Pork Cooking Class

Learn the tricks of the trade and become the prince of pork as BLT Steak hosts an exclusive cooking class. Chef de Cuisine Victor Albisu leads an interactive class featuring the different uses and techniques for preparing pork.

Priced at $100 per person, inclusive of tax and tip, the afternoon includes instruction as well as a decadent four-course lunch with complimentary signature cocktail and BLT's renowned popovers.

Guests will be enlightened with tips and tricks that will have them preparing charcuterie, cutting bacon, and pairing pork-based dishes with the perfect flavors. Held in BLT's sleek dining room, the cooking class will also feature a whole spit-roasted pig prepared on the restaurant's sidewalk patio. Watch and learn as Albisu leads guests through butchering techniques and highlights dishes utilizing every aspect of the animal, including house-made Chorizo and a variety of Charcuterie items.

Albisu combines his own knowledge of Cuban and Peruvian preparations with the classic French techniques of Executive Chef and BLT Restaurant Group Partner Laurent Tourondel to showcase a diverse range of pork dishes. In addition to receiving recipes and tip sheets reviewed in the class, Chef Tourondel's latest cookbook, Bistro Laurent Tourondel, will also be available for purchase during this special afternoon event.

This exclusive class is limited to 30 guests. To make a reservation for BLT Steak premier 2010 commencement cooking class, please contact Erica Frank at (202) 689-8999 or Erica@bltrestaurants.com.

Forthcoming cooking classes: 'Summertime Grilling' May 22, 2010; 'Fourth of July Grilling' June 27, 2010; 'End of Summer' August 28, 2010; 'Late Harvest Grilling' October 2010.