What is your Favorite BBQ Book?? - Page 2

Arlin_MacRae · 08-28-2006, 08:53 AM

Smoke and Spice was my first and will always be my favorite. I'm about through with copy #2 though, 'cause the back is cracking. I wonder if they make that in loose-leaf format??

Rockaway BeachBQ · 08-28-2006, 09:10 AM

I really like Paul Kirk's Championship Barbecue but I get annoyed by his use of garlic salt and onion salt in some recipes and garlic powder and onion powder in others. I do not have the room for redundant spices like that and I wind up having to do a half assed conversion.

Smoke and Spice only uses powder in their recipes, so I give them a slight edge as my favorite book.

I also like my Field Guide to Meat as a general resource for cooking anything non-traditional.

Sylvie · 08-28-2006, 06:59 PM

Peace, Love and Barbeque by Mike Mills is my current favorite.

Kevin · 08-28-2006, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Rockaway BeachBQ

I really like Paul Kirk's Championship Barbecue but I get annoyed by his use of garlic salt and onion salt in some recipes and garlic powder and onion powder in others. I do not have the room for redundant spices like that and I wind up having to do a half assed conversion.

Smoke and Spice only uses powder in their recipes, so I give them a slight edge as my favorite book.

I also like my Field Guide to Meat as a general resource for cooking anything non-traditional.

Interesting observation regarding garlic and onion salt. I get that same opinion. Just use powdered or granulated onion or garlic and forget the salt. Just bought a veggie juicer here and I plan on juicing the onions and garlic for injections.

scottyd · 08-28-2006, 07:58 PM

Peace Love and Barbecue

giddyup texas · 08-28-2006, 09:39 PM

peace, love and barbecue...must read great book

giddy up texas

Hiloboy · 08-28-2006, 10:46 PM

i really like peace, love and barbecue.. i'm reading it right now. just tryed the Bob Gibson hickory-smoked chicken with his white sauce. my family loved it.. theres a lot more stuff i want to try out of this book...

Q_Egg · 08-29-2006, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by MilitantSquatter

This is my collection in order of best to worst based soley on reading enjoyment in my opinion... Some I bought, but most given to me as gifts.

Peace Love & Barbeque
Paul Kirk's Championship BBQ
Dr BBQ's Big Time Barbeque Cookbook
Grand Barbeque
Legends of Texas Barbeque Book
Smoke and Spice
BBQ USA
John Willingham's World Champion Bar-B-Q
The Barbeque America Cookbook
Barbeque Bible
Barbeque Secrets

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Great [new] thread on this topic! Thanks MS / Vinny ... I put together your top 3 on Amazon.com for $25.37 incl. s/h. Such a deal !

Regards,

ique · 08-29-2006, 10:03 AM

Legends of TX BBQ

sfisch · 08-29-2006, 10:51 AM

Peace, Love, and Barbecue
Barbecue USA
Dr. BBQ's Big Time Cookbook

Just got Dr. BBQ's this week, its on sale at Amazon, only paid $6.95 for it and its regulary $16.00!!

Scott

Jeff_in_KC · 08-29-2006, 12:46 PM

I'll chime in and agree with the overwhelming favorite: Peace, Love and Barbeque! GREAT book! I like it because it is not all just recipes. It just somehow gives you a great feeling about your hobby!

backyardchef · 08-29-2006, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff_in_KC

I'll chime in and agree with the overwhelming favorite: Peace, Love and Barbeque! GREAT book! I like it because it is not all just recipes. It just somehow gives you a great feeling about your hobby!

Agreed-- and that's how I feel about Legends of Texas Barbecue-- it's more than 'just' a cookbook, there's history about the craft, too.

I also love The Grand Barbecue by Doug Worgul

As far as cookbooks....

Paul Kirk's books
Dr. BBQ's books
Where There's Smoke There's Flavor by R. Langer
Books by the Jamisons
Raichlen's books, while aimed at grillers mainly, have great recipes and advice

brian j · 08-29-2006, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Arlin_MacRae

Smoke and Spice was my first and will always be my favorite. I'm about through with copy #2 though, 'cause the back is cracking. I wonder if they make that in loose-leaf format??

take it to you local kinko's and have them put rings on it for you. it makes the book lay flat better.

if this is restricted to just bbq books i'll have say my favorite is peace love and barbecue. even the title is cool.

if it's not restricted my favorite right now is weber's real grilling.

Sawdustguy · 08-29-2006, 03:50 PM

I have most of them but I think my favorite is Paul Kirk's Championship Barbecue Sauces. My second favorite is Peace, Love and BBQ.

NorthernQ · 08-30-2006, 06:08 AM

This may be a little redundant but here's my list --
Legends of TX BBQ
Peace, love and BBQ
Smoke & Spice
both Dr's books
Ron Shewchuck's BBQ Secrets
Karen Putman's Championship BBQ secrets
Ted Reader's books (all of them)
Rytek Kutas, Great Sausage Recipes

They all have their place; some for a good read, others for recipes, most just to feel good.

08-28-2006, 08:53 AM	#16
Arlin_MacRae somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 04-14-04 Location: Choctaw, OK	Smoke and Spice was my first and will always be my favorite. I'm about through with copy #2 though, 'cause the back is cracking. I wonder if they make that in loose-leaf format?? __________________ Arlin MacRae Primo Oval Junior, Traeger Model 075 Pellet Pooper, Big Chief, Kingfisher Kooker 14" gas/wood combo, PBC Brethren Edition, Pit Boss NASCAR Tailgater Home Brewer, Murderer of Squirrels, Armadillo Inspector Flaming Pig Head Mod Certified KCBS Master BBQ Judge

08-28-2006, 09:10 AM	#17
Rockaway BeachBQ Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 11-01-05 Location: Rockaway Beach, NY	I really like Paul Kirk's Championship Barbecue but I get annoyed by his use of garlic salt and onion salt in some recipes and garlic powder and onion powder in others. I do not have the room for redundant spices like that and I wind up having to do a half assed conversion. Smoke and Spice only uses powder in their recipes, so I give them a slight edge as my favorite book. I also like my Field Guide to Meat as a general resource for cooking anything non-traditional. __________________ Spicewine Custom Medium Large (Thank You Sawdustguy) Primo Oval (and BBQ Guru for when I need a nap) Meco Aussie Walk-About (AKA the princess grill) R.I.P. Klose 20x30 Smoker (sold) Thermos Square Grill (abandoned at Giants stadium) Kenmore/Charbroil Gasser got dragged to the curb ECBrinkmann Vertical Smoker w/mod charcoal pan and thermometer (scrapped, because door kept falling off)

08-28-2006, 06:59 PM	#18
Sylvie Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 06-06-06 Location: Ramona, California	Peace, Love and Barbeque by Mike Mills is my current favorite. __________________ "Lady of Q" Former member of "Four Q BBQ Team" Soul Fusion Kitchen BWS Party G2 Two 18.5 inch WSMs, One 22.5 inch WSMs, one 22.5 inch Blue One Touch Gold Kettle Hot Pink Thermapen 20 ft custom BBQ trailer

08-28-2006, 07:58 PM	#20
scottyd is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 07-21-05 Location: South Dakota	Peace Love and Barbecue __________________ [FONT=Arial Black][SIZE=3]SCOTTY D[/SIZE][/FONT] [SIZE=1][FONT=Arial Black][COLOR=red][SIZE=2]SCOTTY D'S BUILT FOR BBQ[/SIZE] [/COLOR][/FONT][/SIZE] [B]LANG 84[/B] [B]STUMPS 223[/B] [B]STUMPS CLASSIC[/B] [B]STUMPS PLATNUM BEING BUILT NOW[/B] [B]WEBER KETTLE GOLD[/B] [B]YOUR SILENCE WILL NOT SAVE YOU[/B]

08-28-2006, 10:46 PM	#22
Hiloboy Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 03-10-05 Location: Hilo, Hawaii	i really like peace, love and barbecue.. i'm reading it right now. just tryed the Bob Gibson hickory-smoked chicken with his white sauce. my family loved it.. theres a lot more stuff i want to try out of this book... __________________ #1,WSM #2,Big Green Eggs(large) a #2 La Caja China # 2 Weber kettle gold 22.5 The best smoke for making Q... is made from grass skirts...

08-28-2006, 09:39 PM	#21
giddyup texas Found some matches. Join Date: 08-28-06 Location: Austin, TX	peace, love and barbecue...must read great book giddy up texas

08-29-2006, 10:03 AM	#24
ique is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 12-14-05 Location: New England	Legends of TX BBQ

08-29-2006, 10:51 AM	#25
sfisch is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 09-05-05 Location: Holly, Michigan	Peace, Love, and Barbecue Barbecue USA Dr. BBQ's Big Time Cookbook Just got Dr. BBQ's this week, its on sale at Amazon, only paid $6.95 for it and its regulary $16.00!! Scott

08-29-2006, 12:46 PM	#26
Jeff_in_KC somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 01-04-05 Location: Pleasant Hill, MO	I'll chime in and agree with the overwhelming favorite: Peace, Love and Barbeque! GREAT book! I like it because it is not all just recipes. It just somehow gives you a great feeling about your hobby! __________________ KCBS Member #14287

08-29-2006, 03:50 PM	#29
Sawdustguy Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 09-14-05 Location: Vernon, Connecticut	I have most of them but I think my favorite is Paul Kirk's Championship Barbecue Sauces. My second favorite is Peace, Love and BBQ. __________________ Guy (Pitmaster) BBQ Team: Lawn Guyland Smokers Stupidity for Dummies …because sometimes, you just can’t dumb it down enough…

08-30-2006, 06:08 AM	#30
NorthernQ On the road to being a farker Join Date: 02-17-06 Location: Temiskaming Shores, Ontario, Canada	This may be a little redundant but here's my list -- Legends of TX BBQ Peace, love and BBQ Smoke & Spice both Dr's books Ron Shewchuck's BBQ Secrets Karen Putman's Championship BBQ secrets Ted Reader's books (all of them) Rytek Kutas, Great Sausage Recipes They all have their place; some for a good read, others for recipes, most just to feel good. __________________ Peter Beer is proof that God loves us. ____________________________________ Crown Verity gasser Little gasser Meco bullet, CharGriller Refrigerator shelf, pile of rocks, stack of wood Former Klose owner (sob)