The Flavor of Wood

Author: Artur Cisar-Erlach
Publisher: Abrams
ISBN: 1468316737
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 315

Book Description
“Part travelogue and part culinary adventure . . . a quirky, entertaining ramble through the many ways wood lends its flavor to food” (Bob Holmes, author of Flavor). Most people don’t expect wood to flavor their food beyond the barbecue, and gastronomists rarely discuss the significance of wood in the realm of taste. But trees have a far greater influence over our plate and palate than you might think. Over the centuries, it has been used in cooking, distilling, fermenting, and even perfume creation to produce a unique flavor and smell. In The Flavor of Wood, food communications expert Artur Cisar-Erlach embarks on a global journey to understand how trees infuse the world’s most delectable dishes through their smoke, sap, roots, and bark. His exploration covers everything from wooden barrels used to age scotch in Austria to the wood-burning pizza ovens of Naples to Canadian maple syrup producers—as well as cheese, tea, wine, blue yogurt, and more. Brimming with fascinating characters, unexpected turns, beautiful landscapes, scientific discoveries, and historic connections, The Flavor of Wood is the story of a passionate flavor hunter, and offers readers unparalleled access to some of the world’s highest quality cuisine and unknown tree flavors.

Seven Fires

Author: Francis Mallmann
Publisher: Artisan
ISBN: 1579656498
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 289

Book Description
James Beard Award Winner A trailblazing chef reinvents the art of cooking over fire. Gloriously inspired recipes push the boundaries of live-fired cuisine in this primal yet sophisticated cookbook introducing the incendiary dishes of South America's biggest culinary star. Chef Francis Mallmann—born in Patagonia and trained in France's top restaurants—abandoned the fussy fine dining scene for the more elemental experience of cooking with fire. But his fans followed, including the world's top food journalists and celebrities, such as Francis Ford Coppola, Madonna, and Ralph Lauren, traveling to Argentina and Uruguay to experience the dashing chef's astonishing—and delicious—wood-fired feats. The seven fires of the title refer to a series of grilling techniques that have been singularly adapted for the home cook. So you can cook Signature Mallmann dishes—like Whole Boneless Ribeye with Chimichuri; Salt-Crusted Striped Bass; Whole Roasted Andean Pumpkin with Mint and Goat Cheese Salad; and desserts such as Dulce de Leche Pancakes—indoors or out in any season. Evocative photographs showcase both the recipes and the exquisite beauty of Mallmann's home turf in Patagonia, Buenos Aires, and rural Uruguay. Seven Fires is a must for any griller ready to explore food's next frontier.

Wood & Beer

Author: Dick Cantwell
Publisher: Brewers Publications
ISBN: 1938469380
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 253

Book Description
Join authors Dick Cantwell and Peter Bouckaert as they tell the story of the marriage between wood and beer from Roman times through medieval Europe to modern craft brewing. Cooperage is a long and venerable craft and here the authors give a description combining the evocative and technical. The smells, the heat, choosing the wood, drying, fashioning staves, steaming, firing, and assembling into a perfect container—at least perfect until the bunghole is drilled to accommodate the precious contents. Barrels and foeders have gone from an oddity of traditional breweries to a commonplace feature at the heart of the craft brewing industry. It is estimated that 85% of US breweries now use wood as part of their process. Maintaining wooden vessels requires care and meticulous organization of cellar space. The authors discuss the vagaries of temperature, humidity, seasonal changes, mold, and evaporation, and how breweries new and old deal with these challenges. The basics of selecting, inspecting, cleaning, and maintaining barrels are detailed. Finally, of course, the wood must be united with the beer. The complexity and variations that govern how wood imparts flavors to beer can be overwhelming. The authors guide the reader through wood's characteristic flavor compounds and the nuances of toasting and charring. Oak is the focus, American, French, and Eastern European, but other woods get their due. As well as intrinsic flavors, the microflora that take up residence in a barrel or foeder are the living, beating heart of a barrel-aged beer, able to create sour and unique beers of fascinating complexity. The authors pepper the text with stories and experiences from some of the giants of the craft brewing scene, discussing how they monitor their barrel programs and taste and blend their beers to create something truly special. All this will inspire professional and amateur brewers alike. At the end of the book the authors give some helpful advice on wood aging for homebrewers, including the uses for chips, cubes, spirals, staves, powders ... and the odd chair leg. Get ready to embrace the mystical complexity of flavors and aromas derived from wood.

Cooking with Fire

Author: Paula Marcoux
Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC
ISBN: 1603429123
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 321

Book Description
Revel in the fun of cooking with live fire. This hot collection from food historian and archaeologist Paula Marcoux includes more than 100 fire-cooked recipes that range from cheese on a stick to roasted rabbit and naan bread. Marcoux’s straightforward instructions and inspired musings on cooking with fire are paired with mouthwatering photographs that will have you building primitive bread ovens and turning pork on a homemade spit. Gather all your friends around a fire and start the feast.

Meathead

Author: Meathead Goldwyn
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0544018508
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 400

Book Description
New York Times Bestseller Named "22 Essential Cookbooks for Every Kitchen" by SeriousEats.com Named "25 Favorite Cookbooks of All Time" by Christopher Kimball Named "Best Cookbooks Of 2016" by Chicago Tribune, BBC, Wired, Epicurious, Leite's Culinaria Named "100 Best Cookbooks of All Time" by Southern Living Magazine For succulent results every time, nothing is more crucial than understanding the science behind the interaction of food, fire, heat, and smoke. This is the definitive guide to the concepts, methods, equipment, and accessories of barbecue and grilling. 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 beer and nowhere close to the best way to cook a bird. He shatters the myths that stand in the way of perfection. Busted misconceptions include: • Myth: Bring meat to room temperature before cooking. Busted! Cold meat attracts smoke better. • Myth: Soak wood before using it. Busted! Soaking produces smoke that doesn't taste as good as dry fast-burning wood. • Myth: Bone-in steaks taste better. Busted! The calcium walls of bone have no taste and they just slow cooking. • Myth: You should sear first, then cook. Busted! Actually, that overcooks the meat. Cooking at a low temperature first and searing at the end produces evenly cooked meat. Lavishly designed with hundreds of illustrations and full-color photos by the author, this book contains all the sure-fire recipes for traditional American favorites and many more outside-the-box creations. You'll get recipes for all the great regional barbecue sauces; rubs for meats and vegetables; Last Meal Ribs, Simon & Garfunkel Chicken; Schmancy Smoked Salmon; The Ultimate Turkey; Texas Brisket; Perfect Pulled Pork; Sweet & Sour Pork with Mumbo Sauce; Whole Hog; Steakhouse Steaks; Diner Burgers; Prime Rib; Brazilian Short Ribs; Rack Of Lamb Lollipops; Huli-Huli Chicken; Smoked Trout Florida Mullet –Style; Baja Fish Tacos; Lobster, and many more.

The Wood Pellet Smoker & Grill Cookbook

Author: Peter Jautaikis
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1612435920
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 180

Book Description
Tips, tricks, and secrets for using a wood pellet smoker to enhance the flavor of everything, from meats and seafood to veggies and baked goods. What’s the best way to infuse your barbecue fixings with that quintessential, smoky flavor? This book explains everything you need to know—picking the right pellet flavors, maximizing the potential of your smoker-grill, and mastering cold-smoke and slow-roast techniques. Packed with step-by-step photos and helpful tips, The Wood Pellet Smoker and Grill Cookbook serves up spectacularly delicious dishes, including: Cajun Spatchcock Chicken Teriyaki Smoked Drumsticks Hickory New York Strip Roast Texas-Style Brisket Alder Wood-Smoked Trout St. Louis-Style Baby Back Ribs Cured Turkey Drumsticks Bacon Cordon Bleu Applewood-Smoked Cheese Peach Blueberry Cobbler

The Complete Wood Pellet Barbeque Cookbook

Author: Bob Devon
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780757003370
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Mouthwatering, tender, and scrumptious--that's what you can expect from food that's prepared on a wood-pellet grill. This complete guide and cookbook provides all the information you need to create taste-tempting meals on this unique and amazingly versatile outdoor cooker. Bob Devon, barbeque master extraordinaire, begins by explaining how you can use a wood-pellet grill as a smoker, grill, barbeque, oven, and broiler to cook virtually any food out of doors. He then kicks off the recipes with a medley of barbeque rubs, marinades, and sauces designed to transform even the most mundane food into a culinary treat. Following this are recipes for steaks; burgers, dogs, and sausages; pork; chicken; turkey; seafood; vegetables; breads and pizzas; and even desserts. And from slowcooked, fall-off-the-bone meats to crispy pizzas, every dish is easy to make and even easier to enjoy. If you think that an outdoor cooker is just for grilling franks and burgers, get ready to learn a whole new way of preparing your favorite foods. The Complete Wood Pellet Barbeque Cookbook is your key to outdoor cooking success.

Plank Grilling

Author: Dina Guillen
Publisher: Sasquatch Books
ISBN: 1570619018
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 178

Book Description
Make the most of the grill you already have—this grilling cookbook shows you how to use wood planks to infuse a delicious smoky flavor into your favorite seafoods, meats, and veggies. Learn the art of plank grilling with need-to-know tips and 75 versatile recipes that produce vibrant, healthy, and perfectly cooked meals—every time. Grilling with cedar and other flavorful wood planks imparts a wonderful smoky infusion to all kinds of dishes—with crowd-pleasing results. It can even turn your grill into a wood-fired pizza oven! In Plank Grilling, you’ll learn everything you need to know about this flavor-packed, innovative grilling technique, including: • the Native American origins of plank grilling • how to choose the right wood plank for you • the health benefits of plank grilling • how to get started • 14 need-to-know tips and tricks • 75 versatile recipes for starters, soups, seafood, meats, veggies, and sides With color photography throughout, this is the ultimate guide for grillers who want to elevate their weeknight dinners or weekend cookouts with delicious food infused with natural moisture and bright, smoky flavors.

Wood-Fired Cooking

Author: Mary Karlin
Publisher: Ten Speed Press
ISBN: 1607741334
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 210

Book Description
This contemporary collection of more than 100 recipes from chef-instructor Mary Karlin covers the range of wood-fired cooking options available to home cooks. From flame-licked Plank-Roasted Porterhouse or Grilled Naan to a hearth-baked Milanese Risotto, Leek, and Asparagus Tart or Warm Chocolate-Chipotle Cakes, Karlin's unassuming yet refined kitchen sensibility shines through in every dish. With a vast knowledge of terrific ingredients, the diverse flavor characteristics of hardwoods, and the best live-fire techniques and equipment now available, Karlin is a passionate advocate for this growing trend. Her globally inspired Indian, Italian, Mediterranean, American, and North African recipes for cooking over live flame and embers are paired with contributions from Peter Reinhart, Bruce Aidells, Deborah Madison, and other fired-up chefs. Whether you're a seasoned barbecue expert or you just bought your first bag of lump charcoal, Wood-Fired Cooking will have you stoking appetites in no time.

Plank Cooking

Author: Scott Haugen
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781571883322
Category : Barbecuing
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
The ancient method of cooking food on a wooden plank is rapidly growing in popularity. In this book, globe-trotting authors share some 100 easy-to-follow recipes for plank-cooked dishes that can be prepared in the oven or on a grill.