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Which Adam Perry Lang book should I get?

Davekatz
Davekatz Posts: 763
edited November -0001 in EggHead Forum
Serious Barbecue or BBQ 25?

I am loath to take barbecue advice from someone with 3 names and no beer belly, but I've seen some of his videos and he sure seems to know what he's talking about.

Thanks in advance,

Dave
Food & Fire - The carnivorous ramblings of a gluten-free grill geek.
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  • Hoss
    Hoss Posts: 14,600
    I've been wondering the same thing! :S
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  • RVH
    RVH Posts: 523
    "Serious" is the one we have and it is quite good...for a city boy'n all! The "25" looks like it is intended to be placed directly on the table as a reference while one is preparing the food. It also has step by step photos of the dishes as they are being made. It is a much smaller book than "Serious"
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  • Mr Holloway
    Mr Holloway Posts: 2,034
    Serious BBQ is an excellent book. All the recipes I have tried have turned out great. The back story on how he turned to BBQ and his flavour layering will make you forget his lack of a beer belly :laugh: :laugh:
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  • Davecooksslow
    Davecooksslow Posts: 77
    I'm been using the BBQ25. It is a real hands on book, it even is printed on special board so the drippings sauce can be cleaned off. I highly recommend it. I'll be getting "Serious" because I want it too. I used his pork loin recipe for 27#s I did for a local fund raiser. Outstanding.
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  • Jeffersonian
    Jeffersonian Posts: 4,244
    I have "Serious," but I'm trying to hone my project management skills to the point that I can execute one of the recipes :P . But it looks like a great book.
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  • Ross in Ventura
    Ross in Ventura Posts: 7,234
    I have Serious, its well written well phorographed great cookbook.

    Ross
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  • Egg Juju
    Egg Juju Posts: 658
    I have Serious Barbecue and it is quite good. Most of the recipes are a process compared to other books, but that is where the flavor layers are built. I looked at BBQ25, and I still want it, but it seemed to be a solid collection of things and techniques that were already in Serious Barbecue. I don't think you could go wrong with either personally. If you get serious Barbecue I would highly recommend the Pork Belly recipe... its the best sammich I have ever had! :woohoo: In fact... I want one now.
    Large and Small BGE * www.quelfood.com
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  • Cecil
    Cecil Posts: 771
    Oh thanks! (sarcasm), I had to look and ended up ordering "25"

    Walt
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  • Davekatz
    Davekatz Posts: 763
    Thanks all!

    I think I'll order 25, and if I really like I'll order Serious (sounds like I'll probably end up owning both book anyway, but might as well start with the cheaper/more accessible of the two) ;) .

    I appreciate the feedback.

    Dave
    Food & Fire - The carnivorous ramblings of a gluten-free grill geek.
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  • BGE Convert
    BGE Convert Posts: 127
    get both. I have them and they are worth it. Amazon has em both for cheap.
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  • Focker
    Focker Posts: 8,364
    I would like to pick up Lang's Serious Barbecue, had to opt for a $135 Nutrition book...frikin' college textbooks :angry:

    His website is nicely done...
    http://www.adamperrylang.com/
    There's a three part video of Lang, Adam Carolla, and others grilling steaks in Jimmy Kimmel's backyard...

    Kimmel rocks a LBGE B), they used the gasser for the video??? :blink:
    Brandon
    Quad Cities
    "If yer gonna denigrate, familiarity with the subject is helpful."

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  • KB
    KB Posts: 144
    I have Serious and I like it's detail. I have
    several other books and this one is special.
    I cooked spare ribs from it last weekend
    and they were the best I have ever tasted.

    I plan to post more pics once Mac is
    repaired

    from my Ipod
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