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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 Set Up the Grill for Low-and-Slow Cooking

March 2, 2015

In this how-to video, pitmaster extraordinaire Chris Lilly shows how to arrange the charcoal briquets for indirect low-and-slow cooking on a kettle grill.

How to Light Charcoal

March 2, 2015

In this how-to, pitmaster extraordinaire Chris Lilly showcases three ways to start charcoal, including my method of choice -- the charcoal chimney.

How to Grill Steak

March 2, 2015

In this how-to video, the team at Kingsford charcoal shows how to grill the perfect steak including tips for telling if it's rare, medium-rare, medium, or well-done.

Authentic Texas Smoked Beef Ribs Recipe

March 1, 2015

In this how-to video, Aaron Franklin of Austin's famed Franklin Barbecue shows how to prepare and smoke beef ribs.

How to Inject a Pork Butt

March 1, 2015

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

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