Seriously Good Barbecue Cookbook is a fun cookbook by a cast member of The Office. It's an interesting compilation of barbecue classics and unique takes on classics.

Seriously Good Barbecue Cookbook by Brian Baumgartner (yes, Kevin from *The Office*) is like the ultimate BBQ road trip in cookbook form! Packed with over 100 recipes, it’s got everything from Texas brisket to Kansas City ribs, international BBQ twists, and even vegetarian options. Brian doesn’t just stop at recipes—he breaks down the basics with tips on wood types, grill vs. smoker setups, and even a little BBQ history to get you fired up.

The standout? His secret Barbecue Chicken recipe that apparently leaves everyone speechless. Whether you’re a pitmaster or a newbie, this book will have you flipping, basting, and rubbing your way to BBQ glory.

Seriously Good Barbecue Cookbook is a nice niche cookbook with recipes curated by Brian Baumgartner. Released 16th Oct 2024 by Fox Chapel, it's 176 pages and is available in paperback and ebook formats.

This is, simply, a good collection of BBQ techniques and dishes to suit tastes from very casual backyard BBQ to fairly fancy sit-down type meals. There are even some vegetarian friendly options (barbecued pineapple, yum) and side salads and accompaniments.

The recipes are arranged thematically: a history/primer/techniques tutorial is followed by the recipe chapters, with recipes arranged by geographic location, then seafood, sides, sauces rubs & marinades, desserts/sweets, and drinks. The author has sprinkled his own personal stories throughout, and the whole reads like a friendly chat over the BBQ grill with good friends.

Graphically, it's casual and appealing. There are cartoon sidebar illustrations throughout, as well as really beautiful color photos and illustrations. Food is styles professionally, attractively, and appropriately. Recipe ingredients will mostly be available at any well stocked grocery store in North America. Measurements are given in imperial (American) units throughout.

Four stars. It's a good all-around barbecue book with something for everyone.

Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.

Thank you Netgalley for giving me the opportunity to read and review this book. These opinions are completely my own.

This book made me hungry! The weather is not BBQ worthy, but I was able to make Mom's BBQ chicken and it was rather satisfying. If you like BBQ this book may be for you

This is such a great cookbook!! I love the variety of recipes and contributions from so many different people. I can’t wait to try so many of these tasty recipes. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to review this ARC.

A fantastic barbecue cookbook! The book starts with a history of barbecue and has fun facts sprinkled throughout.
Recipe chapters are by region style for meats (and most have further breakdowns): Kansas City, Texas, Southern, Other, and International. Then there are additional chapters for Seafood; Barbecue Takes; Sides; Sauces, Rubs, and Marinades; Sweet Treats; and Thirst Quenchers (alcoholic and non-alcoholic).
Each recipe has full color photos and clearly shows prep time and time to cook. They also have a little intro blurb from the chef. Chef bios are included at the back of the book.
This is a great book for a barbecue lover and would make a nice gift. So many of the recipes in here sound amazing. I loved Brian's Chili Cookbook, and this is a great follow-up.

Seriously Good Barbecue Cookbook by Brian Baumgartner is a lip-smacking collection of 100+ traditional and less traditional (but just as satisfying) barbecue recipes. Though Baumgartner is from the land of the barbecue, southern USA, he makes it clear other regions and countries have their own barbecue traditions. Regardless of the origins, I haven't met a barbecue style I haven't been besotted with. At risk of looking silly, I could practically lick the photographs in this book.

In addition to the swoon-worthy recipes, Baumgartner includes tips, a barbecue timeline, common barbecue meat cuts, barbecue essentials and, most importantly, encourages readers to spend time barbecuing with others.

Nearly every recipe appeals to me, unlike some cookbooks in which only a handful excite me. Amongst others, Best Grilled Chicken Breast with Whipped Garlic Sauce, Candy Pork Belly Burnt Ends, Kansas City BBQ Chicken Legs, Rosa's Ribs, Georgia Gold Chicken, Maple Chipotle Salmon, Sweet and Spicy Bacon Wrapped BBQ Carrots, Mint-Lemonade Popsicles and Cranberry Cooler scream summer. Heck. Any season. We've barbecued in -40C to 40C.

My sincere thank you to Fox Chapel Publishing and NetGalley for providing me with an early digital copy of this enticing book.

I LOVE BRIAN and I loved this cookbook
Fantastic recipes and you can tell how lovely he really is.
Thank you for the ARC and looking forward to scooping through this!

Our family loves good barbecue. My husband especially. We really enjoyed this book. In this collection of BBQ recipes from around the world Brian Bumgartner gives us the best collection you could dream of and includes his own top secret BBQ chicken recipe. Includes a wide variety of BBQ styles. The recipes are detailed and easy to follow step by step instructions that even a newbie to BBQ like me can do. I love the photos of the food, makes my mouth water and I wanna taste every single recipe. I found some new favorites for me like Barbecued Lobster and Strawberry Soda Pork Spareribs. We can't get enough of this delicious book. Any BBQ lover in your life will love it too. We received it as an ebook ARC but can’t wait to add it to our home collection. I definitely will be gifting one for my daddy! Enjoy!

What a fantastic surprise! As a huge The Office fan and “foodie” I was immediately drawn to this book, but didn’t expect to find such a treasure. With delicious and simple recipes alongside entertaining stories and extremely informative guides, including a break down of different bbq cuts, this book is ideal for anyone interested in grilling!

Options, options, and more options! There is so much to choose from in this book and for every palate. It gave me a ton of great ideas and tidbits! My thanks to the publisher for the advance copy in exchange for my honest review.

I received a free ebook copy from NetGalley in exchange for a fair review.

I love a good barbecue- I usually just grab a sauce from the store but I think this book has given me the confidence to try mixing a few sauces myself! There are plenty of different recipes and techniques, in order to appeal to all cooking skill levels and equipment commitment (like smokers, different types of barbecues etc) so this is a great book to have on hand. There are lots of pictures and chef bios, making this book not only easy to read, but a pleasure to read as well.

I'm getting hungry just thinking about it!

Seriously Good Barbecue Book is a collection of southern barbecue recipes from across the states. The chapters are broken up into recipes from a selection of states and accompanied by beautiful, mouth-watering photos. The book begins with a brief history of barbecue and all of the essentials for creating the perfect barbecue dishes at home!

Following his chili cookbook, Brian Baumgartner is back with a barbecue cookbook. The book begins with some details about how the book was made, the history of barbecue and cooking essentials. Recipes are easy to follow including the cook time and servings. Recipes also includes pictures of the completed items.

Amazing recipes. I've tried several, and my family LOVED them. Easy instructions. Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC of the book.

Who doesn't love to bbq. In the south it is a verb. This is a great book with lots of great recipes to try on your grill or smoker. Whether it's for a crowd or just the family you will love the results and there will be request for more. But Brian doesn't just do meat he also includes the sides, sauces, and the sweets to end the meal. Whether you want chicken or a good rack of ribs Brian can fix you right up. And there is also the debate between Kansas City and Texas BBQ. There's every kind of rib you can think of which I really want a rib now. Add this cookbook to your collection today.

Who doesn't love a great BBQ cookbook and especially at summer time! But of course as a huge fan of the Office, I had to request and try recipes from actor Brian Baumgartner.

I haven't tried all of them yet, but the recipes we have tried we loved. I would definitely recommend this cookbook to others.

**Review of "Seriously Good Barbecue Cookbook"**

Let the barbecuing begin! This book is a must-have for serious barbecue lovers. It offers a fantastic overview of barbecue history and clearly explains the difference between barbecue and grilling. The recipes cover just about every type of favorite barbecue meat, along with fabulous sides, beloved common barbecue food items, and delicious drinks for your barbecue day.

The book includes fabulous recipes for barbecue sauces and numerous rubs, with a separate section dedicated to additional barbecue sauce recipes. It wraps up with an overview of the different cuts of meat typically selected for barbecuing. While the author, actor Brian Baumgartner from the hit TV show *The Office*, is a barbecue enthusiast, he has worked with award-winning barbecue cooks to create this incredible compilation. It's filled with tips and advice and presented in an interesting manner.

I can't wait to try them all!

**Note:** Many of the recipes require the use of a smoker or a smoker alternative, which provides the best method for achieving that juicy, fall-off-the-bone, tender meat result.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity for this arc.

As an avid office fan- I had to get Brian Baumgartner’s cook book. It did not disappoint! So many great recipes I have looking forward to trying!

Barbecuing is one of my families favourite way to cook and eat. and this book has everything you need to make a good barbecue meal a success. Great recipes that are easy to use and follow, different styles of BBQ, and all you need to know about BBQ-ing with history, hints, tips and more.

The pages of this book will make you hungry so get preparing and cooking and you won't look back. Enjoy old favourites and new and interesting ideas. You won't regret it.

Thank you NetGalley and Fox Chapel Publishing for giving me the opportunity to read and review this book.