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Summary: Good Book for Starting
Review: I have had Mr Willingham's book for over 8 years now and still consider it part of my bbq inner sanctum. It's not just his great rubs and sauces but his enthusiasm for the process! In my opinion the key to having fun with BBQ is experementing with various rubs, mops, marinades and pastes (wet rubs if you will). John's book for me was what got me started "Having fun". I highly suggest John's rubs and sauses, espicially if you ar just starting out. They are very good and work with a wide variety of meat, poultry or fish. John's instructions are very straight forward. If you catch the bug I also recomend Paul Kirk's "Championship Barbecue Sauces". Paul's book will take you deeper into the variaties of rubs, sauces etc. Above all remember - Have Fun and eat well!
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Summary: How to Barbecue like a Champion
Review: I received John Willingham's book as a gift and have read it cover to cover. It's packed full of bbq secrets from the greatest bbq contest cook to ever put on an apron. Willingham details basic cooking methods including what wood to use and what wood not to use, temperatures to cook at, and he provides his personal receipes. I especially like the rib recipe and his recipe for pork shoulder. These recipes can be used as written, or you can tweak them slightly to suit your personal taste. The recipes alone would be worth the price of the book.
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Summary: Nobody does it better!!
Review: I was a novice to barbecue when I moved to Memphis in 1986. Many cities claim to be the capital city of barbecue, but Memphis truly wears that crown. I lent the book out to my sister in Saint Louis, and let me tell you--I had to buy the darn thing over, because people will not part with this book. Is it really that good?? YES!! To put it simply--John Willingham has forgotten more about barbecue that the rest of us know!!
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Summary: "pure hype"
Review: I've been making memphis style bbq for a few years now, yes, even way up here in Kennebunk Maine. This book, while interesting to read, is more of an advertisement for the author's products than a guide to good bbq. His championship recipes rarely discuss wood used, critical to that smoke flavor we all love. I'd recommend you search the web for bbq info before buying this book, you'll end up making better bbq and save yourself the cost of this tribute to the author's ego.
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Summary: It Ain't Braggin' If'n It's True...
Review: John Willingham's Book of Barbecue is the best treatise on this subject I've ever read. For novices as well as seasoned chefs, this book will open up the world of good 'Q to the reader. John's down-home sensibilities, in addition to his correct recipes and instructions (are you listening, Martha Stewart? ) will bring the best in barbecue to your table. And if you're in Memphis (especially in May) make an extra effort to visit John's restaurant (Willingham's) and meet the man behind the book.
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Summary: Championship "Q" Book for Championship "Q"
Review: John's book is a great. It helped me go from a back yard "Q"er to a contest winning "Q"er. His humor, stories, recipes and hints are as good as the "Q" he serves in his restaurant. A true Memphis classic.
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Summary: Look Out Mr. Willingham
Review: Just looking at the ribs on the cover of John Willingham's World Champion Bar-B-Q convinced me to buy the book. As I read the tall tales, tips and recipes my hopes soared that I too could cook ribs that looked and tasted as good as John's. Since I was a novice Bar-B-Q cook when I first purchased the book, it took some time for me to begin to soak up the facts and wisdom contained in it's pages - just as it takes a slab of ribs some time to absorb the spices in the mild seasoning mix (recipe on page 171) and then marinade in it's own juices. In both cases the time and effort were well rewarded. Compared to John and the other great Bar-B-Q masters who have contributed to the book, I am still a novice. However, last week after I took my most recent ribs out of the cooker, our housekeeper tasted one. Her eyes lit up and a smile filled her face. As she looked at me she said, "Look out Mr. Willingham." Because of John's book my home is now frequently filled with friends enjoying the food, fun and fellowship called Bar-B-Q. Thanks John! Because of your book now I know I can and I do (see poem on page 41). Your father would be proud of you!! Someday I hope to be able to return the favor. Bobby Arnold "Lake Cavalier" Mississippi
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Summary: Great BBQ Book
Review: Love this book. Haven't found a bad recipe yet. The hot wings got raves from eveyone I've made them for. Have a huge collection of BBQ books. This one is in the top 10.
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Summary: The ultimate BBQ cookbook!!!
Review: The "Wham man" from Memphis is one serious BBQ guru. This book delivers the goods. It contains delicious recipes that will have your family and friends coming back for more again and again. If your serious about Barbecue, then this is one book you want to own!
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Summary: World Champion Bar-B-Q
Review: This book is a must for anyone who loves to Grill. The rubs,sauces and marinaids are fantastic. As a gift for that special Bar-B-Q'er, will make their day.
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