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BBQ 101 Classes - 2010

Learn how to BBQ like a Champion and get ready to dazzle your family, friends, and neighbors during summer cookouts

Hands-On Backyard Pitmaster Class

by Award-Winning BBQ Grand Champion Harry

Location: Diamond Bar, CA <address is on Registration Form see below>

Dates:

<Please email or call my event coordinator ShiloChou@cox.net

714-642-0432 to be on the list for the next class>

Sat, May 15, 2010 <9 spots left> <May Registration Form>

Sat, Apr 17, 2010 <3 spots left> <Apr Registration Form>

Sat, Mar 13, 2010 <FULL>

Sat, Feb 13, 2010 <FULL>

Sat, Jan 9, 2010 <FULL>

Sat, Dec 5, 2009 <FULL>

Sat, Aug 29, 2009 <FULL>

Sat, July 18, 2009 <FULL>  

Sat, June 27, 2009 <FULL>

Time: 8 am - 1:30 pm (arrive 7:45; we start promptly at 8:00; lunch 12:30; conclude with certificates after lunch)

AVERAGE CUSTOMER REVIEW     (34 customer reviews)

Better than 20 BBQ Books I own

Instructor knew and told every aspect of BBQ process.  I plan to be a Pro and now know what to do to win

One of best classes I’ve taken

I’m a Certified BBQ Judge and have taken several classes including some in the Mid-West. This ranks way up there as one of the best I’ve attended

Very Satisfied

I was very satisfied.  Class was a 10+

Comprehensive coverage

Everything from how to light a fire, cut of meat, to where to purchase meat was covered.  Excellent

Hands on, fast timeline and speed

Hands on approach was very useful.  I can remember what I did.  I now want an advanced / competition class

Wonderful

I’m so happy I learned a lot of techniques.  Class was wonderful.  Keep up the good work

Tremendous Value

Great food.  Great techniques. Great presentation and course book.  I got my money’s worth and more

Everything was demystified

Everything was clearly explained and why certain steps were needed.  Techniques were well described in detail

Humble and Positive

Instructor was very humble and positive.  Topics were presented graciously taking into account diverse opinions regarding what constituted the correct technique

Excellent Class Manual

26 page class handout was very well done and the review and summary portions were excellent

Spectacular

First class instruction.  Very organized.

Amazingly delicious BBQ

Easy to understand instruction.  Very helpful for BBQ beginner

Well done for all levels

Class was very done for all levels.  Would be interested in a competition class in the future

Hands on works very well

Hands on approach works very well.  Informative and good pace

Answered all my questions

Good pace. Very informative

Want to take it one more time

Had a great time.  Very good class.

Loved the food

Very informative.  If possible don't eat too much.  I loved the food and ate too much and got sleepy

Secrets and Tips Provided

Learned a lot.  Special tips and secrets provided by Harry

Good Pace, Good Handouts, Good Hands On

Very organized.  Very informative.  Harry has great presentation skills.  Very confident.

I’m glad I came

Everything was delicious.  Class was very well organized. Great job.

Learn hands-on cooking 9 items side-by-side with Harry on gas grills, gas smokers, Weber Kettles, and Weber WSM (R2D2 or Bullet) smokers

Find out about the secrets of competition BBQ to apply in your backyard cooking (temperatures, meat placement, foiling, mopping, sprays, schemers, glazes, sauces, etc.)

Hear Harry's philosophy on smoke, woods, low-n-slow, and spices

Make your own secret Slap Yo' Daddy BBQ rub from regular pantry ingredients and impress your audience

Coffee and donuts provided in the morning.  Soda and water also provided

Includes an all you can eat BBQ lunch of half-chickens, thighs, St. Louis spareribs, Kansas City ribs, Baby Back ribs, Rib Tips, Pork Butts, Brisket, Sausage, including Santa Maria tri-tip (you'll be involved in cooking it!).  Our tri tip won 1st place in the  Tri Tip Championship Throwdown  on July 11, 2009 in Santa Maria, California, the tri tip capital of the world.  Sides include scratch-made classic BBQ beans and coleslaw which you'll be shown how to make

Also, featuring Seared Ahi Tuna w Maui Onion Dressing appetizer featured on audition video for Bobby Flay's Food Network Program

You take home all left-over meat cooked in the class!

Discussion / Demonstration / Hands-On

• How to light a fire

• How to make your own rubs and sauces

• How to prepare chicken, ribs, pork, brisket, and tri-tip

• How to prepare injections and marinades

• Detailed instructions on cooking methods

• Equipment and Accessories

• Overview of BBQ contests and judging

• Cooking long-haul Brisket and Pork Butts

• Cooking spareribs, St. Louis Ribs, and Baby Back Ribs

• Cooking Tri-Tip Santa Maria Style

• Cooking Half Chickens and Chicken Thighs

• Cooking Sausages and Links

• Answering your grilling and BBQ problems and questions

• Certificates and Conclusion

Who should attend?

Men who want to master fire, meat, and rub and to be the hero among friends, family, and neighbors

Men and women who are tired of burnt / undercooked / tough / lack-of-flavor BBQ.  Any backyard BBQ enthusiasts who have hit-the-wall in improving their barbeque

Perfect Birthday gift, Fathers Day, or a fun-filled day for a couple who want to cook together!

Limited number of students as this is a hands-on class with one-on-one guidance

You take home all leftover meats (brisket, pork, tri-tip, ribs, chicken; your family and friends will be able to sample and enjoy what you cooked)

Don't forget to bring a small cooler with ice to take it home safely

The top-secret Slap Yo' Daddy rub you made

Souvenir Black Slap Yo' Daddy BBQ Apron (commercial grade) worth $40

Frameable Certificate commemorating your graduation from the Slap Yo' Daddy BBQ Class

$299  - Includes all meat, rubs, sauces, marinades, souvenir apron, certificate, supplies, Tri-Tip lunch with Food Network audition Seared Ahi appetizer, and drinks.  You only bring yourself, your appetite, and small cooler to take extra smoked meat home.  Everything else will be provided including class handouts, writing materials, and to-go containers. 

This is a bargain compared to a 3-day $2,305 Championship BBQ Cooking Camp limited to 50 students or the typical $500-$750 charged by Championship cooks, not including airfare and hotel.

Registration Form - Please fill and send with payment.  Forms without payment will not hold your spot.

Cancellation Policy

2 weeks before class - Full Refund

1 - 2 weeks before class - 50% refund

Less than 7 days before class - no refunds (as I have purchased all meats and materials for the class)

Please email or call my event coordinator ShiloChou@cox.net

714-642-0432 to save your spot!!!

Note: All information and pricing subject to change.  Please check this page for latest updates