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Dawgtired
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Looking to expand my knowledge of BBQ. Anyone have a book they really like? I have Meathead’s and reviews say Franklin’s is geared more toward large cooks. Just trying to learn how to do things better.
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The first book to really get me going was Mike Mill's "Peace, Love, & BBQ" He and his daughter also had another good one, "Praise the Lard."
A lot of people on this forum have enjoyed stuff from Adam Perry Lang, like "Serious BBQ."
An early pro using the BGE is Ray Lampe, aka, Dr. BBQ. His work is solid.
Steve Raichlen has written a ton of stuff, most of which I've found useful.
I enjoyed Michael Symon's "Playing w. Fire", a slightly quirky set of recipes from Cleveland.
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Smokin' With Myron Mixon. I realize that some Eggheads aren't fond of him but putting that aside, I've learned a lot from his book.
Smoke and Spice by Cheryl and Bill Jamison.
I've learned more of Aaron Franklin's BBQ techniques from watching his videos than by reading his book.
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I love reading good cookbooks!
Meathead's book is a must-read. Aaron Franklin's book is a great read too.... although his videos are more useful than his book (as @1voyager points out).
I recently discovered "Charcoal: New Ways to Cook with Fire" by Josiah Citrin. His restaurant, named "Charcoal" cooks with BGEs.
Also check out books by Francis Mallmann (especially "Seven Fires"). Wonderful Argentinean recipes and techniques. I made his salt-encrusted fish in my BGE. He's one of the chefs featured in the Netflix show "Chef's Table."
I have a bunch of Steve Raichlen BBQ books on my kindle app since they go on sale all the time. The recipes are good (but not great).
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zahulio said:
I recently discovered "Charcoal: New Ways to Cook with Fire" by Josiah Citrin. His restaurant, named "Charcoal" cooks with BGEs.
How is this one specifically? It's only got 5 reviews on Amazon. I own and love all the Mallman and APL books.South of Nashville - BGE XL - Alfresco 42" ALXE - Alfresco Versa Burner - Sunbeam Microwave -
I have and like the one by Lamke. It is the best of the three that I have.
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Dawgtired said:Just trying to learn how to do things better.
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SonVolt said:zahulio said:
I recently discovered "Charcoal: New Ways to Cook with Fire" by Josiah Citrin. His restaurant, named "Charcoal" cooks with BGEs.
How is this one specifically? It's only got 5 reviews on Amazon. I own and love all the Mallman and APL books. -
Southlake, TX and Cowhouse Creek - King, TX. 2 Large, 1 Small and a lot of Eggcessories.
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I like Adam's Charred & Scruffed even better than Serious BBQ. It's like he matured and streamlined (simplified) his steps. Both are great and really changed my grilling game more than any other book.South of Nashville - BGE XL - Alfresco 42" ALXE - Alfresco Versa Burner - Sunbeam Microwave
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DoubleEgger said:Dawgtired said:Just trying to learn how to do things better.Slumming it in Aiken, SC.
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I'm working on another recipe today from APL's Serious Barbecue: Asian Pork Meatball Skewers . What I will say is his recipes are elaborate. The food is good and he has great ideas. Sometimes I do like 2/3 of the recipe, e.g. eliminate a sauce or rub to make it quicker.
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