If you could only post one question about what class to take, what would it be?
If you are only going to take one, Pick one that uses the same smoker you will be using. Especially if you are starting out. Applying techniques and recipes across smokers doesn't always work perfectly, and learning fire control on your smoker is a huge part of barbecue. That's why I chose the gateway drum class, and the results have been there. I haven't been as successful as some of the other teams in that class, but it still paid for itself. I've had numerous calls in all 4 categories, and The American Royal Open is the only competition I've cooked this year without walking.
