Barbecue: Smoked and Grilled Recipes From Across the Globe

In his new book, Hugh Mangum explores the diverse cultures and techniques behind cooking over fire around the world.

Words: Nicolas Payne-Baader

Of all the cooking methods, barbecue might be the most misunderstood, often seen at best as the preserve of centrist dads and their Big Green Eggs and, at worst, as a charred sausage on a drizzly day in the park. In fact it’s a highly complex, nuanced and, most importantly, international way of cooking. From the Amazon Basin t…