Top 5 Barbecue Grilling Cook books for BBQ beginners
So… your charcoal grill is all set and ready for barbecuing but you have no idea how and what to cook. Here is a list of the top 5 charcoal grilling cook books I have found for BBQ beginners. When it comes to barbecuing on a charcoal grill, simply slapping the meat on the grate is not enough. You need to learn how how to measure the temperature of the food using thermometers and also learn various other things like cooking duration and barbecuing techniques. The following five BBQ charcoal grill cook books have been recommended by your fellow Barbecuing fans.
#5 Bobby Flay’s Boy Meets Grill
Bobby Flay is a top notch American Celebrity Chef and it is no surprise that two of his BBQ Charcoal Grilling cook books, Boy meets Grill and its sequel which we will get on to later is in the top five BBQ cook books which I have came across. He owns many restaurants which includes the Mesa Grill, Bobby Flay Steak and Bobby’s Burger Palace. Boy Meets Grill contains 125 hot barbecue recipes for your charcoal grill. It also covers a wide variety of recipes from burgers to poultry, meat and even fruits! You can sense Bobby Flay’s enthusiasm by reading this cook book. Get your ‘Bobby Flay’s Boy Meets Grill: With More Than 125 Bold New Recipes
#4 Bobby Flay’s Boy Gets Grill
The next sequel to Bobby Flay’s amazing Charcoal Grilling Book series is called Boy gets Grill. In this Charcoal Grilling Cook Book, You get another 125 recipes for your use. This book does an amazing job at exposing the more sensitive side of barbecuing. It also covers a variety of cuisines, from Spanish to Greek, Cuban, Indian, Chinese and many more! One of the main reasons I like this BBQ cook book is because Flay gives so many techniques for inexpensive cuts of meat which would have been difficult to cook. If you are looking for a wide variety of recipes then purchase your Bobby Flay’s Boy Gets Grill: 125 Reasons to Light Your Fire!
#3 How to Grill by Steven Raichlen
Next to hit the top 5 list of Charcoal Grilling Cook books is ‘How to Grill’ by Steven Raichlen. I recommend this recipe book greatly, especially if you truly are a beginner at grilling. The layout of the book may seem basic but it covers every aspect and technique you should know as a chef when grilling meals such as hot dogs and hamburgers. You will also find tons of well illustrated photos to guide you through the many recipes in ‘How to Grill’. Steven Raichlen is another celebrity chef and you can purchase How to Grill: The Complete Illustrated Book of Barbecue Techniques
#2 Weber’s Big book of Grilling
The next book to hit our list of the top 5 cook books is made by the big boys of grilling, also known as Weber. This Grilling Company is one of the leaders in the BBQ industry and has manufactured excellent gas and charcoal grills such as the Smokey Joe and the Summit E-420. As the title suggests, this book is indeed big. You will find over 350 excellent BBQ recipes and each comes up with informative grilling advice and techniques. Purchase Weber’s Big Book of Grilling
#1 Big John’s Speedway Grilling
Last but not least is Big John’s Speedway Grilling. What makes this book exciting is that it also comes with interviews with celebrity drivers including Kyle Petty. There is a no non-sense approach to the grilling recipes in this book so you will find that most points are concise and informative at the same time. If you are looking for enjoyment as you swift through this excellent cook book then it is definitely for you. Purchase Big John’s Speedway Grilling
If you own any of these books already then feel free to leave a comment or short review about any of the above. Feel free to also leave other recommendations for Charcoal Grilling Cook books!