The Complete Grilling and Barbecue Cookbook

400+ Recipes & 30 Years of Grilling Innovation

Whether you’re a casual griller, barbecue enthusiast, or pit master, this cookbook will level up your game so that you can easily ace any recipe—and in fact an entire meal, from Flank Steak with Grilled Guacamole Salad to a grilled Rustic Summer Fruit Tart—without breaking a sweat. Our rigorous testing of recipes, ingredients, and equipment means this A-to-Z guide delivers everything you need to succeed. Master beef, pork, lamb, poultry, fish, vegetables, breads, and desserts cooked over flames. Plus, get recipes for a vast array of sauces, relishes, and marinades that will keep your repertoire fresh.

"The book is a treasure for its endless kitchen wisdom, heart-filled recipes, and deep-rooted respect for all the generations that came before."

— Epicurious

More from The Book:

Feasts to Fit Every Schedule

From quick Grilled Honey-Ginger Pork Tenderloin and Plums to a showstopping Smoked Prime Rib, there are recipes for busy weeknights as well as weekend afternoons outside.

Science-Backed Tips & Techniques

Put the test kitchen’s grilling science discoveries to work for you and master charring, browning, tenderizing, salting, smoking, and more to become a better and more informed outdoor cook.

Expert Advice on Equipment

From our winning grills, brushes, and tongs to specialty items such as rotisseries and fire pits, know that what you buy will perform well and last the test of time.

A Simple Citrus Peel

Hold a citrus strip horizontal, pith side facing you, near the surface of your cocktail. Pinch the zest to express oils onto the cocktail and then rub the outer edge of the glass with the peel.

Making Gift Tags and Recipe Tags

Handwrite on premade tags or on cut-out cardstock.

Type and print the tag and mount on decorative paper.

Print custom labels and become a food-gifting legend.