Witness the most wild and fiery way to cook as we set a barrel on fire to prepare giant beef ribs! From the sizzling heat to the smoky flavors, this cooking method takes BBQ to the next level.

The more than 60 recipes are organized by type of meat and highlight ... journey from his family owned barbecue joint to his restaurant in Charleston and every fire pit in between.

This morning we're Cooking with Fire with the Tinley Park Fire Department, making firefighter John Lopez's barbecue ribs and garlic mashed potatoes.