Master of the Grill


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Part field guide to grilling and barbecuing and part cookbook, Master of the Grill features a wide variety of kitchen-tested recipes for meat, poultry, seafood, vegetables, pizza, and more. These are the recipes everyone should know how to make— the juiciest burgers, barbecue chicken that’s moist not tough, tender grill-smoked pork ribs, the greatest steak (and grilled potatoes to serve alongside). Regional specialties are included, too—learn how to make Cowboy Steaks, Alabama BBQ Chicken, and Kansas City Sticky Ribs. Colorful photography captures the beauty of the recipes and step-by-step shots guide you through everything you need to know. A section on grilling essentials covers the pros and cons of gas and charcoal grills and which might be right for you, as well as the tools you’ll use with them— such as grill brushes, tongs, vegetable baskets, and wood chips and chunks.




Grill Fire


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Grilled meats, and their flavorful sauces, marinades, and rubs--that's the primal pleasure Lex Taylor explores in Grill Fire. More than just a collection of recipes, this cookbook teaches the art and technique of grilling, from creating a backyard Brazilian churrascaria to making your own chicken wing racks. Along with tasty variations on the burger and dog, Taylor's globally influenced dishes include Japanese kobe slices with umami tare sauces, Mexican rotisserie chicken, and Cameroonian Snapper.




Mastering Grilling & Barbecuing


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Offering a complete cooking course in a single volume, this book show how to prepare Texas Beef Brisket, Classic Grilled Chicken with Barbecue Sauce, and many other crowd-pleasers. Also included are key techniques that deliver dozens of indispensable culinary building blocks, such as how to build a hot charcoal fire and how to test foods for doneness. 50 recipes. Color photos.




Mastering Barbecue


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Anything that can be cooked inside the kitchen can be cooked outside with more fun and more flavor. For beginning backyard cooks, mediocre smokers, or grilling pros, MASTERING BARBECUE is the primer for introducing barbecue into one's culinary repertoire. Compiling more than a decade's worth of recipes and expertise from veteran grill masters, professional chefs, and barbecue enthusiasts from around the country, barbecue guru Michael Stines packs a whole lot more than just marinades into this comprehensive handbook. He gives beginners the basics on selecting ingredients and tools; teaches intermediate cooks detailed techniques for choosing, preparing, and finishing consistently good dishes; and throws in a few surprises for the seasoned pit master that'll turn great barbecue into championship-quality eats. A comprehensive guide from barbecue guru Michael H. Stines, including 280 recipes. The collected wisdom and shared secrets of down-in-the-trenches pit masters. Featuring tips and advice for choosing utensils, equipment, and fuels; a glossary of terms; a shopping guide; and precise per-pound temperature and smoke-time charts. Includes more than 100 recipes for rubs, sauces, mops, and marinades; all the classics for beef, pork, ribs, poultry, seafood, and vegetables; plus a fascinating history of regional cooking styles. Start Media Reviews




Mastering the Grill: The Owner's Manual for Outdoor Cooking


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This comprehensive grilling guide features 350 surefire recipes, hundreds of tips and techniques, as well as how-to illustrations and mouthwatering photos. Grilling is a science, and it’s only when you understand the science of grilling that you can transform it into an art. In Mastering the Grill, acclaimed cookbook authors and veteran grill masters go beyond the usual advice to teach you the secrets—and science—of grilling. This extensive guide explains numerous grill types and tools as well as the hows and whys of wood, charcoal, gas, and electric. A chapter on mastering ingredients teaches everything from the cuts of meat to the particulars of proteins, fats, produce, and more. The encyclopedic range of recipes covers meat, poultry, seafood, and vegetables—with everything from burgers, steaks, and ribs to lobster tails, turducken, eggplant rollatine, and grilled banana splits.




The Secrets to Great Charcoal Grilling on the Weber


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Be the Master of Your Charcoal Grill with Juicy, Smoky Recipes from a Champion Pitmaster Barbecue champion Bill Gillespie is a master of smoke and flame—and he’s back with his third book to help you become king of your Weber kettle grill. Inspired by memories of grilling with his father, Gillespie poured his heart into this comprehensive guide that opens up a world of barbecue possibilities. He starts from the ground up, giving beginners to advanced grillers all the information they need, including the best ways to start the coals, how to get the perfect char, how to time things for exact doneness and ultimately how to get incredible flavor the easy way. Inside, you’ll find delicious recipes for The Perfect Burger Every Time, Skirt Steak Cooked Directly on Hot Coals, Beer Can Chicken and many more. Whether you aspire to be a pitmaster or simply want to host incredible backyard barbecues, Gillespie has all the tips, tricks and insight to help you up your grilling game. From grill setup to final bites, this is your go-to guide for grilling like a champion.




The BBQ Competitor's Bible


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Unleash your inner pitmaster with *The BBQ Competitor's Bible*, the ultimate guide to mastering the art of competition-grade chicken BBQ. This comprehensive eBook takes you step-by-step through everything you need to know to turn your backyard grilling into competition-winning BBQ, from selecting the perfect chicken cut to understanding what it takes to impress the judges. Dive into Chapter 1, where you’ll learn the foundational elements of chicken BBQ, from picking the right cut to essential tools and crafting marinades and rubs that will make your chicken unforgettable. Chapter 2 elevates your skills by walking you through essential preparation techniques like trimming, brining, injecting for flavor, and achieving that perfect crispy skin. In Chapter 3, discover advanced cooking methods that separate the amateurs from the pros. Learn the ins and outs of smoking versus grilling, master temperature control, and harness the power of indirect cooking for mouthwatering results. Chapter 4 and 5 dive deeper into presentation and flavor profiles, offering you expert techniques on garnishing, box building, and creating balanced, award-winning flavors. Unlock competition strategies and secrets in Chapter 6, where you’ll find priceless advice on understanding judging criteria, timing your cook, and learning from feedback. Chapter 7 brings you champion-worthy recipes and techniques, with award-winning marinades, rubs, and methods for both smoking and grilling chicken. Avoid common pitfalls with Chapter 8's detailed guide on preventing over- and under-cooking, ensuring moisture, and fixing flavor issues. In Chapter 9, build your BBQ brand—learn about creating a signature style, networking in the community, and effective marketing strategies. Finally, Chapter 10 prepares you for the big day with an essential packing list, tips for efficient setup, and advice on managing stress and staying focused under pressure. Transform your chicken BBQ skills and start winning competitions with *The BBQ Competitor's Bible*. Your journey to becoming a BBQ champion begins here.




Grilling For Dummies


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Grilling For Dummies, 2nd Edition provides readers with the how-to and what-to cook information they need to make their grilling season hot. It also offers tips sure to benefit grillers of all levels, including basic information on equipment; grill setup and maintenance; new grilling techniques for meat, poultry, seafood, and vegetables; and new and updated grilling recipes.




Kitchen on Fire!


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The wildly popular basics course at Berkeley's famed Kitchen on Fire! culinary school teaches students ultimate confidence in the kitchen. In this new book, Chefs Olivier Said and MikeC. combine their many years of experience cooking in professional kitchens and classrooms to present all the basic techniques necessary to create great food—complete with full-color illustrations and step-by-step photos throughout. You'll explore the underlying methodology and alchemy of cooking, from ingredients to prep to heat. You'll get all the skills to navigate your kitchen with ease and the knowledge to put that cookbook back on the shelf and create your own recipes with whatever ingredients you have on hand. Beginners will find the information easy to digest, and seasoned cooks will discover the secrets of professional chefs—such as the rarely discussed importance of surface area and density in gauging cooking time. Blending the precision of a professional culinary textbook with the authors' fun and irreverent attitudes, Kitchen on Fire! makes it easy for anyone to cook like a chef.




Cooking Mastery


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Discover how you can brush up on your cooking skills and learn some highly effective tips to prepare fast and easy meals for your loved ones... thet tase marvelous!