{"product_id":"big-green-egg®-xmas-class","title":"Big Green Egg® Xmas Class","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCook Christmas dinner on the Big Green Egg with confidence.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLearn turkey, rib of beef, festive sides, fire management and timing in one hands-on seasonal class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eDesigned for Big Green Egg owners and kamado cooks, this hands-on seasonal class focuses on the practical skills needed to plan and cook Christmas dinner outdoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eYou’ll prepare and cook a range of festive dishes while learning how to manage heat, organise timings, use smoke appropriately and bring the whole meal together without relying on the kitchen oven for everything.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eWhether you’re hosting Christmas Day, Boxing Day or simply want to get more from your Egg over the festive season, this class is designed to give you useful techniques you can take home and use straight away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs This Class Right for Me?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eThis class is particularly suitable if you:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOwn a Big Green Egg or other kamado-style cooker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAre planning to cook Christmas dinner outdoors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWant to improve your confidence with longer cooks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnjoy entertaining family and friends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWant to learn how to manage several dishes at the same time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave attended one of our previous Big Green Egg classes and want a seasonal follow-on\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eYou don’t need to be an expert, but some familiarity with your Egg or kamado will help you get the most from the session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat You’ll Learn\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eChristmas Turkey\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eYou’ll learn how to prepare, season and cook a turkey on the Big Green Egg, with a focus on even cooking, crisp skin and properly rested meat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eWe’ll cover:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoosing and preparing the bird\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrining and seasoning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeat and airflow management\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternal temperatures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResting and carving\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRib of Beef\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eYou’ll also work with a rib of beef and learn how to cook it using a reverse-sear approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eWe’ll cover:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelecting and preparing the joint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeasoning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndirect cooking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSearing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResting and carving\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFestive Sides\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eAlongside the main cuts, you’ll prepare a selection of Christmas sides and accompaniments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eThese may include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePigs in blankets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast potatoes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlazed carrots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSprouts with bacon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoasted squash\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStuffing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCranberry accompaniments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGravy and sauces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe exact menu may vary, but the focus is on dishes that can be reproduced at home.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTiming the Meal\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eOne of the hardest parts of Christmas dinner is getting everything ready together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eWe’ll show you how to work backwards from serving time, taking preparation, cooking and resting into account so the meal is easier to manage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eYou’ll also learn which dishes can be cooked ahead, held or finished at the last minute.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFire Management\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eCooking a full festive meal requires more than simply setting one temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eWe’ll look at:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilding a stable fire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManaging airflow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHolding temperatures over longer cooks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjusting heat during the session\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCooking several dishes on the same Egg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaking the best use of direct and indirect heat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSmoke \u0026amp; Seasonal Flavour\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eSmoke should support the food rather than dominate it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eWe’ll discuss suitable woods, herbs, spices and seasoning combinations for Christmas cooking, and when smoke adds something useful to a dish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Food\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eAt the end of the session, we’ll sit down together to enjoy the dishes prepared during the class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eExpect a generous festive meal featuring the main cuts, sides and accompaniments covered throughout the day.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat’s Included\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHands-on festive cooking class\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll ingredients and equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChristmas recipe booklet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDigital recipe collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlanning and timing guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBig Green Egg cooking notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccess to our BBQ community WhatsApp group\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBig Green Egg offers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscounts on future Millington Hall Farm BBQ School classes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePriority access to selected future events\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMillington Hall Farm BBQ School\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThis seasonal class is designed to help you make better use of your Big Green Egg at Christmas, with practical tuition focused on the parts of the meal that usually require the most planning and attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eYou’ll leave with a clearer plan for your own festive cook, a set of recipes and techniques, and the confidence to move more of Christmas dinner outdoors.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Millington Hall Farm","offers":[{"title":"Sat 14 November (12:00PM - 4:00PM)","offer_id":60871215153486,"sku":null,"price":170.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sat 21 November (12:00PM - 4:00PM)","offer_id":60871215382862,"sku":null,"price":170.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sat 12 December (12:00PM - 4:00PM)","offer_id":60871215645006,"sku":null,"price":170.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1048\/9194\/1198\/files\/millington-hall-farm-big-green-egg-christmas-4.jpg?v=1786461446","url":"https:\/\/millingtonhall.com\/products\/big-green-egg%c2%ae-xmas-class","provider":"Millington Hall Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}