What to Expect

Celebrate one of America's most iconic food traditions with a full day of live-fire cooking at Jack's Meat Shack. Inspired by a classic Thanksgiving feast, this hands-on class will teach you how to recreate every element of the meal over charcoal, wood and fire.

Throughout the day you'll learn the techniques that make cooking over fire so rewarding. We'll cover everything from wet vs dry brining, choosing the best smoking woods for poultry, managing temperature for large birds, mastering rotisserie cooking, getting the most from cast iron cookware and building layers of flavour that simply can't be achieved in a conventional oven.

As with all Jack's Meat Shack classes, this is a relaxed, hands-on experience where you'll cook alongside us, ask plenty of questions and enjoy every dish fresh from the fire. Whether you're planning an unforgettable Thanksgiving meal, looking to elevate your Christmas dinner, or simply want to learn new grilling techniques, you'll leave with the confidence to recreate the entire feast at home.

Come hungry—this is one feast you won't forget.

Techniques learnt

• Wet vs dry brining
• Rotisserie turkey techniques
• Smoking with fruit woods
• Cast iron cooking
• BBQ side dishes
• Homemade sauces & gravy
• Temperature management for large birds

The Menu

Learn to create delectable dishes such as:

• Welcome snack:  smoked devilled eggs
• Rotisserie Herb Butter Turkey
• Fire-Roasted Sweet Potato Casserole
• Cast Iron Green Bean Casserole
• Maple Glazed Bacon Brussels Sprouts
• Smoked Turkey Gravy
• Fire-Roasted Cranberry & Orange Vodka Sauce
• Smoked Pecan Pie with bourbon whipped cream

*Menu is subject to seasonal availability only using the finest ingredients.

The venue

We welcome you to attend our bespoke barbecue school in the outskirts of Suffolk. 

Slough Hall

Slough Lane

Little Cornard

Sudbury

CO10 0NY

The school is based off road and can be tricky to find.  Using a sat nav follow the instructions to Spout Lane and follow the quiet road until you see and army base pill box on your right hand side and there is a right hand turn very shortly after this.  Follow the lane all the way to the top and you will find us waiting for you at Slough Hall.