Traditional barbecue is lots of fun, but it's hard, messy work that most folks would rather leave to the professionals and die-hard fanatics prepared to spend hours around a smoky fire. Cheater BBQ is barbecue for everyone. It is the first cookbook to bring the tastes of the outdoor grilling pit into the weeknight kitchen, using little more than a slow cooker or an oven, a roll of foil, a few everyday ingredients, and some all-natural liquid smoke.

The recipes in Cheater BBQ cover barbecue classics: pulled pork, chicken, ribs, brisket, and more. There are plenty of starters and sides, too, such as Smoked Paprika Pimiento Cheese, Boston Crock Beans, Packet Potato Salad, and Loaded Cornbread, as well as recipes for drinks, desserts, and sauces.

From Super Bowl celebrations to March Madness get-togethers to simple meals with family, Cheater BBQ delivers barbecue taste year-round - without lighting a match.