There is no shortage of barbecue sauces in the marketplace but you’d be hard pressed to find one that combines stout beer and bacon as in this recipe from the geniuses at Bacon Today!
Read MoreGrilled Salmon Marinade
We all know that grilled fish is good for you but it doesn’t always taste great. As such, Grillocracy is turning to Debbie Anderson of the blog Pineapples and Palm Trees for a grilled salmon marinade that she so accurately describes as “…a deliciously refined contemporary to original teriyaki sauce.” Simply mix up the marinade, let the fish soak in the fridge overnight, then grill it up for a flavor-packed main course that’s as flavorful as it is good for you!
Read MoreHow to Trim Spare Ribs
When it comes to ribs, there are basically three options available -- the large and meaty spare rib, the smaller but more tender and lean baby back rib, and the St. Louis spare rib (in which the sternum bone and cartilage have been removed from the top of the rib to create a more uniform, rectangular rack). Today we are focusing on the latter with a "how to" video from our friends at Pork Barrel BBQ.
Read MoreHow to Grind Your Own Meat at Home
Last summer I purchased a grinding attachment for my kitchen stand mixer and since then I’ve had a ton of fun grilling my own meat blends for hamburgers, sausage and more. While ground beef from your local grocery store or butcher are perfectly fine when you’re short on time, grinding it at home allows you the freedom to play with different combinations of chuck, brisket, shortrib, and more.
Now although grinding your own meat at home might seem extremely challenging, it’s really quite simple once you understand the basics. For that, we’re turning to John Carruthers and Jesse Valenciana, authors of the recently released BBQ and grilling cookbook ManBQue! By (Running Press, 2014), for their grind meat “how to”.
Read MoreGrilled Surf and Turf Kebabs
Can't decide between steak or shrimp for dinner? Why not have them both, courtesy of this grilled surf-and-turf kebab recipe from Zully Hernandez of the flavor packed Foodie Zoolee blog. Note that while the steak and shrimp can be combined on the skewers, Zully prefers to keep them separate as the cooking times vary.
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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.