From America's foremost barbecue authority and New York Times bestselling author Aaron Franklin comes this collection of three essential books for anyone interested in cooking meat to perfection. Franklin and James Beard Award-winning co-author Jordan Mackay unlock the secrets behind truly great barbecue, mind-blowing steak, and delicious smoked meat at home, sharing years' worth of hard-won knowledge.
Franklin Barbecue: This bestselling book is the definitive resource for the backyard pitmaster, with chapters dedicated to finding and curing the right wood; creating and tending perfect fires; sourcing top-quality meat; and, of course, cooking ridiculously delicious barbecue.
Franklin Steak: This indispensable guide is the be-all and end-all to cooking steak, buying top-notch beef, seasoning to perfection, and finding or building the ideal cooking vessel. For any meat lover, backyard grill master, or fan of Franklin's fun yet authoritative approach, this book is a must-have.
Franklin Smoke: The ultimate guide to live-fire grilling and smoking at home, these recipes will have you cooking up meat, vegetables, fish, and more like a true Texas fire wrangler. Detailed chapters feature Franklin's recommended tools and techniques, with delicious new ways to incorporate both fire and smoke into your everyday cooking.
Featuring more than fifty technique-driven recipes for meat, fish, poultry, and vegetables, and including the best rubs, sauces, and sides, this comprehensive, beautifully photographed collection of three in-depth guides is the ultimate barbecue companion.
