help with book, competition orientated

Startin the Fire by one of our members, George Hensler who competes as Who Are Those Guys ?

http://www.startinthefire.com/

I have to say by far the best I have read is the "Hot Grill on Grill Action" ebook. It is extremely detailed. I was initially put off by the price (39.95), but it is essentially the same level of detail as a class. It was very easy to download and transfer to my tablet. You could print it out as well.

When I first started, I bought "Competition BBQ Secrets". It was pretty good for someone who has never competed. I actually got two brisket calls using the exact recipe from the book. However, it does not compare to the Hot Grill on Grill book. Again the level of detail and photos are vey impressive.

I have heard good things about "Starting the Fire", but I haven't read it yet. Good luck, and maybe after a good book on addiction and compulsive behavior after your first comp!

As an FYI, Starting the Fire will go over all the things you need to know about competing but does not cover recipes and cooking techniques. If that is what you are looking for then it is a good book. I haven't read Grill on Grill but if you are looking for recipes for cooking at the competition level, Wicked Good BBQ is the best I have read so far and I have read a bunch of them.

I concur with both of the suggestions. I have not read George's book but have heard nothing but good things about it. I have read the Hot Grill on Grill Action eBook and came away really impressed at the amount of detail in the book.

Okay, I have now purchased and read most of the Hot Grill on Grill Action eBook and I have found it to be very comprehensive and geared towards competition cooking from front to back. Great book!