TEXAS BARBECUE MASTERCLASS
The class for people who are already familiar with indirect cooking or smoking, and who want to take their barbecue to the next level. Relaxed, instructive and fun, with a lot to eat.
In this class, taught by competition-winning barbecue chef Lap-fai Lee, we tackle more technically challenging dishes like brisket, though the prism of Central Texan style of barbecue.
KEY DETAILS
Location: London Barbecue School, SE15 4QN
Duration: 5 hours | Experience level: intermediate | Cost: £135 per person (incl. VAT)
WE COVER
- Sourcing and selection of meats
- Preparation, including injections and brining
- Choice of fuel and woods for smoking
- Use of rubs, spritzes and mops
- Barbecue set up (both ceramic barbecues like Big Green Egg and kettle barbecues like Weber grills)
- Correct cooking and resting
DISHES
- Brisket - epitome of Texas barbecue, we demystify how to get great results from this challenging cut.
- Hot Links - Texas-style hot links are some of the best sausages; we make, smoke and eat them.
- Lockhart Pork Chops - the ultimate pork chops like they cook in Lockhart, Texas.
- Classic sides - probably the finest Texas-style sides east of the Atlantic.
FORMAT
We prepare the ingredients as a group and participants work in pairs to to look after each barbecue, 2 people to a barbecue. The barbecues we use for this class are Kamado Joe's Classic Joe (which is equivalent in size to a large Big Green Egg) and ProQ Excel Elite (bullet-shaped smoker) and Weber's Mastertouch 57cm. If you wish to learn using one of these models in particular please contact us before booking the class as the numbers of certain barbecues may be limited on the day of the class.
WE PROVIDE
- Tea, coffee and a bacon roll on arrival
- All the ingredients and fuel for the class (we do not want you to go hungry!)
- A barbecue per 2 participants (if you come on your own we will pair you up with someone else)
- Notes and recipes for you to keep (electronic format)
- Alcoholic drinks – available to purchase
UPCOMING CLASS DATES
Below are the dates of classes dates of our 2020 season. At the moment we do not anticipate releasing further dates, though we will review this in light of Coronavirus shutdowns and will try to expand capacity if possible; join our mailing list to receive updates if/when more dates are released.
| Saturday 22nd August 2020, 10.00am - 3.00pm, £135 | Fully booked - join waiting list |
| Sunday 23rd August 2020, 10.00am - 3.00pm, £135 | Fully booked - join waiting list |
| Friday 18th September 2020, 10.00am - 3.00pm, £135 | Fully booked - join waiting list |
| Saturday 19th September 2020, 10.00am - 3.00pm, £135 | Fully booked - join waiting list |
| Saturday 10th October 2020, 10.00am - 3.00pm, £135 | Fully booked - join waiting list |
| Sunday 11th October 2020, 10.00am - 3.00pm, £135 | 2 spaces left |
Important Information
- Classes can be cancelled/rearranged up to 2 weeks prior to the class date. After that cancellation/rebooking fees are payable, unless we can fill your space.
- Advanced written warning of any food allergies or dietary requirements is needed.
- Participants are required to wear flat, closed sole footwear for the class.
- Classes are only for participants aged 16 or older. Participants aged 16 or 17 must be accompanied by an adult participant for the duration of the class.