by Steven Raichlen
Beginning with legendary beer-can chicken – born on the barbecue circuit, it’s the perfect bird, crackling crisp outside, succulent within, and bursting with flavors – here are dozens of good-time recipes, variations, and techniques, each with a “wow!” factor. Wow! Is grilling a whole fish in a salt crust, searing steak right on the embers, threading swordfish on lemongrass stalks – and cooking every manner of fowl over every type of can and liquid. Includes clear, easy-to-follow directions, plus sauces, rubs, and notes on equipment.