The Office's Brian Baumgartner is launching his new Seriously Good Barbecue Cookbook. Packed with over 100 mouthwatering recipes, regional styles, and Baumgartner's trademark humor, this guide is a must-have for backyard grill masters.
Actor Brian Baumgartner, the man behind everyone's favorite Office weirdo Kevin Malone, is stepping out of his cubicle at Dunder Mifflin and into the world of barbecue with his brand new BBQ book launch, Seriously Good Barbecue Cookbook. This isn't the first book by the comic. In 2022, he dropped an Office-inspired book all about chili called Seriously Good Chili Cookbook, so it makes sense that his follow-up would be about America's other favorite Summer cuisine, grilled meat. We're talking over 100 gold medal-worthy recipes inspired by Baumgartner's journey into the smoky, saucy world of the 'cue.
Baumgartner didn't just throw together a bunch of recipes. He went on a grill-inspired odyssey, venturing out to meet and learn from renowned pitmasters and chefs nationwide. The result is a diverse dive into grilling and smoking featuring the best of regional styles. The guide spans the slow-cooked goodness of Texas BBQ to the tangy vinegar-based magic of the Carolinas. Baumgartner is known for his infectious humor that's as dry as his rubs, and that wry, engaging personality shines through in his smile-inducing writing. We're talking tips, tricks, and Kevin Malone-esque anecdotes sprinkled throughout the tome. Plus, there's a whole section dedicated to Baumgartner's personal favorites, including his legendary grilled chicken with whipped garlic sauce. Marone! Whipped garlic? Hellz yeah!
Whether you're a seasoned grilling guru or a backyard barbecue newb, this book will add to your repertoire. Are you feeling lost while trying to choose between all the different smokers and grills? No worries! Baumgartner throws you a life preserver with a comprehensive beginner's section outlining how to get started. He covers the essentials: the differences between grilling and smoking methods, how long you should cook that perfect rack of ribs, and even a little history lesson on the fascinating world of barbecue. So, the next time you're planning a backyard family soiree full of meat and poultry goodness, grab a copy of Baumgarten's Seriously Good Barbecue Cookbook and take your skills to the next plane of grilling consciousness.
The book is available for preorder now on Amazon at around $17 bucks. If you want to catch up with what Baumgartner's doing now, you should check out his Off The Beat podcast on iHeart and Apple Music where he chats with his friends and colleagues from the world of entertainment and pop-culture. Who knows, maybe he'll even spill some behind-the-scenes tea from his Office days.