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Now that summer\u2019s officially in full swing, it\u2019s time to enjoy these long warm evenings with some backyard fun\u2014and what could be more fun than getting high with some of your friends while enjoying a great meal? But while we\u2019ve all grown up with the idea of a backyard cookout as a place for crushing some burgers and beers, what might a cannabis barbecue look like instead?<\/p>\n

To get some insight and inspiration, we caught up with Jordan Wagman, a James Beard Award-winning<\/a> chef who\u2019s known for his work crafting health-focused cannabis-infused dishes for private events across North America. And although Canadian-born, Wagman assures that he\u2019s got what it takes to put together the ultimate Fourth of July cannabis barbecue. \u201cThis is one of those moments I\u2019m proud to pull out my US passport,\u201d he says, laughing.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s The Sauce<\/strong><\/h2>\n

No matter where the barbecue, the most exciting action happens on the grill, churning out an array of burgers, hot dogs, veggies and other plant-based foods. \u201cThe trick is always going to be in the sauce,\u201d Wagman says. \u201cWhen you\u2019re working with a hot grill, you wouldn\u2019t necessarily start basting your ribs or vegan burger at the beginning. By the time it\u2019d charred there would be no cannabis left,\u201d he says, alluding to the fact that cannabis infusions are temperature-sensitive and that cannabinoids will denature at around 250 degrees.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Wagman\u2019s solution is to use a regular non-infused sauce throughout the marinating and cooking process, saving the addition of any cannabis-infused sauces as a finish. \u201cI\u2019ll use an infused barbecue sauce as a glaze at the end, smothering it all over,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n

Wagman applies a similar science-backed approach to serving cannabis infused sides and salads. \u201cThe most important thing is to make sure any dressings or vinaigrettes are really well emulsified, so all that cannabis is really evenly distributed,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n

Vigorously shaking or blending oil-based cannabis infusions<\/a> in with the other dressing ingredients is the best way to achieve emulsification. With an infused dressing on the side, Wagman says that salads are also great to prepare in advance of your cannabis barbecue, making hosting duties easy. \u201cSalads can be made the night before by putting a lot of the wet ingredients on the bottom, and some lettuce on topo. All you\u2019re doing is dressing it in the moment,\u201d he says.\u00a0<\/p>\n

That\u2019s So Sweet<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Grilled desserts are another surprise guest at Wagman\u2019s cannabis barbecue, with so many creative and versatile options such as grilled dessert pizza. \u201cThis is one of my favorite things to do during grilling season,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n

The celebrated chef also offers advice to simplify the process for the baking averse. \u201cHere\u2019s a great kitchen hack,\u201d Wagman says. \u201cDon\u2019t worry about making your own pizza dough; go buy raw dough at the grocery store, and when you\u2019re working it, instead of flour, use oil. Get your grill smoking hot, roll the dough out with your hand and place the dough right on the grill. You can use anything as a topping\u2014marshmallow, almond butter, infused chocolates\u2014just be creative! One of my favorites is to take some brie cheese, melt it down, put it in the blender with warm dairy and puree with cannabis oil. Top with sliced apples or pears for a cheese-and-fruit pairing on a grilled pizza!\u201d<\/p>\n

But of course, no cannabis barbecue is complete without some ice-cold beverages, and while there are many great RTD cannabis-infused beverages available in the marketplace, Wagman recommends playing with terpenes if you\u2019re looking to make your own drinks at home. \u201cDrinks can be very terpene heavy, and there are a lot of different directions you can go in,\u201d Wagman says. He describes a peach-mango fizz that\u2019s a current favorite featuring a mango and basil coconut vinegar puree, topped with a peach-terpene infused puree, lime juice and a dried mango garnish.\u00a0<\/p>\n

But no matter what you infuse, the most important thing, according to Wagman, is keeping you and your guests comfortable, and making sure no one gets too high. \u201cIt\u2019s always safety first,\u201d he says. \u201cIf I\u2019m ever hosting\u00a0anyone<\/em>, whether they\u2019re a paying guest or a friend in my home, I always use something I\u2019ve purchased through the legal channels. It\u2019s best to be able to use a product that\u2019s tested and has efficacy behind it so you can dose down to the milligram.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

Wagman also emphasizes the importance of well-dispersed emulsions. An improperly emulsified brownie batter, for example, may yield inconsistent dosing throughout the pan, and even brownie-to-brownie. \u201cBut as long as you\u2019re able to ensure your cannabis has been equally distributed, you can very quickly do simple math: The amount of cannabis, divided by yield equals potency per portion.\u201d<\/p>\n

Fish Wish<\/strong><\/h2>\n

So, what to cook at the cannabis barbecue?\u00a0Chef Wagman gave us a recipe that\u2019s perfect for an infused barbecue. While the grill is busy with your burgers and brats, roast a whole fish in the oven to serve family style, and top with Jordan\u2019s famous infused hot sauce. Delish.<\/p>\n

Roasted Whole Fish<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Servings: 4<\/p>\n

Ingredients<\/strong>: <\/h4>\n

Roasted Whole Fish<\/strong><\/p>\n

Infused Hot Sauce\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n