The Cook’s Illustrated Guide to Grilling and Barbecue? - Page 2

Wesman61 · 02-16-2011, 09:16 AM

Thanks for the replies. I've been really into the CI Family of websites for about the last 4 months. I agree that they really try to sell you everything under the sun but I appreciate the wealth of info they have to offer. They have tamed my fears about a lot of things. I was floored by how easy it is to make Alfredo sauce. That's my favorite side with grilled steak!

As far as their BBQ approach I initially felt I'd rather stick with The Brethren for my BBQ education but I figured there might be some cool things in that book. I was planning to order another of their books from Amazon.com and needed something to get me over $25.00 to get free shipping. Still debating though.

gtr · 02-16-2011, 10:11 AM

If you're looking to buy a cookbook, Adam Perry Lang has a couple good ones - I just got Serious Barbecue and have been enjoying that lately. There's also Legends of Texas, Big Bob Gibson's BBQ book, Smoke & Spice, etc.

I just got an interesting book called The Flavor Bible (thanks PatioDaddio!) which isn't really a coobook, but more about balancing flavors, herbs, spices, etc. I just started that one & it has a lot of great info for all types of cooking.

Goose · 02-16-2011, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by billm

I like a lot of the recipes and guides in the Cooks Illustrated magazine but was never impressed with their bbq related ones

I agree, its Kimball and crews weakest skill set.

02-16-2011, 10:11 AM	#17
gtr Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 10-16-10 Location: Culver City, CA Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	If you're looking to buy a cookbook, Adam Perry Lang has a couple good ones - I just got Serious Barbecue and have been enjoying that lately. There's also Legends of Texas, Big Bob Gibson's BBQ book, Smoke & Spice, etc. I just got an interesting book called The Flavor Bible (thanks PatioDaddio!) which isn't really a coobook, but more about balancing flavors, herbs, spices, etc. I just started that one & it has a lot of great info for all types of cooking. __________________ 50" Klose BYC, Backwoods Chubby, UDS, 26" & 22.5" Weber Kettles, Jumbo Joe, WGA, WSJ/MUDS, Jumbo Old Smokey, Pig Hibachi, a piece of expanded metal I throw over the fire pit sometimes, Stealthy Black & Vol Orange Thermapens Displaced East Tennesseean Proud recipient of a Tick Former outlaw MOINK baller, now IMBAS Certified, but still lookin' over my shoulder. Golden Goose Egg - Got 2 in the nest baby! SPFP Mayzie's keeping an eye out for you! WTFWGALD?

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02-16-2011, 09:16 AM	#16
Wesman61 is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 07-06-08 Location: Nampa Idaho Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thanks for the replies. I've been really into the CI Family of websites for about the last 4 months. I agree that they really try to sell you everything under the sun but I appreciate the wealth of info they have to offer. They have tamed my fears about a lot of things. I was floored by how easy it is to make Alfredo sauce. That's my favorite side with grilled steak! As far as their BBQ approach I initially felt I'd rather stick with The Brethren for my BBQ education but I figured there might be some cool things in that book. I was planning to order another of their books from Amazon.com and needed something to get me over $25.00 to get free shipping. Still debating though.