How to Grill: The Complete Illustrated Book of Barbecue Techniques, A Barbecue Bible! Cookbook [Hardcover]

The giddy joy that comes with picking up this tribute to outdoor cooking is comparable to the adolescent thrill of sneaking a naughty magazine into the garage. Not only does every conceivable meat, fish and fowl get its turn over the coals, there is a whole Barbecued Cabbage stuffed with bacon and onion and even a grilled CrŠme Br–l‚e. Raichlen focuses on creative techniques, employing everything from butcher's string and bricks wrapped in foil to inserting a half-full can of beer into the cavity of a chicken: when placed on the grill it simultaneously steams the bird and holds it upright, allowing the skin to grow crisp. Indeed, Raichlen's (Miami Spice; High-Flavor Low-Fat Cooking) approach is anything but shy. However, to limit the book to a manageable size, Raichlen presents just one or two recipes for each cut of meat or type of seafood. Thus a single lamb is chopped into a new-world-order menu of Rack of Lamb Marrakech, Sichuan-Spiced Loin Lamb Chops and Leg of Lamb Proven‡al. Throughout, every recipe is made foolproof with step-by-step instructions and, happily, a photo accompanies every one of the steps. While none could be considered a full-fledged centerfold, it is impossible not to gaze upon them and lust.

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"...detailed directions are clear, the tips on technique are many and useful, and the outcomes are honest and tasty." -- The New York Times

"150 straightforward recipes will appeal to run-of-the-mill grillers as well as those weekend barbecue warriors..." -- Los Angeles Times

"Mr. Raichlen's recipes are interesting enough to make even an accomplished cook sit up and take notice." -- The Wall Street Journal

"Steven Raichlen might as well be called the guru of grilling, so well versed is he in every aspect..." -- Family Circle

"This summer, there will be only one new addition to my cookbook shelves: Steven Raichlen's 480-page How to Grill." -- Fine Cooking

"With more than 1,000 full-color photos to show you every step... this book can turn anyone into a grill master." -- Good Housekeeping --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

It's the bible behind the Bible. From Steven Raichlen, author of the bestselling The Barbecue! Bible, comes HOW TO GRILL, a lively, fully illustrated introduction to the techniques of cooking over to live fire. Whether throwing a few burgers and dogs on the grill for the kids or barbecuing a whole pig for a neighborhood block party, HOW TO GRILL shows exactly how it's done - and done best - in more than 1,000 full-color photographs matched to the author's expert, detailed instructions. Choosing the right grill. Choosing the right fuel. Stocking the essential tools. Setting up a work area. Building the best fire. Picking the correct method - direct grilling indirect grilling, barbecuing, split roasting, roasting in the embers. Managing the cookout. You can treat it as a primer or as a refresher - the fundamentals set the stage for all grilling heroics to come. The very first technique in the book elevates backyard barbecuing to a new level: Hickory Smoked Prime Rib. It covers the fine points of indirect grilling a large piece of meat along with the technique for using wood chips to create a smoke flavor, and it shows how to French the ribs for a jaw-dropping presentation. Technique by technique, recipe by recipe, the book runs the gamut of grilling skills: How to jerk pork. How to spatchcock a chicken. How to grill an asparagus raft, a pizza, oysters, tofu, pears, lettuces, delicate mushrooms, scallops, even a whole lamb. Says the author, If it tastes good cooked, it'll taste even better grilled.

Steven Raichlen is America's grilling authority. He is the author of The Barbecue! Bible, winner of an IACP/Julia Child Cookbook Award, and Barbecue! Bible Sauces, Rubs, and Marinades. Esquire calls him the master griller. The New Yorker writes, For aspiring gourmets of the grill . . . there is only one book: The Barbecue! Bible. Now Steven Raichlen's written the bible behind The Barbecue! Bible. A full-color, photograph-by-photograph, step-by-step technique book, HOW TO GRILL gets to the core of the grilling experience by showing and telling exactly how it's done. With more than 1,000 photographs and lively writing, here are over 100 techniques, from how to set up a three-tiered fire to how to grill a prime rib, a porterhouse, a pork tenderloin, or a chicken breast. There are techniques for smoking ribs, cooking the perfect burger, rotisserieing a whole chicken, barbecuing a fish; for grilling pizza, shellfish, vegetables, tofu, fruit, and s'mores. Bringing the techniques to life are over 100 all-new recipes-Beef Ribs with Chinese Spices, Grilled Side of Salmon with Mustard Glaze, Prosciutto-Wrapped, Rosemary-Grilled Scallops-and hundreds of inside tips.

It's the bible behind the Bible. From Steven Raichlen, author of the bestselling The Barbecue! Bible, comes HOW TO GILL, a lively, fully illustrated introduction to the techniques of cooking over to live fire.

Whether throwing a few burgers and dogs on the grill for the kids or barbecuing a whole pig for a neighborhood block party, HOW TO GRILL shows exactly how it's done - and done best - in more than 1,000 full-color photographs matched to the author's expert, detailed instructions.

Choosing the right grill.

Choosing the right fuel.

Stocking the essential tools.

Setting up a work area.

Building the best fire.

Picking the correct method - direct grilling indirect grilling, barbecuing, split roasting, roasting in the embers.

Managing the cookout.

You can treat it as a primer or as a refresher - the fundamentals set the stage for all grilling heroics to come. The very first technique in the book elevates backyard barbecuing to a new level: Hickory Smoked Prime Rib. It covers the fine points of indirect grilling a large piece of meat along with the technique for using wood chips to create a smoke flavor, and it shows how to French the ribs for a jaw-dropping presentation.

Technique by technique, recipe by recipe, the book runs the gamut of grilling skills: How to jerk pork. How to spatchcock a chicken. How to grill an asparagus "raft," a pizza, oysters, tofu, pears, lettuces, delicate mushrooms, scallops, even a whole lamb.

Says the author, "If it tastes good cooked, it'll taste even better grilled."

THE BARBECUE! BIBLE Phenomenon

"The most extensive collection of recipes, techniques, shopping resources, and barbecue emporiums ever published." (Esquire)

"For aspiring gourmets of the grill...there is only on book: The Barbecue! Bible." (The New Yorker)

"A universal exploration of the art and meaning of cooking over fire." (USA Today)

"May well become the St. James version for the international barbecue crowd." (Knight Ridder Newspapers)

"Steven Raichlen, grill jockey extraordinaire, has elevated the art of flipping burgers and charring dogs to international voyeurism." (Philadelphia Daily News)

"Steven Raichlen lights up the fire and shows the way." (House Beautiful)

Without a doubt the most interesting, comprehensive, and well-thought-out book on grilling ever and it's destined to be in the kitchens and backyards of both professionals and home cooks. Every detail is made clear and easy in a concise and inspirational way. Spark it up! (Mario Batali, Molto Mario (The Food Network), Mario Batali's Simple Italian Food) The definitive how-to guide for anyone passionate about grilling, from the newest beginner to the most sophisticated chef. (Tom Colicchio, Think like a Chef) Master the techniques that make barbecue great with this indispensable show-and-tell by Steven Raichlen. Using more than 1,000 full-color, step-by-step photographs, How to Grill covers it all, from how to build an ingenious three-zone fire to the secrets of grilling a porterhouse, prime rib, fish steak, kebab, or chicken breast. Plus the perfect burger. Includes 100 recipes - one to illustrate each technique - with memorably delicious results!

Steven Raichlen is America's master griller (Esquire). In addition to his bestselling, award-winning Barbecue! Bible cookbooks, articles by him appear regularly in Food Wine, Bon Appetit, and other magazines and newspapers. He was host of PBS's popular series Barbecue University at the Greenbrier, now out on DVD. Bon Appetit named him Cooking Teacher of the Year (2003). He lives and grills in Coconut Grove, Florida, and on Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts.

CHICKEN GRILLED UNDER BRICKS SERVES 4 / YOU'LL NEED: 4 bricks, each wrapped in aluminum foil; oak chunks for building the fire, or 2 cups wood chips (preferably oak), soaked for 1 hour in cold water to cover, then drained 2 large, whole, boneless, skinless chicken breasts (12 to 16 ounces each) or 4 half breasts (each half 6 to 8 ounces) 1 teaspoon coarse salt 1 teaspoon cracked black peppercorns 1/2 to 1 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes 1 tablespoon chopped garlic 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary Juice of 1 lemon 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1. If using whole breasts, cut each in half. Trim any sinews or excess fat off the chicken breasts and discard. Rinse the breasts under cold running water, then drain and blot dry with paper towels. Sprinkle the breasts on both sides with the salt, cracked black pepper, and hot red pepper flakes. Sprinkle the breasts with the garlic and rosemary, patting them on with your fingers. Arrange the breasts in a non-reactive baking dish. Pour the lemon juice and oil over them and let marinate in the refrigerator, covered, for 30 minutes to 1 hour, turning several times. 2. Set up the grill for direct grilling and preheat to high. In the best of all worlds, you'd build your fire with oak chunks. Alternatively, use gas or charcoal, plus soaked wood chips for smoke. If using a gas grill, place all the wood chips in the smoker box or in a smoker pouch and preheat until you see smoke. 3. When ready to cook, brush and oil the grill grate. If using a charcoal grill, toss the wood chips on the coals. Arrange the chicken breasts on the hot grate, all facing the same direction, at a 45 degree angle to the bars of the grate. Place a brick on top of each. Grill the breasts until cooked, 4 to 6 minutes per side, rotating the breasts 90 degrees after 2 minutes on each side to create an attractive cross-hatch of the grill marks. To test for doneness, poke a breast in the thickest part with your finger. It should feel firm to the touch. Transfer the breasts to plates or a platter and serve at once. MEXICAN MUSHROOMS SERVES 4 / YOU'L NEED: Grill wok or skillet or 10 to 12 bamboo skewers, soaked for 1 hour in cold water to cover, then drained; 1 cup wood chips (preferably oak), unsoaked; spray oil (optional) 1 pound mixed mushrooms (preferably exotic mushrooms, including shiitakes, morels, oyster mushrooms, hedgehog mushrooms, lobster mushrooms, and the like) 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced Coarse salt and black pepper 2 plum tomatoes, grilled (page 393), seeded, and diced 1 medium onion, quartered, grilled (page 380), and diced 2 jalape??o peppers or more to taste, grilled, sliced crosswise, and seeded (for a hotter mixed grill, leave the seeds in) 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro, plus small sprigs for garnish 2 tablespoons lime juice Thin lime slices, for garnish 1. Set up the grill for direct grilling (see page 10 for charcoal or page 16 for gas) and