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The Ultimate List of Grilling and Barbecue Books

Nothing says summer like cooking on a grill. Grilling or barbecue is perfect for parties and outdoor dinners, and there are tons of delicious options for beginners and grill masters alike. Check out these books for tips, recipes and more! 

125 Reasons to Light Your Fire!

The Iron Chef returns to his grilling roots in this sequel to the his bestselling book Boy Meets Grill.
 


Rachael Ray, #1 New York Times bestselling author and media mogul, offers up the ultimate burger book. The Book of Burger is filled with over 300 recipes for burgers, sliders, sides, sloppies, hot dogs, sandwiches, sauces, toppings and more.


They’re easy. They’re flavorful. And they’re right at your fingertips. The 50 Best Barbecue Recipes is an appetizing selection of delicious traditional favorites and new spins on old stand-bys. From Thai Steak Kebobs to Cowboy Pork Chops, there’s plenty included so you can whip up satisfying and tasty snacks and meals. Enjoy!


From New York Times bestselling authors and grill experts David Joachim and Andrew Schloss, comes Williams-Sonoma Grill School, the all-inclusive guide to grilling. With 30 easy-to-master lessons, failproof techniques, and over 100 mouthwatering recipes, you'll be well on your way to becoming a grill master. 


In the spirit of the oral historians who tracked down and told the stories of America’s original bluesmen, this is a journey into the southern heartland to discover the last of the great roadside whole hog pitmasters who hold onto the heritage and the secrets of America’s traditional barbecue.


65 recipes for grilling, smoking, and roasting with fire. Cooking with fire is primal. There is nothing simpler—no metalwork, no fancy gadgets, just food and flame—allowing you to take the most basic of ingredients and turn them into something special. Cultures across the globe have cooked in this way, developing their own innovative methods to combine heat and local flavors. 


Ron Douglas fires up his outrageously successful America’s Most Wanted Recipes series in this essential guide to recreating the most popular grilled dishes from the country’s most famous restaurants.