The founder and editor of the world's most popular BBQ and grilling website - AmazingRibs.com - -Meathead - Goldwyn applies the latest research to backyard cooking and 118 thoroughly tested recipes. He explains why dry brining is better than wet brining; how marinades really work; why rubs shouldn't have salt in them; how heat and temperature differ; the importance of digital thermometers; why searing doesn't seal in juices; how salt penetrates but spices don't; when charcoal beats gas and when gas beats charcoal; how to calibrate and tune a grill or smoker; how to keep fish from sticking; cooking with logs; the strengths and weaknesses of the new pellet cookers; tricks for rotisserie cooking; why cooking whole animals is a bad idea - which grill grates are best;and why beer-can chicken is a waste of good beerand nowhere close to the bestway to cook a bird. Lavishly designed with hundreds of illustrations and full-colour photos by the author - this book contains all the sure-fire recipes for traditional American favourites and many more outside-the-box creations.