Walter jetton's lbj barbecue cook book

Jettons is rich in bbq history and served many celebraties and politiions. The white house family cookbook by harry haller with virginia aronson, rd, ms, 1987, random house. This signed copy of walter jettons lbj barbecue cook book shares many of lbj s favorite bbq recipes such as barbecued lobster, texas onion spuds, chuck wagon hash, grilled steak and several of jettons famous sauces and rubs. In 1965 jetton capitalized on his fame, and, with the help of with arthur whitman, published a 77 page paperback, walter jettons lbj barbecue cookbook. Wags have commented that president obama doesnt spend enough quality time with congress. President lbj s chef, walter jetton s world famous barbecue mop and barbecue sauce recipe this is one of the only recipes i use for my smoked briskets i leave out the msg jetton is shown here at the lbj ranch aka the texas white house in johnson cit. Walter jetons lbj barbecue cookbook captures the spirit of president johnson through his caterer. Read the historical tales, see the photos, and get some recipes from lbj s west texas barbecues that featured whole animals cooked over open pits and plenty of greasy palms. Lbj barbecue cook book pocket books special edition walter jetton and arthur whitman on. You can check that out for a little presidential bbq cuisine. In his book, jetton wrote this is the secret of the ages i am giving you here, and i would not be surprised if wars have been fought over less. Keeprecipes is one spot for all your recipes and kitchen memories.

Dude i was jetton sooo much last night, i swear the walls were moving songs about jetton. Ive looked for a reasonablypriced copy of his cookbook for my husband for years but havent had much luck. Recipes above are samples of the 97 contained in the new walter jettons lbj barbecue cook book, just published by this week magazine in association with pocket books. Many cultures and traditions use mop sauce, also known as mops or sops as a means to keep grilling meats moist on the flames. Walter jettons lbj barbecue cookbook vintage pocket books lbj ranch. Robert jetton by steve obrien music from the album the legend of reelfoot feat. Also in includes recipes from nearly four hundred and fifty of the most notable women of our land today. All of this exposure made the man deservedly famous and he parlayed that fame into a published cookbook in 1965, just three years before his death in fort worth. The recipes included in walter jetons lbj barbecue cookbook were dishes he prepared as caterer to president johnson.

Walter jettons lbj barbecue cookbook by the caterer to the lbj ranch, written with arthur whitman, 1965, pocket books. Barbecue diplomacy at lbjs texas white house the foods. Lbj barbecue cookbook to characterize his barbecue, assuming his. Jan 27, 2011 walter jetton was bbq caterer to the lbj ranch. President lyndon johnson loved barbecue and with his chef walter jetton invented. Lbj barbecue cook book pocket books special edition. Walter jetton s famous for bbq catering for president lbj original recipe made 6 quarts, enough to mop a whole cow. He started in a little hole in the wall place in the back of a grocery store on terrell street now gobbled up by harris hospital.

I sometimes mop using the recipe from walter jettons lbj barbecue cook book ill put it at the bottom of the post in case anyones interested. Jetton manned the barbeque pits for president johnson on many occasions both at his ranch and at the white house. Walter jettons lbj barbecue cook book, by walter jetton. All purpose mop for all barbecue meats walter jetton s lbj barbeque cook book. In it he offered recipes for everything from calf fries testicles to beef heart to barbecued bologna, which he called a dingwilly of a dish. This section includes books and journal articles focusing primarily on particular presidents andor first ladies. He cooked for presidents and heads of state, and his most significant claim to fame a good one, at that is being lbj s pitmaster of choice. Walter jetton s texas cole slaw 3 pounds fresh cabbage 2 large dill pickles, chopped 12 cup mayonnaise 12 cup sugar 1 teaspoon salt shred up the cabbage and add all the other ingredients. The searchable online archive of recipes and your source for recipes on the internet. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. Walter jettons famous for bbq catering for president lbj original recipe made 6 quarts, enough to mop a whole cow. While jonas crambys book is a serviceable take on the texas barbecue phenomenon, its not what were looking for in this post. Lyndon baines johnson, elevated to the post in november 1963 after the assassination of john kennedy. Walter jettons lbj barbecue cookbook by the caterer to the lbj ranch, written with arthur whitman.

According to his obit in time magazine, jetton bragged that his barbecue sauce would tickle the tongue of your grandma s shoe. Walter actually authored the period bbq book, walter jettons lbj barbecue cook book. Walter jettons lbj barbecue cook book, a pocket book special. Walter jettons lbj barbecue cook book archives texas. Walter jettons barbeque local history fort worth forum. According to his obit in time magazine, jetton bragged that his barbecue sauce would tickle the tongue of your grandmas shoe. Walter jettons lbj barbecue cook book by walter jetton with arthur whitman pocket books, ny 1965 pg.

President lbjs chef, walter jettons world famous barbecue mop and barbecue sauce recipe this is one of the only recipes i use for my smoked briskets i leave out the msg jetton is shown here at the lbj ranch aka the texas white house in johnson cit. Since the book is long out of print here are some of his recipes, along with jetton s comments and instructions. Walter jetons lbj barbecue cookbook cookbook village. For the barbecue, i used recipes from a cook book that has been in our family for 50 years. Instead of the traditional, requisite memorial day cookout, we decided to take a day trip. Lbj, bbq diplomacy, and the great bbq that never happened. Some of these resources are strictly cookbooks, but many include personal anecdotes and memories. Jetton, the self styled king of barbecue, was lbjs pit master of choice when he hosted dignitaries at his texas ranch.

The food for most of lbjs barbecues was prepared by walter jetton, the selfproclaimed barbecue king from ft. But i dont baste every hour, i use paul kirk s method of halving if youre doing a 12 hour cook you would mop after 6 hours, then again after another 3 hours. May 25, 2016 barbecue diplomacy and the most important bbq that never was plus a recipe for walter jettons bbq sauce posted on may 25, 2016 june 26, 2018 by christian gott an island chef by nineteen sixtythree lyndon b. Retro recipesold recipescookbook recipesvintage recipescooking. This is a table sauce to be served with beef, chicken or pork. President lbjs chef, walter jettons world famous barbecue mop and barbecue sauce recipe this is one of the only recipes i use for my smoked briskets i leave out the msg jetton is shown here at the lbj ranch aka the texas white house in johnson city, tx making his famous barbecue for lbj and some guests. This has been modified and reduced here to make about 1 quart. We had not been there for several years, and so we. Texas wieners 8 allbeef wieners 2 large onions, sliced 2 tablespoons butter 4 ounces barbecue sauce cover the wieners in water and heat them on the grill, being sure they are kept below boiling for 30 minutes or so.

I am not aware of a george washington barbecue recipe, though i would love to unearth one. Jetton s is rich in bbq history and served many celebraties and politiions. A white house diary by lady bird johnson, 1970, trafalgar square. I can tell you that lbjs pitmaster, walter jetton, has a cookbook called walter jettons lbj barbecue cook book that includes brisket, ribs, and sauce. Jan 4, 2015 president lyndon johnson loved barbecue and with his chef, the selfproclaimed barbecue king walter jetton, lbj invented barbecue diplomacy. Very light thumbing spot foreedge title page, small pen sketch inside back cover, couple of creases top edge outside front cover do not visibly stand out a great deal but mild effects to the first two interior pages. The recipes come from every place under the sun from old chuckwagon cooks, home economics teachers, hotel chefs, butchers, and bakers jeton worked with over the years. White house chefs and other staff presidential food. In 1959 my buddies and i would sneak out for lunch from tech high and drive several blocks and we could buy five chopped barbq sandwiches for a buck. The flavor will change and improve during use, for you are constatnly transferring smoth and grease from the meats back to the mop concoction. After putting the american flag at the mail box, we drove down the interstate to the pecos pueblo national historical monument. Feb 27, 2017 get ready for the best texas brisket recipe online.

For your enjoyment is this cookbook titled walter jetton s lnj barbecue cook book. Deer meat is a delicacy that people will talk up a storm about but not eat much of, wrote walter jetton in his 1965 book, walter jettons lbj barbecue cookbook. The reason for this is that they dont know how to cook it. Walter jetton, the selfappointed king of barbecue in the fifties and sixties, was a restaurateur and a megacaterer. Feb 22, 2012 i am not aware of a george washington barbecue recipe, though i would love to unearth one. Walter jettons lbj barbecue cook book by walter jetton with arthur whitman call number. All purpose mop for all barbecue meats walter jettons lbj barbeque cook book. Mop sauce is sometimes followed in the last few minutes of cooking or on the. I sometimes spray with a combination of apple juice, beer and a shot of jack daniels. While some presidents and first ladies have inspired more written accounts than otherssome for their culinary sensibilities, others for a lack of thempresidential food, in good taste or bad, is of perennial interest. Walter jetton, the selfappointed king of barbecue in the fifties and. The perfect texas style smoked brisket recipe barbecue. Walter jettons lbj barbecue cook book, a pocket book special jetton, walter on.

They range from walter jetton s lbj barbecue cookbook to the reminiscences and recipes of lee ping quan, steward on the presidential yacht s. Walter jetton s lbj barbecue cookbook by the caterer to the lbj ranch, written with arthur whitman, 1965, pocket books. Culinary uses many cultures and traditions use mop sauce, also known as mops or sops as a means to keep grilling meats moist on the flames. Yum, yum best part walter jetton signed the book best wishes, walter jetton facts about the book. The recipes included in walter jeton s lbj barbecue cookbook were dishes he prepared as caterer to president johnson. Jetton would be the cook of choice for several more of these lbj ranch bbq events, and eventually would make his way to the actual white house for a d. Johnson s recipe for pedernales river chili, lyndon baines johnson library and museum.

Barbecue diplomacy and the most important bbq that never was. Fort worth native and selfproclaimed barbecue king walter jetton pronounced jitawn made his way into the national spotlight as the pitmaster of choice for president lyndon johnson. Walter jettons texas cole slaw 3 pounds fresh cabbage 2 large dill pickles, chopped 12 cup mayonnaise 12 cup sugar 1 teaspoon salt shred up the cabbage and add all the other ingredients. Walter jettons lbj barbecue cook book, a pocket book special walter jetton on. Walter jettons lbj barbecue cookbook by the caterer to the lbj ranch, written with. For your enjoyment is this cookbook titled walter jettons lnj barbecue cook book. Barbecue diplomacy at lbjs texas white house the foods of. Keep, cook, capture and share with your cookbook in the cloud. I sometimes mop using the recipe from walter jetton s lbj barbecue cook book ill put it at the bottom of the post in case anyone s interested. Barbecue has been used as a tool in american political campaigns for more than a century, and will no doubt be employed extensively this summer, especially by john mccain, who has been known to brag about his skill with the grill. Barbecue diplomacy and the most important bbq that never.

Walter jettons lbj barbecue cook book, a pocket book. Walter jettons lbj barbecue cook book sorted by date. Steven raichlens brisket the virtual weber bulletin board. Walter jettons lbj barbecue cook book 1965 by walter jetton and paul bacon. Walter jettons mop for all barbecue meats keeprecipes.

Mop sauce resource smart kitchen online cooking school. White house chef by francois rysavy, as told to frances spatz leighton call number. Read the historical tales, see the photos, and get some recipes from lbjs west texas barbecues that featured whole animals cooked over open pits and plenty of. Discussion area qtalk i swear by this brisket marinade. But i dont baste every hour, i use paul kirks method of halving if youre doing a 12 hour cook you would mop after 6 hours, then again after another 3 hours, then after another hour and a half. Barbecue diplomacy at lbjs texas white house bbq sauce. Barbecue diplomacy at lbjs texas white house amazing ribs. This signed copy of walter jettons lbj barbecue cook book shares many of lbjs favorite bbq recipes such as barbecued lobster, texas onion spuds, chuck wagon hash, grilled steak and several of jettons famous sauces and rubs. President lyndon johnson loved barbecue and with his chef, the selfproclaimed barbecue king walter jetton, lbj invented barbecue diplomacy.

Walter jettons lbj barbecue cookbook vintage pocket books. He recommends you mix all the ingredients and let it sit overnight in the refrigerator. Mix well and let stand a while before serving so that the flavors blend. President lbjs chef, walter jettons world famous barbecue mop. In 1965, he along with arthur whitman published walter jetton s lbj barbecue cook book. Lbj barbecue cook book signed by walter jetton 1965 1st etsy. We love bbq and im just wondering if anyone has any info on walter jetton or his old bbq joints here in fort worth. Pour some sugar and salt and pepper on meat texas monthly. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Very light thumbing spot foreedge title page, small pen sketch inside back cover, couple of creases top edge outside front cover do not visibly stand. This vintage cookbook contains barbecue dishes like cooked country corn, modern day sourdough biscuits, fried apple pies, and texas beef barbecue with natural gravy are a few of the dishes from lbjs favorite barbecue menu. Walter jettons lbj barbecue cook book pocket books, inc.

Jetton meaning and origin of the name jetton wikiname. Walter jettons lbj barbecue cook book, a pocket book special paperback 1965 by walter jetton author. The section on leaves from the wilson family cook book has recipes from that administration. Since the book is long out of print here are some of his recipes, along with jettons comments and instructions. New barbecue books appear regularly, a testament to the enduring popularity of a distinctly american food and the people who created and continue the traditions. Walter jettons lbj barbecue cook book texas bbq posse. Lbjs west texas barbecues that featured whole animals cooked over open pits and. Barbecue diplomacy and the most important bbq that never was plus a recipe for walter jettons bbq sauce.