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The Thrill of the Grill: Techniques, Recipes, & Down-Home Barbecue Paperback – January 1, 2002

by Chris Schlesinger (Author), John Willoughby (Author)
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 102 ratings
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Presents an authoritative guide to grilling and barbecuing, with more than two hundred flavorful recipes sampling flavors from the tropics, the American South, and the backyard, along with practical advice on cooking tools and equipment, grills, fire preparation, and more. Reprint.
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    395 pages
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    English
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    William Morrow Cookbooks
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    January 1, 2002
  5. Dimensions
    7 x 1 x 10 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0060084499
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0060084493
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Chris Schlesinger is the chef/owner of the award winning East Coast Grill in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and Back in Eddy in Westport, Massachusetts, and the 1996 winner of the James Beard Award for the Best Chef in the Northeast.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ William Morrow Cookbooks; Reprint edition (January 1, 2002)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 395 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0060084499
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0060084493
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.65 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7 x 1 x 10 inches
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4.4 out of 5 stars
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The price on the inside cover is $26, so that’s annoying. These Amazon sellers have the price jacked up. This book is from 1990. It’s top of a list I found for best grilling books, which is probably why it’s in demand. It’s just not that great. I bought my brother a Weber gas grill and wanted a book that will teach him to be a great griller. This isn’t it. This is a 30 year old recipe book. I need a book that is both instructional and has recipes. And a book that specifically addresses gas grilling. Further, the presentation is terrible. There are a few glossy pictures in the front of the book, but there is no integration between the pictures and the recipes. So I went to my bookshelf and pulled my own grilling book: Williams-Sonoma Essentials of Grilling from 2003. It is so superior. Visually stunning, it explains everything about grilling and has great recipes. I’m going to return this Thrill book and try to find my brother a copy of the book I have. If all you want are recipes, in 2022 you don’t need a book; you have the internet.
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Pepperwood Louisville Ky.
5.0 out of 5 stars Th best gift you could give a grill master
Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2019
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Not only are the recipes tried and true, this was the book that took superior cooking to the grill, and with it the value of a great fire and super ingredients along with knowing, you are only as good as the products you start with. That my friends started how we feel about the food we buy. Not to mention how cool these two fellas are in describing the dish. Priceless.
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SF IoT Geek
5.0 out of 5 stars Great cookbook not just BBQ
Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2007
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I have seen many references to this book from various online recipe sites. Occasionally a recipe has been copied verbatim from the book and posted online. It is nice to see that the publishers had the good sense not to make a fuss over such a thing because testing some of those recipe samples led me to buy this fantastic book. I don't like to be critical of anyone else's review but, frankly I would never want to eat anything made or preferred by someone who would give this book a bad reference. This is a great culinary guide. I strongly recommend it.
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Mark Lyon
5.0 out of 5 stars Changes The Way You Cook
Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2009
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I was given this book years ago in hardcover. The binding has given up and there are many stains, notes and tears that testify to it's constant use.

This book will change the way you cook, the way you look at food and help you to appreciate the simplicity of a great ingredient, a little salt & freshly cracked black pepper, the proper fire and some GREAT accompaniments.

Want to take your grilling skills to the next level? BUY THIS. I just purchased four more for my staff.

My favorite gift for those who grill, breathe, whatever.
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R. Watts
4.0 out of 5 stars Before there was Guy Fieri, there was Chris Schlesinger !
Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2015
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One of the best books on the practice of BBQ/Grilling. It strays from the traditional methods of flavoring and seasoning but it's not so far off center that it should intimidate you. It offers unique alternatives to what you've learned or what you think you know about grilling. I've been a regular visitor to Chris Schlesinger's EAST COAST GRILL restaurant in the Boston area, and his menu was always so unique and offbeat compared to the other local BBQ themed establishments that I had to read up on his techniques. I am glad I did and I think you will too.
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Carol S.
5.0 out of 5 stars Still Wonderfu!
Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2019
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We have had this book for years and I just reordered it for a young man we know getting married who loves to grill. It was good in the 90's and is still delicious in 2019!
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USERBOSCO
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best grilling books all time
Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2018
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Got this back when it first came out and I was big time into grilling on my Weber kettle. Still open it up routinely for inspiration and for getting back to basics. Highly recommend for beginners or veterans alike!
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5.0 out of 5 stars very happy with this book
Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2017
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I got this because it was on the top 20 cookbook list from Beard. I am glad I did. It has many useful recipes in a genre I would like...sauces with asian cuisine spices and twists on marinades for example. Goes beyond basic "Bubba" BBQ recipes one might expect. Very happy with this book.
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John G. Gleeson Sr.
1.0 out of 5 stars I Sent It Back
Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2005
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I had high hopes for this book, based on the reviews. What a disappointment!

I have been grilling for many years and have three Weber Grills on my deck that get a lot of year 'round use, even in the hard winter months. I use gas and charcoal, and find that both methods produce excellent results. This book focuses only on charcoal, which is my first objection. An objective, comprehensive book on grilling would address both methods, because both have plusses and minuses.

It also opposes the covering of food while cooking, based on the claim that covering food imparts an off flavor. I cover all food, because covering maintains the heat level and actually enhances flavor. More troublesome is the direction to oil the grill, rather than the food, to prevent having it stick to the grill. Oiling the grill with a fire going is an invitation to the E.R. Experienced outdoor cooks ALWAYS use a bit of oil on the food to add flavor and prevent sticking.

There are several other areas where my experiences conflict with the advice given. All in all, this book is simply way off the mark.

I'll stick with the Weber grilling books; they make sense.
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julie
4.0 out of 5 stars Book in good shape, arrived on time.
Reviewed in Canada on October 17, 2012
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This book arrived on time, as described. It is out of print thus new copies are hard to find and expensive. This used copy was good enough to give as a gift.
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