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    Weekly dose of bbq class :-)

    I did a bbq class yesterday, it was a privately arranged event. Awesome people, great fun! This class had somewhat of an international touch. Several Swedes, but even more Norwegians and 4 Americans, flewn in from Seattle. All in all 20 people. So I did the class in English (of course). My new bbq trailer with all the gear in really helps. Much easier to go to where the 'students' are.

    I did a few different dishes, and they all turned out real good.

    Pro salmon tip
    I've served smoked salmon with apple sauce several times now. Whenever I introduce it people give me a funny look and think: is that gonna fly? And every time, they taste it and go: wow! I can highly recommend it. The hot smokey salmon with the cool sweet apple sauce is an excellent match. Just dip/dunk a bit of salmon in a bit of sauce and taste it.

    Dishes
    Either way, with so many Norwegians I was trying to impress them with a twist on a 'home cooked' meal. And they have a dish called 'ribbe'. I figured pork belly is close enough. So I had them smoke the pork belly with cherry wood chunks. Then they glazed it with a dark golden syrup. It contains a lot more molasses, so it has a much richer, deeper flavor. It's like comparing muscovado sugar to brown sugar. I served the pork belly sliced on a dark rye bread, with spinach leaves and Sauerkraut on top. It was a big hit. According to some people the Norwegians like their sauerkraut with some cumin in it, and lightly sweetened too. I didn't know that, so I served 'regular' sauerkraut. What say you Elton's BBQ ? i also did some big fat ribeyes, and my smoked caramel sauce for dessert.

    Here are (very few) pictures. With 20 people to 'manage', I was busy. The nice thing is that they were great hosts, and had a full table of beverages: beer, wine, soda, you name it.

    Best surprise
    I got tired of waiting for briquettes to come up to temp. So I bought a "BBQ Jet", which is a stationary Looftligher. You just place your chimney starter on it, turn it on, and within minutes the whole chimney is fully lit. Wow, I absolutely love it! And it's so fast!! I wonder how I have managed without one for so long.


    My new favorite toy

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    The drink table (somewhat emptied). Should be mandatory on all bbq classes :-)

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    The lineup

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    Pork belly. Damn, I love pork!

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    And here they are on the plate, ready to go out as appetizers

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    Next week: new class. This time a corporate event. They wanted more veggies, so I plan on doing two meats (one is gonna be a smoked Kobe), two veggies, and two desserts. Stay tuned!

    Hank - over and out!


    #2
    Oh yeah Henrik sauerkraut works excellent along "ribbe" !
    Looks like you guys had a blast with bevrages and cooking..
    Cool to hear that it was a multinational class!
    Great shots btw! πŸ‘

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    • Henrik
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      Thanks buddy!

    #3
    That looks like a fun time Henrik.

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      #4
      Where did did you have the course?

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      • Henrik
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        It was outside Mariefred in Sweden, a small town/village by the sea. Very nice settings.

      #5
      Wow,, looks lika great day was had by all. I am sure the bbq classes will be popular there also. Satisfying teaching people how to bbq correctly so they then know what to aim for.

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      • Henrik
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        So true. Teaching is very rewarding.

      • Ahumadora
        Ahumadora commented
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        Nothing I hate seeing more than Fu*%$ked up bbq . When people ruin a great piece of meat it is a crime...

      #6
      I think it's time to quit your day job, Henrik . What a nice event--well designed with great results. You've found your calling.

      Kathryn

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      • Steve B
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        fzxdoc If I remember right Henrik already did. I think about a year ago. Doing freelance work now. I could be wrong though. 😬😁

      • Henrik
        Henrik commented
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        Steve B is in the know. I am doing freelance work. Would loove to do this full time. Soon, soon (I'm hoping). Thank you Kathryn!

      • Steve B
        Steve B commented
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        Haaaaa Henrik I’m not brain dead yet after all. πŸ˜πŸ˜‚πŸ‘

      #7
      Looks like a great day Henrik

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      • Ahumadora
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        Steve B Nope Henrik is saving his Swedish Crowns to attend https://www.churrascadafestival.com/ next year 2020 with me. (I have not told him yet so keep it a secret). Y'all can come too it's a serious party..

      • Steve B
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        Ahumadora Γ°ΕΈΒ€ΒπŸ˜πŸ˜‚

      • Henrik
        Henrik commented
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        That sure looks like a festival up my alley.

      #8
      Awesome event! Well done. When I googled BBQ Jet, I came across this. My MCS has kicked into high gear.

      Here's a short video - https://youtu.be/_XaArdTYF0c

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      • Elton's BBQ
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        Wow

      • Henrik
        Henrik commented
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        Wow, I need to step up my bbq jet game, that's for sure! Must have gotten the brand X version. I want that big blue monster in my back yard!

      #9
      The line up pic is great, looks like an idyllic meadow of kettles all serenely grazing away.
      Excellent work as always.

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      • Henrik
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        Thank you SMOKIN fool!

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