Anthony Anderson and Cedric The Entertainer, comedic royalty and hosts of A&E’s Kings of BBQ, gather their favorite recipes into an accessible and entertaining cookbook like no other.

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 Award and Golden Globe–nominated actor. He starred in (and executive produced) eight seasons in ABC’s multi-award nominated sitcom black-ish. Most recently, Anderson hosted the 75th Annual Emmy Awards, hosted the FOX game show We Are Family, and guest-hosted Jimmy Kimmel Live! for a week. He also partnered with Cedric The Entertainer to launch their own barbeque label, AC Barbeque, and documented their journey to become barbeque masters on the A&E Network unscripted series Kings of BBQ. Anderson has become familiar to audiences through roles in prominent films such as the blockbuster Transformers and Martin Scorsese’s Academic Award–winning The Departed. Anderson has hosted several culinary focused shows on the Food Network and served as a regular judge on Iron Chef America. In 2020, he was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He lives in Los Angeles.

Cedric The Entertainer is an executive producer, director, actor, comedian, and novelist. Cedric is the star and executive producer of the CBS Television hit comedy The Neighborhood. He has also joined forces with Grammy Award–winning multiplatinum artist, actress, producer, and entrepreneur, Toni Braxton for a music and comedy experience with their joint residency at the Chelsea in the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. He starred in and executive produced the Kings of BBQ series on A&E, where he and Anthony Anderson tie in their love of BBQ with their lifestyle brand, AC Barbeque. In addition, Cedric reprised his role as Uncle Bobby in Disney+’s The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder—the long-anticipated revival of the groundbreaking animated series The Proud Family. Other noteworthy television credits include The Last O.G. with Tracy Morgan and Tiffany Haddish, The Steve Harvey Show, Cedric The Entertainer Presents, and Who Wants to Be a Millionaire. His versatile film work spans genres such as the hit Barbershop franchise and The Original Kings of Comedy concert film which chronicled his comedy tour with fellow comedians Steve Harvey, D.L Hughley, and the late Bernie Mac. He received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2019. Cedric lives in Los Angeles.