BBQ Book

Yader · 11-17-2009, 11:22 PM

Have any recommendations on the best book(s) out there for BBQ? A short few sentences explaining the book would be very helpful! There's too many on Amazon and at Barnes and Noble. Figured you'd be able to narrow it down!

I enjoy reading...working my way through many of the threads here, sometimes paper is just more fun. Plus, getting my Q all over that is better than the mac!

Blackened · 11-18-2009, 01:56 AM

I just this weekend ordered 'Peace Love and Barbecue', 'Smoke & Spice', 'Paul Kirk's Championship Barbecue', and 'Mastering the Craft of Smoking Food' from Amazon..

I did a search in the forum and these were the ones most recommended.

PatioDaddio · 11-18-2009, 02:11 AM

Serious Barbecue by Adam Perry Lang is outstanding! Here is a review of the book that I wrote back in September

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Let me just cut through the fat and get right to the point regarding the book Serious Barbecue by Adam Perry Lang. Get it, read it and use it!

This is, if not the best, certainly one of the best barbecue and grilling books I have ever read. This isn't really all that surprising, given that it's written by a CIA-trained chef-turned-BBQ-guy. Adding to Adam's long list of credentials and accolades, his pork shoulder took first place at the prestigious American Royal Invitational BBQ competition (a.k.a. "The World Series of BBQ"). He also owns Daisy May’s BBQ U.S.A. in New York City, which was named "the Height of Pit Cuisine" by Food & Wine Magazine. So, this guy has serious barbecue and grilling chops!

One of the complaints that I have read about this book is that Adam's recipes are "too complicated" and that they use "too many fancy ingredients". I disagree with those sentiments and prefer to look at it differently. This is a cookbook that will push the bounds of your typical backyard live-fire cooking. The techniques and layering of flavors will push you out of your comfort zone, and the beautiful photographs make you want to try the recipes.

I could go on and on about how good this book is, but the "Smoke, Char, Baste, and Brush Your Way to Great Outdoor Cooking" subtitle really sums it up nicely. If you want to expand your horizons and learn to take your barbecue and grilling to new heights, get this book.

-----

John

Skidder · 11-18-2009, 04:27 AM

Peace,Love and BBQ is my favorite. Lots of bbq history,some great stories with a few good recipes thrown in.

Brian in Maine · 11-18-2009, 04:42 AM

Peace Love and BBQ, and any of Dr. BBQ's books. I've read all of these several times.

smokestack · 11-18-2009, 04:51 AM

I have the first 3 mentioned by Blackened-all very good

Skidder · 11-18-2009, 05:11 AM

Great books for grilling would be any of the Weber Grilling books .

Lake Dogs · 11-18-2009, 06:28 AM

Just this weekend I threw out my old "Smoke and Spice"; useless really. Paul Kirks
book is pretty good, and has a few decent get-ya-started recipes for rubs, sauces,
etc. I kept that one...

watg? · 11-18-2009, 06:47 AM

I second the recommendation for Ray Lampe's (Dr BBQ) books, I have 3.

ljh34465 · 11-18-2009, 06:51 AM

use the search function at the bottom - there have been several threads on this subject here on the forum

Lake Dogs · 11-18-2009, 06:54 AM

One might mention, a well worded question or two here might save you tens of dollars
in books. Plus, you might get some humorous "what not to do" along the way that
are just as helpful as what to do...

Diva Q · 11-18-2009, 07:04 AM

Peace Love & bBQ - Just fantatic its like an epic love story on BBQ
Serious BBQ- The recipes are great and if you like lamb you will be rewarded with a lot of recipes for it.
Karen Putnam Championship BBQ - THis book is not frilly it is straightforward and jam packed with recipes from the FLower of the flames. Some of the best sauces I have made came from this book. It is fantastic.
Ray Lampe - Big Time BBQ book. Just a decent read and good recipes.
Americas Best BBQ 100 recipes- There are some really killer recipes in this book
Ted Reader- For any recipes for Planking this guy has been there and done that.
She Smoke- this is a new book from Julie Reinhardt. IT has some fantastic advice and great recipes
Smoke n Spice- Can't recommend this one enough. it is awesome for thoroughly covering BBQ styles and a plethora of recipes to keep anyone happy for years to come.

Buster Dog BBQ · 11-18-2009, 07:12 AM

Ray's books are very good and the recipes are not intimidating. I suggest using the look inside feature on Amazon and see if the categories look appealing to you.

BBQ Grail · 11-18-2009, 07:13 AM

Today it's Serious Barbecue by Adam Perry Lang. At other times it was Smoke and Spice and Peace, Love and BBQ.

G$ · 11-18-2009, 07:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lake Dogs

Just this weekend I threw out my old "Smoke and Spice"; useless really...

Interesting, care to explain why? The reason I like S&S is because it has styles, concepts, and ideas I would not normally try.

11-17-2009, 11:22 PM	#1
Yader Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 11-08-09 Location: Spokane, WA	BBQ Book Have any recommendations on the best book(s) out there for BBQ? A short few sentences explaining the book would be very helpful! There's too many on Amazon and at Barnes and Noble. Figured you'd be able to narrow it down! I enjoy reading...working my way through many of the threads here, sometimes paper is just more fun. Plus, getting my Q all over that is better than the mac! __________________ UDS (in progress), Little Chief, Falcon Mark IV

11-18-2009, 01:56 AM	#2
Blackened is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 07-07-09 Location: Paradise, CA Name/Nickname : Chris	I just this weekend ordered 'Peace Love and Barbecue', 'Smoke & Spice', 'Paul Kirk's Championship Barbecue', and 'Mastering the Craft of Smoking Food' from Amazon.. I did a search in the forum and these were the ones most recommended. __________________ Pit Boss 1600, Oklahoma Joe Offset, Weber Performer, Pit Barrel Cooker, Weber Q, Blackstone 28

11-18-2009, 04:27 AM	#4
Skidder Babbling Farker Join Date: 02-02-08 Location: Westfield,Ma.	Peace,Love and BBQ is my favorite. Lots of bbq history,some great stories with a few good recipes thrown in. Last edited by Skidder; 11-18-2009 at 05:13 AM..

11-18-2009, 04:42 AM	#5
Brian in Maine is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 08-05-07 Location: Portland Me	Peace Love and BBQ, and any of Dr. BBQ's books. I've read all of these several times. __________________ Brian 2 WSMs 2 OTG One red one black 22 1/2" black Bar-B-Kettle with rotisserie ring Brinkman dual zone charcoal grill Webber Silver Genises B 3 burner camp stove

11-18-2009, 04:51 AM	#6
smokestack Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 08-19-07 Location: northeast pa	I have the first 3 mentioned by Blackened-all very good __________________ WSM NBBD Lang 84 w/warmer UDS slowly in the works

11-18-2009, 02:11 AM	#3
PatioDaddio Babbling Farker Join Date: 05-04-08 Location: Boise, Idaho	Serious Barbecue by Adam Perry Lang is outstanding! Here is a review of the book that I wrote back in September ----- Let me just cut through the fat and get right to the point regarding the book Serious Barbecue by Adam Perry Lang. Get it, read it and use it! This is, if not the best, certainly one of the best barbecue and grilling books I have ever read. This isn't really all that surprising, given that it's written by a CIA-trained chef-turned-BBQ-guy. Adding to Adam's long list of credentials and accolades, his pork shoulder took first place at the prestigious American Royal Invitational BBQ competition (a.k.a. "The World Series of BBQ"). He also owns Daisy May’s BBQ U.S.A. in New York City, which was named "the Height of Pit Cuisine" by Food & Wine Magazine. So, this guy has serious barbecue and grilling chops! One of the complaints that I have read about this book is that Adam's recipes are "too complicated" and that they use "too many fancy ingredients". I disagree with those sentiments and prefer to look at it differently. This is a cookbook that will push the bounds of your typical backyard live-fire cooking. The techniques and layering of flavors will push you out of your comfort zone, and the beautiful photographs make you want to try the recipes. I could go on and on about how good this book is, but the "Smoke, Char, Baste, and Brush Your Way to Great Outdoor Cooking" subtitle really sums it up nicely. If you want to expand your horizons and learn to take your barbecue and grilling to new heights, get this book. ----- John

11-18-2009, 05:11 AM	#7
Skidder Babbling Farker Join Date: 02-02-08 Location: Westfield,Ma.	Great books for grilling would be any of the Weber Grilling books .

11-18-2009, 06:28 AM	#8
Lake Dogs Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 07-14-09 Location: Lake Sinclair, GA Name/Nickname : Hance	Just this weekend I threw out my old "Smoke and Spice"; useless really. Paul Kirks book is pretty good, and has a few decent get-ya-started recipes for rubs, sauces, etc. I kept that one... __________________ Hance - MiM/MBN/GBA CBJ and comp cook Lake Sinclair, GA (strategically about an hour from darn near anywhere) My competition daze are probably behind me now; I pretty much cook for family, friends, and frankly the peace and solitude I get from smokin' on an offset... Was Lang 84DX, now Bubba Grills 250R and many Weber grills

11-18-2009, 06:47 AM	#9
watg? is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 09-04-07 Location: Street, MD	I second the recommendation for Ray Lampe's (Dr BBQ) books, I have 3. __________________ george who are those guys? BBQ Team www.watgbbq.com Startin the Fire-(a book) Everything you need to know about starting a competition BBQ team. (except the recipes) www.startinthefire.com "Let me have a diablo sandwich and a Dr. Pepper, make it fast, I'm in a ---damn hurry". Sheriff Buford T.Justice

11-18-2009, 06:51 AM	#10
ljh34465 is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 05-14-09 Location: Ocala, Florida	use the search function at the bottom - there have been several threads on this subject here on the forum

11-18-2009, 06:54 AM	#11
Lake Dogs Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 07-14-09 Location: Lake Sinclair, GA Name/Nickname : Hance	One might mention, a well worded question or two here might save you tens of dollars in books. Plus, you might get some humorous "what not to do" along the way that are just as helpful as what to do... __________________ Hance - MiM/MBN/GBA CBJ and comp cook Lake Sinclair, GA (strategically about an hour from darn near anywhere) My competition daze are probably behind me now; I pretty much cook for family, friends, and frankly the peace and solitude I get from smokin' on an offset... Was Lang 84DX, now Bubba Grills 250R and many Weber grills

11-18-2009, 07:04 AM	#12
Diva Q is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 07-20-07 Location: Barrie,ON,Canada eh!	Peace Love & bBQ - Just fantatic its like an epic love story on BBQ Serious BBQ- The recipes are great and if you like lamb you will be rewarded with a lot of recipes for it. Karen Putnam Championship BBQ - THis book is not frilly it is straightforward and jam packed with recipes from the FLower of the flames. Some of the best sauces I have made came from this book. It is fantastic. Ray Lampe - Big Time BBQ book. Just a decent read and good recipes. Americas Best BBQ 100 recipes- There are some really killer recipes in this book Ted Reader- For any recipes for Planking this guy has been there and done that. She Smoke- this is a new book from Julie Reinhardt. IT has some fantastic advice and great recipes Smoke n Spice- Can't recommend this one enough. it is awesome for thoroughly covering BBQ styles and a plethora of recipes to keep anyone happy for years to come. __________________ [URL="http://divaq.ca/"][B]Diva Q Website[/B][/URL] Follow me on [URL="https://twitter.com/DivaQBBQ"][B]Twitter[/B][/URL] and like us on [URL="http://www.facebook.com/DivaQBBQ"][B]Facebook[/B][/URL]. Checkout my new Cookbook on [URL="http://www.amazon.com/Diva-Qs-Barbecue-Recipes-Cooking/dp/0147529824"][B]AMAZON[/B][/URL] [CENTER][SIZE=3][B]Life is too short for bad BBQ[/B][/SIZE]®[/CENTER]

11-18-2009, 07:12 AM	#13
Buster Dog BBQ is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 07-20-08 Location: Clive, IA	Ray's books are very good and the recipes are not intimidating. I suggest using the look inside feature on Amazon and see if the categories look appealing to you. __________________ FEC-100 Right Handed, FEC-100 Left Handed, Large BGE x2, Mini BGE Buster Dog BBQ - [url]http://www.busterdogbbq.com[/url]

11-18-2009, 07:13 AM	#14
BBQ Grail somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 08-11-03 Location: Rocklin, CA	Today it's Serious Barbecue by Adam Perry Lang. At other times it was Smoke and Spice and Peace, Love and BBQ. __________________ Larry Soon to be a Texafornian. For a limited time I will be issuing Moink Ball Certificates. I'm working on a special COVID 19 Verson. Email me for details.

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