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Best big green egg cookbooks
1. Project Smoke (Steven Raichlen Barbecue Bible Cookbooks)
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WORKMAN PUBLISHINGDescription
The Barbecue Bible for Smoking Meats
A complete, step-by-step guide to mastering the art and craft of smoking, plus 100 recipesevery one a game-changer for smoked food that roars off your plate with flavor. Heres 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 haytry it with fresh mozzarella. USA Today says, Where theres smoke, theres Steven Raichlen. Steven Raichlen says, Where theres brisket, ribs, pork belly, salmon, turkey, even cocktails and dessert, there will be smoke. And Aaron Franklin of Franklin Barbecue says, Nothin but great techniques and recipes. I am especially excited about the smoked cheesecake. 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
Steven Raichlen really nails everything you need to know. Even I found new ground covered in this smart, accessible book.
Myron Dixon
A complete, step-by-step guide to mastering the art and craft of smoking, plus 100 recipesevery one a game-changer for smoked food that roars off your plate with flavor. Heres 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 haytry it with fresh mozzarella. USA Today says, Where theres smoke, theres Steven Raichlen. Steven Raichlen says, Where theres brisket, ribs, pork belly, salmon, turkey, even cocktails and dessert, there will be smoke. And Aaron Franklin of Franklin Barbecue says, Nothin but great techniques and recipes. I am especially excited about the smoked cheesecake. 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
Steven Raichlen really nails everything you need to know. Even I found new ground covered in this smart, accessible book.
Myron Dixon
2. Big Green Egg Cookbook: Celebrating the Ultimate Cooking Experience
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Andrews McMeel PublishingDescription
The cookbook EGGheads have been waiting for that features over 160 recipes designed specifically for the ceramic kamado cooker, the Big Green Egg. It can sear, smoke, roast, and bake.The Big Green Egg Cookbook is the first cookbook specifically celebrating this versatile ceramic cooker. Available in five sizes, Big Green Egg ceramic cookers can sear, grill, smoke, roast, and bake. Here is the birthday gift EGGheads have been waiting for, offering a variety of cooking and baking recipes encompassing the cooker's capabilities as a grill, a smoker, and an oven.
The book's introduction explains the ancient history of ceramic cookers and the loyal devotion of self-proclaimed EGGheads to these dynamic, original American-designed cookers. Complete with more than 160 recipes, 100 color photographs, and as many clever cooking tips, the Big Green Egg Cookbook is a must for the more than 1 million EGG owners in the United States and a great introduction for anyone wanting to crack the shell of EGGhead culture.
3. Ray Lampe's Big Green Egg Cookbook: Grill, Smoke, Bake & Roast
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Andrews McMeel PublishingDescription
Bestselling Big Green Egg Spokeschef Ray "Dr. BBQ" Lampe has written a book specifically for EGGheads packed with more than 80 great recipes for grilling, smoking, roasting, and baking on the world's top-selling kamado-style cooker.Both Ray and Big Green Egg have come a long way in their 15 year relationship and it's been a wild ride! Next up is the chapter all EGGheads have been waiting for, How does Dr. BBQ set his EGG up to cook all the things he's cooked in his 30 year BBQ and grilling career? All the tips and tricks are here in the chapter called The EGG Carton. Then the book gets serious about recipes with chapters covering all the diverse things that the EGG can do. Dr. BBQ puts his spin on Grilling with great recipes like Crispy Lobster Quesadilla and the Bacon and Egg Cheeseburgers. Smoking is next with Dr. BBQ firing up classics like Dry Rubbed St. Louis Style Ribs and new ideas like Dr. BBQ's Smoked Meatball Gumbo. Baking is where you'll learn how to make Dr. BBQ's favorite Thin Crust Pizza With Italian Sausage, Summertime Zucchini Pie, and Blueberry French Toast Casserole. Last but not least is Roasting where Dr. BBQ knocks it out of the park with a Porchetta Style Pork Roast and Happy Thanksgiving Turkey.
4. Smoke It Like a Pro on the Big Green Egg & Other Ceramic Cookers: An Independent Guide with Master Recipes from a Competition Barbecue Team--Includes Smoking, Grilling and Roasting Techniques
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Page Street PublishingDescription
Make the Best Barbecue Out There
In Smoke It Like a Pro, barbecue pitmaster, Eric Mitchell, teaches you how to smoke, grill, roast, cure, fry and sear unbelievable, melt-in-your-mouth barbecue dishes that will blow your competition out of the water and make you the talk of the block.
He is a certified Kansas City Barbeque Society judge and was the director of the New England Barbecue Society for three terms. He has competed at both the Jack Daniel's World Championship Barbecue Invitational and the American Royal Invitational using his seven Big Green Eggs. With his help, you'll learn to make barbecue staples like a perfectly seared steak and competition-worthy smoked pulled pork. Plus, you'll get one-of-a-kind showstoppers, like Eric's MarylandStyle Pit Beef, Coffee-Encrusted Lamb Chops and Bourbon Moxie Meatballs. Along the way, Eric walks you through the ins-and-outs of the Big Green Egg and other ceramic cookers, sharing lessons that will improve every meal you cook outdoors.
5. Big Green Egg: The Ultimate Big Green Egg Cookbook for Outdoor Cooking: Quick and Easy Big Green Egg Recipes (Big Green Egg Smoke Cookbook) (Volume 1)
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The Big Green Egg is the sophisticated version of the earthen and slated ovens that were a part of almost every civilization in the world and that have been around for more than 3,000 years now. The Chinese Qin Dynasty is thought to have first invented the Big Green Egg in the form of dome-shaped clay cookers. However, the Big Green Egg was made popular by the Japanese who made a more sophisticated version of these Big Green Eggs and called them the Kamado which means stove, and they were dome-shaped as well and had a removable clay lid at the top.It was their exquisite cooking in those Kamados that enthralled the Americans during the Second World War. The Americans however favored it as a barbecue grill. They were so enamored by it that when it was time for them to return home, they brought along the Kamado with them. The problem that they however faced was the brittle nature of the clay cookers. During the later stages, after a lot of research, ceramic was used to construct them so as to make them efficiently heat resistant.
Experiments have been made to alter the fuel as well. Efforts were made to fuel them with gas or electricity or even pellets but they have been seen to be interfering with the flavor. So finally, charcoal briquettes and lump wood charcoal have been given the verdict of efficient fuel for the Big Green Egg as they do not interfere with the flavor of the food and in fact may sometimes enhance it.
The Big Green Egg can resist and hold high temperatures and can be a perfect grill and also function as a great smoker that works great under lower temperatures. Thus with great efforts, the taste of conventional cooking has been well preserved. Now one can even get additional Big Green Egg accessories and can make bread and pizza as well.
This Big Green Egg cookbook is the result of a penchant for wholesome, nutritious meals that can be easily prepared at home using your Big Green Egg like a pro.
The recipes included in this Big Green Egg cookbook involve using the Big Green Egg which can be used for smoking, grilling, roasting, baking, steaming, and for stir-fry. One can have the experience of going back to the conventional methods of cooking like smoking the food though with the least efforts. So one can smoke with Big Green Egg like a pro.
The recipes included in this Big Green Egg cookbook are simple and can be made in a minimum cooking time. This Big Green Egg cookbook has all varieties of recipes that include poultry, pork, beef, lamb, and seafood. The recipes in this Big Green Egg cookbook are suitable for a busy day as well as for a fun-filled family time.
These Big Green Egg recipes can be made as an independent recipe or can be combined to make a course meal. Overall, the recipes in this Big Green Egg Cookbook are designed to promote healthy cooking.
6. Big Green Egg Cookbook: Celebrating the World's Best Smoker and Grill
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The cookbook EGGheads have been waiting for that features over 160 recipes designed specifically for the ceramic cooker, the Big Green Egg. It can sear, smoke, roast, and bake. The "Big Green Egg Cookbook" is the first cookbook specifically celebrating this versatile ceramic cooker. Available in five sizes, Big Green Egg ceramic cookers can sear, grill, smoke, roast, and bake. Here is the cookbook EGGheads have been waiting for, offering a variety of recipes encompassing the cooker's capabilities as a grill, a smoker, and an oven. The book's introduction explains the ancient history of ceramic cookers and the loyal devotion of self-proclaimed EGGheads to these dynamic, original American-designed cookers. Complete with more than 160 recipes and 100 color photographs, the "Big Green Egg Cookbook" is a must for the more than 1 million EGG owners in the United States and a great introduction for anyone wanting to crack the shell of EGGhead culture.7. The Unofficial Big Green Egg Cookbook: The Complete Guide To Charcoal Smoking, Grilling And Roasting Secrets & More Than 500 Tried & True Recipes ... Big Green Egg Cookbook Series) (Volume 1)
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This popular kamado-style grill and smoker resembles a giant green egg and has taken the grilling enthusiasts by storm. It has become a massive hit among grill-loving people because of its unique cooking capabilities.If you own a Big Green Egg, this unofficial cookbook will help you maximize its culinary potential.
Get your springtime grilling ideas going with The Unofficial Big Green Egg Cookbook, the complete guide to charcoal smoking, grilling and roasting. We have collected more than 500 tried and tested recipes that will truly make you and your guests happy and satisfied.
This comprehensive cookbook is for anyone who loves grilling, or just loves to eat grilled food.
Just got your Big Green Egg?
Discover new tricks and recipes that will show your wife that buying the Big Green Egg is worth it. And if you're a woman, you'll be so proud of your man after seeing what he will be able to do with this grill.
If you're an EGGhead who wants to test the highest potential of your Big Green Egg, this cookbook is for you, too!
This cookbook contains many cooking tips. It is filled not only with 500 recipes but also with best practices, secrets and EGGspert advice on how to use the Big Green Egg. It has instructions that are detailed, with mouth-watering pictures that would empower you to start grilling right away.
The Unofficial Big Green Egg Cookbook will bring out the possibilities of cooking, baking, grilling, stewing, and smoking your favorite recipes. From delicious appetizers, flavorful kebabs, corn and veggies, steaks, soups to baked goods and desserts.
Want to cook something for your vegetarian friends? Want to show off the juiciest pulled pork you've ever tasted? We have everything that will bring out the celebrity chef in you.
With this cookbook, there's no need to worry about what to cook when you have surprise guests. Just open the cookbook and choose any of the exciting recipes that you want to showcase.
Enjoy tasty and satisfyingly good recipes. Experience the benefits of owning the Rolls Royce of grills and smokers.
8. The Unofficial Big Green Egg Cookbook: The Art of Smoking Meat with Your Ceramic Smoker, Ultimate Smoker Cookbook with Irresistible BBQ Recipes
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Complete BIG GREEN EGGSmoker and Grill Cookbook
The ultimate how-to guide for yourbig green egg smoker, use this complete guide to smoke all types ofmeat, seafood,game and veggies.An essential cookbook for those who want to smoke meat without needing expert help from others. Offers detailed guidance obtained by years of smoking meat includes clear instructions and step-by-step directions for every recipe.
The only guide you will ever need to professionally smoke a variety of food, includingbeef, pork, chicken, lamb, fish and seafood, turkey, vegetable, and gamerecipes such as:
Sticky Peach Smoked Beef Ribs
Smoked Wet and Brown Pork Butt with Apple Injection
Smoked Apricot Lamb Ribs
Orange Bourbon Smoked Salmon
Smoked Crabs Cakes Jalapeno
Sweet Smoked Onion with Cinnamon
Aromatic Cinnamon Smoked Chicken Caramel
Lemon Smoked Turkey with Apple and Onion Filling
Spicy Smoked Rabbit Barbecue
The book includes photographs of every finished meal, temperature charts, helpful tips and tricks on making BBQ and SMOKING MEATto make your job easier. Whether you are a beginner meat smoker or looking to go beyond the basics, the book gives you the tools and tips you need to start that perfectly smoked meat.
9. The Big Green Egg Book: Cooking on the Big Green Egg
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Andrews McMeel PublishingDescription
The popularity of the top-selling kamado style cooker, the Big Green Egg, continues to grow across the US and overseas. This is an all-new collection of 55 recipes introduce myriad flavor capabilities from top International chefs for using the Big Green Egg.This book takes cooking with the Big Green Egg to the next level with 55 recipes for professional chefs and experienced home cooks along with profiles of 15 International chefs, explaining how they discovered the Big Green Egg, as well as why and how they are using it in their professional kitchens.
Inside you'll find recipes ranging from smoked fish to grilled pizza, and roasted carrot salad to apple tart. Just some of the recipes include:
--Eggplant Steaks with Fennel-Rosemary Dressing and Buffalo Mozzarella
--Smoky Burger with Miso Butter, Kimchi, and Fried Egg Yolk
--Smoked Warm Salmon on Beet and Broad Bean Salad with Horseradish Sauce
--Calzone with Sausage and Ricotta
--Indian Lamb Spareribs with Chapati and Apple Yogurt
--Baked Truffle Potatoes with Mushrooms and Vanilla Oil
--Pumpkin Tarte Tatin with Creme Fraiche
--Pork Belly with Sage, Roasted Grapes, and Bean Salad
--Puffed Pancake with Peaches and Plum Compote
--Ice Cream Cake with Whipped Cream and Blackberries
10. Michael Symon's Playing with Fire: BBQ and More from the Grill, Smoker, and Fireplace: A Cookbook
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Cohost of The Chew and celebrated Iron Chef and restaurateur Michael Symon returns to a favorite subject, meat, with his first cookbook focused on barbecue and live-fire grilling, with over 70 recipes inspired by his newest restaurant, Mabel's BBQ, in his hometown of Cleveland.In preparing to open his barbecue restaurant, Mabel's BBQ, Michael Symon enthusiastically sampled smoked meat from across America. The 72 finger-licking, lip-smacking recipes here draw inspiration from his favorites, including dry ribs from Memphis, wet ribs from Nashville, brisket from Texas, pork steak from St. Louis, and burnt ends from Kansas City--to name just a few--as well as the unique and now signature Cleveland-style barbecue he developed to showcase the flavors of his hometown.
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Cohost of The Chew and celebrated Iron Chef and restaurateur Michael Symon returns to a favorite subject, meat, with his first cookbook focused on barbecue and live-fire grilling, with over 70 recipes inspired by his newest restaurant, Mabel's BBQ, in his hometown of Cleveland.In preparing to open his barbecue restaurant, Mabel's BBQ, Michael Symon enthusiastically sampled smoked meat from across America. The 72 finger-licking, lip-smacking recipes here draw inspiration from his favorites, including dry ribs from Memphis, wet ribs from Nashville, brisket from Texas, pork steak from St. Louis, and burnt ends from Kansas City--to name just a few--as well as the unique and now signature Cleveland-style barbecue he developed to showcase the flavors of his hometown. Michael offers expert guidance on working with different styles of grills and smokers, choosing aromatic woods for smoking, cooking various cuts of meat, and successfully pairing proteins with rubs, sauces, and sides. If you are looking for a new guide to classic American barbecue with the volume turned to high, look no further.
