The Art of Barbecue: 100 Recipes for Inspired Grilling, from Appetizers to Desserts

＂ A breakout barbecue book that belongs on all shelves. Cornuet offers unique ways for cooks to shine using flame＂ --Library Journal

This comprehensive cookbook shares seven barbecue types--from charcoal grills to smokers--and one hundred gourmet recipes--from appetizers to desserts--enjoyable year-round.

Hailing from Quebec and currently residing in France, pitmaster BIG T invites you to challenge the notion that barbecue is limited to grilled meats and summer cookouts. Since opening his celebrity-frequented Bootgrill restaurant in Nice, he has championed the art of gourmet cooking over coals. Join him in becoming a ＂serial griller＂ and embrace the endless possibilities that barbecuing has to offer!

In his debut cookbook, you’ll discover:

Cooking methods: from direct and indirect grilling, to hot and cold smoking Barbecue types: including gas, charcoal, pellet, Kamado, plancha, and smoker Practical insights: on heat control, fuel selection, fire maintenance, cleanliness, food temperatures, wood types, and essential accessories Classic recipes: Like sausages, ribeye steak, and duck breast Unique creations: Such as pumpkin fondue, Cajun-style sardines, braised leek toast, crusted ribeye, and maple syrup-roasted mango

Thierry Cornuet, aka Big T, is a grill master and self-taught chef. He is the force behind Cala Pulpo, a hidden oasis near Monaco, and Bootgrill, a celebrated barbecue, butcher shop, grocery store, and cooking school in Nice frequented by Alain Ducasse, Jeff Bezos, Bono, Rihanna, and other regional top chefs.

With Native American roots in the Huron tribe and a childhood passion for fire, Cornuet has elevated the art of grilling to new heights. He offers courses on mastering barbecue cooking and advocates for gourmet, inspired cuisine cooked over flames. Known as the ＂King of the Grill,＂ he aims to share his expertise beyond his school, making barbecue cooking accessible to everyone. Originally from Quebec, he currently resides in Nice.