Step 1 To begin, place the brine ingredients in a pan and heat until the salt has dissolved. Leave to cool. Step 2 Meanwhile, combine all the ingredients for the salsa verde in a blender, adding a glug of oil. Blitz to a loose dressing consistency, adding more oil if necessary. Season with lemon juice,…

Step 1 Begin by lighting your barbecue. Step 2 To make the beer-braised onions, add the chicken stock to a saucepan and add the Douglas fir and onions. Pour in the IPA, cover with cling film and slowly bring to the boil. Reduce the heat and allow to simmer until tender. Step 3 Bring a…

Step 1 Slice the fillet of beef or your choice of steak into palm sized pieces. Tenderise each piece with a meat tenderiser or use the back of a kitchen knife or cleaver. This will make your steak very tender to eat. Step 2 Marinate beef with the soy sauce, Shaoxing rice wine, white pepper…

Step 1 Place the peppercorns in a pestle and mortar and lightly crush down, then tip on to a flat plate. Pat the steaks dry with kitchen roll and press the mixed peppercorns on to both sides of the steaks, using your hands. If you have time, cover with foil or clingfilm and leave at…

Step 1 Place the whole peppercorns in a pestle and mortar and lightly crush down, then add the sea salt and gently combine, ensuring you leave some texture. Tip on to a flat plate. Pat the steaks dry with kitchen roll and press the mixed peppercorn mixture on to both sides of the steaks, using…