Big John's Speedway Grill

By John Youk

Book Overview

Fascinating interviews and behind-the-pit grilling stories with celebrity drivers including Kyle Petty, Sterling Marlin, and others. No-nonsense grilling recipes, including rib-tickling appetizers,... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0696226871
• ISBN13: 9780696226878
• Release Date: January 2006
• Publisher: Meredith Books
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.8" x 7.3"

Customer Reviews

Hooked on Youk!

I got this book for Christmas and have had to keep buying them for all the friends who saw mine! I am a cookbook reader, and this book is FUN--lots of great pics, funny stories, and one great recpie after another. This guy is a no-nonsense cook who sounds like he'd be a riot to sit across the picnic table from--probably more stories where those came from! When my grill thaws out, I'll be working my way through the chapters--but I can already vouch for the lemonade!

Redneck Recipe Extravaganza

Got this book as a stocking stuffer. Even though there's snow on the ground, I find myself thumbing trough the book trying to figure out which recipe will inaugurate my grill come springtime. Great book for racing fans or grill fans, and if you're both...It's a must have.

I laughed, I cried, it was better than Cats

Cool stories from the track, better recipies. Having not gone hunting in a few years I feel the need to dust off the 30-06 to get a true representation of the "Bambi Burgers". Lots of great photos, and very humorous inside bits about Kyle. The story about the ice cream had me rolling.. Glad everyone still has all their fingers. I ordered a couple extra copies as gifts for some of my more redneckish friends, but my attorneys wife picked it up and wanted to try some of the recipies herself .. so I guess there is something for everyone. Color coded chapters make things easy to find. Heck of a grill book, should add a bit of spice to my barbecues.

Cookbook with entertainment value!

I was given this cookbook as a gift from someone who knows I love to grill. The recipes are great and easy to prepare - perfect for camping or tailgating, especially at the race track. The stories and photos make this much more than a cookbook. In fact, the book became the center of attention at a party I recently hosted. There's something interesting for everybody, whether you're a race fan, outdoors person or just want some great recipes and stories to share with friends and family.

A "unbiased" opinion

I received an advance copy of this as a Christmas gift. I am not a NASCAR fan in the least--but I have to say the anecdotes that accompany the recipes and regional information made me chuckle more than once. The recipes are down-home good and having tasted a lot of these at the home of the author, I can vouch for their goodness! You see, Big John is my brother!!!( and we have cooked together--he is as good as he claims! )