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🔥 BE THE FIRST IN THE UK TO TEST THE MESA GRILLS “BARRIL MAX” SMOKER 🔥

So… I got a DM from @mesagrills_uk – they’re launching a new smoker in the UK and asked if I fancied reviewing it.

But truth is… I’ve already got more kit than your local garden centre’s summer aisle. One more and I’ll need a storage unit.

So instead of grabbing it for myself, I thought – let’s do something better.

Let’s give someone else in the UK BBQ community the chance to be the first to test and review the Barril Max – worth £669.

No freebies for me. No commission. Just doing my bit to lift someone else up 🔥

🚨 What’s Up for Grabs
👉 Mesa Grills Barril Max Smokeless Barrel Smoker
👉 304 satin stainless steel build
👉 12 hooks, grill grate, 10x drip trays + removal hook
👉 Handles 12–18kg of meat
👉 90% less smoke 🌿 but full-fat BBQ flavour
👉 Already big in the US, Puerto Rico & LatAm – now in the UK

📍 Specs: mesagrills.co.uk/products/barril-max

💥 How to Apply
✅ Follow @smoke.sear + @mesagrills_uk
✅ LIKE this post
✅ COMMENT what you’d cook & how you’d show it off
✅ SHARE to stories (tag us both!)
✅ Use the Instagram repost button if you can

Winner chosen Friday 26th Sept – smoker sent direct to your door.

📸 If You Win
• 3 photo posts
• 1 reel (min 1 min long)
• Honest written review (good, bad, smoky)
• Tag us both (use collab feature if possible)
• Email review to: lee@smokeandsear.world (you’ll get full credit)

Let’s make this count – tag your BBQ mates & get involved.

It’s not every day a brand offers a new smoker to someone in the community – let’s show them why the UK BBQ scene is the real deal 🇬🇧🔥

⚠️ IMPORTANT:
Winner will only be contacted by @smoke.sear - Watch for scam accounts.
This isn’t sponsored or affiliated with Instagram/Facebook.
I’m getting nothing – just doing my bit for the UK BBQ fam.

#SmokeAndSear #MesaGrillsUK #BarrilMax #UKBBQCommunity #SmokelessBBQ #LowSmokeHighFlavour #BBQReview #BBQGiveaway #FirstInTheUK #BBQOpportunity

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🔥 BE THE FIRST IN THE UK TO TEST THE MESA GRILLS “BARRIL MAX” SMOKER 🔥 So… I got a DM from @mesagrills_uk – they’re launching a new smoker in the UK and asked if I fancied reviewing it. But truth is… I’ve already got more kit than your local garden centre’s summer aisle. One more and I’ll need a storage unit. So instead of grabbing it for myself, I thought – let’s do something better. Let’s give someone else in the UK BBQ community the chance to be the first to test and review the Barril Max – worth £669. No freebies for me. No commission. Just doing my bit to lift someone else up 🔥 🚨 What’s Up for Grabs 👉 Mesa Grills Barril Max Smokeless Barrel Smoker 👉 304 satin stainless steel build 👉 12 hooks, grill grate, 10x drip trays + removal hook 👉 Handles 12–18kg of meat 👉 90% less smoke 🌿 but full-fat BBQ flavour 👉 Already big in the US, Puerto Rico & LatAm – now in the UK 📍 Specs: mesagrills.co.uk/products/barril-max 💥 How to Apply ✅ Follow @smoke.sear + @mesagrills_uk ✅ LIKE this post ✅ COMMENT what you’d cook & how you’d show it off ✅ SHARE to stories (tag us both!) ✅ Use the Instagram repost button if you can Winner chosen Friday 26th Sept – smoker sent direct to your door. 📸 If You Win • 3 photo posts • 1 reel (min 1 min long) • Honest written review (good, bad, smoky) • Tag us both (use collab feature if possible) • Email review to: lee@smokeandsear.world (you’ll get full credit) Let’s make this count – tag your BBQ mates & get involved. It’s not every day a brand offers a new smoker to someone in the community – let’s show them why the UK BBQ scene is the real deal 🇬🇧🔥 ⚠️ IMPORTANT: Winner will only be contacted by @smoke.sear - Watch for scam accounts. This isn’t sponsored or affiliated with Instagram/Facebook. I’m getting nothing – just doing my bit for the UK BBQ fam. #SmokeAndSear #MesaGrillsUK #BarrilMax #UKBBQCommunity #SmokelessBBQ #LowSmokeHighFlavour #BBQReview #BBQGiveaway #FirstInTheUK #BBQOpportunity

"Roasted rack of lamb, crusted with garlic, rosemary and breadcrumbs… paired with crispy Greek-style potatoes. Simple, bold, and absolutely banging 🧄🔥🇬🇷"

This one’s all about balance – juicy lamb, a savoury crust, and that fresh herb finish. Cooked hot and fast on the BBQ, rested, then sliced into tender pink chops of glory.

The potatoes?
Crushed and pan-roasted in olive oil with red onion, garlic, oregano and finished with feta, lemon zest and parsley. Proper sunshine food.

🍖 French-trimmed lamb rack
🌿 Garlic, rosemary & breadcrumb crust
🥔 Crispy Greek-style spuds
🔥 Cooked on the grill, served with pride

👉 Get the full cook here:
https://www.smokeandsear.world/BBQ-recipes/roasted-rack-of-lamb-with-greek-style-potatoes/

#SmokeAndSear #RackOfLamb #GreekPotatoes #BBQClassics #MediterraneanBBQ #UKBBQ #FireCooking #LambOnTheGrill #SpringEats #BBQDinner

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"Roasted rack of lamb, crusted with garlic, rosemary and breadcrumbs… paired with crispy Greek-style potatoes. Simple, bold, and absolutely banging 🧄🔥🇬🇷" This one’s all about balance – juicy lamb, a savoury crust, and that fresh herb finish. Cooked hot and fast on the BBQ, rested, then sliced into tender pink chops of glory. The potatoes? Crushed and pan-roasted in olive oil with red onion, garlic, oregano and finished with feta, lemon zest and parsley. Proper sunshine food. 🍖 French-trimmed lamb rack 🌿 Garlic, rosemary & breadcrumb crust 🥔 Crispy Greek-style spuds 🔥 Cooked on the grill, served with pride 👉 Get the full cook here: https://www.smokeandsear.world/BBQ-recipes/roasted-rack-of-lamb-with-greek-style-potatoes/ #SmokeAndSear #RackOfLamb #GreekPotatoes #BBQClassics #MediterraneanBBQ #UKBBQ #FireCooking #LambOnTheGrill #SpringEats #BBQDinner

"Slow-braised lamb shanks, red wine sauce so good you’ll want to drink it, and cooked on the Ozpig. Rustic never looked this classy 🍷🔥"

These lamb shanks are what happen when BBQ meets Sunday dinner with a bit of flair:

🍖 Lamb shanks seasoned and seared to golden perfection
🧄 Carrots, onion, garlic & celery fried down into a fragrant base
🍷 Braised low ‘n’ slow in red wine, stock, tomatoes and a kick of ancho chilli
🔥 Cooked over fire in a Dutch oven on the Ozpig – simple, proper cooking
🥔 Serve it up with creamy mash and charred veg, then soak it all in that glossy, rich sauce

Comfort food, dialled up to eleven.

👉 Full recipe with all the steps:
https://www.smokeandsear.world/BBQ-recipes/lamb-shanks-with-red-wine-sauce/

#SmokeAndSear #LambShanks #RedWineSauce #OzpigCooking #DutchOvenMagic #BBQComfortFood #UKBBQ #LowAndSlow #SpringCookUp #FireCooked

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"Slow-braised lamb shanks, red wine sauce so good you’ll want to drink it, and cooked on the Ozpig. Rustic never looked this classy 🍷🔥" These lamb shanks are what happen when BBQ meets Sunday dinner with a bit of flair: 🍖 Lamb shanks seasoned and seared to golden perfection 🧄 Carrots, onion, garlic & celery fried down into a fragrant base 🍷 Braised low ‘n’ slow in red wine, stock, tomatoes and a kick of ancho chilli 🔥 Cooked over fire in a Dutch oven on the Ozpig – simple, proper cooking 🥔 Serve it up with creamy mash and charred veg, then soak it all in that glossy, rich sauce Comfort food, dialled up to eleven. 👉 Full recipe with all the steps: https://www.smokeandsear.world/BBQ-recipes/lamb-shanks-with-red-wine-sauce/ #SmokeAndSear #LambShanks #RedWineSauce #OzpigCooking #DutchOvenMagic #BBQComfortFood #UKBBQ #LowAndSlow #SpringCookUp #FireCooked

"This isn’t just ragu – this is 6 hours of slow-smoked, Dutch oven magic. Rich, meaty, smoky and ridiculously comforting 🍷🔥"

One of my favourite cooks, hands down. We’re talking:

🥩 Meaty, beef short ribs seasoned and smoked low ‘n’ slow on the Big Pig
🧄 Veg, garlic and tomato paste cooked down till they’re proper caramelised
🍷 Deglazed with red wine and slow-braised in stock, herbs, and smoke
🧀 Finished with cream and parmesan for that silky-smooth, stick-to-your-ribs finish
🍝 Tossed with pasta, topped with herbs and more cheese – the full send

This is BBQ comfort food at its finest. Not rushed, not fancy – just cooked with patience and full of love (and smoke).

👉 You’ll want the full method for this one – it’s all here:
https://www.smokeandsear.world/BBQ-recipes/beef-short-rib-ragu/

#SmokeAndSear #ShortRibRagu #DutchOvenCooking #LowAndSlow #BigPigSmoker #BBQComfortFood #BBQBeef #SmokedRagu #UKBBQ #MeatGoals

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"This isn’t just ragu – this is 6 hours of slow-smoked, Dutch oven magic. Rich, meaty, smoky and ridiculously comforting 🍷🔥" One of my favourite cooks, hands down. We’re talking: 🥩 Meaty, beef short ribs seasoned and smoked low ‘n’ slow on the Big Pig 🧄 Veg, garlic and tomato paste cooked down till they’re proper caramelised 🍷 Deglazed with red wine and slow-braised in stock, herbs, and smoke 🧀 Finished with cream and parmesan for that silky-smooth, stick-to-your-ribs finish 🍝 Tossed with pasta, topped with herbs and more cheese – the full send This is BBQ comfort food at its finest. Not rushed, not fancy – just cooked with patience and full of love (and smoke). 👉 You’ll want the full method for this one – it’s all here: https://www.smokeandsear.world/BBQ-recipes/beef-short-rib-ragu/ #SmokeAndSear #ShortRibRagu #DutchOvenCooking #LowAndSlow #BigPigSmoker #BBQComfortFood #BBQBeef #SmokedRagu #UKBBQ #MeatGoals

"Take a bavette steak, stuff it with meat and cheese, roll it like a boss and slice into pinwheels of pure BBQ joy 🌀🔥"

This one`s a proper flavour bomb – tender flank steak butterflied and loaded with:

🥬 Spinach
🥓 Prosciutto & coppa
🧀 Melty Gouda cheese

Then it’s rolled up tight, tied, skewered, sliced into pinwheels, and grilled until that filling`s bubbling and the steak’s perfectly medium rare. Sear the edges first so the cheese stays locked in – trust me, it’s worth the extra step.

Perfect for sharing (but you won’t want to).

👉 Full step-by-step here:
https://www.smokeandsear.world/BBQ-recipes/bavette-steak-pinwheels/

#SmokeAndSear #BavetteSteak #SteakPinwheels #MeatAndCheese #UKBBQ #KamadoJoe #BBQRecipes #FlankSteak #BBQShowstopper

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"Take a bavette steak, stuff it with meat and cheese, roll it like a boss and slice into pinwheels of pure BBQ joy 🌀🔥" This one's a proper flavour bomb – tender flank steak butterflied and loaded with: 🥬 Spinach 🥓 Prosciutto & coppa 🧀 Melty Gouda cheese Then it’s rolled up tight, tied, skewered, sliced into pinwheels, and grilled until that filling's bubbling and the steak’s perfectly medium rare. Sear the edges first so the cheese stays locked in – trust me, it’s worth the extra step. Perfect for sharing (but you won’t want to). 👉 Full step-by-step here: https://www.smokeandsear.world/BBQ-recipes/bavette-steak-pinwheels/ #SmokeAndSear #BavetteSteak #SteakPinwheels #MeatAndCheese #UKBBQ #KamadoJoe #BBQRecipes #FlankSteak #BBQShowstopper

"Picanha… fat cap bubbling, bourbon oak smoke rollin’, and seared to medium-rare perfection. This is the good stuff 🥩🔥"

I’ve cooked it a few times now and it just never misses. Beef rump cap, simple prep, bold seasoning, and that glorious fat cap doing what it does best.

Here’s the lowdown:

🐄 1.5kg picanha from Village Butchers, sliced into thick steaks
🧂 Dry brined overnight with rock salt for that proper crust
💨 Smoked low on the Kamado Joe Jr. over bourbon-infused oak
🔥 Searing hot finish over the coals to lock in those juices
🌶️ Hit with a final sprinkle of Texas Steak rub on the board while resting

The flavour? Unreal. The texture? Bang on. The method? All laid out for you.

👉 Full step-by-step guide here:
https://www.smokeandsear.world/BBQ-recipes/perfect-picanha-on-the-joe-jr/

#SmokeAndSear #Picanha #BeefDoneRight #KamadoJoeJr #BrazilianBBQ #UKBBQ #ReverseSear #SteakNight #BBQBeef #BBQCooks

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"Picanha… fat cap bubbling, bourbon oak smoke rollin’, and seared to medium-rare perfection. This is the good stuff 🥩🔥" I’ve cooked it a few times now and it just never misses. Beef rump cap, simple prep, bold seasoning, and that glorious fat cap doing what it does best. Here’s the lowdown: 🐄 1.5kg picanha from Village Butchers, sliced into thick steaks 🧂 Dry brined overnight with rock salt for that proper crust 💨 Smoked low on the Kamado Joe Jr. over bourbon-infused oak 🔥 Searing hot finish over the coals to lock in those juices 🌶️ Hit with a final sprinkle of Texas Steak rub on the board while resting The flavour? Unreal. The texture? Bang on. The method? All laid out for you. 👉 Full step-by-step guide here: https://www.smokeandsear.world/BBQ-recipes/perfect-picanha-on-the-joe-jr/ #SmokeAndSear #Picanha #BeefDoneRight #KamadoJoeJr #BrazilianBBQ #UKBBQ #ReverseSear #SteakNight #BBQBeef #BBQCooks

"Crunch so loud it echoes round the garden. Chinese crispy pork belly – BBQ style"

This one`s been on the site for a while and still delivers every single time. If you’re chasing that takeaway-style crackling but want to do it properly – low ‘n’ slow with a smoky edge – this is the recipe you need.

Here’s what’s going down:

🐖 2kg pork belly joint, bone out, scored and seasoned deep
🧂 Skin dried overnight, hit with Chinese Takeaway rub, then smoked slow to build flavour
🔥 Finished at high heat till that crackling’s blistered to perfection
🍏 Apple juice in the tray for moisture and a cheeky sweet edge
💥 Optional: Blowtorch those stubborn bits if you’re chasing legendary levels of crunch

Drizzle it with hot honey and watch it disappear faster than you can say “who wants seconds?”

👉 Full step-by-step here:
https://www.smokeandsear.world/BBQ-recipes/chinese-crispy-pork-belly/

#SmokeAndSear #CrispyPorkBelly #ChineseBBQ #CracklingGoals #PorkPerfection #KamadoJoe #UKBBQ #BetterThanTakeaway #BBQCooks

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"Crunch so loud it echoes round the garden. Chinese crispy pork belly – BBQ style" This one's been on the site for a while and still delivers every single time. If you’re chasing that takeaway-style crackling but want to do it properly – low ‘n’ slow with a smoky edge – this is the recipe you need. Here’s what’s going down: 🐖 2kg pork belly joint, bone out, scored and seasoned deep 🧂 Skin dried overnight, hit with Chinese Takeaway rub, then smoked slow to build flavour 🔥 Finished at high heat till that crackling’s blistered to perfection 🍏 Apple juice in the tray for moisture and a cheeky sweet edge 💥 Optional: Blowtorch those stubborn bits if you’re chasing legendary levels of crunch Drizzle it with hot honey and watch it disappear faster than you can say “who wants seconds?” 👉 Full step-by-step here: https://www.smokeandsear.world/BBQ-recipes/chinese-crispy-pork-belly/ #SmokeAndSear #CrispyPorkBelly #ChineseBBQ #CracklingGoals #PorkPerfection #KamadoJoe #UKBBQ #BetterThanTakeaway #BBQCooks