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Adam Purnell, also known as the Shropshire Lad, is a chef, restaurateur and live-fire cooking expert known for his bold approach to the BBQ.

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Adam Purnell, also known as the Shropshire Lad, is a chef, restaurateur and live-fire cooking expert known for his bold approach to the BBQ. A passionate advocate for cooking over flame, Adam has built a reputation for inventive dishes that celebrate quality ingredients and the unmistakable flavour of fire. Alongside appearances at food festivals and events across the UK, Adam is the co-founder of Embers in Shropshire, where live-fire cooking sits at the heart of the menu. His cooking is all about big flavours, simple techniques and making the most of the great outdoors.

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Adam Purnell's Scallops with Red Miso Butter

Smoky, savoury and beautifully caramelised, Adam's scallops make an impressive starter that takes just minutes to cook.

Adam Purnell's Reverse-Seared Whole Picanha & Sides

Adam's picanha recipe uses a slow, smoky cook followed by a fierce sear over hot coals, creating a beautifully caramelised crust while keeping the beef succulent inside.

Adam Purnell's Fire-Grilled Mussels with Herb Butter

As seen on Secrets of the BBQ Kitchen, these mussels are made with bubbling butter, smoky barbecue flavours and fresh herbs. Simple, sizzling, sensational.

Adam Purnell's Fire-Grilled Oysters with Peanuts, Chilli & Beef Tallow

Taken from Secrets of the BBQ Kitchen, these smoky, sizzling oysters are topped with peanuts and chilli, and finished with molten beef tallow and a squeeze of charred lime.

Adam Purnell's Fire Baked Alaska

As seen on Secrets of the BBQ Kitchen, Adam uses a grill to whip up a Baked Alaska with a golden Italian meringue exterior and a soft Victoria sponge base.

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