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Adam Perry Lang Cookbook should I buy

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GoldenQ
GoldenQ Posts: 566
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I have seen several references to Adam Perry Lang's cookbook      am wondering if i should buy it   any recommendations    and what makes it special
I XL  and 1 Weber Kettle  And 1 Weber Q220       Outside Alvin, TX-- South of Houston
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  • dharley
    dharley Posts: 377
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    It was a must for me. Adam Perry Lang is a CIA graduate, a real chef. He worked as a chef in Paris. He understands food, the senses and eating. The book, I assume you are referring to 'Serious Barbecue', is outstanding. All of the recipes are in a described fashion: Direct, Indirect and Ceramic. It's my go to when I'm unsure of a cook or want ideas.
    LBGE, PSWOO, 36" Blackstone, MasterBuilt smoke box- Playing with fire in Three Rivers, MI

    My '23 & Me' said I'm 2/3 bacon and 1/3 Red Blooded American

    USMC Veteran

    Always do sober what you said you would drunk, that'll teach you to keep your mouth shut.  -EH
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  • johnnyp
    johnnyp Posts: 3,932
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    Good read. Good recipes. I’d recommend it. 
    XL & MM BGE, 36" Blackstone - Newport News, VA
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  • dmourati
    dmourati Posts: 1,268
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    I think it helped me improve my game. I'd advise to set aside extra time as his recipes (that I've cooked) are on the elaborate and time consuming side.
    Mountain View, CA
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  • buzd504
    buzd504 Posts: 3,824
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    I'd get Serious Barbecue first, but Charred and Scruffed is also very good.
    NOLA
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  • JethroVA
    JethroVA Posts: 1,251
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    I agree with @dmourati that the recipes are often on the complex side, but it's a great book. 

    Richmond and Mathews County, VA. Large BGE, Weber gas, little Weber charcoal. Vintage ManGrates. Little reddish portable kamado that shall remain nameless here.  Very Extremely Stable Genius. 
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  • GATraveller
    GATraveller Posts: 8,207
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    I use it quite regularly...when time allows. 

    "Social media gives legions of idiots the right to speak when they once only spoke at a bar after a glass of wine, without harming the community [...] but now they have the same right to speak as a Nobel Prize winner. It's the invasion of the idiots."
                                                                                  -Umberto Eco

    2 Large
    Peachtree Corners, GA
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  • Meeeshigan22
    Meeeshigan22 Posts: 306
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    I think it's great, was hitting a wall with things to cook differently than the basics. Enjoy the more involved recipes that are in the book.
    Highland, MI

    L BGE, Primo, and a KJ Jr
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  • smbishop
    smbishop Posts: 3,053
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    My go to cookbook. Agree with @dharley

    Southlake, TX and Cowhouse Creek - King, TX.  2 Large, 1 Small and a lot of Eggcessories.
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  • GoldenQ
    GoldenQ Posts: 566
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    Thanks will get it
    I XL  and 1 Weber Kettle  And 1 Weber Q220       Outside Alvin, TX-- South of Houston
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  • blind99
    blind99 Posts: 4,971
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    serious bbq is a good read.  interesting to see what he does to build flavor.  i never entirely completed one of his recipes though.... soooooo many steps.  but lots of good ideas
    Chicago, IL - Large and Small BGE - Weber Gasser and Kettle
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