How to grill, according to Tom Kerridge

Prepare to up your barbecue game with a little help from superstar chef, Tom Kerridge. Discover Tom's collaboration with M&S Collection for our exclusive new grill range, available in the Foodhall. Plus, level-up your barbecue feast with Tom's guide to grilling meat, barbecue menu ideas and more.

Senior Food Editor

Heather Taylor

Why you need to try Tom’s new grill range

These are not just barbecue dishes. These are epic Tom Kerridge with M&S Collection grill dishes. Our new Tom Kerridge with M&S Collection range is a selection of succulent, flavour-packed grill dishes inspired by Tom’s own recipes. From Tom’s grill and barbecue to yours, these must-try dishes combine top-quality ingredients with chef-approved techniques that create layers of lip-smacking flavour. “The process of creating the range was so exciting,” says Tom. “We spent a huge amount of time in the garden cooking and grilling. As chefs, we're all big fans of outdoor cooking, so this was right up our street.”

Browse the range

“This range is all about big flavours and proper quality. We’ve taken great British meats and layered them with spice blends and marinades inspired by some of my favourite global cuisines. These are the kind of dishes I’d serve at my own barbecue – full of character, bold in taste, and easy to cook. These dishes all cook brilliantly indoors (handy since the Great British weather doesn’t always play ball!) but for that extra layer of flavour, I’d recommend trying to cook them over coals.”

- Tom Kerridge

Collection British Korean-Style Baby Back Ribs by Tom

These succulent British Heritage Gold outdoor-bred pork ribs are lightly smoked, slow-cooked and glazed in a punchy fermented chilli sauce. “I love the warming spice and heat that’s created by the fermented chilli,” says Tom. “These are super succulent and rich – I love to serve them with a crisp, clean cucumber salad.”

Collection British Spiced Honey Spatchcock Chicken by Tom

Beer-brined higher-welfare Oakham Gold chicken marinated in a smoky and spicy seasoning, with a sun-ripened chilli and honey glaze and topped with toasted sunflower seeds, this would make an epic centrepiece at your family’s barbecue feast. “If I served this in one of my pubs, it would be perfectly paired with some salty and simple crispy chips or potato wedges,” says Tom.

Collection British Seven Spice Beef Koftas by Tom

Salt chamber-aged British beef mince seasoned with a warming blend of spices and fresh parsley, these succulent koftas will bring fiery, warming flavour to your barbecue. “You could build a board with the koftas and a selection of M&S Collection dips – my favourite is the Collection Labneh Yogurt Dip with Herby Dressing,” says Tom. Just add flatbreads and a crunchy salad.

Tom’s pro tips for the best summer barbecue

“Prep and planning are key,” says Tom. “Make sure you know what’s on the menu, do all your chopping and marinating in advance, and don’t rush your coals – make sure you allow them to come to the right temperature before you start cooking.
Use good-quality charcoal – this will maintain the heat for longer.
Have fun and don’t burn yourself – step away from the lighter fuel!
Don’t forget dessert. I’d cook pineapple rings on the residual heat of the barbecue, and serve with a homemade caramel sauce and scoops of M&S Collection West Country Madagascan Vanilla Ice Cream."

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