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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.

Plank Smoked Salmon with Sake Brine and Wasabi Mayo

July 17, 2015

I am a student of cookbooks; reading them as religiously as some folks might read the Bible. And while I am not one to actually make the dishes outlined between their pages, I thrive on taking inspiration from them and incorporating bits and pieces into the types of kicked-up barbecue and grilling recipes I often share here.

One such book that I have enjoyed cover-to-cover is Gastro Grilling: Fired Up Recipes to Grill Great Everyday Meals by Ted Reader (Penguin Canada 2013) as Ted takes pride in taking every recipe in it just a little bit further.

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