Best Competition Q Class

Eggspert · 09-19-2012, 12:59 PM

Hello,
We just finished our first year of competition BBQ, now I think we need to take a class to fine tune some things for next year. We live in Minnesota and are interested in taking a class this fall/winter/spring. I don't want to travel too far. We have finished well with ribs and chicken, but brisket and pork need some work. Anybody have any favorite classes that they have taken? Classes that give good information and of course are fun? We cook on Big Green Eggs, in case that might affect things/recommendations.

Thanks in advance!
Eggspert BBQ
3 lg BGE
Stoker
Orange thermapen

sitnfat · 09-19-2012, 01:14 PM

Not sure who all cooks up there but if you can find a brethren member that needs a runner or help at a contest I would take full advantage of it. Ford was kind enough to let me help one weekend 3 years ago it was a great experiance and a lot of help

INmitch · 09-19-2012, 02:59 PM

I'm just guessing here but I would guess that Pellet Envy's classes have produced more GC teams than any other. I've never taken Rod's class...............yet. I've takin Ployboy/Butcher, Johnny Trigg and Scotties. They are all worth every penny.

Sledneck · 09-19-2012, 03:20 PM

Tippy canoe and big tz

Coz · 09-19-2012, 03:32 PM

I have taken both Pellet Envy And The CornFed Class . Both were worth the money .

sfisch · 09-19-2012, 04:46 PM

Well, check out the website for the Great Lakes BBQ Assn, we are hosting Mike and Debbie Davis of Lotta Bull in November. Travel and accommodations info can be found there too.
www.glbbqa.com

dosvans · 09-20-2012, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Sledneck

Tippy canoe and big tz

I second that. Joe and Ryan do a great job. Took their class in January and learned a lot.

Rub · 09-20-2012, 07:42 AM

Swamp Boys Q School is tentatively scheduled for the end of March in the Chicago area.

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Ackman · 09-20-2012, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by dosvans

I second that. Joe and Ryan do a great job. Took their class in January and learned a lot.

Agreed--took their class in CT this year and it was very well done. Tyring my first competiion next week, so we will see just how good...only joking. but at least having taken that class gave me the confidence to give the competition a try

Fat Freddy · 09-20-2012, 09:14 AM

My wife has agreed that I can take ONE, I am trying to talk her into THREE. Ryan and Joe's class. Pellet Envys class. And Scottie Johnson's class.

I want each one for totally different reasons but right now it looks as if she will only give in to Ryan and Joe. My reason is because how successful they are, my wifes reason is because she knows them and have talked with them. If she is going to let me take a class, I am not going to argue with her logic.

Curling Q · 09-20-2012, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Sledneck

Tippy canoe and big tz

Agree, took the class last winter before my first year of KCBS comps. I felt it cut the learning curve down. Good class fun and informative.

MoKanMeathead · 09-20-2012, 11:31 AM

I think many of the classes people mentioned are excellent - I would try to find a class that teaches based on your style of cooking. If you cook on green eggs try to find one that teaches that - if you cook on WSMs, again try to find one that can teach you that.

Also I would only go to classes that actually "tell all". Some classes will teach you their processes and some will actually teach you everything they do and use. Then you can take that and adopt to to your cooking and recipies.

mobow · 09-20-2012, 12:06 PM

^^^^^^^^
some good advice there. keith

Big Ugly's BBQ · 09-20-2012, 12:09 PM

Go see Rub and take the Swampboys class, you will not be disappointed...............

Be sure with any class that you take, that you take tons of notes, ask lots of questions and adapt what you learn to your style........

Bam Bam · 09-20-2012, 07:44 PM

The Lotta Bull class is top notch! Won my first GC after taking his class. He has won the Royal 4 times now?? Yeah, take his class ;) Not to mention, Mike and Deb are two of the nicest folks you could ever meet!

09-19-2012, 12:59 PM	#1
Eggspert Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 04-25-12 Location: Willmar, MN	Best Competition Q Class Hello, We just finished our first year of competition BBQ, now I think we need to take a class to fine tune some things for next year. We live in Minnesota and are interested in taking a class this fall/winter/spring. I don't want to travel too far. We have finished well with ribs and chicken, but brisket and pork need some work. Anybody have any favorite classes that they have taken? Classes that give good information and of course are fun? We cook on Big Green Eggs, in case that might affect things/recommendations. Thanks in advance! Eggspert BBQ 3 lg BGE Stoker Orange thermapen

09-19-2012, 01:14 PM	#2
sitnfat is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 10-06-09 Location: Centerville TN	Not sure who all cooks up there but if you can find a brethren member that needs a runner or help at a contest I would take full advantage of it. Ford was kind enough to let me help one weekend 3 years ago it was a great experiance and a lot of help __________________ Rub Won Out BBQ Team,Brisket 180 club

09-19-2012, 02:59 PM	#3
INmitch is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 04-28-09 Location: decatur, IN	I'm just guessing here but I would guess that Pellet Envy's classes have produced more GC teams than any other. I've never taken Rod's class...............yet. I've takin Ployboy/Butcher, Johnny Trigg and Scotties. They are all worth every penny. __________________ Fowl Butt BBQ..Chitload of smokers, Wife, dog. "I'm simple n I can prove it"

09-19-2012, 03:20 PM	#4
Sledneck is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 12-04-05 Location: Wantagh, NY	Tippy canoe and big tz __________________ [SIZE="3"][B][COLOR="Blue"][URL="http://bbqilluminati.blogspot.com"]BBQ Illuminati Blog[/URL][/COLOR][/B][/SIZE] [B][COLOR="Blue"][B]Disclaimer: The poster does not take any responsibility for any bad feelings or sense of exclusion that the reader of this post may have-whether real or imagined. Reading threads poses inherent risks. The poster of this thread would like to also remind readers to make sure they have a functional sense of humor before they visit any discussion board.[/B][/COLOR][/B]

09-19-2012, 03:32 PM	#5
Coz is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 10-05-07 Location: Georgetown , Ky	I have taken both Pellet Envy And The CornFed Class . Both were worth the money . __________________ Stumps Clone "RAINMAKER" Stumps Clone RIP 9-20-08 Stumps Clone "LIL RAIN " Stumps Clone " CHRISTINE " ONE Evil Biotch and another in process BRINGIN' THE HEAT BBQ Team just Cloning around

09-19-2012, 04:46 PM	#6
sfisch is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 09-05-05 Location: Holly, Michigan	Well, check out the website for the Great Lakes BBQ Assn, we are hosting Mike and Debbie Davis of Lotta Bull in November. Travel and accommodations info can be found there too. www.glbbqa.com __________________ Scott Rubbed, Smoked & Sauced BBQ Team Sponsored by Bars Leaks/Rislone Humphreys Battle Box Chargriller Akorn, Akorn Jr. Certified Moink Baller, CBJ# 53817

09-20-2012, 07:42 AM	#8
Rub is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 09-25-06 Location: Winter Haven, FL	Swamp Boys Q School is tentatively scheduled for the end of March in the Chicago area. Sent from my Desire HD using Swamptalk 2 __________________ -Rub Swamp Boys Sponsored by Smithfield, BBQ Guru, Butcher BBQ, Nature's Own Hardwood Charcoal Gator Nation

09-20-2012, 09:14 AM	#10
Fat Freddy is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 12-31-10 Location: Albert City, Iowa Name/Nickname : Fred	My wife has agreed that I can take ONE, I am trying to talk her into THREE. Ryan and Joe's class. Pellet Envys class. And Scottie Johnson's class. I want each one for totally different reasons but right now it looks as if she will only give in to Ryan and Joe. My reason is because how successful they are, my wifes reason is because she knows them and have talked with them. If she is going to let me take a class, I am not going to argue with her logic. __________________ Oversize Load BBQ team ......... forever haunted by .0116

09-20-2012, 11:31 AM	#12
MoKanMeathead is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 05-02-05 Location: Grain Valley, MO	I think many of the classes people mentioned are excellent - I would try to find a class that teaches based on your style of cooking. If you cook on green eggs try to find one that teaches that - if you cook on WSMs, again try to find one that can teach you that. Also I would only go to classes that actually "tell all". Some classes will teach you their processes and some will actually teach you everything they do and use. Then you can take that and adopt to to your cooking and recipies.

09-20-2012, 12:06 PM	#13
mobow is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 12-11-09 Location: Marshall MO	^^^^^^^^ some good advice there. keith __________________ WSM 22.5, MCBJ, In The Key Of Que

09-20-2012, 12:09 PM	#14
Big Ugly's BBQ is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 05-27-08 Location: Perryville, MD	Go see Rub and take the Swampboys class, you will not be disappointed............... Be sure with any class that you take, that you take tons of notes, ask lots of questions and adapt what you learn to your style........ __________________ Chris, Big Ugly's BBQ, Whole bunch of stuff......

09-20-2012, 07:44 PM	#15
Bam Bam Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 08-02-11 Location: Gilbert AZ	The Lotta Bull class is top notch! Won my first GC after taking his class. He has won the Royal 4 times now?? Yeah, take his class ;) Not to mention, Mike and Deb are two of the nicest folks you could ever meet! __________________ Yoder Frontiersman AKA The Bamzoni Yoder YS640 2 Weber 22.5's and a CyberQ 2 Bbqislandinc.com