Weber's Ultimate Grilling: New Flagship Grilling Cookbook

Weber's Ultimate Grilling by Jamie Purviance

I was excited to hear that Weber was putting out a new rather comprehensive grilling cookbook for 2019. It's been about nine years since the company has showcased a flagship cookbook.

I've been writing about grilling and smoking for around fifteen years now and have the good fortune to see a ton of outdoor cooking books. Some of my favorite cookbooks have been under the Weber umbrella, and the newest grilling book is no exception.

Weber's Ultimate Grilling: A Step-by-Step Guide to Barbecue Genius by Jamie Purviance is a very solid book with coverage of almost anything you might want to try on the grill. This includes help sections as well as recipes. For instance, you will find photos and detailed directions on how to pat out good grill burgers (yes - there are better ways to make beef patties) and a section also with photos that help in mastering grilled pizza which is a challenge for many home grillers.

There are charts for various meats with cooking times over heat methods such as direct and indirect which are also covered. All types of dishes are included from starters to desserts with over 100 recipes which are easy to follow.

The organization on the cookbook is good, and the cookbook includes an index

This would an excellent grilling cookbook for any home barbecue beginner or even a seasoned griller. It would also make a great gift which is what I look for. It's fun to find a stand out cookbook to give to family and friends for special occasions or "just because."

*I reviewed an uncorrected, advance copy which is not complete and is not printed in color.

"All Fired Up" by Southern Living and Troy Black - Excellent BBQ & Grilling Book

All Fired Up: Smokin' Hot BBQ Secrets from the South's Best Pitmasters

I was really excited when Aimee emailed to see if I'd like a copy of the brand new barbecue book All Fired Up to review. First of all, my Mom has always subscribed to Southern Living, so I've been reading and loving the magazine for years. Then, I saw that Troy Black worked on the project, and he's one of my FaceBook friends.

I try not to make up my mind before I actually see something, but I couldn't imagine that this outdoor cookbook would be anything other than great, and I was not disappointed. It's a big, beautiful cookbook with amazing photos, lots of help and barbecue grilling tips, and the recipes are sure to impress no matter what you want to do on the grill or smoker.

Understanding Grilling and Smoking

All Fired Up starts out with some really great help guides. Often people fail at grilling or barbecue, because they don't understand the concepts behind the art. Troy is spot on with his guides, and I'd strongly recommend sitting down and reading the front sections before moving on to the recipes.

The Secret is in the Barbecue Sauce

Another often overlooked aspect of barbecue is the sauces. The sauce can really make or break the grilled dish, so I'm glad Troy gives a nod to sauces and the variety across the country. I'm a fan of all the various sauces, and learning how to make a mustard or mayonnaise based sauce means that you can use the same meats and have a totally different tasting product.

 Yum! I Love the Grilled Shrimp Recipe.

Of course, most people buy a cookbook for the recipes, and these are great. Maybe it's our Southern roots, but Troy grills many of the same dishes I've been doing that I don't see very often. He even has grilled nachos which are a family favorite here. And he does seafood which many people are afraid to tackle on the grill, but it's actually easier and quicker to do seafood than most other grilled favorites. The shrimp you see above are my favorite from the entire book, although I've not tried any recipes that disappointed in any way.

 Grilled Meals - From Start to Finish

I really love that All Fired Up has a range of dishes from appetizers to desserts. I'm waiting on the peaches to come in here, so I can try out Troy's grilled peaches you see above. My mouth starts watering just looking at the picture and thinking about peaches with a hint of smoke. That would have to be some good eatin'.

What Did Barbecue Master Think of This Barbecue Cookbook?

It's probably pretty obvious that I was impressed with this grilling smoking book. It's the kind of outdoor cookbook I'd put together if I was looking at writing a barbecue book. It covers the critical information needed to be successful and has easy to make recipes that are absolutely mouthwatering.

All Fired Up is definitely a thumbs up. It would be great to have on your shelf or to give as a gift. It is one of the best outdoor cookbooks I've reviewed.

New Weber Grilling Book Review - Weber's Time to Grill - Get in. Get out. Get Grilling.

Weber's Time to Grill by Jamie Purvance

I've been having a blast with the new Weber grilling cookbook - Time to Grill: Get In. Get Out. Get Grilling by Jamie Purvance. This grilling book has more of a gourmet slant, but it's easy gourmet and fine for all level of grillers. I find that many of the fancier grilling books are too complicated or time consuming for the average home griller. Time to Grill is an exception. The recipes are creative and taste great but are quick and easy with excellent directions.

Things You Need to Know to Get Started

Time to Grill is more than a book of grill recipes. It's packed full of helpful information like the prep guides. If you know how to prep shrimp, then it's simple. If you don't, then you may not have a clue where to start. In this book, you get step by step instructions along with excellent photos. This makes the basic tasks understandable and simple. It's a shame to skip over great and easy grilled foods just because you don't know how to get it ready to go on the grill.

Haven't Tried Grilling Zucchini? You're Missing Out.

Time to Grill has sections for everything from meat and vegetables to eggs and desserts. There are a lot of chicken recipes which I like, because chicken is less expensive usually and healthy. With a simple marinade made in your kitchen, you have some rocking Easy Rosemary Roasted Chicken.

Then there are unique recipes like the zucchini stuffed with sausage. We always have a bumper crop of zucchini her in North Carolina, and I'm always looking for new ways to cook or grill zucchini.

French Toast on the Grill

Speaking of unique, then perhaps you'd enjoy making French toast on the grill. Yes. This book shows you how to do that, and it's simple. When we vacation, we like to rent houses through Vacation Rentals by Owners. I always double check that the homes have grills, and then we do almost all our meals outside for the whole week. I'll have to try out one of the French Toast recipes next month when we go to Emerald Isle.

One of Our Favorite Grilled Appetizers

The appetizer section is one of my favorites in Time to Grill. I like to put something on that's quick while I'm working on a grilled meal. We've been doing grilled nachos for years. They aren't as jazzed up as the recipe you see above, but they are easy to put together and done in literally minutes or less.

I've never bought a Weber grilling book that I've not loved. In fact, I often buy Weber grill cookbooks for gifts. I usually start off with a basic one like grilling on charcoal for someone with a charcoal grill. Time to Grill will make a good follow up gift for those who want to go beyond the classic hot dogs, burgers, and steaks.

You can learn more about Time to Grill and the chef - Jamie Purviance at the Time to Grill web site. You get a lot of extra information including some of the recipes to try out.

I did get a copy of the grilling book to review, but I always give honest reviews. I wasn't so sure that a Weber book with the gourmet slant would be solid for all readers, but I give it the thumbs up for all levels of grillers. The food is fancy (as we'd say here), but it's easy to find the ingredients and make the recipes. These don't take all day, and you don't have to babysit the grill every second to turn out fine grill dining. You can impress your family and friends without breaking a sweat (other than from the heat of the grill).