Adventures in Grilling [Hardcover]

George Hirsch (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 15, 1996

You've grilled hamburgers on the patio; You've grilled chicken on the deck. But you've never grilled anything like this before. Smell the aromas. Get lost in the flavors. Share the passion. Revel in the experience of grilling dishes from around the globe.

It's time to fire up the grill and get ready for the culinary trip of a lifetime led by Chef George Hirsch, a man who has perfected the art of grilling on his PBS show Grilling with Chef George Hirsch. Forget the suitcase, the passport, or the airplane. With one browse through Adventures in Grilling you can go to uncharted territory without ever leaving your backyard.

From the shimmering sands of the Caribbean to the dense woods of Canada, Chef George uses the smoky flavors of the grill to enhance a cornucopia recipes that will enliven your palate as they, awaken your senses.

While traveling with Chef George, it's safe expect the unexpected, so let go of your inhibitions and indulge. Savor the tang of Central America and the Caribbean Islands with zesty Shrimp with garlic and Plantains or out-of-this-world Bermudian-Style Pork Chops. German fare never tasted as good as the traditional Smoked Duck with Apple Stuffing or Spatzle. Go on holiday to the U.K. with the downhome flavors of Shepherd's Pie or Irish Stew. Relish Italian dishes like Caramelized Garlic and Tomato Dip or Bruschetta with a Trio of Cheeses. Paella and Grilled Pork Threads will transport you to the festive atmosphere of Spain. Try to resist Vegetable Spring Rolls or Turkey-and-Black-Bean Wontons from the Pacific Rim. From Canada come hearty Venison Steak and Pork Skewers with Rosemary.

Wontons on the grill? With Chef George, reading is believing. His innovative grilling methods are sure to draw you in, and you may never leave your grill again. The beginner and the expert alike are sure to discover new grilling methods.

As always, Chef George takes the heat out of the kitchen and cuts down on preparation time by using the grill, making the most complicated dishes a snap to prepare.

With Adventures in Grilling, traveling beyond U.S. borders was never so easy. Let your grill take you wherever you want to go.

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You've grilled hamburgers on the patio and chicken on the deck, but you've never grilled anything like this before! Revel in the experience of grilling exotic dishes from around the globe with George Hirsch, griller extraordinaire and host of his own PBS show. From the shimmering sands of the Caribbean to the woods of Scandinavia, Chef George uses the smoky flavors of the grill to enhance a cornucopia of recipes that will enliven your palate as they awaken your senses. Let go of your inhibitions and indulge!

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Grilled Pork Threads

Makes 4 servings

The running of the bulls in Pamplona may be the best-known Spanish festival, but to me, the Day of the Dead, or All Souls' Day, celebrated in early November, marks an occasion any grillmeister would appreciate--the beginning of the hog-butchering season. Here is a delicious way to prepare the most tender cut of all.

Ingredients

1 pound pork tenderloin, sliced 1/4 inch thick and pounded thin
1/4 cup Pork Spice Rub (recipe follows)
2 tablespoons olive oil
Juice of 1 lemon
4 flour tortillas
1 avocado, peeled and sliced

Instructions

Grill Temperature high

Slice the cutlets into 1-inch-wide strips. Sprinkle the Pork Spice Rub over the strips, mix well, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Shake off any excess spice mixture and thread the meat onto skewers. Brush with a mixture of the olive oil and lemon juice.

Preheat the grill.

Cook the meat for 2 minutes on each side. Grill the tortillas for 30 seconds on each side. Remove the meat from the skewers and place on the tortillas with a few slices of avocado. Roll up the tortillas and serve.

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Pork Spice Rub

Makes almost 1/4 cup

Ingredients

2 dried chilies, chopped
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme

Instructions

Combine all of the ingredients in a small bowl and mix well. Store in a tightly covered container.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 228 pages
• Publisher: William Morrow Cookbooks; 1st edition (April 15, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0688145698
• ISBN-13: 978-0688145699
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 8 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,153,892 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Creative, Helpful and interesting, May 28, 2000

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Laura Brodeur (Jacksonville, Fl) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Adventures in Grilling (Hardcover)

Great meat recipies with great tips. Broken into sections by countries Germany and some of the less published countries had some creative options. There were more than a few new to the grill recipies and great ideas for exploration. The Italian and French recipies were quick stepping stones to the fun food. I would have liked to see a few more "grilling" recipies for vegatables and side dishes. Overall some tasty options.