Best Meat Gift Books – A Butchers Choice

Meat and Butchering Books, my selection as a Butcher…

Meat and butchering books can make great gift ideas for anyone in the household. Whether they be, meat recipe books, books about how to butcher and cut meat, how to make sausages, bacon, barbecuing, smoking, brining, dry ageing meat, beef jerky or just meat education in general.

Below are some books that I feel would be great for gifting or adding to your kitchen’s recipe book collection or even to your outdoor table or coffee table to generate friendly conversation. 

There’s a few Best Sellers that are great for learning and if using for a gift, why not add a Gourmet Gift Basket as well…something to munch on while reading.



Franklin Barbecue: A Meat-Smoking Manifesto

$20.87 at time of my article, see Amazon for changes


Meat: Everything You Need to Know

$25.99 at time of my article, see Amazon for changes


Whole Beast Butchery: The Complete Visual Guide to Beef, Lamb, and Pork

$26.34 at time of my article, see Amazon for changes


The River Cottage Meat Book

$32.71 at time of my article, see Amazon for changes


The Ultimate Guide to Home Butchering: How to Prepare Any Animal or Bird for the Table or Freezer

$14.49 at time of my article, see Amazon for changes


The River Cottage Curing and Smoking Handbook

$17.60 at time of my article, see Amazon for changes


Charcuterie: The Craft of Salting, Smoking, and Curing (Revised and Updated)

$23.79 at time of my article, see Amazon for changes


Meathead: The Science of Great Barbecue and Grilling

$23.79 at time of my article, see Amazon for changes


Cook’s Illustrated Meat Book: The Game-Changing Guide That Teaches You How to Cook Meat and Poultry with 425 Bulletproof Recipes

$27.99 at time of my article, see Amazon for changes


The Complete Guide to Hunting, Butchering, and Cooking Wild Game

$22.40 at time of my article, see Amazon for changes


Great Sausage Recipes and Meat Curing

$20.47 at time of my article, see Amazon for changes


Smoking Meat: The Essential Guide to Real Barbecue

$26.49 at time of my article, see Amazon for changes


The Meat Lover’s Slow Cooker Cookbook: Hearty, Easy Meals Cooked Low and Slow

$11.55 at time of my article, see Amazon for changes


Homemade Sausage: Recipes and Techniques to Grind, Stuff, and Twist Artisan Sausage at Home

$16.99 at time of my article, see Amazon for changes


The Complete Book of Jerky: How to Process, Prepare, and Dry Beef, Venison, Turkey, Fish, and More (Complete Meat)

$14.89 at time of my article, see Amazon for changes


Marinades, Rubs, Brines, Cures and Glazes: 400 Recipes for Poultry, Meat, Seafood, and Vegetables

$15.38 at time of my article, see Amazon for changes


Home Production of Quality Meats and Sausages

$24.20 at time of my article, see Amazon for changes


Barbecue Sauces, Rubs, and Marinades–Bastes, Butters & Glazes, Too

$12.43 at time of my article, see Amazon for changes


The Bob’s Burgers Burger Book: Real Recipes for Joke Burgers

$13.56 at time of my article, see Amazon for changes


Recipes with Ground Beef: Five-Star Healthy Quick & Easy Recipes & Meal Ideas for Ground Beef and Hamburger Meat (Recipes with Great Ingredients)

$9.99 at time of my article, see Amazon for changes


I am sure there is a book for your intended recipient among these fantastic titles. I have selected books that have had many great customer reviews and browsed few of them myself as well. 

Take your time and when you click through to Amazon,  look at the “frequently bought together” suggestions that Amazon has arranged as well. Nothing better than getting a decent discount when you bundle a few books together. A great gift idea.

If you’re still looking for other gifts, see my other selections from my MENU CATEGORY PAGE HERE.

Enjoy your browsing….John

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