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Master of the Grill by America’s Test Kitchen – $16.43 in paperback, less than e-book edition

Master of the Grill by America's Test Kitchen

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The Kansas City Barbeque Society Cookbook: 25th Anniversary Edition Kindle Edition – $2.99!

The Kansas City Barbeque Society Cookbook: 25th Anniversary Edition Kindle Edition

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To celebrate its 25th anniversary, the Kansas City Barbeque Society is proud to serve up The Kansas City Barbeque Society Cookbook, 25th Anniversary Edition by Ardie Davis, Paul Kirk, and Carolyn Wells.

Featuring more than 200 all-new, mouthwatering recipes (many from award-winning KCBS members and teams), this 25th anniversary edition also includes tips for competitive barbequing, juicy stories that shed light on life inside the barbeque society, and tons of beautiful full-color photographs.

The previous Kansas City Barbeque Society cookbook has gone through seven printings since it was originally self-published by the KCBS in 1996. This 25th anniversary edition is a must-have for the libraries of professional and amateur barbequers–as well as an appetizing read for people who may not tend to the grill but do love to eat ‘que.


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The Kansas City Barbeque Society Cookbook: 25th Anniversary Edition

Rodney Scott’s World of BBQ, Hardcover

Rodney Scott's World of BBQ: Every Day Is a Good Day: A Cookbook

Rodney Scott’s World of BBQ: Every Day Is a Good Day: A Cookbook


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IACP COOKBOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD WINNER • In the first cookbook by a Black pitmaster, James Beard Award–winning chef Rodney Scott celebrates an incredible culinary legacy through his life story, family traditions, and unmatched dedication to his craft.

“BBQ is such an important part of African American history, and no one is better at BBQ than Rodney.”—Marcus Samuelsson, chef and restaurateur

ONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR: The New York Times, The Washington Post, Time Out, Food52, Taste of Home, Garden & Gun, Epicurious, Vice, Salon, Southern Living, Wired, Library Journal

Rodney Scott was born with barbecue in his blood. He cooked his first whole hog, a specialty of South Carolina barbecue, when he was just eleven years old. At the time, he was cooking at Scott’s Bar-B-Q, his family’s barbecue spot in Hemingway, South Carolina. Now, four decades later, he owns one of the country’s most awarded and talked-about barbecue joints, Rodney Scott’s Whole Hog BBQ in Charleston.

In this cookbook, co-written by award-winning writer Lolis Eric Elie, Rodney spills what makes his pit-smoked turkey, barbecued spare ribs, smoked chicken wings, hush puppies, Ella’s Banana Puddin’, and award-winning whole hog so special. Moreover, his recipes make it possible to achieve these special flavors yourself, whether you’re a barbecue pro or a novice. From the ins and outs of building your own pit to poignant essays on South Carolinian foodways and traditions, this stunningly photographed cookbook is the ultimate barbecue reference. It is also a powerful work of storytelling. In this modern American success story, Rodney details how he made his way from the small town where he worked for his father in the tobacco fields and in the smokehouse, to the sacrifices he made to grow his family’s business, and the tough decisions he made to venture out on his own in Charleston.

Rodney Scott’s World of BBQ is an uplifting story that speaks to how hope, hard work, and a whole lot of optimism built a rich celebration of his heritage—and of unforgettable barbecue.


Rodney Scott’s World of BBQ: Every Day Is a Good Day: A Cookbook

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Guga: Breaking the Barbecue Rules, Hardcover… $12.74 w/Coupon

Guga: Breaking the Barbecue Rules

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Franklin Barbecue: A Meat-Smoking Manifesto, Hardcover

Franklin Barbecue: A Meat-Smoking Manifesto

Franklin Barbecue: A Meat-Smoking Manifesto by Aaron Franklin


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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A complete meat and brisket-cooking education from the country’s most celebrated pitmaster and owner of the wildly popular Austin restaurant Franklin Barbecue.

When Aaron Franklin and his wife, Stacy, opened up a small barbecue trailer on the side of an Austin, Texas, interstate in 2009, they had no idea what they’d gotten themselves into. Today, Franklin Barbecue has grown into the most popular, critically lauded, and obsessed-over barbecue joint in the country (if not the world)—and Franklin is the winner of every major barbecue award there is.

In this much-anticipated debut, Franklin and coauthor Jordan Mackay unlock the secrets behind truly great barbecue, and share years’ worth of hard-won knowledge. Franklin Barbecue is a definitive resource for the backyard pitmaster, with chapters dedicated to building or customizing your own smoker; finding and curing the right wood; creating and tending perfect fires; sourcing top-quality meat; and of course, cooking mind-blowing, ridiculously delicious barbecue, better than you ever thought possible.


Franklin Barbecue: A Meat-Smoking Manifesto [A Cookbook]

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BBQ&A with Myron Mixon: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Barbecue Kindle Edition

BBQ&A with Myron Mixon: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Barbecue Kindle Edition

BBQ&A with Myron Mixon: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Barbecue Kindle Edition


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From a New York Times bestselling cookbook author and five time BBQ world champion, everything you need to know about preparing great barbecue.

Have you ever wondered if you can make good barbecue without a smoker, pit, or grill? If you need to use a rub or marinade? Not sure what a brisket is, whether you need to trim it, and if so, how? In BBQ&A with Myron Mixon, bestselling author and TV personality Myron Mixon answers the questions most frequently asked of him during his many live cooking demos, TV appearances, and private cooking classes. Myron’s lively, informative answers are paired with practical visuals and cover techniques and methods, flavors and preparations, recipes and formulas—all collected in one place for the first time by the winningest man in barbecue.

“Get your MBA in BBQ from one of the MVPs in the business. The info is rock-solid—even I learned a thing or two.” —Steve Raichlen, New York Times bestselling author of the Barbecue! Bible cookbook series and host of Project Fire and Project Smoke on PBS

“I’ve been waiting for this. Someone has finally written the book on how to cook championship barbecue, the kind that wins money in competitions. But not just someone: Myron Mixon could build a battleship if he melted his trophies. And, in case you are still hungry, he shares his secrets for sides and seafood and all of the essential dishes in the classic barbecue canon.” —Meathead Goldwyn, New York Times–bestselling author of Meathead: The Science of Great Barbecue and Grilling


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Guga: Breaking the Barbecue Rules Kindle Edition… $

Guga: Breaking the Barbecue Rules Kindle Edition

Guga: Breaking the Barbecue Rules Kindle Edition


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A bold new cookbook from the most adventurous BBQ guru on YouTube.

There are lots of barbecue gurus out there, but Guga (aka Gustavo Tosta) does it just a bit differently and bit more boldly. Through his popular Guga Foods YouTube channel, Guga teaches his fans how to make out-of-this-world barbecue, as well as incredible sides, sandwiches, tacos, sauces, and more. In Guga: Breaking the Barbecue Rules, Guga shows readers how to make traditional barbecue recipes like smoked brisket, Texas-style ribs, and steak, but he also adds his larger-than-life flair to recipes like picanha (a Brazilian specialty), Korean-style chicken wings, and sweet-and-spicy pork belly. In addition to barbecue recipes, this beautiful cookbook contains recipes for sides like smoked mac and cheese, Japanese potato salad, and elotes (grilled Mexican street corn), fried bacon bread knots, and even Brazilian deep-fried bananas. Guga will teach even the most seasoned barbecue connoisseurs some new tricks, and beginning enthusiasts will learn how to take barbecue to an entirely different level. This is not just another barbecue book!

Here’s what’s inside:

  • 100 amazing recipes that will inspire even the most seasoned BBQ fans, including recipes for beef, pork, poultry, and fish, as well as recipes for sandwiches, sides, sauces, rubs, and more! 
  • Beautiful photography throughout the book.
  • Expert cooking tips and tricks that Guga’s fans have come to love and appreciate.
  • Simple, straightforward instructions for techniques like dry-aging, smoking, deep-frying, and more. 

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BBQ&A with Myron Mixon: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Barbecue Kindle Edition

BBQ&A with Myron Mixon: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Barbecue Kindle Edition

BBQ&A with Myron Mixon: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Barbecue Kindle Edition


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From a New York Times bestselling cookbook author and five time BBQ world champion, everything you need to know about preparing great barbecue.

Have you ever wondered if you can make good barbecue without a smoker, pit, or grill? If you need to use a rub or marinade? Not sure what a brisket is, whether you need to trim it, and if so, how? In BBQ&A with Myron Mixon, bestselling author and TV personality Myron Mixon answers the questions most frequently asked of him during his many live cooking demos, TV appearances, and private cooking classes. Myron’s lively, informative answers are paired with practical visuals and cover techniques and methods, flavors and preparations, recipes and formulas—all collected in one place for the first time by the winningest man in barbecue.

“Get your MBA in BBQ from one of the MVPs in the business. The info is rock-solid—even I learned a thing or two.” —Steve Raichlen, New York Times bestselling author of the Barbecue! Bible cookbook series and host of Project Fire and Project Smoke on PBS

“I’ve been waiting for this. Someone has finally written the book on how to cook championship barbecue, the kind that wins money in competitions. But not just someone: Myron Mixon could build a battleship if he melted his trophies. And, in case you are still hungry, he shares his secrets for sides and seafood and all of the essential dishes in the classic barbecue canon.” —Meathead Goldwyn, New York Times–bestselling author of Meathead: The Science of Great Barbecue and Grilling


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BBQ&A with Myron Mixon: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Barbecue

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Burger USA, Kindle Edition – $1.99

Burger USA: The Ultimate Guide To America's Best Burgers (Around The World - Eats, Sweets & Treats! Book 3) Kindle Edition

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Hot Coals: A User’s Guide to Mastering Your Kamado Grill, Kindle Edition

Hot Coals: A User's Guide to Mastering Your Kamado Grill Kindle Edition

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Hot Coals: A User’s Guide to Mastering Your Kamado Grill

Smokin’ in the Boys’ Room: Southern Recipes from the Winningest Woman in Barbecue, Kindle Edition… $2.99

Smokin' in the Boys' Room: Southern Recipes from the Winningest Woman in Barbecue (Melissa Cookston Book 1) Kindle Edition

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Smokin’ in the Boys’ Room: Southern Recipes from the Winningest Woman in Barbecue (Melissa Cookston Book 1)

Project Smoke [Kindle Edition] by Steve Raichlen – on sale for $4.99

Project Smoke: Seven Steps to Smoked Food Nirvana, Plus 100 Irresistible Recipes from Classic (Slam-Dunk Brisket) to Adventurous (Smoked Bacon-Bourbon Apple Crisp) Kindle

Project Smoke: Seven Steps to Smoked Food Nirvana, Plus 100 Irresistible Recipes from Classic (Slam-Dunk Brisket) to Adventurous (Smoked Bacon-Bourbon Apple Crisp) Kindle Edition – by Steve Raichlen

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The Kansas City Barbeque Society Cookbook: 25th Anniversary Edition Kindle Edition

The Kansas City Barbeque Society Cookbook: 25th Anniversary Edition Kindle Edition

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To celebrate its 25th anniversary, the Kansas City Barbeque Society is proud to serve up The Kansas City Barbeque Society Cookbook, 25th Anniversary Edition by Ardie Davis, Paul Kirk, and Carolyn Wells.

Featuring more than 200 all-new, mouthwatering recipes (many from award-winning KCBS members and teams), this 25th anniversary edition also includes tips for competitive barbequing, juicy stories that shed light on life inside the barbeque society, and tons of beautiful full-color photographs.

The previous Kansas City Barbeque Society cookbook has gone through seven printings since it was originally self-published by the KCBS in 1996. This 25th anniversary edition is a must-have for the libraries of professional and amateur barbequers–as well as an appetizing read for people who may not tend to the grill but do love to eat ‘que.


Kindle Edition books can be viewed on your Kindle Device or on free reader applications available for your iPhone, Android or Windows smart phone – and  for your web browser.

The Kansas City Barbeque Society Cookbook: 25th Anniversary Edition

BBQ&A with Myron Mixon: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Barbecue Kindle Edition

BBQ&A with Myron Mixon: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Barbecue Kindle Edition

BBQ&A with Myron Mixon: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Barbecue Kindle Edition


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From a New York Times bestselling cookbook author and five time BBQ world champion, everything you need to know about preparing great barbecue.

Have you ever wondered if you can make good barbecue without a smoker, pit, or grill? If you need to use a rub or marinade? Not sure what a brisket is, whether you need to trim it, and if so, how? In BBQ&A with Myron Mixon, bestselling author and TV personality Myron Mixon answers the questions most frequently asked of him during his many live cooking demos, TV appearances, and private cooking classes. Myron’s lively, informative answers are paired with practical visuals and cover techniques and methods, flavors and preparations, recipes and formulas—all collected in one place for the first time by the winningest man in barbecue.

“Get your MBA in BBQ from one of the MVPs in the business. The info is rock-solid—even I learned a thing or two.” —Steve Raichlen, New York Times bestselling author of the Barbecue! Bible cookbook series and host of Project Fire and Project Smoke on PBS

“I’ve been waiting for this. Someone has finally written the book on how to cook championship barbecue, the kind that wins money in competitions. But not just someone: Myron Mixon could build a battleship if he melted his trophies. And, in case you are still hungry, he shares his secrets for sides and seafood and all of the essential dishes in the classic barbecue canon.” —Meathead Goldwyn, New York Times–bestselling author of Meathead: The Science of Great Barbecue and Grilling


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BBQ&A with Myron Mixon: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Barbecue

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Horn Barbecue: Recipes and Techniques from a Master of the Art of BBQ Kindle Edition

Horn Barbecue: Recipes and Techniques from a Master of the Art of BBQ Kindle Edition

Horn Barbecue: Recipes and Techniques from a Master of the Art of BBQ Kindle Edition

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Horn Barbecue: Recipes and Techniques from a Master of the Art of BBQ

Franklin Barbecue: A Meat-Smoking Manifesto Kindle Edition… $5.99

Franklin Barbecue: A Meat-Smoking Manifesto Kindle Edition by Aaron Franklin and Jordan Mackay


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When Aaron Franklin and his wife, Stacy, opened up a small barbecue trailer on the side of an Austin, Texas, interstate in 2009, they had no idea what they’d gotten themselves into. Today, Franklin Barbecue has grown into the most popular, critically lauded, and obsessed-over barbecue joint in the country (if not the world)—and Franklin is the winner of every major barbecue award there is.

In this much-anticipated debut, Franklin and coauthor Jordan Mackay unlock the secrets behind truly great barbecue, and share years’ worth of hard-won knowledge. Franklin Barbecue is a definitive resource for the backyard pitmaster, with chapters dedicated to building or customizing your own smoker; finding and curing the right wood; creating and tending perfect fires; sourcing top-quality meat; and of course, cooking mind-blowing, ridiculously delicious barbecue, better than you ever thought possible.


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Franklin Barbecue: A Meat-Smoking Manifesto [A Cookbook]

Smoke it: Barbecue Cookbook, Kindle Edition… FREE

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Weber’s New American Barbecue Kindle Edition… $2.99

Weber's New American Barbecue

Weber’s New American Barbecue


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Grilling’s leading brand “take[s] barbecue beyond its Southern tradition of long, slow cooking of ribs and roasts and push[es] it into new territory” (Smooth magazine).

The standard definition of American barbecue doesn’t do it justice. Traditional barbecue, in all its delicious glory, is a foundation—an idea to be built upon. And all across the country, home grillers and restaurant chefs alike are doing just that. In this big melting-pot of a nation, we all bring something different to the table—flavors, spices, perspectives—and each time we do, the meaning of barbecue changes a little. Through stories and essays, hundreds of photos, crystal-clear techniques, and 100 exceptional and fool-proof recipes, Weber’s New American Barbecue™ celebrates what’s happening at the grill today. From chefs creating new classics to everyday backyard heroes melding flavors to pitmasters setting new standards of excellence at competitions, this book explores the delicious evolution of our true American pastime—barbecue.

“‘New’ is emphasized here, in essays on Chicago’s evolving barbecue restaurant scene, the South’s ‘Nouveau ’Cue’ chefs and Korean barbecue of Los Angeles. The recipes are as global as America today.”—Chicago Tribune

“Rather than rehashing barbecue recipes that have already been done to death, Purviance sought out fresh takes on cooking meat with fire . . . It’s nice to get more than a couple recipes for grilled and smoked seafood, and this book delivers there, but the best thing is that these recipes all have an originality to them. There are no throwaway recipes in here.”—Daniel Vaughn, Texas Monthly


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Weber’s Smoke: A Guide to Smoke Cooking for Everyone and Any Grill Kindle Edition… $2.99

Weber's Smoke: A Guide to Smoke Cooking for Everyone and Any Grill Kindle Edition

Weber’s Smoke: A Guide to Smoke Cooking for Everyone and Any Grill


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If you can grill, you can smoke!

Now you can add smoke flavor to almost any food on any grill. Weber’s Smoke shows you how and inspires you with recipes that range from the classic (Best-on-the-Block Baby Back Ribs) to the ambitious (Smoked Duck and Cherry Sausages). And best of all, many of the recipes let you achieve mouthwatering smoke flavor in a matter of minutes-not hours.

You’ll learn:

  • Basic and advanced smoke cooking methods for traditional smokers as well as standard backyard grills
  • Over 85 exciting recipes such as Brined and Maple-Smoked Bacon and Cedar-Planked Brie with Cherry Chutney and Toasted Almonds
  • Smoking woods’ flavor characteristics and food pairing suggestions that complement each distinct type of wood
  • Weber’s Top Ten Smoking Tips for getting the best possible results on any grill

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Bludso’s BBQ Cookbook: A Family Affair in Smoke and Soul Kindle Edition

Bludso's BBQ Cookbook: A Family Affair in Smoke and Soul

Bludso’s BBQ Cookbook: A Family Affair in Smoke and Soul


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JAMES BEARD AWARD NOMINEE • This is low and slow Texas BBQ done right: a family affair in smoke and soul, told through 75 recipes and stories from the founder of famous Los Angeles–based Bludso’s BBQ.

ONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR: The New York Times, Bon Appétit, Los Angeles Times

Kevin Bludso was born and raised in Compton, California, by a Black Panther–supporting mother and a police officer father. To stay out of trouble, he spent his summers in Corsicana, Texas, where he was schooled on the art of barbecue and worked long, hot hours on the pits at his granny’s legendary BBQ stand. In 2008, Kevin opened his own Bludso’s BBQ, a small walk-up stand in the heart of Compton that has led to multiple locations in California, Texas, and even Australia.

In this honest and engaging cookbook, Kevin teaches you everything you need to know about BBQ: from choosing, seasoning, and cleaning your pit to selecting your brisket, ribs, and sausages, plus all the rubs and sauces you could need. Kevin also shares seventy-five delicious recipes for main meats such as BBQ Lamb Leg, Spicy Curried Oxtails, Buffalo Rib Tips, Blackened Catfish, and Grilled Mojo Shrimp; sides such as Creole Cabbage, Pinto Beans, and Down Home Mac & Cheese; and even desserts such as Mom’s Banana Pudding, Buttermilk Pie, and Kevin’s famous Hennessy on the Rocks, along with mouthwatering photographs to accompany them. But Bludso’s BBQ Cookbook is also a story about Kevin’s family and community. It’s a love letter to the often misunderstood city of Compton, and the story of how Kevin has fed and supported his own community while teaching everyone the art of barbecue.

This is more than a cookbook; it’s Kevin’s incredibly personal story of family, food, and how following your passion sometimes leads you back home.


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Bludso’s BBQ Cookbook: A Family Affair in Smoke and Soul

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Serial Griller by Matt Moore

Serial Griller: Grillmaster Secrets for Flame-Cooked Perfection

Serial Griller: Grillmaster Secrets for Flame-Cooked Perfection


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From the author of South’s Best Butts and A Southern Gentleman’s Kitchen, an all-around grilling cookbook showcasing different methods and diverse cuisines, as well as sought-after stories and recipes from America’s all-star grillers

Matt Moore confesses: He is a serial griller. He can’t help it—if there’s food and flame, he’ll grill it. In his newest book, he shares his indiscriminate appetite for smoky perfection with a broad collection of recipes varied in method, technique, and cuisine. After a review of the basics—the Maillard reaction, which grill is best for you, and more—he takes the reader on a tour across America to round up authentic stories, coveted recipes, and indispensable tips from grill masters of the South and beyond, including stops at unexpected but distinguished chefs’ spots like Michael Solomonov’s Zahav and Ashley Christensen’s Death & Taxes. Moore offers his own tried-and-true grilling recipes for every part of the meal, from starters and salads to handhelds (Tacos al Pastor, Pork Gyros) and big plates (Country-Style Ribs with Peach Salsa) to desserts (Grilled-Doughnut Ice Cream Sandwiches). Serial Griller is a serious and delicious exploration of how grilling is done all around America.


Serial Griller: Grillmaster Secrets for Flame-Cooked Perfection

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The Kansas City Barbeque Society Cookbook: 25th Anniversary Edition Kindle Edition

The Kansas City Barbeque Society Cookbook: 25th Anniversary Edition Kindle Edition

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To celebrate its 25th anniversary, the Kansas City Barbeque Society is proud to serve up The Kansas City Barbeque Society Cookbook, 25th Anniversary Edition by Ardie Davis, Paul Kirk, and Carolyn Wells.

Featuring more than 200 all-new, mouthwatering recipes (many from award-winning KCBS members and teams), this 25th anniversary edition also includes tips for competitive barbequing, juicy stories that shed light on life inside the barbeque society, and tons of beautiful full-color photographs.

The previous Kansas City Barbeque Society cookbook has gone through seven printings since it was originally self-published by the KCBS in 1996. This 25th anniversary edition is a must-have for the libraries of professional and amateur barbequers–as well as an appetizing read for people who may not tend to the grill but do love to eat ‘que.


Kindle Edition books can be viewed on your Kindle Device or on free reader applications available for your iPhone, Android or Windows smart phone – and  for your web browser.

The Kansas City Barbeque Society Cookbook: 25th Anniversary Edition

The Kansas City Barbeque Society Cookbook: 25th Anniversary Edition Kindle Edition

The Kansas City Barbeque Society Cookbook: 25th Anniversary Edition Kindle Edition

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To celebrate its 25th anniversary, the Kansas City Barbeque Society is proud to serve up The Kansas City Barbeque Society Cookbook, 25th Anniversary Edition by Ardie Davis, Paul Kirk, and Carolyn Wells.

Featuring more than 200 all-new, mouthwatering recipes (many from award-winning KCBS members and teams), this 25th anniversary edition also includes tips for competitive barbequing, juicy stories that shed light on life inside the barbeque society, and tons of beautiful full-color photographs.

The previous Kansas City Barbeque Society cookbook has gone through seven printings since it was originally self-published by the KCBS in 1996. This 25th anniversary edition is a must-have for the libraries of professional and amateur barbequers–as well as an appetizing read for people who may not tend to the grill but do love to eat ‘que.


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The Kansas City Barbeque Society Cookbook: 25th Anniversary Edition

Weber’s Greatest Hits: 125 Classic Recipes for Every Grill

Weber's Greatest Hits: 125 Classic Recipes for Every Grill

Weber’s Greatest Hits: 125 Classic Recipes for Every Grill


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Perfect for the aspiring grill master in your life

All Killer, No Filler: The Absolute Best Weber Recipes Ever Published, in One Amazing Collection

For decades, Weber grills have set the standard for backyard grills, and Weber’s cookbooks have delighted grilling enthusiasts. But out of more than 2,000 total recipes for every kind of dish, which ones are the very best of the best?

In the ultimate gift for every griller, from beginner to veteran, Weber rated, debated, and curated its entire recipe collection, with help from its most enthusiastic fans. Here in one gorgeous package are the ultimate go-to recipes for every occasion.

The book includes all-new photography, fun stories from Weber’s rich and often hilarious history, and special features such as the Top Ten Grilling Dos and Don’ts.

Whether building a better burger or smoking competition-worthy ribs, Weber fans will delight in these classic standards and contemporary inspirations.


Weber’s Greatest Hits: 125 Classic Recipes for Every Grill

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Franklin Barbecue: A Meat-Smoking Manifesto [Kindle Edition]

Franklin Barbecue: A Meat-Smoking Manifesto Kindle Edition by Aaron Franklin and Jordan Mackay


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When Aaron Franklin and his wife, Stacy, opened up a small barbecue trailer on the side of an Austin, Texas, interstate in 2009, they had no idea what they’d gotten themselves into. Today, Franklin Barbecue has grown into the most popular, critically lauded, and obsessed-over barbecue joint in the country (if not the world)—and Franklin is the winner of every major barbecue award there is.

In this much-anticipated debut, Franklin and coauthor Jordan Mackay unlock the secrets behind truly great barbecue, and share years’ worth of hard-won knowledge. Franklin Barbecue is a definitive resource for the backyard pitmaster, with chapters dedicated to building or customizing your own smoker; finding and curing the right wood; creating and tending perfect fires; sourcing top-quality meat; and of course, cooking mind-blowing, ridiculously delicious barbecue, better than you ever thought possible.


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Franklin Barbecue: A Meat-Smoking Manifesto [A Cookbook]

Also: Aaron Franklin Teaches Texas BBQ, MasterClass

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Wicked Good Barbecue, Kindle Edition

Wicked Good Barbecue: Fearless Recipes from Two Damn Yankees Who Won the Biggest, Baddest BBQ Competition in the World Kindle Edition

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Wicked Good Barbecue: Fearless Recipes from Two Damn Yankees Who Won the Biggest, Baddest BBQ Competition in the World

The Barbecue! Bible: More than 500 Great Grilling Recipes from Around the World (Steven Raichlen Barbecue Bible Cookbooks)

The Brisket Chronicles: How to Barbecue, Braise, Smoke, and Cure the World’s Most Epic Cut of Meat, Kindle Edition

The Brisket Chronicles: How to Barbecue, Braise, Smoke, and Cure the World's Most Epic Cut of Meat (Steven Raichlen Barbecue Bible Cookbooks) Kindle EditionKindle Edition books can be viewed on your Kindle Device or on free reader applications available for your iPhone, Android or Windows smart phone – and  for your web browser.

The Brisket Chronicles: How to Barbecue, Braise, Smoke, and Cure the World’s Most Epic Cut of Meat (Steven Raichlen Barbecue Bible Cookbooks)

The Brisket Chronicles: How to Barbecue, Braise, Smoke, and Cure the World’s Most Epic Cut of Meat, Kindle Edition

The Brisket Chronicles: How to Barbecue, Braise, Smoke, and Cure the World's Most Epic Cut of Meat (Steven Raichlen Barbecue Bible Cookbooks) Kindle EditionKindle Edition books can be viewed on your Kindle Device or on free reader applications available for your iPhone, Android or Windows smart phone – and  for your web browser.

The Brisket Chronicles: How to Barbecue, Braise, Smoke, and Cure the World’s Most Epic Cut of Meat (Steven Raichlen Barbecue Bible Cookbooks)

Wood Pellet Smoker and Grill Cookbook, Kindle Edition… FREE

Wood Pellet Smoker and Grill Cookbook: The Best Techniques to Become a Professional Pitmaster. The Collection of the Best Recipes for Perfect Cooking. Kindle Edition

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Wood Pellet Smoker and Grill Cookbook: The Best Techniques to Become a Professional Pitmaster. The Collection of the Best Recipes for Perfect Cooking.

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