Must read?

[TonyBen]

Hello Brethren!

As a BBQ newb (or whatever the BBQ term is for me), I was wondering if there is a "must read" (as in a published book) on grilling, smoking and BBQ? I'm thinking about stopping by the bookstore sometime this week. Naturally, I will be cruising the board and have already learned a few things in my short time here.

So far, I learned what a fatty is and what 3-2-1 means, although I would like a temperature setting for my Traeger for the 3-2-1 method. I found the internal meat temp for ribs, but not grill temp.

Thanks,
Tony.

 

[landarc]

I can't tell you about a must read book or two as I am self-taught largely. But, I have found that 225F for ribs rarely disappoints.

 

[Bob E Que]

I found the members of this group will give you great advice. Someone is alway online when you need help.
My ribs are cooked at grill temp 250 - 275F, on my drum, or OTS.

 

[bbqbull]

At the top of this section, here is some of the best advice you will ever get period.

Here is the link, a tribute to one of the original members who has passed on to the other side.

http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=7818

 

[txschutte]

You are already here.

Follow some great tips, ask a bunch of questions, and you will be a Q expert in no time.

 

[watg?]

As far as reading goes, you can't go wrong with Dr. BBQ's Big-Time Barbecue Cookbook, or any of Rays other books, all winners in my opinion, (and on my book shelve).

 

[maxwell7]

advice

Ok--I've wanted to ask for some time. What do the brethren think of Steven Raichlen and the BBQ University show on ? the Create channel. He wrote a Barbecue Bible etc. Just curious.

 

[txschutte]

Ok--I've wanted to ask for some time. What do the brethren think of Steven Raichlen and the BBQ University show on ? the Create channel. He wrote a Barbecue Bible etc. Just curious.

Who cares what our opinion is. Do you like Raichlen's Recipes?

I do. But I also think Rachel Ray is doable.

 

[Ron_L]

Ok--I've wanted to ask for some time. What do the brethren think of Steven Raichlen and the BBQ University show on ? the Create channel. He wrote a Barbecue Bible etc. Just curious.

My mom taught me that if you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all

 

[Bob E Que]

I use His book all the time... to keep hot pans off the counter.

 

[sdb25]

Ignore the books...

As stated above, all you need is KCQuer's Roadmap. You find it at the top of this forum. This is not an understatement. If you read and study it, not only can you improve your own product, but you can answer 90% of the questions that people post. It really is that good.

Good luck!

 

[TonyBen]

Thank you very much gentlemen.. :thumb:

 

[Chef Jim]

Patio Daddio said Serious BBQ by Adam Perry Lang is really good. I have it and like it. But as previously posted there are some real good books by some of the Brethren.

And ask, ask, ask. BTW Welcome.

 

[tmkshew]

Hey Tony,

I'm relatively new too. However, I never bought a book or any kind of how-to. Just keep up with this site and you'll be perfectly fine. I credit everything I know to this site. It's helped me tremendously.
Trial and error and this site go hand-in-hand.
No book could ever match the capabilities of this website.
If you have a question, ask it- no matter how stupid it may sound to you.
Hope all the suggestions and advise helps you out.

Keep Grillin'
Tim

 

[JD McGee]

One of my personal favorites is Smoke & Spice...and this forum of course...:becky:

 

[big brother smoke]

Also read the Smoke Signals. They gad an excellent article in there about wood!

 

[NateOwsley]

Hey Tony, its not a "how to", but one of my favorite's is Smokestack Lightning.

 

[Ye Olde Party Palace]

I have been using "Smoke and Spice" for about 8 years now. Of course, I have favorite rubs and mops that I use (with a few tweaks, of course). But it does have a lot of good info. And if you can't find it in "Smoke and Spice", you can't beat the Brethren. eace:

 

[Sammy_Shuford]

Book Mark this website: http://www.amazingribs.com

Good reviews on equipment, good information on cooking meat in general, and how best to do it depending on your equipment.

No, it's not my website, just my second favorite (this is my favorite)

 

[Norcoredneck]

Youtube.
Why read when you can learn great cooking like this...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9A6m5of7taM