Me want cook with fire!

[stinger25]

So I bought a grill a couple days ago and am ready cook with fire!

Anyone read any cookbooks for bbqs and/or grilss?

Oh and in case you wanna know what type ===> Grill

Its not the fanciest, but I'm just learning here.

 

[Gand1]

Steven Riechland's Barbecue bible...the guy is a putz but his book is awesome!

 

[LS21]

you really dont need a book

all you need is a REMOTE THERMOMETER and a temp chart for assorted foods

and a few guidelines like:
dont rub on sugar-based sauces on food during high temp cook or itll burn off
make sure food is dry when put on for nice sear. oil is okay. slopping wet is bad
food will "finish" cooking in retained heat... so if you need to hit 130* (for example beef steak), then remove at 125*
let meats "rest" for max tenderness

etc etc


books just rehash some stupid rubs and sauces ovre and over

 

[stinger25]

Thanks for the tips. I still might check out that Barbecue bible though...

 

[Krazy4Real]

Make sure you don't try to cook any live animals.

 

[mesthead21]

Originally posted by: stinger25
Thanks for the tips. I still might check out that Barbecue bible though...

If you want some books, i know Bobby Flay from Food Network has 3 or 4 grill books that are good.

 

[SonnyDaze]

Originally posted by: Gand1
Steven Riechland's Barbecue bible...the guy is a putz but his book is awesome!

:thumbsup: :thumbsup: Good book.

But keep in mind he does real BBQ (wood chips, indirect heat, smoking) as opposed to "grilling" which is what you do with hotdogs, burgers and steaks.

 

[CaptnKirk]

Old post, lots of info



Easiest beginners choice with great results is Webber Kettle
$ 70 at Lowe's


And after you learn what you're doing, upgrade to Webber Bullet
$ 300 at Lowe's
. . and worth it.


Can't loose with either one.

 

[Freshgeardude]

first rule of cooking:

charcoal grills are better!

 

[SonnyDaze]

Originally posted by: freshgeardude
first rule of cooking:

charcoal grills are better!

If I'm just charring some burgers or steaks I'll throw it on the gas grill. Now if I'm doing some real BBQ (ribs, brisket, pork) I fill up 2 chimneys and get to cooking.

 

[Krazy4Real]

Originally posted by: freshgeardude
first rule of cooking:

charcoal grills are better!

Yup, but gas is so damn convenient.

 

[Lounatik]

I grew weary of the Brinkmann-type grills. I grill about 4-6 days a week, even in the winter and these grills cannot stand up to rigorous use I put them through. In 15 years I have lived in my house, I have gone through 5 inexpensive grills to the tune of at least a grand. So, this past weekend I bit the bullet and went to Home Depot and picked up the Weber S-320 Genesis. Yeah, I had to do some serious convincing to myself to justify spending 1k on a grill, but hopefully it will be worth it. It has a 25 year warranty for the tub and cover, 10 years on the burners and 5 years on the stainless grates and grease shields that cover the burners. I've used it every night since last Saturday and i think I am in love :heart: Sweet grill, heats like it has afterburners and cooks oh so evenly! It better do it right for what I paid for it!

As for cookbooks, ( shameless plug) Weber's Way to Grill is great as well as Weber's Big Book of Grilling. I have both of them and plan to wear them out as soon as possible.


Peace

Lounatik

 

[Robsasman]

I always just google what I'm cooking, there's tons of good sites out there. BBQing a beef roast right now.

 

[GagHalfrunt]

Originally posted by: freshgeardude
first rule of cooking:

charcoal grills are better!

Not really. Anything that's faster and more convenient means you'll use it more and using the grill more is a good thing. The secret to gas grills is not to clean them. Old, cooked-on grease mimics charcoal pretty nicely.

 

[Cerpin Taxt]

Are you interesting in grilling, or barbecuing?

 

[PlasmaBomb]

Originally posted by: CaptnKirk
Old post, lots of info



Easiest beginners choice with great results is Webber Kettle
$ 70 at Lowe's


And after you learn what you're doing, upgrade to Webber Bullet
$ 300 at Lowe's
. . and worth it.


Can't loose with either one.

Posts from 2009 do not qualify as old :|

 

[mshan]

Picked up this book used at Amazon and think it's very good: http://www.amazon.com/Taming-F...&qid=1245453490&sr=8-1

 

[Ksyder]

http://www.amazon.com/How-Gril...1120149/ref=pd_sim_b_2

great book

 

[MovingTarget]

Charcoal grills are pretty damned convenient if you know how to properly light/prepare them. Sure, gas is along the lines of turn it on and press the ignition switch, but if you have a stovepipe charcoal starter (usually about the size of a large coffee can) to get the coals going and evenly heated.

Grilling/barbecuing. :thumbsup:

 

[Gibsons]

I have not read or bought this book, but I think I will soon.

Text

 

[xSauronx]

Originally posted by: MovingTarget
Charcoal grills are pretty damned convenient if you know how to properly light/prepare them. Sure, gas is along the lines of turn it on and press the ignition switch, but if you have a stovepipe charcoal starter (usually about the size of a large coffee can) to get the coals going and evenly heated.

Grilling/barbecuing. :thumbsup:

i have a weber smokey joe and love it. my box o' stuff includes spatulas, tongs, skewers, a lighter and a chimney starter (and a few other things)

i love the damn thing.

 

[vi edit]

Originally posted by: CaptnKirk
Old post, lots of info



Easiest beginners choice with great results is Webber Kettle
$ 70 at Lowe's


And after you learn what you're doing, upgrade to Webber Bullet
$ 300 at Lowe's
. . and worth it.


Can't loose with either one.

Keep checking into Amazon occassionally and you can nab the Bullet for under $200 shipped.

 

[adairusmc]

Originally posted by: CaptnKirk
Old post, lots of info



Easiest beginners choice with great results is Webber Kettle
$ 70 at Lowe's


And after you learn what you're doing, upgrade to Webber Bullet
$ 300 at Lowe's
. . and worth it.


Can't loose with either one.

A traeger pellet grill is several billion times superior to the weber bullet

 

[vi edit]

Originally posted by: adairusmc

Originally posted by: CaptnKirk
Old post, lots of info



Easiest beginners choice with great results is Webber Kettle
$ 70 at Lowe's


And after you learn what you're doing, upgrade to Webber Bullet
$ 300 at Lowe's
. . and worth it.


Can't loose with either one.

A traeger pellet grill is several billion times superior to the weber bullet

That's like saying a Porche is superior to a Civic. For 5x the price I'd sure freaking hope so.