Reviews for Cook's Illustrated Guide to Grilling and Barbecue

The average rating for Cook's Illustrated Guide to Grilling and Barbecue based on 2 reviews is 4.5 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2011-02-26 00:00:00 Nicole Drolet-russell Easily the best book on outdoor cooking I've ever seen. Cook's Illustrated books are the OCD books of cooking. Their books are more on technique rather than ingredients, although that is important too. They brag about things like cooking 400 pounds of beef in order to find the perfect burger recipe. This guide to grilling and barbecue is no different. Every aspect of grilling is covered. The recipes are practically foolproof. I've yet to find a bad recipe and even simple grilling items have been improved by using this book. My favorite find is a brining technique that makes the toughest London Broil tender and delicious. Highly recommended to any grilling aficionado.

Review # 2 was written on 2013-07-15 00:00:00 David Johnson This book is my BBQ bible and I haven't been able to find anything better on the subject. It discusses techniques as well as recipes and is my go-to reference every spring when the snow thaws and I buy my first bag of charcoal for the season. The book was basically written by "researchers" who experimented with different techniques and recipes, sharing what worked and what didn't for each recipe. They also go into great lengths detailing extra information such what makes each cut of beef different and an awesome way to butterfly a lamb leg! My only criticism for the book would be the cooking times and the charcoal/briquette quantity recommendations. I'm pretty sure they operated in a warm climate and here in Canada, even our late spring and early summer days can be quite chilly. They also describe a method for measuring grill temperature that involves holding your hand over the grill and judging it that way. I just couldn't understand what they meant by "medium" because everybody's tolerance for heat is difference. It would have been nice if they had described exact cooking temperatures and what the temperatures were at as time went on. In all it's an excellent book and if you own either a propane or charcoal bbq definitely add this to your bookshelf. Mine's already looking well worn and I've only had it for 2 years.