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Index
Mastering the Grill
Dedication
Acknowledgments
Contents
Introduction: The Science and Mechanics of Grilling
Part I: The Grillmaster’s Manual
Chapter 1 Mastering Your Equipment
A. Types of Grills
01. Campfire Grill
02. Fireplace Grill
03. Hibachi
04. Fire Bowl
05. Kettle Grill
06. Barbecook Grill
07. Ceramic Grill-Oven
08. Pit Grill or Smoker
09. Gas Grill
10. Electric Grill
11. Contact Grill or Grill Pan
B. How Grills Work
Charcoal
Gas
C. Grill Cleaning, Maintenance, and Repair
D. Grill Storage
E. Grill Tools and Accessories
F. Grill Fuels and Fire Starters
Chapter 2 Mastering Your Technique
A. Mastering Fire
01. Starting a Wood Fire
02. Starting a Charcoal Fire
03. How to Maintain a Live Fire
B. The Science of Heat Transference
01. Conduction
02. Convection
03. Radiant Heat
C. Mastering Grilling Techniques
01. Direct Grilling
02. Indirect Grilling
03. Rotisserie Grilling
04. Adding Smoke
05. Barbecuing
06. Cooking in the Coals
07. Wrapping
08. Cooking on a Plank
D. Mastering Temperature
01. Judging Meat Doneness
02. Judging Produce Doneness
03. Judging Doughs’ Doneness
04. Resting
Chapter 3 Mastering Your Ingredients
A. Mastering Meat
01. Protein
02. Fat
03. Grass-Fed, Grain-Fed, and Organic
04. Cuts of Meat
05. Ground Meat
06. Grading
07. Beef
08. Veal
09. Pork
10. Lamb
11. Game Meats
B. Mastering Poultry
01. Poultry Cuts
02. Fat and Skin
C. Mastering Seafood
01. Fish
02. Shellfish
D. Mastering Produce
01. Roots
02. Stems
03. Fruits and Vegetables
04. Leaves
05. Flowers
E. Grilled Cheese
F. Grilled Dough
Chapter 4 Mastering Your Flavors
A. Seasoning
B. Rubs
C. Mops
D. Brines
E. Marinades
F. Glazes and Sauces
Part II: The Grillmaster’s Recipes
Chapter 5 Mastering Burgers and Other Quick Meals
The Great American Hamburger and Cheeseburger
Steakhouse Burgers
Szechwan Scallion Burgers
Whole-Grain Mustard Burgers
Horseradish, Cheddar, and Apple Burgers Timing
Spicy Black Bean Burgers
Roasted Pepper–Mole Burgers
Buffalo Blue Cheese Burgers
Bacon-Parmesan Burgers
Smoked Gouda and Bacon Burgers
Death-Defying Cajun Burgers
Herb Cheese–Stuffed Garlic Burgers
Wild Mushroom–Stuffed Rosemary Burgers
Chili-Stuffed Cheeseburgers
Turkey Burgers Stuffed with Pear and Sage
Green Peppercorn Burgers Stuffed with Gorgonzola
Hot Dogs Stuffed with the Works
Flaming Brandy Burgers
Meatloaf Burgers
Grilled Apple–Sauerkraut Pork Burgers
Miso Tuna Burgers
Smoked Crab Burgers
Smoked Salmon Burgers
Turkey Sausages in Vine Leaves
Chicken and Artichoke Kebabs
Tandoori Chicken Kebabs
Habanero–Honey Pork Kebabs
Steak and Potato Kebabs
Thai Coconut Swordfish Kebabs
Sweet Pork Satay
Vietnamese Beef Satay Basted with Basil Butter
Grilled Satay Salad
Grilled Chicken Paillards with Anchovy Butter
Skewered Grilled Shrimp with Lime, Honey, and Mint
Szechwan Shrimp with Grilled Mango Chutney
Pesto-Stuffed Jumbo Shrimp Skewered with Grape Tomatoes
Garlic-Buttermilk Shrimp with Artichoke Relish
Grilled Garlic Scampi
Chipotle-Dusted Soft-Shell Crabs with Pineapple-Mint Salsa
Grilled Soft-Shell Crabs with Dill Butter Sauce
Tea-Smoked Clams and Mussels with Szechwan Mignonette
Charred Garlic Scallops
Scallops Grilled with Horseradish and Prosciutto
GRILLED SCALLOPS WITH FOIE GRAS CREAM
Chapter 6 Mastering Steaks, Chops, and Other Quick-Cooking Cuts
Porterhouse Au Poivre
Bistecca Alla Fiorentina
Mushroom-Stuffed Filet Mignon with Red Wine Sauce
Espresso-Glazed Rib-Eye
Rib-Eye Steaks with Fragrant Chile Rub and Salsa Butter
Barbecued London Broil
Sweet Bourbon Buffalo Skirt Steak with Mint
Horseradish Flank Steak with Balsamic Beurre Noir
Scotch Steak in the Coals with Stilton Butter
Apple-Bourbon-Brined Venison Steaks
Spicy Indonesian Beef and Grill-Toasted Coconut Salad
Pork Chops with Barbecued Sweet Peppers
Molasses-Brined Pork Chops with Roasted Corn Salsa
Tequila Pork Tenderloin with Smoky Hominy
Chile-Marinated Pork Loin with Grilled Polenta Cakes
Veal Loin Chops with Wasabi Butter
Veal Rib Chops with Cucumber Raita
Garlic-Buttermilk Lamb Chops with Hot Pepper Honey
Jamaican Jerk Lamb Steaks
Lemon-Rosemary Grilled Lamb with Mediterranean Couscous
Cranberry Sweet-and-Sour Turkey London Broil
Turkey Fajitas with Guacamole Vinaigrette
Margarita-Brined Turkey Breast with Chipotle Sauce
Garlic-Hazelnut Chicken Breasts with Mustard Glaze
Mint-Infused Chicken with Pomegranate Yogurt
Tandoori Chicken with Vidalia Chutney
Smoked Salt–Crusted Chicken with Olive Oil Drizzle
Pesto Chicken Stuffed with Arugula, Roasted Peppers, and Chèvre
Grilled Peking-Style Chicken
Chile-Grilled Chicken Wings with Cilantro-Chutney Dip
Spicy Thai Chicken Thighs
Butterflied Game Hens Grilled with Sicilian Herb Bath
Spicy Brown Sugar Quail Stuffed with Cheese Grits and Wrapped in Bacon
Smoky Tapenade Game Hens
Grilled Duck Breast with Pomegranate Molasses
Orange-Anise Duck Breast with Plum Butter Sauce
Saffron-Citrus Salmon Steaks with Basil Oil
Mustard-Glazed Planked Salmon with Horseradish-Dill Sauce
Cajun Pecan Catfish
Black Bass with Foie Gras Vinaigrette
Grilled Flounder Escabèche
Fennel-Brined Trout Grilled with Bacon and Herbs
Lemon-Rosemary Swordfish Steaks with Olive Aioli
Lobster Tails with Garlic-Citrus Butter
Grilled Stuffed Sardines
Chapter 7 Mastering Roasts, Ribs, and Other Slow Food
Sweet Heat Barbecued Chicken
Lemon Roasted Chicken Stuffed with Seafood
Roasted Chicken Grilled with Hot Pepper Pears and Honey
Three-Ginger Rotisserie Chicken
Hot Pepper–Coconut Milk Chicken
Sweet Rummy Jerk Chicken
Tuscan Roasted Chicken Stuffed with Fragrant Greens
Bean Butt Chicken
Artichoke Chicken
Ancho Turkey Breast Stuffed with Corn and Black Beans
Lemon Turkey Breast Larded with Green Olive Tapenade
Apple-Sage Barbecued Turkey Legs
Teriyaki Duck with Date and Scallion Chutney
Orange-Rosemary Duck
Smoky Barbecued Duck
Garlic Rib Roast
Red Wine–Marinated Flank Steak Stuffed with Wild Rice
Barbecued Shoulder of Beef
Pesto-Rolled Beef Tenderloin with Roasted Pepper Rouille
Orange–Black Pepper Beef Tenderloin with Fresh Herb Wrap
Dinosaur Ribs
Herb-Crusted Pork Loin with Pistachios
Spicy Maple Pork Shoulder
Pork Tenderloin Rolled with Rosemary and Pancetta
Pulled Pork Three Ways
Mustard-Glazed Rack of Pork with Grilled Pineapple
Cajun Citrus Ribs
Coriander Ribs with Cilantro Butter
Spice-Cured Barbecued Ribs
Cider-Brined Ribs
Osso Buco Niçoise
Lemon-Garlic Lamb Riblets
Moroccan Barbecued Lamb Shanks
Provençal Boneless Leg of Lamb
Grilled Side of Salmon In Chili Paste
Cumin-Crusted Sea Bass with Lime-Cilantro Butter
Thai Basil Roasted Tuna Loin
Lobster Grilled with Seafood Butter
Wild Salmon Grilled with Leeks and Salmon Roe Salsa
Chapter 8 Mastering the Big Kahuna and Other Incredible Grill Projects
The Big Kahuna
Mixed Grill with Fennel and Figs
Whole Beef Tenderloin Stuffed with Foie Gras and Morels
Antipasto Grigliata Gigantesco
Texas Barbecued Brisket
Fish Stuffed with Five-Treasure Jasmine Rice Roasted in a Lotus Leaf
Herbed Prime Rib with Horseradish Yorkshire Pudding
Clambake on the Grill
Chile-Rubbed Strip Roast Larded with Sausages
Honey-Glazed Roast Suckling Pig
Fire-Roasted Pumpkin Filled with Wild Mushroom Risotto and Mascarpone
Crown Roast of Lamb Embedded with Figs and Forest Herbs
Bedouin Leg of Lamb on a Spit
Spit-Roasted Whole Spring Lamb Overcome by Garlic
Grilled Peking Duck
Grill-Roasted Turkey with Apple Cider Jus
Grilled Vegetable Stuffing
Grilled Pear and Cranberry Compote
Trash-Can Turkey
Turducken
Deboned Whole Turkey Stuffed with Kumquats and Chestnuts
Chapter 9 Mastering Vegetables and Other Sides
Grilled Summer Vegetables with Brown-Butter Vinaigrette
Grilled Gazpacho
Grilled Ratatouille
Grilled Tomatoes with Basil Butter
Grilled Green Tomatoes with Cajun Dressing
Summer Squash Vinaigrette
Grilled Corn on the Cob Washed with Chimichurri
Grilled Corn and Crab Salad with Raspberries
Grilled Corn with Spicy Tomato Butter
Grilled Eggplant Rollatine
Grilled Asian Eggplant with Hoisin and Vodka
Grilled Tandoori Eggplant
Grilled Vegetarian Chili
Grilled Vegetable Fajitas
Smoke-Roasted Bell Peppers Stuffed with Garden Vegetables
Marinated Fire-Roasted Peppers
Grilled Guac
Fire-Roasted Tomatillo Salsa
Grilled Potato, Roasted Corn, and Smoked Pepper Salad
Grilled Polenta with Mediterranean Vegetable Compote
Grilled Acorn Squash Stuffed with Apples
Fire-Roasted Butternut Squash with Spicy Honey Butter
Grilled Harvest Vegetables with Rosemary-Red Wine Sauce
Fire-Roasted New Potatoes with Sizzled Sage Leaves
Grilled Buffalo Spuds
Grilled Potato Chips
Sweet Potatoes in the Coals with Lime-Cilantro Butter
Vanilla Cauliflower
Orange-Glazed Barbecued Carrots
Grilled Sesame Mushrooms
Grilled Stuffed Mushrooms
Barbecued Beets with Orange Honey Butter
Barbecued Ginger-Hoisin Brussels Sprouts
Grilled Fennel Bathed with Riesling
Smoky Black Beans with Cilantro and Lime
Barbecued Baked Beans
Smoked Jerk Tofu
Asian Barbecued Tofu
Tofu Kebabs with Indonesian Peanut Sauce
Grilled Asparagus Wrapped in Prosciutto
Grilled Garlichokes
Grilled Chicory with Sour Cherry Vinaigrette
Grilled Ginger and Garlic Scallions
Roasted Onions with Gorgonzola Crumble
Grilled Caramelized Vidalia Onions
Chapter 10 Mastering Fruit, Dessert, Dough, and Everything Else
Grilled Waffles with Grilled Fruit and Maple Whipped Cream
Grilled Mocha Bananas
Grilled Banana Splits
Orange-Espresso Plantains
Grilled Feta-Stuffed Figs
Barbecued Balsamic Pears
Grilled Pears Drizzled with Melted Stilton
Chile-Spiced Peaches
Fire-Baked Apples with Praline Chestnuts and Brandy Dulce De Leche
Grilled Maple-Crusted Apple Rings
Grilled Fruit Cocktail
Grilled Chocolate Fondue
Grilled Grapefruit with Brown Sugar Glaze
Grilled Pineapple with Molasses and Rum
Grilled Fruit Skewers with Ginger-Poppy Seed Lacquer
Grilled Fruit Skewers with Honey Mustard
Grilled Papaya with Sweet Saffron Butter and Lime Mascarpone Cream
Honey-Toasted Pound Cake with Grilled Candied Blood Oranges
Grilled Mango and Papaya with Cardamom Shortcakes
Grilled Gingerbread with Honey-Glazed Peaches
Fire-Toasted Molasses-Pecan Corn Cakes
Grilled Pain Au Chocolat with Cherry Glaze
Grilled Stuffed French Toast
Strawberry Pizza with Orange Mascarpone
Smoked Chorizo Pizza with Caramelized Onions and Arugula
Grilled Parmesan Pizza with Caesar Salad
Grilled Tomato Pies
Grilled Ham and Fontina Calzones with Grilled Tomato Dip
Grilled Rosemary and Prosciutto Focaccia
Eggplant and Roasted Pepper Panini with Smoked Gouda
Grilled Muffuletta
Smoky Black Bean Quesadillas
Shortbread S’mores
Fire-Roasted Chestnuts with Chocolate Butter
Grilled Naan
Grilled Cardamom Flatbread
Grilled Garlic Bread
Grilled Brie Wrapped in Grape Leaves
Grilled Chèvre with Popped Grapes
Chapter 11 Mastering Marinades, Mops, Brines, Rubs, Wet Pastes, Glazes, Sauces, and Dips
Marinades and Mops
Garlic-Buttermilk Marinade
Horseradish Vodka Infusion
Mignonette Marinade and Mop
Saffron-Citrus Marinade
Fire Beer Marinade
Sicilian Herb Bath
Adobo Marinades: Spanish, Mexican, and Filipino
Lemon-Mint Marinade
Grapefruit Ponzu Marinade or Mop
Papaya Marinade
Tandoori Yogurt Marinade
Mojito Marinade or Mop
Dr Pepper’s Magic Elixir
Brines
Orange-Fennel Brine
Spicy Citrus Brine
Cumin, Coriander, and Lime Brine
Margarita Brine
Tamarind and Mango Brine
Red Wine-Rosemary Brine
Javanese Coconut Brine
Ten-Pepper Brine
Steakhouse Brine
Hot Pepper-Chai Brine
Apple-Chai Brine
Molasses Brine
Espresso Jolt
Rubs and Wet Pasies
Fragrant Chile Rub
Provençal Herb Rub
Cajun Blackening Rub
Tuscan Rosemary Rub
Sage and Savory Rub
Garam Masala Rub
Jerk Rub
Jerk Wet Paste
Smoked Salt Rub
Ten-Pepper Rub
Black Espresso Rub
Sesame-Miso Wet Rub
Sesame Szechwan Salt
Sweet Chimichurri Rub
Green Chimichurri Rub
Habanero Zaa’tar Spice Rub
Moroccan Rub
Cumin Rub
Hickory Orange-Anise Rub
Bedouin Dry Marinade
Glazes
Hot Pepper-Bourbon Syrup
Red-Cooking Lacquer
Peking Crackle
Mustard-Molasses Glaze
Garlic-Plum Barbecue Glaze
Orange-Espresso Glaze
Red Hots Syrup
Ginger-Hoisin Balsamic Glaze
Steakhouse Glaze
Orange Honey-Butter Glaze
Sauces and Dips
Sweet, Hot, and Sour Bbq Sauce
Orange Tapenade Dip
Roasted Garlic Paste
Chipotle Dipping Sauce
Lime-Cilantro Butter
Salsa Butter
Plum Ketchup
Preserved Lemon Relish
Grilled Mango Chutney
Harissa Dip
Indonesian Peanut Sauce
Thai Coconut Peanut Sauce
Red Pepper Chimichurri
Vietnamese Dipping Sauce
Tapenade Parsley Pesto
Grilled Tomato Dip
Index
Bibliography
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