Barbecued Catfish: Olive J. Haynes’s Barbecued Catfish, from the 1972 Southern Living Outdoor Cookbook.; seventies; 1970s; barbeque; barbecue, BBQ, grill; fish; Southern Living; recipe

This very versatile barbecue sauce comes from Olive J. Haynes of Brookhaven, Mississippi. As you can see from the photo it makes a good sandwich, too.

There are a lot of solid recipes in the Southern Living Outdoor Cookbook. Two of my favorite fruit salads are from there—it’s filled with recipes not just for barbecuing but for picnics and outdoor potlucks.

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