Chef Paul explains it all: the differences between barbecuing and grilling; how to build different kinds of fires and what kind of fuel to use; setting up the pit or grill; what tools are needed and how to prepare the food.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
A "must have" BBQ book
Chocked full of "how to" information and recipes. On my initial read through the book, I thought Mr. Kirk's ego came across as slightly inflated. However, knowing of his accomplishments in the BBQ world and after tasting some of his recipes, I have added this to my "must have" list of BBQ books that I recommend to my friends. As the old saying goes, "It ain't braggin' if it's true" and, in Paul Kirk's case, he has proven it ain't braggin'.
Learn BBQ from a master
Paul Kirk's bona fides as a BBQ expert are irrefutable. I have been cooking real slow cooked, smoked BBQ in an offset charcoal smoker (Bar-B-Chef) for five years now. One of my favorite books has been Kirk's Championship Barbecue Sauces. With this book he shares his knowledge on all aspects of preparing winning competition 'Q. Even if you don't plan to compete prize winning ribs or pulled pork is going to be fantastic BBQ. Kirk writes well and the recipes are mostly easy to follow. There's no way anyone but... more info
PAUL KIRK IS THE MASTER OF OUTDOOR COOKING!
Paul Kirk shares secrets that other books skip over. He gives reasoning behind techniques as well as temperatures and times for every meat you ever wanted to cook outdoors. He starts from the beginning (choosing a butcher)and covers all the steps from meat preparation and safety to controlling temperatures. I have several outdoor cooking books. This one is the best.
Every Grill/BBQ guy should own this book!!!
1st of all, this guy has won 400 awards!
2nd, this book is packed with tons of recipes for anything you can grill or BBQ.
3rd tons of techniques, rubs, marinades, special home-made ketchups, mustards slathers.
Finally, the detail in this book is outstanding! Many BBQ/grilling books have great recipes, but don't give enough HOW-TO details that give you the delicious final product.
