Books

ButtBurner · 01-15-2013, 06:07 AM

Hey guys-

I want to buy a book on smoking etc. I have the Smoke and Spice book.

It doesnt really have to have a lot of recipies, more of like a how to book with good info on the art

I am looking at Myron Mixon's book, I thought I saw a book called "How to Start a Fire" or something like that mentioned here, but i cant find it

any recommendations on good reading material would be appreciated.

thanks

IamMadMan · 01-15-2013, 06:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ButtBurner

Hey guys-

I want to buy a book on smoking etc. I have the Smoke and Spice book.

It doesnt really have to have a lot of recipies, more of like a how to book with good info on the art

I am looking at Myron Mixon's book, I thought I saw a book called "How to Start a Fire" or something like that mentioned here, but i cant find it

any recommendations on good reading material would be appreciated.

thanks

There are so many good books out there including the "Smoke and Spice" book you have. There will be many suggestions, all good reading books.

Your best bet is to decide which way you want to move forward, and follow that path.

Two more I would recommend would be;

"Meat Smoking and Smokehouse Design" by Stanley Marianski, this is probably too much information, but it does go into how and why without recipes. Also talks about curing meats (Hams, Corned Beef, Ect).

"Peace, Love, and BBQ" by Mike Mills. a book with stories, recipes, and information.

Ron_L · 01-15-2013, 06:27 AM

Peace, Love and BBQ is my favorite. Serious BBQ by Adam Perry Lang is also very good. Any of Dr. BBQ's books are good.

Here's another recent thread with more recommendations...

http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...d.php?t=142163

Zig · 01-15-2013, 06:49 AM

This is a great book if your looking for direction on making/smoking/curing meats. It has a lot of recipies for making processed type meats(bologna,slim jims).

http://www.sausagemaker.com/71200gre...ytekkutas.aspx

ButtBurner · 01-15-2013, 10:17 AM

thanks guys!

I knew I saw a recent thread on this. I could not find it.

appreciate it

Subzerogriller · 01-15-2013, 11:12 AM

I just got a copy of "Low & Slow" by Gary Wiviott for Christmas. Haven't used it yet, but it came very highly recommended by quite a few people here, and I'm really excited to try it when things warm up a bit. Again, more of a tutorial than a recipe book, and from what I've seen it requires a great deal of patience, but it looks to be well worth it.

J'ville Grill · 01-15-2013, 11:22 AM

I just purchased Bob Gibson's BBQ Book by Chris Lilly last night, it's high on a lot of folks lists .

Westexbbq · 01-15-2013, 11:54 AM

I believe this one goes well with Peace Love and BBQ,

Legends of Texas BBQ, one of the first I ever got.

http://robbwalsh.com/books/book5/

Brian in Maine · 01-15-2013, 04:56 PM

Any of Dr. BBQ's, and Peace Love and BBQ. To start with I think Dr. BBQ's Big Time Barbecue Cookbook has recipes that you will use over and over.

Trumpstylz · 01-15-2013, 06:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ron_L

Peace, Love and BBQ is my favorite. Serious BBQ by Adam Perry Lang is also very good. Any of Dr. BBQ's books are good.

Here's another recent thread with more recommendations...

http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...d.php?t=142163

Someone needs to seriously come out with a black market version of Serious Barbecue. Jk, but ya. Dr BBQ's books are especially good if you're a kamado cooker (i think thats his specialty).

Skidder · 01-15-2013, 06:59 PM

Most all the Weber books are great for learning how to smoke and grill.

thompson238 · 01-16-2013, 02:26 AM

X2 on Chris Lilly

Sent from my DROID RAZR

Militant83 · 01-16-2013, 10:12 AM

Not sure what your experience level is but this is a good book for a beginner

Slow Fire: The Beginner's Guide to Lip-Smacking Barbecue: Ray "DR. BBQ" Lampe: 9781452103037: Amazon.com: Books

+1 on Chris Lillys book, Myrons Mixons book.. Just go to amazon and search bbq books and read some reviews and pick one that interest you.

BAD324 · 01-16-2013, 10:15 AM

I have the Myron Mixon book and only have tried 2 of the recipes so far but I've been impressed with both. Soon wanting to pick up some more though

K-Train · 01-16-2013, 01:31 PM

Legends of Texas BBQ is a good cookbook, also has lots of cool stories. Wicked Good BBQ is another good one.

01-15-2013, 06:07 AM	#1
ButtBurner is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 12-18-12 Location: Dearborn Mi Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Books Hey guys- I want to buy a book on smoking etc. I have the Smoke and Spice book. It doesnt really have to have a lot of recipies, more of like a how to book with good info on the art I am looking at Myron Mixon's book, I thought I saw a book called "How to Start a Fire" or something like that mentioned here, but i cant find it any recommendations on good reading material would be appreciated. thanks

01-15-2013, 06:27 AM	#3
Ron_L Moderator Join Date: 12-09-04 Location: Chicago 'Burbs Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Peace, Love and BBQ is my favorite. Serious BBQ by Adam Perry Lang is also very good. Any of Dr. BBQ's books are good. Here's another recent thread with more recommendations... http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...d.php?t=142163 __________________ "Ron Rico, Boss. You can call me Captain Ron..." Save The Fatty! FEC-100/BWS Party/Memphis Pro SS/PBC/LBGE X 2/SBGE/Mini BGE/Nomad Pellet-matic/Good-One Model 42/WSM X 2/Cookshack Smokette 008/Weber Performer/Weber Gasser/Weber Kettle X 2/Weber Smokey Joe/WGA/UDS/Coffee Roasting Gasser and a pickle Remembering a friend

01-15-2013, 06:49 AM	#4
Zig Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 04-03-12 Location: Shippensburg,Pa Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	This is a great book if your looking for direction on making/smoking/curing meats. It has a lot of recipies for making processed type meats(bologna,slim jims). http://www.sausagemaker.com/71200gre...ytekkutas.aspx __________________ Zigs Pig BBQ Team Zegers BBQ Cookers KCBS, CBJ

01-15-2013, 11:12 AM	#6
Subzerogriller Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 05-10-12 Location: Blaine, MN Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I just got a copy of "Low & Slow" by Gary Wiviott for Christmas. Haven't used it yet, but it came very highly recommended by quite a few people here, and I'm really excited to try it when things warm up a bit. Again, more of a tutorial than a recipe book, and from what I've seen it requires a great deal of patience, but it looks to be well worth it. __________________ Chris Good Batch BBQ Competition Team Webers: 22.5 Kettle, 18.5 Kettle, and dual 22.5 WSM's Proud to be supporting our troops: Limited Edition Supahfast Thermapen with US Flag Joined my first TD, and dove headfirst into the Zero's Club. Come to the Dark Side! Join a Throwdown!

01-15-2013, 11:22 AM	#7
J'ville Grill is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 11-18-10 Location: Jacksonville, Fl. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I just purchased Bob Gibson's BBQ Book by Chris Lilly last night, it's high on a lot of folks lists . __________________ Rick 18.5" Weber Smokey Mountain 22.5" Weber OTG with Cajun Bandit Conversion Kit Char-Griller Akorn with side cart 1999 Weber Master-Touch - bent but not broken 14.5" Weber Smokey Joe Silver

01-15-2013, 10:17 AM	#5
ButtBurner is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 12-18-12 Location: Dearborn Mi Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	thanks guys! I knew I saw a recent thread on this. I could not find it. appreciate it

01-15-2013, 11:54 AM	#8
Westexbbq Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 09-02-05 Location: Rockin' Lake Ronfarkoma, Hinterlands of BBQ . Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I believe this one goes well with Peace Love and BBQ, Legends of Texas BBQ, one of the first I ever got. http://robbwalsh.com/books/book5/ __________________ Illuminated, circa 1967. KCBS CBJ-Texas Transplant. Texas Smokemaster offset, Well-cured NB Silver Smoker, Santa Fe grill (retired). glory bee gasser. Texas International Pop Festival, Labor Day 1969. IMBAS Certified. Just roll me up and smoke me when I die. Always remember, no matter where ya go, there you are. I wanna tell you 'bout Texas radio and the big beat. Someday, I hope to visit Penelope. Hondo Crouch, Famous Late Mayor of Lunkenbach, Texas who advocated a 'dillo diet: "You can eat nothing but armadillos for a month, but you will have to run down and catch all the armadillos you eat and it can really take the weight off!"

01-15-2013, 04:56 PM	#9
Brian in Maine is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 08-05-07 Location: Portland Me Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Any of Dr. BBQ's, and Peace Love and BBQ. To start with I think Dr. BBQ's Big Time Barbecue Cookbook has recipes that you will use over and over. __________________ 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

01-15-2013, 06:59 PM	#11
Skidder Babbling Farker Join Date: 02-02-08 Location: Westfield,Ma. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Most all the Weber books are great for learning how to smoke and grill.

01-16-2013, 02:26 AM	#12
thompson238 Got Wood. Join Date: 07-18-12 Location: Toney Alabama Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	X2 on Chris Lilly Sent from my DROID RAZR __________________ Weber Performer,SamAdamsWeber,Smoky Joe,22.5 WSM, Weber Genesis E-310,red thermapen(the fast one)

01-16-2013, 10:12 AM	#13
Militant83 is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 05-05-11 Location: Lancaster, OH Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Not sure what your experience level is but this is a good book for a beginner Slow Fire: The Beginner's Guide to Lip-Smacking Barbecue: Ray "DR. BBQ" Lampe: 9781452103037: Amazon.com: Books Slow Fire: The Beginner's Guide to Lip-Smacking Barbecue: Ray "DR. BBQ" Lampe: 9781452103037: Amazon.com: Books +1 on Chris Lillys book, Myrons Mixons book.. Just go to amazon and search bbq books and read some reviews and pick one that interest you. __________________ Custom 250 gal drum cooker,Weber OTG,Maverick ET-73,Covert Black Thermapen

01-16-2013, 10:15 AM	#14
BAD324 Got Wood. Join Date: 12-13-12 Location: Cleveland, OH Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I have the Myron Mixon book and only have tried 2 of the recipes so far but I've been impressed with both. Soon wanting to pick up some more though

01-16-2013, 01:31 PM	#15
K-Train is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 09-22-11 Location: Edgewater, MD Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Legends of Texas BBQ is a good cookbook, also has lots of cool stories. Wicked Good BBQ is another good one. __________________ Keith Fat Maxine's BBQ Thanks to DArtagnan Foods (Awesome ribs)