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10 BBQ and Grilling Cookbooks Everyone Should Own

When it comes to barbecue and grilling cookbooks, there are literally thousands from which to choose.

And while there are so many among them that are chocked full of great recipes, tips, and how-tos, there are 10 that I would rank above all others when starting your personal collection.

Easy Smoked Pulled Pork Recipe, So Good You'll Slap Yo Mama

The pork butt is one of those cuts that is relatively inexpensive but is oh so good when properly cooked low and slow.

Here’s my “go to” recipe for smoked pork butt which uses a flavorful injection and dry rub seasoning to really take the pork to a new level. When preparing this recipe, be sure that the pork butt you purchase hasn’t been enhanced (sometimes labeled as “moist and tender") as it has already been injected with a salty mixture at the factory.

How to Grill a Hamburger

Ask anyone you know what he or she likes to grill and more often than not one of the top answers will be burgers. The problem is, many of these burgers end up being dry and flavorless due to any number of factors including the type of meat being used, the cooking temperature used, the amount of time they spend on the grill, etc.

But worry no more! Today Grillocracy's got 10 tips for reaching burger perfection.

How to Inject a Brisket

March 1, 2015

In this how-to video, Malcom Reed of HowtoBBQ.com and Killer Hogs competition barbecue team shows how to inject a brisket, a means of adding additional depth of flavor and moisture that is most often used in competition cooking.

How to Smoke a Pork Butt

March 1, 2015

In this how-to video, Aaron Franklin of Austin's famed Franklin Barbecue shares his techniques and secrets for preparing and smoking a pork butt or a pork shoulder.

How to Smoke a Brisket

March 1, 2015

In this how-to video, the baron of beef Aaron Franklin of Franklin Barbecue shows how to smoke a brisket, discusses when and why to wrap a brisket, and puts together a brisket sauce for those non-purists who love a little sauce with their Texas barbecue.

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