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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.

Sage Smoked Fingerling Potatoes

July 26, 2016

Take ordinary potatoes and make them extraordinary with this recipe for sage smoked fingerling potatoes!

Spice Usage: Upping the Flavor of Foods

July 25, 2016

Sometimes a little Kosher salt and cracked black pepper is all you need seasoning wise, but there are so many other spices out there that can take your food to a whole new level.

To get you on the right track, we have turned to the spice experts at Adventures in Spice LLC for a simple-to-follow chart highlighting which spices work best with which foods!

Grilled Lamb Lollipops with Farro Salad

July 21, 2016

Who doesn’t love meat with handles? Not only is it easy to eat but is also cool to look at, whether its lollipop chicken legs, tomahawk ribeyes, or lamb chops.

Today Chef Paul Wahlberg of Alma Nove - an Italian, Mediterranean restaurant in the coastal town of Hingham, MA just south of Boston – and star of A&E’s reality series Wahlburgers, is firing up the latter in his recipe for Lamb Lollipop Chops with Farro Salad!

Grilled Eggplant Parmesan Skewers

July 19, 2016

Give your next cookout an Italian flair with this delicious grilled eggplant parm skewers recipe from Andrea Soranidis, the mind behind the amazing Petite Cook blog!