Backyard Grilling: Grill Like A Professional!

Manufacturer: Richard W. McPeake
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All of the basics are covered here. Diagrams are included for building your fire for direct versus indirect for both charcoal and gas. An excellent woods chart for pairing wood with different meats is included. I really liked how inclusive it is, showing that pork can be wood smoked with just about any choice you might want to try: alder, apple, cherry, grape, hedge, hickory, maple, mesquite, mulberry, oak, orange, peach, pecan, persimmon, sassafras, and walnut... WHEH!

An extensive grilling chart provides the method and kind of fire with the time to cook over 30 kinds of meats, poultry, and fish. Chef McPeake includes the most important tip for outdoor cooking that is one of my favorites. "COOKING TIME WILL VARY DEPENDING ON WEATHER CONDITIONS (temperature, rain, wind,etc.) AND STYLE OF GRILL USED."

Other outstanding information includes tips on buying meats, glossary of herbs and spices, all-about dry rubs, effects of marinating, proper searing and grilling methods. The book is well-written and is a fairly quick read, too, so you can get out to the grill and try your hand at some of the great Q.

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The only grilling book the home chef will ever need!

Review Date: April 15, 2004

Reviewer: Laura A. O'Rourke, Overland Park, Kansas United States

Chef Richard McPeake's classes at The Culinary Center of Kansas City are some of our most popular. The students report back often that he is one of the best teachers they have ever experienced. We think it is because he gives loads of clear and concise grilling information to our students and he tells it like it is. No secrets...just solid information. If you want to learn to grill at home the right way then this is the book for you.

What a treat for the taste buds!!![.]

Review Date: June 18, 2003

Reviewer: Jack of All Trades, Chicago, IL United States

If you have always liked to grill but wanted to take your grilling to the next levels, THIS IS THE BOOK! Diagrams about grills, heat, coals, etc. plus an abundance of dishes. Every single recipe I wanted to try out. I can't wait to have a Clam Bake, grill the best burgers, whip together that incredible bbq sauce, dry rub my steaks, and have a margarita chicken party. These are fun, simple, and will bring anyone to the next level.
Perfect timing for the summer!

Even I Can Grill With This Book!!!

Review Date: April 28, 2004

Reviewer: Mary Geisler, Olathe, Kansas United States

I am an absolute novice at grilling, and not a great cook! BUT, this book is so down to earth and easy to understand that I have been thrilled with the results! I can easily follow the directions, and the steps are not difficult. I can now confidently invite company to enjoy what I do on the grill! Thanks Chef McPeake!

Fine Tuning for the 'Professional' Griller

Review Date: June 18, 2003

Reviewer: BRUCE J CAMPBELL II, Kansas City, MO USA

As the man of the house, I consider myself a capable griller. Chef McPeake's Backyard Grilling book has elevated me to a new level of outdoor cooking! His very creative recipes have given me a whole new outlook on what I can prepare on the grill. ( Who knew you could do an outstanding Jamabalya on the grill?)

Outstanding!

Review Date: June 18, 2003

Reviewer: , Kansas

This book offers excellent information on high temperature grilling, with diagrams on different fire building and how to properly use temperature zones. Lots of information I never thought about and a great rotisserie chapter and recipes. The Cracker Crust Pizzas are out of this world. Who would of thought of this on a grill. This is a must grilling book for all who love to grill!!! The book is easy to follow and well layout!
This book also features how to do a Clambake on the grill, I love it!!!!