John Willingham's World Champion Bar-B-Q: Over 150 Recipes and Tall Tales for Authentic...

Tired of all the confusion and misinformation that surrounds barbecue? Ever tried to follow the barbecue techniques in say, Paul Kirk's , Smoky Hale's, Barbecuing & Sausage - Making Secrets or even the Smoke & Spice barbecue books? If so, you to have probably found yourself confused and discouraged just like us. Their recipes may be fine but there methods never seem to workout. It either takes much longer than the recipe states or the temperatures are so low you end up making jerky. We must admit John Willingham's World Champion Bar-B-Q was our first barbecue book, but unfortunately we didn't stop there. We soon bought other barbecue books and started using their techniques. Our results were miserable and we were finding ourselves confused and frustrated. In a last ditch effort we went back through the information we had gathered. There was a lot. We soon rediscovered that in John Willingham's World Champion Bar-B-Q he didn't just include recipes or basic information but a solid foundation so we too could create our own World Champion Bar-B-Q.We found techniques, information and most of all true Bar-B-Q wisdom, no other barbecue book covers in such complete detail. For example: the proper use of wood when barbecuing and its not for its smoke. The recipes are excellent. Our favorites are when John shares his World Champion Bar-B-Q recipes including step by step details. Even the most simple recipes have a Willingham twist to them. No, not all the recipes in John Willingham's World Champion Bar-B-Q are barbecue and no there not all John Willingham's but each has been shared by a friend and many have a story that is also shared. John has not only shown his love of Bar-B-Q but his love of family, friends and good food. So no matter if you are a first time barbecuer or a seasoned competitor there is something to be learned by all and if you already have the book reread it, chances are you missed something. We have found that John Willingham's World Champion Bar-B-Q is a true extension of the man. It has been two years since we first bought John's book and through his guidance and friendship we too have begun to compete. John has strong beliefs that Bar-B-Q will become the next true American sport and that a family that plays together stays together and we believe that too. Thanks John, Lana and Bill

John Willingham's Book of Barbecue is the best treatise on this subject I've ever read. For novices as well as seasoned chefs, this book will open up the world of good 'Q to the reader. John's down-home sensibilities, in addition to his correct recipes and instructions (are you listening, Martha Stewart? ) will bring the best in barbecue to your table. And if you're in Memphis (especially in May) make an extra effort to visit John's restaurant (Willingham's) and meet the man behind the book.

This has to be the best BBQ book I've owned. (slight nudging out Smoke and Spice). The author, a genuine BBQ competition multiple title champion, offers enough information to get anyone started on BBQing the proper way. He covers equipment, BBQ basics (how BBQ cooking is different then grilling, roasting, etc), he then tells how to BBQ different meats. Once you got the ground rules, he then hits you with several excellent original authentic recipies. He then offers a few variations on the normal recipies, and wraps it up with recipies for sauces, rubs, spices, mops, etc. Scattered throughout the book are bbq history, tidbits, and stories. As in Smoke and Spice, these carry you through the book and make it something to READ, rather then reference. If I had to toss my other BBQ books and keep one, it would be this. If I got to keep two, it would be this and Smoke and Spice.

For some time, I have been looking for one barbecue book that I could really trust and turn to over and over again. This is it! This is barbecue the way it should be. All the recipes I have tried are delicious and work really well. The book has great ideas for foods that complement your barbecue. The approach is straightforward and easy to understand. We are lucky that a man like John Willingham, one of the world's great barbecue champions, is willing to share so many of his secrets. I don't think there's another book like it. A FAN FROM NORTHERN CALIFORNIA.

Before reading the book I had the misconception that bar-b-q was prepared on the "grill". After reading the book I purchased a "cooker" and used it every weekend during the summer.Each recipe is better than the one before. My entire neighborhood enjoyed the results of food prepared following the recipes and instructions of the book.A must buy for anyone likes "ribs" or bar-b-q.