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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.

Win a Copy of Michael Symon's "Playing with Fire"

April 6, 2018

Prime grilling season has officially arrived and in order to kick it off in style, Clarkson Potter is partnering with Grillocracy for an amazing giveaway!

Enter below for your chance to win a copy of one of the season’s hottest BBQ and grilling cookbooks -- MICHAEL SYMON’S PLAYING WITH FIRE: BBQ and More from the Grill, Smoker, and Fireplace by Michael Symon and Douglas Trattner (Published by Clarkson Potter, an imprint of Crown Publishing Group). The winner also receives a Cuisinart Deluxe 20-piece grill set and a barbecue pit mitt glove.

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