Join Chef Thomas Tuggle from 1799 and Alex Wigton from Curio brewing company for The Harpeth’s 3^rd event in their Food and Drink driven educational experiences: Drink. Eat. Learn.

Chef Thomas will go through everything it means to BBQ. He will talk about different types of smokers, smoking materials, and tips of optimal smoking. You will learn about the difference between dry and wet smoking, types of bines and aging meats. He will also discuss the meats used in 1799 and how to source the best cuts and the drinks that pair best with them.

Alex from Curio Brewing will discuss the different styles of beer, how beer is made and the process that he follows at his Franklin brewery.

As Chef Thomas and Alex discuss the different processes, you will be able to eat some of chef’s amazing BBQ dishes and drink different a selection of curio’s beer. At the end of the event, you will get to take home a Bottle of House Made Barbeque sauce, a Bottle of 1799 BBQ Spice Rub and a 32oz Growler of your Favorite Curio Beer.

MENU:

Smoked ribs with a dry rub and whisky BBQ sauce

Cast iron cornbread prepared on the smoker

Chipotle Barbeque Baked Beans

Small Smoked Ice Cream Sundae

Selection of Beers from Curio Brewing Company

TAKE HOME:

A bottle of House Made Barbeque sauce

1799 BBQ Spice Rub

32oz Growler of your Favorite Curio Beer

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:

Basics of Brewing:

The brewing process, ingredients and tasting styles of beer

Introduction to Barbequing

Types of Smokers and what they’re best used for

How to start your fires – Fluids, Heat Gun, Starters

Different Kinds of fuel: Wood, Charcoal, Pellets

Discussion on the difference between Cold Smoking and Hot Smoking

Brines: Wet vs. Dry

Meats: Sourcing & Aging

Grilling

Zoning your grill

Pairing Drinks with Grilled Food

How to determine doneness of smoked meats

WHAT TO EXPECT:

The experience will be in a group setting with approximately 40 other people.

An engaging afternoon with the Chefs at 1799 who will dive deep into the processes of grilling and smoking.

You will be standing, Cooking, Eating and Drinking all class.

You will be tasting and engaging with alcohol and must be at least 21 year of age with Valid ID.

The Class will last approximately 2 hours.

You will work with others in and share workstations and equipment.

Our recipes are developed using traditional and modern cooking techniques and all ingredients may not be listed in the menu. If you have any food allergies, please give us a call before booking. Adjustments to recipes cannot be made during the class.