How to Grill: The Complete Illustrated Book of Barbecue Techniques

By Steven Raichlen

Book Overview

Without a doubt the most interesting, comprehensive, and well-thought-out book on grilling ever and it's destined to be in the kitchens and backyards of both professionals and home cooks. Every detail is made clear and easy in a concise and inspirational way. Spark it up (Mario Batali, Molto Mario (The Food Network), Mario Batali's Simple Italian Food) The definitive how-to guide for anyone passionate about grilling, from the newest beginner to the most sophisticated chef. (Tom Colicchio, Think like a Chef) Master the techniques that make barbecue great with this indispensable show-and-tell by Steven Raichlen. Using more than 1,000 full-color, step-by-step photographs, "How to Grill" covers it all, from how to build an ingenious three-zone fire to the secrets of grilling a porterhouse, prime rib, fish steak, kebab, or chicken breast. Plus the perfect burger. Includes 100 recipes - one to illustrate each technique - with memorably delicious results

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0761124829
• ISBN13: 9780761124825
• Release Date: May 2001
• Publisher: Workman Publishing
• Length: 480 Pages
• Weight: 3.83 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.6" x 8.4" x 9.5"

Customer Reviews

Informative

Like the explanations for the different grilling techniques. Recipes are easy to understand. The several recipes I tried were excellent!

Wow! This book has made me look like I know what I'm doin!

Okay, honestly I'm culinary challenged, but this book surely helped me overcome that. This book is packed with all kinds of good recipes. Everything from how to grill a whole hog, right down to the perfect burger (which really is perfect! I love his technique!) and even a short chapter on grilling deserts (grilled pineapple with cinnamon/sugar is insanely good, especially with vanilla ice-cream) I have tried numerous recipes...

THE GRILLIN' GURU IS BACK!

Steve Raichlen is the Grillin' guru and author of such books as BBQ USA, The Barbeque Bible and more. In this book, Steve tackles the problem that those of us in the frozen north face every year at this time. The snows on the ground, it's 15 degrees, and none of us wants to leave the warm comforts of our home to go out and fire up the grill. No problem. Steve presents a cookbook with us in mind. These are recipes of...

Outstanding book, with something for almost everyone.

At first I almost called this a great basic grilling book. To be honest, I think this book has changed the definition of a "basic grilling book", simply because while it shows the burgers, etc. that most experienced grill cooks know, it also shows other foods that really are a natural for the grill - expanding the envelope of what really is basic. Many different foods are shown, but nothing is redundant and every subtlety...

The PERFECT reference guide for grilling

_____The book's greatest feature is its completeness. Raichlen covers all aspects of grilling: 1: Types of grills - Raichlen discusses the basics on gas grills, charcoal grills, hibachis, tuscan grills, smokers, you name it. 2: How to set everything up - I learned how to probperly light coals, clean and oil the grate, and test for proper temperature. 3: Recipes! - From steak to ribs to chicken, and even lobster...