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9 Best BBQ Books

Goal: Find the best BBQ books according to the internet (not just one person's opinion).

Method:

  1. Search for "best bbq books" and study the top 5+ pages.
  2. Add only the books mentioned 2+ times.
  3. Rank the results neatly here.

9 Best BBQ Books

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1

Franklin Barbecue

A Meat-Smoking Manifesto

by Aaron Franklin

2

Meathead

The Science of Great Barbecue and Grilling

by Meathead Goldwyn

3

Project Smoke

by Steven Raichlen

4

VBQ

The Ultimate Vegan Barbecue Cookbook

by Nadine Horn

5

American Barbecue Sauces

Marinades, Rubs, and More from the South and Beyond

by Greg Mrvich

6

Big Bob Gibson's BBQ Book

Recipes and Secrets from a Legendary Barbecue Joint

by Chris Lilly

7

Korean BBQ

Master Your Grill in Seven Sauces

by Bill Kim

8

Michael Symon's Playing with Fire

BBQ and More from the Grill, Smoker, and Fireplace

by Michael Symon

9

Peace, Love & Barbecue

Recipes, Secrets, Tall Tales, and Outright Lies from the Legends of Barbecue

by Amy Mills

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