August 26th (BootCamp 101) & 27th (BootCamp 102) 2023 BBQ Bootcamps

Description

Day 1 – Beginning BBQ 101: Ribs & Chicken

Learn how to smoke delicious, competition-quality ribs and chicken with instructor Chris Marks of the Three Little Pigs. Each student will get his or her own slab of baby back ribs to prepare. Chris, an 8-time American Royal Champion, will take you through the entire smoking process and cover topics such as different types of smokers and common mistakes when smoking. Students will eat mouth-watering smoked chicken for lunch and take a “smoked to perfection” slab of baby back ribs home.

Topics Covered:

• Baby back ribs from start to finish (Hands-on)
• Smoked chicken from start to finish
• Types of grills and smokers
• BBQ techniques
• Types of wood
• Fuel
• Common mistakes
• And much more!

Day 2 – BBQ 102: Briskets and Butts

In this sequel to the chicken and ribs class, Chris Marks will teach you how to smoke incredible beef brisket and pork butt. Lunch will be provided.

Students will take any leftover brisket or pulled pork home at the end of class. Chris will leave no stone unturned in this in-depth tutorial. The class will be divided into four parts:

1. Cuts of Meats

• Briskets
• Pork Butts

2. Preparation

• Marinades
• Rubs
• Injections

3. Cooking Techniques

4. Finishing Techniques

Fee: $250 for the two day BBQ Bootcamp

(Class is limited to the first 30 people registered) * Includes one slab of pork ribs per person. Also includes instruction, additional refreshments, rubs, sauces, and use of equipment.