Anything that can be cooked inside the kitchen can be cooked outside with more fun and more flavor. For beginning backyard cooks, mediocre smokers, or grilling pros, MASTERING BARBECUE is the primer for introducing barbecue into one's culinary repertoire. Compiling more than a decade's worth of recipes and expertise from veteran grill masters, professional chefs, and barbecue enthusiasts from around the country, barbecue guru Michael Stines packs a whole lot more than just marinades into this comprehensive handbook. He gives beginners the basics on selecting ingredients and tools; teaches intermediate cooks detailed techniques for choosing, preparing, and finishing consistently good dishes; and throws in a few surprises for the seasoned pit master that'll turn great barbecue into championship-quality eats.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 5.0 / 5.0
No fancy pictures Just endless recipes.:
Hey why do you buy a recipe book. The recipes! This has them... Bunches of them. Sure sometimes a picture is good to show you how a fancy dish is to be presented, but hey we all know how to present a slab of ribs - right! Great list of rubs, sauces and short explanations. The only BBQ book you'll ever need. Wish I would have bought this one first. It will be the last bbq recipe book I'll ever need.
Perfect BBQ Book for Newbies:
I checked this book out from the library for my husband and purchased it a few days later. The book has all the how-to's to learn to smoke meats to perfection. Its wonderful step by step instructions and clever hints have elevated our summer BBQ from hamburgers and hot dogs to great smoked pork and ribs. I highly recommend it.
AN OUTSTANDING BOOK OF BARBECUE:
I've read and reviewed a lot of books on barbecue. Everything from the books by well-known chefs and TV personalities to the small-press regional titles and everything in between. Mastering Barbecue from Ten Speed Press isn't the biggest, it isn't the prettiest, but it is, simply, one of the best books on barbecue that I have ever read. Many barbecue books will give you the basics on different grill types and methods but Mastering Barbecue goes into great depth on these subjects as well as BBQ terminology,... more info
Excellent book for your grill learning!:
This book is well done. With very good layout on tips and information, leading to a successful learnig experience for your barbecue and grilling chores in the back yard. Chef Mike, adds loads of recipes. The book covers everything from tools, tips, cooking times and plenty of information for you increase your knowledge in this cooking art. Book covers alot of grilling info, not all about smoking, but still a good book.
