The Meathead Method is the most in-depth cookbook on outdoor cooking I have ever seen. I would call this more of a chemistry book with some recipes at the end. That is a good thing. Mr. “Meathead” walks you through every aspect of grilling you could possibly think of from type of meats to cooking methods. I have never seen a cookbook go into such depth. The first half of the book or so is explanation of all things cooking.

As mentioned above, this book has the answer to every question you could ever about outdoor cooking. I would use this book as a reference guide to look back on when you are cooking. There were a couple of things I really liked about the layout of the book. The first was the table of contents and index in the book. It was broken down well, and would allow you to quickly access the sections of the book you were looking for. The other part I like about the book was the side blurbs with hot takes or myths. The hot takes gave you some tips to help you have success when cooking. The myth blurbs took a number of common beliefs in the industrial and gives you reasons why the belief was a myth.

The book also has a number of recipes that cover the gambit of outdoor cooking. There are rubs, marinades, and recipes for almost every protein or course you might encounter. There are a number of pictures that show the end result of the recipes. They are well done and left me wanting to go out and grill up a some dinner.

If you get this book, you will never need to look elsewhere when you need to reference something with outdoor cooking. Everything is throughly explained often with pictures and diagrams to make it easy to follow. This cookbook is a must have for anyone who does a lot of outdoor cooking. It will answer all your questions and evaluate your grilling to the next level. Thank you to Netgalley, Mr. “Meathead”, and William Morrow for a free advanced readers copy for an honest review.

Don't read this cookbook while hungry—you’ve been warned.

Meathead's masterpiece is more than a cookbook; it’s a crash course in barbecue brilliance. The amount of information packed into these pages is jaw-dropping. I thought I knew a thing or two about grilling, but turns out I’ve been doing it all wrong—especially when it comes to smoking on my gas grill. Thanks to this book, I’ve got a fresh method to try, and I’m optimistic about finally nailing it.

The recipes? Practical and mouthwatering. The ingredients are easy to find if you’ve got a decent grocery store nearby, and while some of the techniques may sound a little advanced, the step-by-step instructions are clear enough for even a beginner to follow. With a bit of focus, anyone can churn out perfectly grilled chicken or beef. And can we talk about the soups? Including those in a barbecue book was a surprise twist that made my heart (and stomach) extra happy.

This cookbook is both informative and maybe a little too delicious for its own good. It’s like a backyard barbecue bible, with tips and tricks that’ll level up your grilling game. Meathead really knocked it out of the backyard barbecue!!