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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.

Grapefruit Jalapeno BBQ Sauce

August 8, 2016

Spice up your backyard cookouts with these two great grapefruit jalapeno barbecue sauce recipes courtesy of SVEDKA Vodka, one of which is ultra-spicy and one a little more mild!

Sweet Heat BBQ Sauce

April 2, 2015

I always tell folks that the simplest ways to really make your barbecue and grilling events stand out is to create your own “signature sauce”. But instead of spending a lot of time and money on failed test runs, I find that modifying readily available sauces is the simplest way to go. Find flavors that you love including fruit juices, jams, preserves, fresh fruits and herbs, or powdered peppers herbs and vegetable to create something truly your own. Here’s one of my favorite modified barbecue sauce recipes what will hopefully inspire your own creations!

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