The Great Ribs Book

Rating:
Summary: Ribs, Ribs, and more Ribs
Review: I become skeptical when I see a word such as "Great" in the title of a book. It is either immodesty or exaggeration. I am happy to report that, in this case, the word fits very well.

Each recipe is complete unto itself. It includes the rib type, rib preparation, recommended cooking technique, a rub, the mop, sauces, serving suggestion, etc. The recipes are simple and easy to follow. Kudos to the the kitchen testing staff. Of note is that most recipes can be done simply in an oven, and do not not require a smoker.

This is a good example of a cookbook that focuses on only one subject. It does a very good and very thorough job covering its subject.

My complaint here is that the book will not lay open flat in the kitchen when you are doing the recipes.

The recipes are reliable, and you will love the flavors. Highly recommended.

Rating:
Summary: Ribs, Ribs, and more Ribs
Review: I become skeptical when I see a word such as "Great" in the title of a book. It is either immodesty or exaggeration. I am happy to report that, in this case, the word fits very well.

Each recipe is complete unto itself. It includes the rib type, rib preparation, recommended cooking technique, a rub, the mop, sauces, serving suggestion, etc. The recipes are simple and easy to follow. Kudos to the the kitchen testing staff. Of note is that most recipes can be done simply in an oven, and do not not require a smoker.

This is a good example of a cookbook that focuses on only one subject. It does a very good and very thorough job covering its subject.

My complaint here is that the book will not lay open flat in the kitchen when you are doing the recipes.

The recipes are reliable, and you will love the flavors. Highly recommended.

Rating:
Summary: Great BBQ
Review: I've been a fan of Hugh Carpenter for a long time, and I have most of his other cookbooks. This is one of his best. Every recipe I've tried is excellent (most use Asian ingredients, but the food isn't really "Asian"). The Carolina ribs are outstanding.

Rating:
Summary: If you REALLY like ribs - Get this book!
Review: This book is a true rib lover's treasure. The first 33 pages (nicely photo-illustrated) have everything you need to know about types of ribs, meat preparation techniques and cooking methods. After that, it's nothin' but ribs baby!

Be ready to make a tough decision though - which recipe to do first. There are mouth-watering pictures of almost every recipe, and so far, we have not found one we didn't like. This is a cookbook that rib lovers will want to work their way through from cover to cover this summer.

My family's favorite so far is the Carolina Barbecued Ribs (bottom photo - back cover). These have both a rub and a mop and will take you to straight to "Hog Heaven". (If you have little ones or don't like spicy, cut back on the chili powder for this one. It's pretty hot.)

I own LOTS of rib recipe books and this one is by far the best. It's packed with at least one full summer of the best rib-tasting you'll ever enjoy, but you'll return to the recipes in this book again and again.

Rating:
Summary: If you REALLY like ribs - Get this book!
Review: This book is a true rib lover's treasure. The first 33 pages (nicely photo-illustrated) have everything you need to know about types of ribs, meat preparation techniques and cooking methods. After that, it's nothin' but ribs baby!

Be ready to make a tough decision though - which recipe to do first. There are mouth-watering pictures of almost every recipe, and so far, we have not found one we didn't like. This is a cookbook that rib lovers will want to work their way through from cover to cover this summer.

My family's favorite so far is the Carolina Barbecued Ribs (bottom photo - back cover). These have both a rub and a mop and will take you to straight to "Hog Heaven". (If you have little ones or don't like spicy, cut back on the chili powder for this one. It's pretty hot.)

I own LOTS of rib recipe books and this one is by far the best. It's packed with at least one full summer of the best rib-tasting you'll ever enjoy, but you'll return to the recipes in this book again and again.

Rating:
Summary: Fabulous book
Review: This is a unique and revolutionary approach to the "rib cuisine". The variety of techniques for cooking and the unique flavors employed bogle the mind. It is sophisticated in results, but very easily accomplished by all levels of people with various cooking skills. Highly recommended.

Rating:
Summary: Great BBQ
Review: We try a new recipe each week out of this book and haven't found a bad one yet -- they're GREAT! The marinades are equally good on chicken and pork tenderloin.