The Salt Lick Cookbook: A Story of Land, Family, and Love

No, this may not be a cookbook in the traditional sense, as an earlier reviewer complained. It does not contain elaborate, challenging recipes and cooking techniques. What it does contain is recipes of simple, delicious recipes of a differenr era. And I cannot wait to try them out myself. I wish I had my mother and grandmother's recipes to share with others. And there are many more recipes in this book that I had initially thought, and not all barbeque recipes and techniques. Just good, simple, delicious recipes of country folk. Overall, I loved the totality of this book. I have been eating at Salt Lick since the winter of 1973. Once discovered, my college friends and I made the 30 minute trip at least twice a weekend (they were open only Thursday to Sunday then). I can't say I ever remember seeing Scott there, but I definitely knew his mother and father. Thurman was always by the door, guarding his pit, and Hisako was in the dining room, making sure the customers had what they needed. I remember being there once with three of my buddies and two six packs of Lone Star. Hisako was amazed that 4 college students were going to drink all that beer!! She is such a sweet lady. We were there religiously several times every weekend, sometimes being the only ones there. We were amazed that the place wasn't full with people devouring the delicious BBQ. But by the end of my four years at college place was starting to get noticed and had large crowds on Saturdays and Sundays. I have so many fond memories of the place - the drives on 1826 back when it was undeveloped ranch lands, much like Scott describes growing up there, the staff there, the awesome BBQ, the building and the grounds, and, of course, Mr. Thurman and Mrs. Hisako. I love just thumbing through the book and looking at the pictures of the place and the countryside. What is the best BBQ joint in the country or Texas is arguable because everybody has their own ideas. But The Salt Lick is definitely my favorite. I thank Scott for writing this book and sharing his stories and recipes. Like I said, I wish I had my mother's and grandmother's recipes. And I am glad that there are people that will continue carrying on the Salt Lick tradition. That is so important in times like these when everything is about speed and convenience. Again, thank you, Scott. This book only deepens my love and respect for your family and restaurant.

We're planning a trip to Texas next month and in preparation I purchased this book. A close friend of mine from Texas highly recommended that we visit the restaurant during our trip and it was enough convincing for me to purchase their cookbook. This is a gorgeous cookbook. It's loaded with stories about the family and the history of the restaurant. Photos are plentiful and absolutely beautiful. There's a definite genuineness about everything in the book from the recipes to the step by step photos of age-old processes. I highly recommend this book even though I have not yet visited the restaurant. The recipes reflect a very homey and down-south approach to food. I am highly looking forward to visiting the Salt Lick on our trip to Texas and am also looking forward to trying out many of the recipes.

I first experienced Salt Lick BBQ in 1998. I have traveled all around the U.S., and this is hands down the BEST BBQ you can find anywhere. This book isn't just a cook book. It includes stories about Scotts family history and what made him who he is today. There are many downhome recipes, as well as Salt Lick signature favorites. This is a book that you can sit down and read in an easy chair, but be warned, you may want to keep a napkin handy for the drool. I highly recommend for anyone that enjoys downhome cooking, and especially for fans of the worlds best BBQ - Salt Lick.

I use this cookbook a lot. As a beginner on preparing bbq meats and various traditional Texas side dishes I've found this cookbook to be very helpful. Others have pointed out the nice pictures and backstory. But don't think it's just pretty pictures. There are quite a few recipes in here. Yes, they tend to be simple, but so is good Texas cooking. It's not some deconstructed French cuisine monstrosity. It's straight up good food that, if done right, can be delicious. And this cookbook helps you do it right.

I'd read about this restaurant and will be back in Austin on business next month, so I decided to buy this cookbook to learn more about Salt Lick. This book is lovely -- the pictures of the food makes your mouth water (as do the recipes) and the author shares the story behind this restaurant. You meet his wife, a woman of courage and strength, who has lived a full life despite her heath challenges. And, you meet his daughter, who had her wedding at the vineyard. Scott's love for his family and extended restaurant family is heartening. Since I recently purchased the book, I've only had time to make one recipe -- his peach pound cake. (Peaches are in, so why not?) Umm, good! I look forward to trying more of his recipes. Have I decided to wait up to four hours to eat at Salt Lick? You betcha! I've reserved an early morning flight and car rental and will head to Driftwood, TX for lunch. Since my husband won't be with me, I've promised to bring him back some of their BBQ sauce, which I'm hoping will lure him into a return trip to TX for to try Salt Lick's brisket. I just asked my husband if that sounds OK to him and he responded, "Sounds GOOD to me." Yes, we're southerners and LOVE barbecue.

I received this book yesterday and read it from cover to cover before the day was over. Well written, entertaining, with beautiful photos and a wonderful story. AND...the recipes rock too! You absolutely want to be there to taste everything. I can't say enough about this book. A great addition to my cookbook collection (or should I display it for all to see...hmmmmm...what a dilemma!)

Auch wenn das Buch in Englisch geschrieben ist, kann man sich die Rezepte gut herleiten bzw. übersetzen und diese bieten einige Highlights. Mein Mann ist leidenschaftlicher BBQer und hat dort schon einige Ideen umgesetzt.

So much more than just another BBQ book, you get to understand the spirit of BBQ, a great book showing how BBQ can make it to the highest table, supported by some great pictures.

After eating there finding this book was a real treat. Not only a great reminder of our vacation but it looks like a great cookbook As well looking forward to trying the recipes.

Super teil

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