The Grilling Encyclopedia: An A-to-Z Compendium of How to Grill Almost Anything [Paperback]

A. Cort Sinnes (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 4, 1994

A practical, step-by-step guide to grilling over 250 different kinds of food—from vegetables, wild game, and all varieties of fish and fowl to the old standards: steaks, roasts, sausages (over 50 varieties), and hamburgers—with information on:
•·Selecting the best food to grill and preparing it
•The number of coals to use and the optimum fire temperature
•Using direct and indirect heat
•How to tell when the food is done
•Suitable marinades, sauces, side dishes, and beverages

A practical manual, intended for the home cook using the most readily available equipment, supplies, and ingredients, The Grilling Encyclopedia is a book that anyone can pick up, follow, and use to successfully prepare a fresh, tasty grilled meal.

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Amazon.com Review

With the understandable exceptions of I, N, U, and X, this is a comprehensive A-to-Z compendium of how to grill almost anything. Sinnes goes from Abalone to Zucchini with welcome clarity and great gastronomic expertise, then lards his instructions with great stories and a delicate wit, such that you start out looking for a dinner recipe but get lost reading eggplant lore.

Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Atlantic Monthly Press (February 4, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0871135639
• ISBN-13: 978-0871135636
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,053,455 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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37 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Well done! (get it?), May 29, 1998

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This review is from: The Grilling Encyclopedia: An A-to-Z Compendium of How to Grill Almost Anything (Paperback)

This is the best grill reference out there. It's concise, accurate, and comprehensive. Includes recipes for excellent dry rubs, marinades, and side dishes. More than a reference, it's easy and fun to read. I've used this book for the past four years as a guide to grill everything from steaks and burgers to corn-on-the-cob, bananas, pizza - even Thanksgiving dinner!

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Yet, January 17, 2000

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Gerard Louivere (Metairie, La.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Grilling Encyclopedia: An A-to-Z Compendium of How to Grill Almost Anything (Paperback)

This is the best grilling book I've run across. The helpful tips and detail descriptions really make it a must for anyone that is just starting to grill.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent reference on techniques and ingredients, July 12, 2006

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David De Sousa "The Automation and Control Guy" - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Grilling Encyclopedia: An A-to-Z Compendium of How to Grill Almost Anything (Paperback)

From a weekend barbecue warrior:

This is really an excellent reference for ingredients, tips and techniques on grilling and barbecuing. Very practical and useful since the information is well organized, with cross-references to related topics, recipes, equipment and ingredients.

But be aware, this reference includes a few recipes, but it isn't a complete collection of recipes, if that is what you are looking for, you might want to try "The Barbecue Bible" or "The Gas Grilling Gourmet".

And as I always say: always enjoy the experience of barbecuing and grilling at home, with or without this book. With your own recipes or with borrowed recipes. Just enjoy the moment and have a lot of fun with family and friends around the grill.