Our summer Weber American BBQ Masterclass was a huge success in our new garden centre. We were delighted to welcome chef Mark Doe back for another Weber BBQ masterclass.
During the 3 hour hands-on class, Mark demonstrated different cooking techniques on both gas & charcoal BBQs to create the ultimate American inspired BBQ recipes!
The course started with a classic starter of nachos, heated on the BBQ and finished with all the toppings (cheese, onions, pickles and spring onions), served with a mild tomato based salsa.These were followed by some amazing jalapeño poppers that were stuffed with cheese, wrapped in bacon and finished with spices. Absolutely amazing 🌶🥵
Mark and the class then cooked a delicious mac and cheese recipe completely on the BBQ!!! This creamy comfort food shows the versatility of BBQ cooking. This classic side dish was followed by a crowd favourite, buffalo wings. The chicken wings were marinated and then cooked using indirect heat on a charcoal BBQ. Mark emphasised the importance of constantly checking and turning them regularly for that perfect crispy skin.
These were followed by the classic American smash burger, flattening out the patties for maximum crust and flavour. The smash burgers were a crowd favourite and is a great alternative to traditional burgers with a shorter cook time. Mark suggests having a flat top accessory or griddle pan for the best results, allowing you to press or ‘smash’ the burgers into the biggest surface area.
The masterclass concluded with Mark cooking up a sweet treat! Using the flat top or griddle pan BBQ accessory again, Mark showed the class how to make the batter from scratch to create thick, fluffy American blueberry pancakes.
During the 3 hour session, participants learned practical BBQ skills and expanded their repertoire of dishes to cook on a BBQ. These masterclasses are limited by numbers and are a great gift idea for any cooking or BBQ enthusiast. Check out our website for our next BBQ classes.