AC Barbeque: The Husky and Handsome Guide to Grilling: (A Cookbook)

The perfect Father's Day gift for dads who love grilling and barbecue. From Anthony Anderson and Cedric The Entertainer, hosts of A&E's Kings of BBQ, comes a fun and flavorful cookbook packed with favorite recipes, entertaining stories, and backyard cooking inspiration.

For both Anthony Anderson and Cedric The Entertainer, two of the biggest names in comedy of all time, barbeque is more than just food—it’s a way of life. Recipes are passed down through generations at backyard cookouts, and pitmasters around the country carry on those traditions at their restaurants. That’s what the television show Kings of BBQ on A&E (and now streaming on Hulu) captured as Anthony and Cedric traveled the country with the goal of launching their own spice and BBQ sauce product lines. Their AC Barbeque product line is now carried thousands of stores nationwide, and fans are clamoring for this cookbook to go with them.

Organized by regions of the country to best capture the soul of the food including St. Louis, Memphis, and the Carolinas, AC Barbecue showcases the charm of these brilliant actors and comics both in the writing and bold photography. Recipes range from pork belly burnt ends to dry rub beef brisket to jerk ribs, and other favorites like macaroni salad, baked beans, fried catfish, and hush puppies are included as well. There are even snacks and desserts like fried pickles and peach cobbler, and maybe best of all, a whole chapter of sauces and rubs.

Whether you’re a seasoned pitmaster or just firing up your backyard grill, this book is a celebration of the rich traditions, bold flavors, and undeniable joy of barbequing. Packed with mouthwatering recipes, stunning photography, and Anthony and Cendric’s infectious personalities, this cookbook is a must-have for anyone looking to bring soul and flavor to their own backyard gatherings.

Anthony Anderson is an Emmy and Golden Globe–nominated actor and producer best known for his eight-season run as Andre “Dre” Johnson on ABC’s multi-award nominated hit black-ish, where he also served as executive producer.

Most recently, Anderson starred opposite Viola Davis in Amazon MGM’s action thriller G20, playing the First Gentleman in a high-stakes global crisis. He will next be seen hosting Netflix’s live reboot of Star Search and previously hosted the 75th Emmy Awards on FOX, along with We Are Family and To Tell the Truth. He also co-created and starred in E!’s travel series Trippin’ with Anthony Anderson and Mama Doris and partnered with Cedric the Entertainer to launch AC Barbeque, documented in A&E’s Kings of BBQ.

His film credits include The Departed, Transformers, Me, Myself & Irene, Barbershop, Scary Movie 3, Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle, and Netflix’s Beats, which he also executive produced. On television, he has appeared in Law & Order, The Shield, Guys with Kids, and starred in his semi-autobiographical sitcom All About the Andersons.

Anderson has earned seven consecutive Emmy nominations for black-ish, multiple Golden Globe and Critics Choice nominations, and 18 NAACP Image Award nominations, winning eight times. He received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2020 and was named a Disney Legend in 2022.

A dedicated philanthropist, Anderson advocates for diabetes awareness, hosts annual charity events, and actively supports youth programs in his hometown of Compton, California. He currently lives in Los Angeles.