Seriously Good Barbecue Cookbook: 100+ World's Best Recipes

by Brian Baumgartner

Brian Baumgartner’s (aka Kevin Malone from The Office), Seriously Good Barbecue Cookbook travels the world far and wide bringing you a collection of some of the world's most mouth-watering and outrageous BBQ recipes including his own top secret Barbecue Chicken that leaves everyone speechless. This ultimate collection of over 100 BBQ recipes includes famous regional styles including Texas BBQ, Kansas City BBQ, Carolina BBQ, Memphis BBQ, international and even vegetarian all submitted by home cooks, award winning chefs and well-known pitmasters from all corners of the earth. Recipes include detailed instructions on how to make the perfect rubs, sauces and sides. And if you're new to the world of Barbecue, Brian's got you covered. He's included a complete section on the types of wood to use with an easy-to-follow chart that includes cherry, mesquite, apple, hickory, oak and more, and when to use chunks, chips, sawdust, disks, or pellets. Brian will also share information on using a grill vs smoker, cooking times and a bit of BBQ history. A definite must-have cookbook for every home barbecue master!

• ISBN10: 1497102065
• ISBN13: 9781497102064
• Publish Date: 14 May 2024
• Publish Status: Cancelled
• Publish Country: US
• Imprint: Fox Chapel Publishing
• Format: Hardcover
• Pages: 164
• Language: English

Reviews

[annieb123]

Originally posted on my blog Nonstop Reader.

Seriously Good Barbecue Cookbook is a nice niche cookbook with recipes curated by Brian Baumgartner. Released 16th Oct 2024 by Fox Chapel, it's 176 pages and is available in paperback and ebook formats. 

This is, simply, a good collection of BBQ techniques and dishes to suit tastes from very casual backyard BBQ to fairly fancy sit-down type meals. There are even some vegetarian friendly options (barbecued pineapple, yum) and side salads and accompaniments. 

The recipes are arranged thematically: a history/primer/techniques tutorial is followed by the recipe chapters, with recipes arranged by geographic location, then seafood, sides, sauces rubs & marinades, desserts/sweets, and drinks. The author has sprinkled his own personal stories throughout, and the whole reads like a friendly chat over the BBQ grill with good friends. 

Graphically, it's casual and appealing. There are cartoon sidebar illustrations throughout, as well as really beautiful color photos and illustrations. Food is styles professionally, attractively, and appropriately. Recipe ingredients will mostly be available at any well stocked grocery store in North America. Measurements are given in imperial (American) units throughout. 

Four stars. It's a good all-around barbecue book with something for everyone. 

Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.