Rodney Scott (1) (1971–)

Recipes you can actually make!
The cookbook that Rodney Scott has put together is one that barbeque enthusiasts have been waiting for for a while. Its a little bit biography, a little bit philosophy and it is all love greasy goodness.
The book begins with Rodney's background and how he has ended up becoming a fantastically award-winning chef. Then he get's into the nuts and bolts. The different woods out there, how to build a BBQ pit and burn barrel and finishes it as it should, how to cook on show more it. In this case, Chef Scott teaches us how to cook a whole hog on it. He then gets into a more traditional BBQ cookbook. There are recipes for cooking on a grill, the stove and other kitchen appliances, sides and snacks, desserts, sauces and rubs and even a few pages of cocktails!
This is a well written, well presented BBQ cookbook. What I appreciate is that the recipes are all relatively simple that anyone could make. You don't need specialty markets, crazy ingredient lists, or culinary training to get through the recipes. They are pretty basic, straight-forward, foods that will remind you why you love barbeque.
My rip on it or why I didn't rate it higher is that as for the recipes, while they are all staples in the BBQ world, they are in about every BBQ cookbook out there.
But this is good, his story is a good one, his philosophy is a good one, the foods are good, and ultimately his book is a good one. I recommend this to those who like to cook and cook BBQ specifically. Three and a half stars. show less

Legendary pitmaster, restaurateur, and James Beard award-winning chef Rodney Scott's life is as colorful and flavorful as the incredible food he prepares and shares with those fortunate enough to partake of his uniquely delectable cuisine. "Rodney Scott's World of BBQ: Every Day Is a Good Day: A Cookbook", coauthored with acclaimed writer and filmmaker Lolis Eric Elie, is a memoir, a cookbook, a vivid snapshot of Southern culture in Scott's lifetime, and of course, a homage to all things show more BBQ--done Rodney Scott's way. The work ethic instilled by his family during his growing-up years is still driving Scott to attain a higher level of functional perfection. "BBQ" is a simple term for a richly-varied, regional-specific manner of cooking--and way of life--that encompasses much of local resources combined with a universally-favored style of food preparation and enjoyment of delicious food. Rodney Scott's "World of BBQ" is centered in South Carolina, with sauces, spices, and cooking techniques changing not just from county to county, but also from city to city and the little towns in-between. One constant is that pork is the favored meat, with appearances here and there by beef and chicken. Scott, with his thoroughness and "do-it-right" persona, details selecting and using wood, building the BBQ pit, maintaining the fire, and the all-important process of cooking the meat to perfection--then the recipes begin. You'll find incredible dishes "From the Grill" and "From the Stove", "Snacks, Salads, and Vegetables", "Desserts", and "Cocktails". A section called "The Pantry" helps you build your own foundation for preparing such mouthwatering edibles as "Smoked Prime Rib", "Steak Sandwich with Sauteed Onions", "BBQ Bacon Burgers", "Honey-Butter Fish", and "Smoked Turkey Breast". Side dishes include "Marinated Tomatoes and Onions", "Coleslaw", "Cornbread with Honey Butter"', "Hushpuppies", and "Hoppin' John". Smoky, spicy BBQ done right will make you crave something sweet and make you very thirsty. Try desserts like "Apple Hand Pies" and "Banana Pudding", and cocktails like "Red Pickup" and "Punch-n the Carolinas" to make your taste-filled travels through "Rodney Scott's World of BBQ" a complete culinary adventure.

Disclosure: "I've received a free copy from Clarkson Potter in exchange for a free and unbiased review." show less