The Guinness Great Grill Out
The Guinness Great Grill Out BBQ event returned to our shores after a two-year hiatus. On the 5th and 6th of November, local barbecue joints, smokehouses, and grill experts came together to present us with the biggest grilling festival of the year! And what pairs better with grilled food than an ice cold beer – a Guinness to be specific!
Figure 1: Napoleon’s RXT425SIB grill ready for action
Multiple Masterchefs were invited to the event providing free classes. Renowned names such as Dave Pynt (Head Chef of Burntends) and Andrew Walsh (Newly minted MICHELIN-Starred) were among the guest list. If you’re looking to cook the perfect steak, look no further than Desmond Tan of Fyregrill Store and East Side Butchers. As Singapore’s only integrated multi-brand BBQ retail store, grill academy, and online butchery, Chef Desmond knows a thing or two about grilling up a delicious steak.
Figure 2: Chef Desmond with his Fyregrill booth
Here are Desmond’s top tips for cooking steak from his class:
- Season your steak with salt and pepper before cooking. This helps to flavour the meat and also helps to create a nice crust on the outside of the steak.
- Preheat your grill before cooking the steak. This ensures that the steak cooks evenly on both sides.
- When cooking the steak, use direct heat for searing and then indirect heat for finishing. This prevents the steak from burning on the outside while still cooking it through to the desired doneness on the inside.
- Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the steak as it cooks. This enables you to know when the steak is cooked to your liking.
- Allow the steak to rest for a few minutes before cutting into it.
Figure 3: One of the attendees that is invited up on stage to try the Napoleon grill
Whether you’re a beginner who’s just starting out, or a seasoned pro looking to take your skills to new heights, Chef Desmond can teach you everything you need to know about grilling. From choosing the right equipment and techniques, to learning how to cook various cuts of meat perfectly, Chef Desmond will have you grilling like a master in no time.
This is it for this year, don’t miss out on this incredible experience the next year!