBQ insights

While I like the recipes for rubs the most, Going Whole Hog is an encyclopedia of authentic BBQ recipes. You won’t need to buy another BBQ cookbook!

Sean Hayes

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Best Book about BBQ I’ve Ever Read.

Historical facts are most interesting and the fact that so many folks were willing to share their recipes. Buy it, you won’t regret it.

Bob Arneson

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Awesome Cookbook

If you are really into BBQ, then you’ll love this book. I am into BBQ so much that I have competed in BBQ competitions, became a BBQ KCBS judge and own over 13 smokers/grills. For someone who is into BBQ, you want authentic recipes from the original author or as close to it as you

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Dean Richardson

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Love at First Read

I recently received my copy of Going Whole Hog, now my new favorite cookbook, but it is unlike any other in my collection of over three hundred cookbooks. The emphasis on the diversity of South Carolina barbecue is evident in the well-rounded assortment of sauce, sides, meat, and hash recipes. James Roller has gone above

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Mark Cates

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BBQ, History, and Great Recipes Together

The things I like most about the book are the recipes and the detailed history involved. North Carolina, South Carolina … It doesn’t matter who was first as long as the BBQ is great! I enjoy nearly all types of Q if it is done well. The book is well written and well researched! Get

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Bob Berry

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Excellent

I’m a barbecue man and love cooking and I have a few recipes books but this one is really an awesome book. The recipes and the history behind them were great. It’s a book that you don’t want to be without.

William Crawford

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Exceptional

I enjoyed the recipes, especially the hash recipes. It is so interesting to see how much our South Carolina taste vary from region to region. Everyone who has picked up the book has been impressed. I guess it will become our primary coffee table book the quite a while. I appreciate all the work it

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COTTON E. HOWELL

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