Take a winding cross-country trip and you'll discover barbecue shacks with offerings like tender-smoky Baltimore pit beef and saucy St. Louis pork steaks. To bring you the best of these hidden gems, along with all the classics, the editors of Cook's Country magazine scoured the country, then tested and perfected their favorites. HEre traditions large and small are brought into the backyard, from Hawaii's rotisserie favorite, the golden-hued Huli Huli Chicken, to fall-off-the-bone Chicago Barbecued Ribs. In Kansas City, they're all about the sauce, and for our saucy Kansas City Sticky Ribs, we found a surprise ingredient-root beer. We also tackle all the best sides.

Not sure where or how to start? This cookbook kicks off with an easy-to-follow primer that will get newcomers all fired up. Whether you want to entertain a crowd or just want to learn to make perfect burgers, Best Grilling Recipes shows you the way.