Backyard Grilling: Grill Like A Professional! (Paperback)

~ Richard W. McPeake (Author), Jim Cattey (Author), Joan Cattey (Author) "There are two main types of grills available on the market today, charcoal and gas..." (more)
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Review

Backyard Grilling has one of the best rotisserie chapters out of the 250 BBQ books that Pig Out Publications carries! -- Karen Adler, Pig Out Publications, June, 2003

Product Description

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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Product Details

• Paperback: 206 pages
• Publisher: Richard W. McPeake (May 2003)
• ISBN-10: 097180141X
• ISBN-13: 978-0971801417
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #787,659 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The only grilling book the home chef will ever need!, April 14, 2004

By	Laura A. O'Rourke (Overland Park, Kansas United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Even I Can Grill With This Book!!!, April 27, 2004

By	Mary Geisler (Olathe, Kansas United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What a treat for the taste buds!!![.], June 18, 2003

By	Jack of All Trades (Chicago, IL United States) - See all my reviews

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!