Hi all, here are some photos from yesterday's bbq cooking class that I held outside Nynäshamn in Sweden. It was a private event, 10 people attended. We were at an absolutely stunning location, a small house/cottage literally right by the ocean. I brought 6 grills, plus all food/rubs/sides et.c.
We started at 10:00, on time, and ended at 16:00. I like when my schedule comes together like that 🙂 I've done this more than a few times now, and I can tell, because I'm relaxed all day and enjoy it.
We did shrimp, salmon, tri tip, beef ribs and pork belly. They did very well, and the dishes turned out superb. I didn't take too many photos, but the fun cooks were added by them, most being avid hunters:
Grouse and Goldeneye
I was asked to come up with some flavors and how to cook/smoke the two birds. They are quite different in flavor, due to their varying diets. The grouse I felt comfortable with, I rubbed it with plenty of thyme, then smoked it for 20 minutes. I then proceeded by mopping it with plenty of lemon curd before grilling it for a few minutes. That flavor combo was a hit. I can highly recommend it. The Goldeneye proved to be more of a challenge, but I figured since it has plenty of flavor, almost whale-oil like, it needed a rub that could match it. So I took a chance and applied my Signature Steak Rub (with coffee and chipotle chili), and that was a smart move. I just grilled the breasts directly, and we sliced and served. Big hit. I took a chance, and I got lucky. Good times!
Some fire just for setting the mood
Check out the view!
Here's some salmon, getting some cherry wood smoke
Pork belly, triple glazed with golden syrup (this one is part of my M.O. nowadays)
Creekstone farms Short Ribs, incredibly marbled and full of flavor
The salmon was served with apple sauce, incredibly tasty combo. I do this one in all my classes.
The pork belly was served on a slice of pumpernickel with a slice of apple.
The beef ribs was served with an Asian style red slaw (some acidity to match the rich flavor) and blue cheese. If you haven't had blue cheese with your beef ribs you're missing out. It's incredible!
It was a great day, and I look forward to teaching more classes. And this concept where I do bbq classes at people's houses are way more fun than being in one spot and having them come to me. Also works well during Covid.
Your fellow pit member 'Hank'
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