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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.

Grilled Sous Vide Flank Steak

April 29, 2015

Sous Vide cooking has been popular in restaurants for years. Without getting in to the science behind it, sous vide is basically the process of sealing meats and vegetables in cryovac then cooking in a water bath that maintains a consistent temperature (set to the level of doneness you'd like to achieve) over an extended period of time in order to ensure an extremely tender, perfectly cooked end product.

Here's more on the process of sous vide cooking as well as an amazing recipe for sous vide, then grilled, flank steak!

Grilling Flank Steak 101

April 1, 2015

When it comes to grilling steaks for family or friends, one of my favorite cuts is the flank steak* – a large, flat cut that is both lean and full of beefy flavor.

In this Flank Steak Grilling How-to sponsored by Omaha Steaks, we'll start with a flavorful marinade as it’s one of a select few cuts of steak that really respond well and are enhanced by marinades (see my tequila-lime marinade recipe below). To marinate, simply place the flank steak in a zip top bag, pour in the marinade, remove excess air from the bag, seal, and refrigerate for at least 45 minutes and no more than 2 hours.

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