Serial Griller: Grillmaster Secrets for Flame-Cooked Perfection

by Matt Moore

From the author of South's Best Butts and A Southern Gentleman's Kitchen, an all-around grilling cookbook showcasing different methods and diverse cuisines, as well as sought-after stories and recipes from America's all-star grillers

Matt Moore confesses: He is a serial griller. He can't help it--if there's food and flame, he'll grill it. In his newest book, he shares his indiscriminate appetite for smoky perfection with a broad collection of recipes varied in method, technique, and cuisine. After a review of the basics--the Maillard reaction, which grill is best for you, and more--he takes the reader on a tour across America to round up authentic stories, coveted recipes, and indispensable tips from grill masters of the South and beyond, including stops at unexpected but distinguished chefs' spots like Michael Solomonov's Zahav and Ashley Christensen's Death & Taxes. Moore offers his own tried-and-true grilling recipes for every part of the meal, from starters and salads to handhelds (Tacos al Pastor, Pork Gyros) and big plates (Country-Style Ribs with Peach Salsa) to desserts (Grilled-Doughnut Ice Cream Sandwiches). Serial Griller is a serious and delicious exploration of how grilling is done all around America.

Genres: Cookbooks, Food, Cooking

320 pages, Hardcover

Published April 21, 2020

Reviews

[Mike Kennedy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good cookbook on grilling. Lots of good recipes. I like the set up of the book. Starts off with some tips and tricks for grilling. Then the authors tells his stories from visiting a number of well known restaurant owners and grillers. Each person gets a two page write up followed by a number of their recipes. The pictures are great and I found the write ups interesting. If you like grilling it is worth the read. Only downside is the author leans heavy on charcoal. I get it the flavor is awesome, but here in the real world most of use don’t have time to spend hours upon hours setting up a meal, especially on a week night. Don’t let that scare you off though, it is a very well written cookbook.

[Tina · Rating 5 out of 5]

I AM A SERIAL GRILLER - so I HAD to have this book! haha I absolutely LOVED meeting the grillers and learning their stories. To have a beautifully photographed cook book PLUS a book with great info and stories - the PERFECT combination for a book nerd like me AND a grill champ! I'm a HUGE BBQ gal that loves to throw another "on tha barbie" anytime, any weather!

Thank you so much Houghton Mifflin Harcourt & NetGalley for my complimentary eARC of this book in exchange for my honest review. This is by far a favourite and I'm already googling the paper version to own it too!