Beef Chuck
A masterpiece for long cooking, the chuck is traversed by a thick band of connective tissue (collagen). Seared quickly, it would be as tough as shoe leather. It is the thermodynamics of braising (prolonged moist heat around 85°C for hours) that works the magic: the hard collagen slowly hydrolyzes and turns into liquid gelatin. The meat will fall apart with a spoon, offering a melting, lip-smacking texture typical of great beef bourguignons or carbonnades.
Kamado-Smoked Wagyu, Heritage Pork & Potimarron Parmentier
A gastronomic deconstruction of the traditional shepherd's pie. Wagyu chuck and pork collar are slow-smoked in the kamado to develop a bark rich in Maillard reactions, then braised until complete gelatinization of their collagen. Topping it off, a roasted potimarron mash, emulsified with rendered Wagyu fat, offers a silky texture and natural sweetness that balances the meaty intensity.
Fallow-Style Gnocchi with Ultimate Low & Slow Ragù
A rich, gastronomic reinterpretation where beef chuck and pork belly melt slowly at 110°C, transforming collagen into a gelatinous glaze that coats pillow-soft gnocchi. Peak comfort food.
Kamado-Smoked Dry-Aged Beef Burger, 18-month Comté & Bicarbonate Fries
The ultimate gourmet burger combining texture science and fire mastery. Applewood-smoked beef enriched with bone marrow, served with fries made extra crispy using baking soda and a perfectly balanced 'Umami' sauce.