
Title page spread with a photograph of Thurman and Roberts, parents of Salt Lick proprietor Scott Roberts.

The book's evocative photography is by Austin photographer Kenny Braun.

The margins of the book contain illustrations and asides that help tell the Salt Lick story.

Pig nicknack photographed in Grandmother Roxie's house.

In addition to barbecue the book contains recipes for other down-home fare.

Thurman Roberts's 1959 Buick Electra 225.

Onion Creek running through the Roberts's land in Driftwood, Texas.

Barbecue is best shared family style.

Wood for the pit.

How-to for preparing brisket.

The pit at the Salt Lick.

Three servers at the Salt Lick, left; Salt Lick barbecue sauce being ladled into a jar for the table, right.