About the Author

Jess Pryles is a professional carnivore. She's a cook, writer and TV personality specialising in meat, with a particular love for beef. She's also a respected authority on Texas and competition style barbecue. Born and raised in Australia, she fell in love with Texas and now calls Austin home. Touted as 'the female Ron Swanson' and 'goddess of all things that previously moo-ed', Pryles has also pioneered a unique lifestyle brand covering travel, bourbon, football, Southern staples, Texan life and more. Her original articles, postings and pictures reach hundreds of thousands of fans each year and resonate with like-minded meat fans around the globe.