BACKYARD BBQ The Art of Smokology is in it's Fourth Printing This book covers all the barbecue basics of Backyard Smoking, as taught in Chef McPeake's barbecue classes. Hence the name: The Art of Smokology. From starting your fire, to buying, selecting, trimming and smoking meats. Also chapters covering terms, rub making, sauce making, brining and the proper procedures for smoking seafood. Plus some of his favorite recipes like: Hell Fire Brisket , Sweet & Spicy Cherry Ribs, Duck Pastrami, Oriental Smoked Porkloin, Twice Smoked Pulled Pork, Take Your Breath BBQ Sauce, Passion BBQ Sauce, Mustard & Pepper Spiced Beef Tenderloin, Honey Maple Brine for Salmon, Honey Marinated Lobster Tails, Coconut Curried Scallops, Margarita Mop for Chicken, Nawlins' Butter Mop, Warm Jalapeno Corn Relish, Gazpacho Salsa, Zesty Backyard Baked Beans, Wisconsin Cheddar Potato Salad Jambalaya Rice ............and much more! No stone is left unturn in this book
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Author:
Richard W. McPeake
Paperback:
224 pages
Publisher:
Richard W. McPeake
Publication Date:
January 31, 2005
Language:
English
ISBN:
0971801428
Package Length:
8.9 inches
Package Width:
5.9 inches
Package Height:
0.6 inches
Package Weight:
0.8 pounds
Average Customer Rating:
based on 109 reviews
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150 of 156 found the following review helpful:
SMOKOLOGY 101 Jun 22, 2005
By Tim Janson Just so were on the same page, this book is on smoking, as opposed to be purely another book on BBQ. Smoking is a technique that takes time and patience and don't expect to get things perfect the first several tries. McPeake opens the book by discussing different types of smokers. McPeake says bigger is not better. I would also add that more expensive is not necessarily better either as you can achieve great results with an inexpensive water smoker. No smoker? No problem. McPeake also explains how you can use your kettle grill...even your gas grill for smoking and still make great smoked BBQ. It does work well with a gas grill once you get your technique down. McPeake provides a list of different wood types and the tastes they will provide. I love apple wood with chicken, it gives it a great flavor. In additon to the techniques which I consider the most valuable section, there's chapters on meat selection, temperatures, rubs, etc. Fully 1/2 the book is technique oriented before te 2nd half gets into some recipes. Very good, funamental and advanced smoking book.
54 of 56 found the following review helpful:
If you are going to smoke, you must have this book Nov 05, 2006
By dkegs The recipes are the best, but the insight on smoking techiniques is why you have to have this book. It teaches you so much. From the meals I've made, I've had so many people tell me it's the best meal they've ever eaten. How often does that happen? Because of this book, I know I could win BBQ contests. It's amazing.
There's even recipes for sides and learning how to make the smoked bacon & onion baked beans is worth the price of the book. I don't usually write reviews, but this book is so good that I felt compelled to do so. Enjoy.
49 of 51 found the following review helpful:
Finally a book on just Smoking, one of the Best! Nov 03, 2005
By jonathanbbq
"jonathanbbq"
Since getting into the bbq world, I have purchased many books on this subject. I can honestly say that this book, since receiving it, is a gem! The whole book is all about smoking, not any stories about himself or grilling. It is truely a book about the art of smoking. He does a great job in breaking down the things to do before you get to the smoker, what happens during the process and how to change or improve your results, and what to do after the process.
I have even email the chef and received a respond to one of my questions and in a timely manner.
The book covers all the basic meats of smoking and then touches on the harder to do items, like expensive cuts of meats and the always hard to do seafood. His section on seafood brining and smoking is one of my favorite chapters.
If you are looking for a book that cuts through all the hype and stories about themselves and just focues on the Art, this is the book for you!! It is not a pretty book, but it is a great book for producing some awesome bbq!
22 of 22 found the following review helpful:
Taking the guesswork out of the smoking process Sep 01, 2007
By T. Ohlsson
"radio nerd guy"
Smoking meat is not a trivial process, as I learned when I bought my first smoker. My first attempt was a disaster, producing a burned, woody, unpleasant product. In fact, it was so bad, I had thoughts of never firing up my smoker again. But, after my wife bought this book for me, and I read the "basics" chapters, I immediately realized the several mistakes I made. While my second attempt wasn't nearly as bad as the first, it wasn't what I was hoping for. By reading and following Richard's instructions, tips and following his basic recipes, the third attempt at producing brisket turned out wonderful. What I like about this book is that it's written for both the beginning novice as well as the advanced smoker, with great, easy to follow recipes for rubs, mops, and sauces. And, it's not just dedicated to smoking brisket and ribs, but all sorts of other meats including seafood and poultry. If you struggle to produce a well-smoked product or are interested in improving your technique, I highly recommend this book! No other book has been as helpful as this one for me.
19 of 19 found the following review helpful:
GREAT INFORMATION BOOK! Jul 13, 2006
By Smoking Dave I have been producing much improved smoked bbq since recieving my book. The information and techniques are very sound and taught me things that I would never have know as a beginner. I believe the book has help me to shave years of trial and error from my learning. I am also enjoying all the different recipes on sauces, rubs, marinades, meats and the side dishes. The "Zesty" backyard Beans are awesome.
My smoked fish products have improved greatly, since learning about the important steps to take before smoking your seafood.
I would recommend this book to all beginners and newbie's of this cookikng method. You can't go wrong!
based on 109 reviews
SMOKOLOGY 101 Jun 22, 2005
By Tim Janson
If you are going to smoke, you must have this book Nov 05, 2006
By dkegs
