Mark O'Brien

Chef

Mark O’Brien was a finalist on MasterChef: The Professionals 2026 and the first Irish chef to reach the final. After more than a decade in top London restaurants, he now runs Snake Oil Barbecue in Margate, bringing serious chef skills to his love of American BBQ and cooking over fire.

14 recipes

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  Ember-Cooked Denver Steak with Pickles and Rainbow Slaw | American BBQ Classics

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  BBQ Pork Ribs | American BBQ Classics

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  Smoked Piri Piri Chicken | American BBQ Classics

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  Pecan Pie Recipe | American BBQ Classics

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  Spicy Cornbread | American BBQ Classics

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  Whole Grilled Sea Bass

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  American BBQ Pork Shoulder Steaks with Carolina Sauce

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  Roasted Honey & Chilli Carrots

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  Charcoal Grilled Prawn Cocktail

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  Smoked BBQ Pork South Carolina Style by Chef Mark O'Brien

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  South Carolina Smoked Chuck Steak by Chef Mark O'Brien

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  Pickled and Smoked Jalapeños

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  South Carolina Sauce

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  Alabama White Barbecue Sauce