Let's Barbecue!

with "Rockin' Ronnie" Shewchuk
Canada's Barbecue Champion

Published in May 2006 from Whitecap Books - $19.95 soft cover
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Everything you need to know about the art of grilling on a plank

Planking Secrets is a guide to planking, the hottest new trend in backyard grilling. It is the best and most practical, step-by-step guide to this ancient cooking technique using modern grilling equipment. This comprehensive cookbook features more than 100 recipes including tantalizing appetizers and side dishes, meaty main courses, and delicious desserts:

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Where to buy it - online or in stores

Published in May 2004 from Whitecap Books - $24.95 soft cover
Where to buy it - online or in stores

Barbecue is not just a way to cook; it's a way of life. It's about good times with family and friends enhanced by fresh air, warm temperatures, smoke, and mouth-wateringly delicious food.

International barbecue champion Ron "Rockin’ Ronnie" Shewchuk shares:

• more than 100 recipes for marinades, rubs, sauces, side dishes, and drinks. Try the classic Real Barbecued Ribs, or surprise your guests with creative yet simple Asian, Mediterranean or Southwestern style dishes.
• hilarious anecdotes, historical facts and the inside scoop on the competitive barbecue circuit.
• a list of the best music to listen to while you barbecue!

Loaded with tips on buying the best barbecue gear, grilling techniques, ingredients and seasonings, Barbecue Secrets will help you (and your friends and family) enjoy cooking delicious, healthy foods outdoors. So, get a jump on the season, fire up the grill and get ready to become a champion in your own backyard!

Here's an excerpt:

"We call what we do a championship, but it's the only competition where the event and the tailgate party are exactly the same thing. Even so-called sports like curling and darts don't count cribbage boards as standard equipment. And even though we're all "competing," what we're really doing is what we love ­ cooking and eating barbecue. Once you have had one aromatic, succulent, deeply satisfying bite of real barbecue, fresh out of the cooker, your life has permanently changed. To taste a perfectly cooked slice of brisket, or to experience the texture of pulled pork, piled high on a fluffy white bun, drizzled with vinegary sauce and topped with crunchy, sweet coleslaw, or to bite into a rib and feel the tender meat come gently off the bone as you taste the tangy, salty, sweet, savory pork, is just one step short of heaven. And when you can claim that you not only cook barbecue, but cook the best barbecue, you are not just a winner but a culinary demi-god, bringing a greasy nirvana within reach of those around you."

Barbecue Secrets Sample recipes

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