Savour true-blue Kansas City BBQ Dishes by Chef Jimmy Cheang, Singapore’s only Kansas City-trained pitmaster, at SmokeHse by Esseplore

There are grill houses and there is SmokeHse by Esseplore, a true-blue American smokehouse showcasing Kansas City-style BBQ. A new concept by the food tech company, Esseplore, SmokeHse features a constellation of low and slow-grilled meats that are cooked up to 16 hours using 2 types of woods, American Apple Wood and American Hickory Wood. This achieves a flavourful, gorgeous crust while ensuring that the juices are retained, and the meat fibers remain tender for a superb mouthfeel. These are the three main components of great American barbecue, perfected and achieved by only the most skillful of chefs.

Behind the smoke is Pitmaster Jimmy Cheang, a certified Kansas City Barbeque Judge who was a home chef before joining SmokeHse by Esseplore. Passionate about American Barbecue, he traveled to the United States in 2009 and trained under two multi-award-winning pitmasters, which makes him the authority on all things barbecue. Together with Executive Chef Yeo Kian Tiong, who is a serial F&B entrepreneur and seasoned executive chef of numerous restaurants, they came up with SmokeHse by Esseplore’s menu mainstays that are bound to tantalize the palate of the carnivorous eater. Both Executive Chef Yeo and Pitmaster Jimmy Cheang are committed to providing true-blue Kansas City BBQ to all food aficionados.

Signature BBQ Spanish Iberico Pork Ribs (S$68/1.2kg)

Tuck into a wide array of BBQ dishes here, all kissed with a smoky hint. Mains include the Signature BBQ Spanish Iberico Pork Ribs (S$68/1.2kg), which sees the meat dry-rubbed with an incredibly flavourful blend overnight. Then, it is glazed with a homemade Smoque BBQ sauce to a glistening finish. Beef lovers must not miss the Signature BBQ Smoked Beef Ribs (S$85), which are immersed in a spicy marinade, then barbecued to achieve a fall-off-the-bone texture. 

Smoked Beef Brisket (S$80)

Voracious eaters will revel in the Smoked Beef Brisket (S$80). USDA beef brisket is slathered with a special dry rub overnight, smoked with American Hickory Wood, and glazed with a mouth-watering homemade Smoque BBQ sauce.

BBQ Smoked Lamb (S$96/1.6kg)

For the BBQ Smoked Lamb (S$96/1.6kg), a 1.6kg deboned and trimmed shoulder is coated in the chef’s secret homemade marinade, then slow-roasted till the crust is beautifully caramelized. There is also the Smoked BBQ Chicken Thighs (S$16/4 pcs), which are brined for hours, dried and coated with a special dry rub, then smoked with American applewood. Tear apart the meat and dip it into the accompanying Smoque BBQ sauce to up the indulgence. 

Grilled Octopus (S$32/500g)

Fresh and rich in collagen, the Grilled Octopus (S$32/500g) is a testament to the chef’s finesse, as it requires precision barbecuing to ensure the seafood remains succulent and juicy.

BBQ Pulled Pork Slider Set (S$78)

Pulled Beef Brisket Slider Set (S$108)

Because the meats come in such huge and generous portions, there are bound to be leftovers. Use them to make your very own pulled-meat sliders! The meat will remain just as tender and juicy with proper storage and heat-up methods. Alternatively, SmokeHse by Esseplore also offers two slider sets suitable for two pax: BBQ Pulled Pork Slider Set (S$78) and Pulled Beef Brisket Slider Set (S$108). Each of the meat is tossed in homemade BBQ sauce, layered with creamy cabbage coleslaw for a delightful crunch, and sandwiched between lightly toasted buns. 

Roasted Smashed Potatoes (S$12

Must-try slides include Roasted Smashed Potatoes (S$12), oven-roasted crispy smashed baby potatoes with crackling skin drizzled with olive oil and seasoned with garlic and aromatic herbs; Coleslaw (S$8/500g), a creamy and crunchy rustic recipe of fresh thinly-sliced green and red cabbage, carrots drizzled with a house-made sauce comprising fresh lemon juice, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and others; and a rich Burnt Cheesecake (S$40/6 inch, whole) that comes with a caramelized top and a creamy custard-like center.

Burnt Cheesecake (S$40/6 inch, whole)

Enjoy a BBQ feast at home without going through the hassle of smoking up your house. SmokeHse by Esseplore offers three value-for-money bundles as follows:   

Kansas City Iberico Pork Ribs and Octopus Set for 4-6pax (S$178)	SmokeHse Beef Ribs Feast for 4-6pax (S$199)	SmokeHse Brisket Feast for 4-6pax (S$182)
·         Signature Smoked Iberico Pork Ribs (raw weight: 1.2kg) ·         Smoked Pork Shoulder (raw weight: 1kg) ·         BBQ Octopus (raw weight: 500g) ·         Coleslaw (250g) ·         Herbs & Garlic Smashed Baby Potatoes (15-20 pcs) ·         Soft Buns (8 pcs) ·         Garden Salad (250g) ·         Smoked Pumpkin Soup (4 x 250ml)	·         Signature BBQ Smoked Beef Ribs (raw weight: 2kg) ·         Soft Buns (8 pcs) ·         Coleslaw (250g) ·         Corn on the Cob (2 pcs) ·         Garden Salad (100g) ·         Smoked Pumpkin Soup (4 x 250ml)	·         Beef Brisket (raw weight: 2kg) ·         Soft Buns (8 pcs) ·         Coleslaw (250g) ·         Corn on the Cob (2 pcs) ·         Garden Salad (250g) ·         Smoked Pumpkin Soup (4 x 250ml)

Smokehouse Christmas BBQ Feast (S$388.00)

Add a spellbinding eight-course American flair to your Christmas celebration with their Smokehouse Christmas BBQ Feast (S$388.00). Enjoy 20% OFF on limited sets, available now till 24 December 2021! 

The feast comes with BBQ Iberico Pork Ribs as well as the must-have Roasted Turkey Breast, whose crispy skin and tender meat will leave you wanting more. Made with minced pork that is seasoned with a secret blend, the German Pork Sausages are smoked to a golden-brown char. Sides, including European Potato Salad, Waldorf Salad, Country Bread, Mince Pie, and Gingerbread Cookies, round out the line-up.

Enjoy the items at home by ordering today: https://smokehse.esseplore.com/.