Project Smoke: Seven Steps to Smoked Food Nirvana, Plus 100 Irresistible Recipes from Classic (Slam-Dunk Brisket) to Adventurous (Smoked Bacon-Bourbon … (Steven Raichlen Barbecue Bible Cookbooks)

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From “America’s master griller,” (Esquire) and author of Project Griddle comes a step-by-step guide to cold-smoking, hot-smoking, and smoke-roasting, with 100 innovative recipes for every kind of food from starters to desserts that will make your plates roar with flavor. 

Here’s how to choose the right smoker (or turn the grill you have into an effective smoking machine). Understand the different tools, fuels, and smoking woods. Master all the essential techniques: hot-smoking, cold-smoking, rotisserie-smoking, even smoking with tea and hay—try it with fresh mozzarella. There are recipes and full-color photos for dishes from Smoked Nachos to Chinatown Spareribs, Smoked Salmon to Smoked Bacon-Bourbon Apple Crisp.

USA Today says, “Where there’s smoke, there’s Steven Raichlen.” Steven Raichlen says, “Where there’s brisket, ribs, pork belly, salmon, turkey, even cocktails and dessert, there will be smoke.” Time to go forth and smoke.

“If your version of heaven has smoked meats waiting beyond the pearly gates, then Project Smoke is your bible.”
—Tom Colicchio, author, chef/owner of Crafted Hospitality, and host of Top Chef

“Steven Raichlen really nails everything you need to know. Even I found new ground covered in this smart, accessible book.”
—Myron Mixon, author and host of BBQ Pitmasters, Smoked, and BBQ Rules”

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Steven Raichlen Cookbooks

Hailed as America’s “Master Griller” (Esquire) and “the Julia Child of BBQ” (Los Angeles Times), Steven Raichlen has written 30+ books, which have won 5 James Beard Awards, 3 IACP Awards, and have been translated into 17 languages. Raichlen hosts four popular television series: Planet Barbecue, Project Fire, Project Smoke, and Primal Grill. He is an inductee into the Barbecue Hall of Fame and Taste Awards Hall of Fame.

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Will these books help a novice griller?

Raichlen’s books are in-depth guides for grilling, smoking, and live-fire cooking that not only contain 100s of recipes, but also cover the equipment, tools, and fuels needed.

What if I’m an experienced cook?

Expert advice from the man who literally wrote the Barbecue Bible. From reinventing steak with reverse-seared beef tomahawks to spit-roast beer-brined cauliflower, your grill game will level up!

What else is offered besides how to grill/barbecue?

Step-by-step photos of techniques and recipes, including cultural context about the recipes’ origins.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Workman Publishing Company
Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 10, 2016
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 336 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0761181865
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0761181866
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.72 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.05 x 0.75 x 9.25 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #16,532 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #1 in Thanksgiving Cooking #7 in Meat Cooking #9 in Barbecuing & Grilling
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