Jack’s Old South BBQ School Review – My weekend at Myron Mixon’s House

bbqstudio · 01-20-2013, 03:47 PM

I read a lot of things on this and other fourms about Myron's Cook School and the price as well as attendance being down. I will say that a lot of his recipes are in his book as some said and they guy sitting next to me (there were over 60 people in the class and it was sold out as well as the class I missed which they were nice enough to let me come to the next one) had the book and some things are the close but a lot are updated. Was it worth $750 - if you look at the fact that he spend over $5000 just on Wagu briskets for the whole class as well as shoulder, butt, ribs and chicken as well as all they fed you and you were able to drink (yeah he had kegs) along with the experience and questions your were able to ask.

I am a photographer and I took a ton of pictures as well but I will give you a quick view of what my review of the class was:

I will say that all my experimenting and everything else really didn’t pan out as well as once I started to watch BBQ Pitmasters on TLC… I’m sure many of us didn’t know as much as we do since the introduction of that show or at least I’m willing to admit it!! I have had an electric smoker and then purchased a Big Green Egg when I started trying to get more serious. I wanted to learn a little more about controlling a fire and getting the amount of smoke into my meat that I wanted which with an electric smoker is much easier and since I will never compete I will tell you that a really good electric smoker could be in my future. I really like the Jack’s Old South line and I would invest and was most likely going to do it until I really just thought about the costs and space commitment that it will require for me. I don’t have enough space or need for the size that is but who knows…. with me I could end up getting one someday. My main problem with the egg is cook space… I have the large and even considered getting an extra large as well but the problem really is just the cook space… I know there are several ways to extend and so forth… this is not a story about the egg.

I became a KCBS Certified BBQ judge and have traveled all over the country including Mesquite, NV for Grilling in Mesquite, which was a highlight for me. I was hopping my mug would get on TV but not sure I ever saw it. Having the ability to meet Myron, Johnny, Tuffy and many others on the show and some that aren’t including Ray Lumpier / DR. BBQ is always a treat and I will tell you that they are not what they seem on TV at all. Some are nicer and some aren’t at all! Myron is nothing like his TV persona or at least not as you would think from an approachability perspective – he is very approachable, takes pictures with everyone, and talks to anyone and laughs and jokes. Sure he wants to win and his cocky about it but heck when you have won as much as him and you continue to… WHY NOT BE!

Here is the rest of the article if you would like to read more:

http://nicktoday.com/jacks-old-south...-mixons-house/

Personally - it was worth the money to me of just making two new friends in Tampa that our families have become friends and cook together. That alone as well as the food was amazing experience.

NorthwestBBQ · 01-20-2013, 05:42 PM

That's Ray Lampe.

Great review and fantastic photos!

What camera/lenses are you using?

DubfromGA · 01-20-2013, 06:34 PM

Great review!

I've wondered how the school would be.

It may be in my future!

Gig'em99 · 01-20-2013, 07:01 PM

Great review! I've been thinking if doing that class now for a year. I probably will too.

Teamfour · 01-20-2013, 07:11 PM

Great write up! That is my dream class...

Lake Dogs · 01-20-2013, 07:49 PM

Everyone, and I mean EVERYONE that I've talked to who has taken his class has said it was worth every penny, whether they did it to help them with their competition team, or just improve their own BBQ at home.

I'm glad you had a good time.

bbqstudio · 01-20-2013, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NorthwestBBQ

That's Ray Lampe.

Great review and fantastic photos!

What camera/lenses are you using?

Oops ;) ill correct that. As far as the class I brought a canon 5d mark 3 and Sony a55 I believe. I have a full line of Sony and canon equip,ent. Thanks for the correction ill update :)

JOMANCHU · 01-20-2013, 09:20 PM

Thanks for the review. Always wondered if it would be worth it.

BBQ_MAFIA · 01-21-2013, 04:14 AM

Thanks for the review. I haven't heard or read a bad thing about his class yet.
It's on my wish list of things to do.

Hawg Father of Seoul · 01-21-2013, 05:53 AM

I am glad people like the class.

60 people is a stupid number. Sure it keeps the hero worship at a high and makes guys forget they are Bbq nerds, but too many for real learning.

We would sue a public school for half that many kids in a classroom and this is only @20 hours.

bbqstudio · 01-21-2013, 06:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hawg Father of Seoul

I am glad people like the class.

60 people is a stupid number. Sure it keeps the hero worship at a high and makes guys forget they are Bbq nerds, but too many for real learning.

We would sue a public school for half that many kids in a classroom and this is only @20 hours.

Well, he has a staff of 20 people working there as well each table has one of his cook teams with them as well has he comes to each table while your doing prep. From someone that has been to the class I could say that I had as much 1:1 time and i wanted as well as he had open Q&A with him after each second of prep, meat and meal... I would ask people that have actually been to the class for their perspective on 1 on 1 time and I believe you will get the same opinion as myself.

My daughter sits in a college class with 100's of people in it so I guess it just depends on your learning style. Class might not be for everyone - it is expensive and it's the middle of nowhere, you might night like a TV persona or you might just not think you need it. All fair points - for me it will be something I never forget, well worth the money and great that I made new local friends.

Johnny_Crunch · 01-21-2013, 06:30 AM

Nice review. Thank you.

Hawg Father of Seoul · 01-21-2013, 07:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bbqstudio

Well, he has a staff of 20 people working there as well each table has one of his cook teams with them as well has he comes to each table while your doing prep. From someone that has been to the class I could say that I had as much 1:1 time and i wanted as well as he had open Q&A with him after each second of prep, meat and meal... I would ask people that have actually been to the class for their perspective on 1 on 1 time and I believe you will get the same opinion as myself.

My daughter sits in a college class with 100's of people in it so I guess it just depends on your learning style. Class might not be for everyone - it is expensive and it's the middle of nowhere, you might night like a TV persona or you might just not think you need it. All fair points - for me it will be something I never forget, well worth the money and great that I made new local friends.

Yeah, that is what they do to undergraduates, in classes for that have a lot of non majors in it. Funny thing, almost all graduate classes are small. As are most classes that are specialized for a particular major.

And the fact that they are over a semester and not two days.

So.... not really a direct correlation.

I just stated my opinion. I can have my opinion and you can think you got value for your money at the same time.

BurninTree BBQ · 01-21-2013, 07:30 AM

Nice review

Shooter1 · 01-21-2013, 07:50 AM

Great review and it sounds like it's more than worth the price. My wife actually asked me If I wanted to go, she was going to give me the trip for a Christmas present this year but I wanted a new shotgun instead.

01-20-2013, 03:47 PM	#1
bbqstudio Got Wood. Join Date: 12-22-12 Location: Tampa, FL	Jack’s Old South BBQ School Review – My weekend at Myron Mixon’s House I read a lot of things on this and other fourms about Myron's Cook School and the price as well as attendance being down. I will say that a lot of his recipes are in his book as some said and they guy sitting next to me (there were over 60 people in the class and it was sold out as well as the class I missed which they were nice enough to let me come to the next one) had the book and some things are the close but a lot are updated. Was it worth $750 - if you look at the fact that he spend over $5000 just on Wagu briskets for the whole class as well as shoulder, butt, ribs and chicken as well as all they fed you and you were able to drink (yeah he had kegs) along with the experience and questions your were able to ask. I am a photographer and I took a ton of pictures as well but I will give you a quick view of what my review of the class was: I will say that all my experimenting and everything else really didn’t pan out as well as once I started to watch BBQ Pitmasters on TLC… I’m sure many of us didn’t know as much as we do since the introduction of that show or at least I’m willing to admit it!! I have had an electric smoker and then purchased a Big Green Egg when I started trying to get more serious. I wanted to learn a little more about controlling a fire and getting the amount of smoke into my meat that I wanted which with an electric smoker is much easier and since I will never compete I will tell you that a really good electric smoker could be in my future. I really like the Jack’s Old South line and I would invest and was most likely going to do it until I really just thought about the costs and space commitment that it will require for me. I don’t have enough space or need for the size that is but who knows…. with me I could end up getting one someday. My main problem with the egg is cook space… I have the large and even considered getting an extra large as well but the problem really is just the cook space… I know there are several ways to extend and so forth… this is not a story about the egg. Nick with all the Pans of Butts, Shoulders and Brisket \| Flickr - Photo Sharing! I became a KCBS Certified BBQ judge and have traveled all over the country including Mesquite, NV for Grilling in Mesquite, which was a highlight for me. I was hopping my mug would get on TV but not sure I ever saw it. Having the ability to meet Myron, Johnny, Tuffy and many others on the show and some that aren’t including Ray Lumpier / DR. BBQ is always a treat and I will tell you that they are not what they seem on TV at all. Some are nicer and some aren’t at all! Myron is nothing like his TV persona or at least not as you would think from an approachability perspective – he is very approachable, takes pictures with everyone, and talks to anyone and laughs and jokes. Sure he wants to win and his cocky about it but heck when you have won as much as him and you continue to… WHY NOT BE! Here is the rest of the article if you would like to read more: http://nicktoday.com/jacks-old-south...-mixons-house/ Personally - it was worth the money to me of just making two new friends in Tampa that our families have become friends and cook together. That alone as well as the food was amazing experience.
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01-20-2013, 06:34 PM	#3
DubfromGA is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 01-08-13 Location: Georgia	Great review! I've wondered how the school would be. It may be in my future! __________________ Kamado Joe BigJoe & JoeJr, Weber WSM 22.5, Master-Touch 22, Jumbo Joe, Old Country Pecos, Weber Chimneys (steak cooking machines) :bounce:

01-20-2013, 07:01 PM	#4
Gig'em99 On the road to being a farker Join Date: 12-10-12 Location: Richardson, TX	Great review! I've been thinking if doing that class now for a year. I probably will too. __________________ Custom 30"X84" competition-style RF trailer smoker Pecos 20"X60" OS by Old Country BBQ Char Griller 5050 with side box [COLOR="DarkRed"][FONT="Arial Black"]Baby Arm BBQ[/FONT][/COLOR]

01-20-2013, 07:11 PM	#5
Teamfour is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 07-13-12 Location: Sterling, VA	Great write up! That is my dream class... __________________ BWS Party \|UDS\|Maverick ET-73 \|Maverick ET-732 \|Super Fast [COLOR=DarkOrange]Orange[/COLOR] Thermapen \| BBQ Guru DigiQ \|Two 100 QT crawfish boiling rigs \| LEM Meat Grinder \| Grizzly Sausage Stuffer Smokin-n-Style BBQ Team - Pitmaster Lagniappe Chili Team - Head Cook KCBS CBJ

01-20-2013, 07:49 PM	#6
Lake Dogs Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 07-14-09 Location: Lake Sinclair, GA Name/Nickname : Hance	Everyone, and I mean EVERYONE that I've talked to who has taken his class has said it was worth every penny, whether they did it to help them with their competition team, or just improve their own BBQ at home. I'm glad you had a good time. __________________ Hance - MiM/MBN/GBA CBJ and comp cook Lake Sinclair, GA (strategically about an hour from darn near anywhere) My competition daze are probably behind me now; I pretty much cook for family, friends, and frankly the peace and solitude I get from smokin' on an offset... Was Lang 84DX, now Bubba Grills 250R and many Weber grills

01-20-2013, 05:42 PM	#2
NorthwestBBQ somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 06-28-09 Location: Everett, WA	That's Ray Lampe. Great review and fantastic photos! What camera/lenses are you using?

01-20-2013, 09:20 PM	#8
JOMANCHU Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 03-10-12 Location: Spring, TX	Thanks for the review. Always wondered if it would be worth it.

01-21-2013, 04:14 AM	#9
BBQ_MAFIA somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-10-05 Location: NORTH BERGEN, NEW JERSEY	Thanks for the review. I haven't heard or read a bad thing about his class yet. It's on my wish list of things to do. __________________ Guido Lang 60 Lang 84 Deluxe Warmer with Chargrill Large Spicewine Large BGE XL - BGE Med. BGE ( Bought it for my son Vincenzo) Brinkman Snp Brinkman ECB GOSM Weber Kettle Kenmore Elite Gasser Camp Chef Outdoor Stove Blackstone Pizza Oven Blackstone 36" Griddle 1-Banjo

01-21-2013, 05:53 AM	#10
Hawg Father of Seoul is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 09-14-10 Location: Rogers, AR	I am glad people like the class. 60 people is a stupid number. Sure it keeps the hero worship at a high and makes guys forget they are Bbq nerds, but too many for real learning. We would sue a public school for half that many kids in a classroom and this is only @20 hours.

01-21-2013, 06:30 AM	#12
Johnny_Crunch Babbling Farker Join Date: 04-03-10 Location: Cypress TX	Nice review. Thank you. __________________ J Crunch

01-21-2013, 07:30 AM	#14
BurninTree BBQ On the road to being a farker Join Date: 02-04-11 Location: Conshohocken, Pa	Nice review __________________ New Team Name "Atomic BBQ", 2-18.5 WSM's, GMG Daniel Boone, Fast ORANGE Thermapen

01-21-2013, 07:50 AM	#15
Shooter1 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 10-19-10 Location: Lutz, Florida	Great review and it sounds like it's more than worth the price. My wife actually asked me If I wanted to go, she was going to give me the trip for a Christmas present this year but I wanted a new shotgun instead. __________________ 18.5 WSM 18.5 Jack Daniels OTS Weber Genesis