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Summary: A Must-Have for Serious Barbecuers
Review: If you occasionally throw a slab of ribs on a grill and just need a recipe or two for a marinade or rub, skip this book and buy Ron Lutz's book "Whatcha Need to Know to Barbecue Like a Pro" or just pick up a general-purpose cookbook. If you're into true Barbecue (temperatures below 250 degrees, 5+ hours' cooking time, and barrel smokers, water smokers, and the like) and you like guests to 'Oooh' and 'Aaaah' over your Barbecue prowess; or if you'd like to know enough to make up your own rub, mop, marinade and finishing sauce recipes, definitely buy Paul Kirk's book. He explains how to create your own recipes for each of these categories, then throws in a bunch of standard and exotic recipes to use as a starting point.
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Summary: From my experience...
Review: Over the past year, I've made a dozen or more sauces from this book. All have turned out fabulously. Though I haven't tried them all, I imagine there's not a bad recipe in the book.
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Summary: Great Book
Review: There is not a better book on the subject available. We are where we are today in the World of BBQ in no small part due to the efforts of Paul Kirk. There are very few cooks walking up to receive trophies at the major BBQ competitions, who have not taken his class and/or read his books. He does an excellent job of teaching the basics. He is old school and has a few opinions which don't hold water today like his opinions on foil and herbs in rubs. He does hold back stuff but there is not a better book on the basics.
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Summary: A terrific book for serious (and not so serious) barbecuers
Review: This book is a lot of fun to read and very educational. While it contains a number of excellent recipes for sauces, mops, and rubs, the book's focus is on teaching the reader how to construct his or her own unique recipes. Of the 8-10 barbecue books on my shelf, this is my favorite. Highly recommended.
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Summary: A great book for anyone who wants to make good barbecue.
Review: This book is excellent. Paul Kirk really knows his stuff and I have had good results using recipes from this book. It will teach the beginner a lot, and even the experienced pro will get a lot of good recipes to try for rubs, marinades, etc.
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Summary: BBQ Master Class
Review: This glorious paperback is a once-in-a-decade event in the world of cookbooks: somone who genuinely understands his subject clearly and succinctly explains it in a way that is easy for anyone to understand, even complete novices.Several times, the author uses the term "master class". This term is usually reserved when an acknowledged master of the subject decides to transfer his skills and abilities to others via a special class. At first, I thought that the use of this term was a little overblown. How wrong I was. He goes through these subjects: ingredients, rubs, marinades, mops, sauces, and other (salsa, relish, ketchup). Each subject is expertly covered, and tells you everything you need to know. He explains the principle and structure of each one, and then gives instructions on how to create it for yourself. Recipes are then presented for those who do not wish to do the experiments on their own. My only complaint is the table of contents: more detail would be a great help. This book is the only one you really need when it comes to barcecue sauces. If you don't already have it, I suggest you get it and throw away the other barbecue books you have.
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Summary: Excellent and indispensable!
Review: This great little book covers every aspect of preparation for barbeque. If you think barbeque is nothing more than tossing a few burgers on the grill, this book will open up for you a myriad of possibilities. Even experienced cooks can find plenty of good suggestions from which they can develop their own rubs, sauces & mops. I have the most fun putting together my own recipes based on his suggestions. If you aren't interested in devoting that much energy to perfecting your slow-cooking, stick with the recipes, which display an impressive variety. It doesn't hurt that this book is extremely affordable. I cannot recommend it enough.
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Summary: Excellent and indispensable!
Review: This great little book covers every aspect of preparation for barbeque. If you think barbeque is nothing more than tossing a few burgers on the grill, this book will open up for you a myriad of possibilities. Even experienced cooks can find plenty of good suggestions from which they can develop their own rubs, sauces & mops. I have the most fun putting together my own recipes based on his suggestions. If you aren't interested in devoting that much energy to perfecting your slow-cooking, stick with the recipes, which display an impressive variety. It doesn't hurt that this book is extremely affordable. I cannot recommend it enough.
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Summary: Fabulous and very flavorful recipes!!
Review: This has to be the best BBQ book I have ever seen. There are so many different recipes and all of them are mouthwatering. Heck, your mouth starts to water just reading them! It is easy to use and there are tips for adjusting or changing the recipes to suit your own tastes. Even tips on what sauces go best with what meat/fish and how long to marinade, if needed. I love giving this book as gifts because everyone who gets it thanks me everytime they use it. If you love to BBQ and use your grill, this is a book you will want to have.
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Summary: This man really knows barbecue!
Review: This is by far my favorite barbecue sauce book on my cookbook shelf! Paul Kirk knows barbecue and how to make delicious sauce. I love his Sweet Kansas City Barbecue Sauce recipe. It has a sweet, robust flavor and a nice spicy kick. I have a favorite bottled barbecue sauce that I've bought for years, but this sauce made it seem bland in comparison! I also love his Chicken Rub recipe. I always have a batch of this ready for grilling. It's designed to season poultry, but it's great on beef and pork too! I am eager to try more of the great recipes in this book. He has recipes for rubs, mops, marinades and sauces and explains how and when to use them to create a flavor sensation every time. If you love barbecue like me, this is one book you won't want to be without.
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