What Book For BBQ Smoking Is Considered An Industry Benchmark

Chett. L · Jul 9, 2020

What Book For BBQ Smoking Is Considered An Industry Benchmark?

I just ordered Meathead: The Science of Great Barbecue and Grilling. Any other classics recommend?

Thank you.

jermoQ · Jul 9, 2020

That is almost like saying what is the best smoker...lots of answers. Meathead's book is a pretty good one. I don't own it but have got it from the library. Depending on what you like, and what region of BBQ you are looking, there are several. I like Stephen Raichlens multiple books, and Aaron Franklin's BBQ Manifesto. I also get recipes from smoking-meat.com and HowToBBQRight.com among othe places. A lot of different TV and Online videos you can lose yourself in!

ronbrad62 · Jul 9, 2020

You don't need a book when you have all of the knowledge from the members here.
I do like Aaron Franklin's book. Steven Raichlen's BBQ Bible has been around forever and is still used as a great reference. If you are a Prime member, there are usually several books that you can borrow or download for free that will contain some useful information and recipes.

kfdvm · Jul 9, 2020

Favorite is “salt, fat, acid, heat by Samin Nosrat. Not bbq book, but once you read it you will have a much better perspective on how to cook.

sudsandswine · Jul 9, 2020

Lots of truth to what Ronbrad62 said.

I preface this by saying that I attribute Steven Raichlen for increasing my interest in barbecue many years ago...what seems like a lifetime ago, and I’ll still watch his shows and enjoy it if I happen across it on PBS.

The books below tell a much better story than Raichlen’s or “Meathead’s”, in my opinion. I’ve bought quite a few books over the years due to Brethren recommendations and these are all good. There’s more than just recipes in these books.

Chett. L · Jul 9, 2020

jermoQ said:
That is almost like saying what is the best smoker...lots of answers. Meathead's book is a pretty good one. I don't own it but have got it from the library. Depending on what you like, and what region of BBQ you are looking, there are several. I like Stephen Raichlens multiple books, and Aaron Franklin's BBQ Manifesto. I also get recipes from smoking-meat.com and HowToBBQRight.com among othe places. A lot of different TV and Online videos you can lose yourself in!

Hi Jeremy,

Thank you.

Chett. L · Jul 9, 2020

ronbrad62 said:
You don't need a book when you have all of the knowledge from the members here.
I do like Aaron Franklin's book. Steven Raichlen's BBQ Bible has been around forever and is still used as a great reference. If you are a Prime member, there are usually several books that you can borrow or download for free that will contain some useful information and recipes.

Hi Ron,

Thank you.

Chett. L · Jul 9, 2020

kfdvm said:
Favorite is “salt, fat, acid, heat by Samin Nosrat. Not bbq book, but once you read it you will have a much better perspective on how to cook.

Thank you.

Chett. L · Jul 9, 2020

sudsandswine said:
Lots of truth to what Ronbrad62 said.

I preface this by saying that I attribute Steven Raichlen for increasing my interest in barbecue many years ago...what seems like a lifetime ago, and I’ll still watch his shows and enjoy it if I happen across it on PBS.

The books below tell a much better story than Raichlen’s or “Meathead’s”, in my opinion. I’ve bought quite a few books over the years due to Brethren recommendations and these are all good. There’s more than just recipes in these books.

Thank you.

Kanco Connection · Jul 9, 2020

Love the recommendations above. And “Smoke and Spice” may be a little dated and doesn’t have pretty pictures, but still a good resource.

Chett. L · Jul 9, 2020

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Kanco Connection said:
Love the recommendations above. And “Smoke and Spice” may be a little dated and doesn’t have pretty pictures, but still a good resource.

Thank you.

PullinPork · Jul 10, 2020

kfdvm said:
Favorite is “salt, fat, acid, heat by Samin Nosrat. Not bbq book, but once you read it you will have a much better perspective on how to cook.

Another thumbs up for this one. I also like Aaron Franklin’s book. He has a PBS series “BBQ With Franklin” that you can stream at pbs.org

Happy Hapgood · Jul 10, 2020

Plain and simple here. Once I read "Aaron Franklin's Meat Smoking Manifesto" I sent the other's to the Church sale.

Chett. L · Jul 10, 2020

Happy Hapgood said:
Plain and simple here. Once I read "Aaron Franklin's Meat Smoking Manifesto" I sent the other's to the Church sale.

I’m sold. Thank you.

Sooner21 · Jul 10, 2020

As mentioned above - watch Aaron Franklin's PBS series on YouTube. A great free series of knowledge.

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bschoen · Jul 10, 2020

"Peace, Love & BBQ" -- Mike Mills

I prefer techniques over recipes.

https://www.amazon.com/Peace-Love-B...=1594378369&sprefix=mike+mills,aps,220&sr=8-3

Harmony BBQ · Jul 10, 2020

I learned a lot from reading Ray Lampe’s (Dr BBQ) Big Time BBQ cookbook. Smoke and Spice is also an old favorite. The brisket hash recipe is killer.

Mikhail · Jul 10, 2020

The real thing would be a very short book. There's no magic, just experience.

In fact, we could start it here.

1. If smoking, thin blue smoke.

2. For short cooks cook by internal temperature.

3. For long cooks cook by feel (probe tender, bone pulls out, etc)

4. Resting is important, especially on brisket

5. Find rubs you like.

6. The BBQ you like is the best.

7. Cincinnati chili rules.

SmoothBoarBBQ · Jul 10, 2020

People on this site hate Myron because he portrays a character on TV, but his book "Smokin' with Myron Mixon" is a fantastic book for getting started. He discusses a ton of techniques, gives some rubs, sauces, and injections, and has simple to follow recipes for most of the popular BBQ meats.

Ron_L · Jul 10, 2020

bschoen said:
"Peace, Love & BBQ" -- Mike Mills

I prefer techniques over recipes.

https://www.amazon.com/Peace-Love-B...=1594378369&sprefix=mike+mills,aps,220&sr=8-3

Harmony BBQ said:
I learned a lot from reading Ray Lampe’s (Dr BBQ) Big Time BBQ cookbook. Smoke and Spice is also an old favorite. The brisket hash recipe is killer.

These ar emy top suggestions! Peace, Love and BBQ is my favorite since it has so much BBQ history as well.

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