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Summary: MMMMMMM.... gooooooood!
Review: I love it!!! I've always thought of myself as a grill master. I was the guy you see at every cook out with a drink in my hand next to the grill telling the cook what they're doing wrong. Boy I'm glad I've never had Steven over to my place for a cook out. He would have laughed himself silly. He lets you know how to grill correctly so some jerk like me doesn't hassel you when you're behind the grill. Very good buy and a great gift. Grilling rules!!!
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Summary: I've bought 3 copies and gave them away as presents!
Review: Everything we have made from this book is delicious! All of our friends and relatives have asked for this cookbook as a gift.
Raichlen explains in detail and shows in picture exactly what to do and how to do it. He has made grilling easy and delicious. We use this cookbook at least twice a week (even in the winter).
If you don't have this book, you are really missing out!
Oh, by the way, we have a gas grill and everything works great on it!
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Summary: How to Grill
Review: I had a new gas grill and was burning everything before I bought this book. The "Mississippi counting" for correct grilling temperature is simplistic and flawless. I am now a grilling fiend. The recipes and techniques are so easy to follow. I am so greatful to have found this informative book, and can't wait to buy my next one.
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Summary: Absolute best grilling book I've read.
Review: My husband, along with a multitude of other men, thinks he can just slap a steak, burger or piece of chicken or fish on the grill on high and it will miraculously come out delicious. It's usually a hit or miss procedure. He's never quite sure long it takes to grill anything just right. Since reading this book, I have now become the chief griller in the family. I have never written a review of a book before but had to write this one. Every recipe I've tried has been outstanding. The illustrations are numerous. large and very helpful, and the recipes are clear and concise. I've learned there's a lot more to grilling than just putting something on the BBQ. Temperature and marinades make a world of difference. Steve Raichlen's corn on the cob recipe is the best. It goes against every expert who says to grill the corn in the husk. Try it. It's delicous. This book should be a requirement for any new griller or, for that matter, any old griller.
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Summary: Great source to learn techniques
Review: I have ignored a lot of the recipies in this book, although some of them are excellent. But the techniques are really what this book is all about. Great starting point to go beyond the hamburgers/hot dogs/steak routine of grilling. Those who have a lot of grilling/bbq experience are probably not going to get as much out of it. You can simply take the technique, apply a different sauce, marinade, or seasoning to it, and still come up with something pretty good.Also, while most of the recipies are excellent, some could use a little help. I substituted ground allspice in the pork chop brine for allspice berries, and get a much more flavorfull result. There's too much salt in some of them for my taste, but then, that's just me. The Asian ribs are outstanding. Has really jump-started my quest to be a "grill master".
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Summary: Great guide to grillin'
Review: I'm not much of a cook but felt my backyard wasn't complete without a grill in it. I quickly realized how little I knew about grilling food and ended up buying this book. The book shows you how to grill a huge variety of foods (beef and veal, pork and sausages, lamb, chicken and more, fish, shellfish, vegetables, and desserts). It also has recipes for rubs, sauces and condiments to go with the food you grill. Every dish has lots of nice color photos that show not only the finished product, but the steps you need to take to get there. So far I've grilled a whole salmon, fish steaks, burgers and steaks using this guide. The salmon turned out great. The dill sauce with roasted mustard seeds complemented the fish well. The garlic burgers were another big hit. The only misfire has been the tarragon butter sauce recommended for steaks and fish. Tarragon tastes like black licorice to me (which I hate). I felt it almost ruined the flavor of the steaks, but that's just my personal taste. But everything else I've made from this book has turned out great. In fact, it's convinced me that I need to plant some herbs in our vegetable garden next year for next summer's cooking. This is a great guide for anyone new to grilling--plenty of recipes with nice photos and instructions on how to cook everything.
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Summary: Get this book! Even if you know how to grill
Review: I had owned a Weber charcoal grill for years, then bought a new (bigger!) Weber charcoal grill from Amazon and then got this book. What a difference a book makes. The pictures are great, lots of step by step information and easy to follow. The books folds open nicely and lays flat, too The best part...everything can be made with stuff you already have. A lot of "recommended" cookbooks have things you can never buy except in NY or LA. This book uses simple recipes and everyday ingredients. Highly recommended!! You will be glad you got this book and so will the folks you invite for dinner.
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Summary: Get it for the Hamburger Recipe
Review: If nothing else buy this book for its absolutely amazing hamburger recipe. I've used it cooking about twenty times for large groups of people. This is not to say that the rest of the book is not completely worthwhile... it is! The reason why I gave it 4/5 stars was because I was not satisfied with the amount of beef recipes in the book, I would have liked to see some more recipes for tri-tip. I liked the fact that the author spent so much time on seriously considering the layout of the pages, they are all easy-to-read and very concise with tons of color photos. There are also sections devotes to sauces, techniques, equipment, and even recommended desserts. Overall a must-have for fraternities, summer party-throwers, and BBQers everywhere.
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Summary: Changed My Life
Review: Except for the Holy Bible I dont think there is another book that has changed my life as much as this one has. My wife used to dread when I would fire up the grill because I was going through trial and error phases trying to learn how to cook on the grill and how to Bar-B-Que. By luck I came across this book and really enjoyed it. This book change my life so much and I learned so much about how to grill that my family and friends now actually ask that I cook stuff for them out on the grill. I didnt enjoy every recipe in the book, who ever really does, but the majority of them are great recipies and I have succesfully made my own variations of a couple of them. After reading this book and learning so much from it, if I could afford the tuition, I would go to his BBQ-U...
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Summary: Fantastic and detailed BBQ instructions, a must have book
Review: If you spend any time at all with your Weber Kettle or gas grill you will enjoy the photographs and instructions in this book. Great recipes, a must for any level of outdoor cooking. This beginner learned a great deal from this excellent book. Thanks.
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