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. From the "LIBRARY JOURNAL" Devon explains the basics of equipment and has impressive, easy-to-follow recipes designed to coax the most flavor from meat, seafood, and vegetable dishes. VERDICT: This excellent cookbook should not be overlooked. From the "PUBLISHER'S WEEKLY" The versatility of wood pellet grills make them an attractive option for barbeque and grilling in an appliance that allows more control over temperature and flavor. He suggests woods and even wine pairings. Devon's guide is great for pellet grilling and outdoor cookery. Reviewed on: 06/01/2012 Bob Devon   has had a love affair with barbequing for over forty years. Through his career with the military and as a professional wine tester in a California winery, he has nurtured his passion for cooking, and especially his skills on the grill. Once he and his wife, Cheryl, were introduced to the versatility of the wood pellet grill, they never looked back. A number of years ago, my wife Cheryl and I discovered wood pellet grilling, a new way of cooking outdoors that goes beyond charcoal grills, gas grills, and smokers. We had created many enjoyable meals on our earlier grills, but learned that this new cooker offers only an astonishing array of gourmet options but also a healthier way of preparing food. Because the juices from the meat don’t fall onto hot coals or heated surfaces when using a wood pellet grill, our foods aren’t exposed to the potentially harmful substances that form when food is cooked on most other grills. So this cooker pleases not just our taste buds but also our desire for more wholesome food. Although the health benefits of wood pellet cooking are very real, what has intrigued us most of all is that the wood pellet grill can function as a smoker, a grill, a barbeque, and a convection oven. Since this device is so versatile—and can be fueled by a variety of wood pellets, each of which imparts distinct flavors and aromas—the backyard chef can cook the exact same ingredients in different ways and enjoy deliciously different results. Adjust the temperature (and, therefore, the cooking method), and you’ll have a dish that is subtly different. Use another type of pellet—hickory instead of apple, for instance—and you will again transform the dish. Of course, there is also a tremendous range of flavors and aromas that can be introduced by adding rubs, seasoning blends, marinades, and barbeque sauces. The possibilities are truly endless. And because the pellet grill is capable of so many different types of cooking, you can prepare foods that you never dreamed of making outside the confines of your kitchen. My wife and I have been amazed to find that nearly everything we make in our kitchen oven and stovetop—as well as many foods that we wouldn’t attempt to prepare in a conventional oven—can be cooked easily (and better) on our grill. When we began using the wood pellet grill, we didn’t realize that this wonderful piece of equipment would become our favorite way to prepare foods, and that over the years, we would develop dozens of pellet grill recipes. The cookbook you are holding in your hands is the result of our “love affair” with wood pellet cooking. It was designed as a comprehensive guide to using this outdoor cooker to create delicious foods, from burgers, steaks, and poultry to savory vegetables and sweet desserts. Because this type of grill may be new to you, Chapter 1 presents all the basics of wood pellet cooking. In this chapter, you’ll learn how the grill works and how you can use and maintain it for best results. You will also learn about the different types of cooking made possible by the grill, and you’ll find a guide to the many varieties of wood pellets that are available to fuel your cooker and add flavor and aroma to your food. A handy table tells you how to use the internal temperature of meat to