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COMP RIBS/CHKN CLASS APR 24 2025 6-10PM SOLD OUT
Join us for an exclusive BBQ class hosted by You Need a BBQ, where we dive deep into the techniques and secrets behind award-winning competition ribs and chicken. This class is designed for BBQ enthusiasts and competitors looking to elevate their skills with methods that have brought home multiple first-place wins—including a perfect score in ribs.
What You’ll Learn
Ribs and Chicken Mastery: Discover the techniques that consistently score high in BBQ competitions. From seasoning and smoking to achieving that perfect bite, we’ll cover what it takes to make your ribs and chicken stand out to judges.
Seasoning and Rub Selection: Learn to select and apply the ideal rubs and seasonings, including insights into our very own Yoneda’s seasonings, developed from award-winning competition recipes.
Cooking Techniques: We’ll walk you through each step, from prepping and trimming to timing and cooking. Get expert tips on managing your smoker for perfect temperature and smoke control.
Finishing Touches: Perfect your glaze and finishing techniques to achieve the signature look and flavor profile that wins competitions, including tips for creating that “perfect score” rib.
Why Take This Class?
You Need a BBQ has achieved multiple first-place wins in chicken and ribs categories, highlighted by a perfect score in ribs. Drawing from our experience in high-stakes competitions, including the World Food Championships, we’ll provide you with the inside track on what it takes to compete with confidence. Whether you’re aiming to impress in your backyard or on the competition circuit, this class will give you the practical skills and techniques to succeed.
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Learn From Top Pit Masters!
Our BBQ Cooking Classes are designed to teach an every day back yard BBQer how to execute BBQ at a higher level. We offer classes on how to handle the big intimidating meats like brisket and we will teach you how we got 2nd at the world Rib Championships. We often have guest appearances from local Pit Masters, Instagram influencers, world class brands and more. These classes are an in depth way to discover how to use layers of flavour and control your cook so your BBQ is perfect every time.
When you take one of our barbeque cooking classes, be prepared to immerse yourself in all things BBQ. We teach trimming, seasoning, cooking, finishing techniques and much more. Who knows? Maybe one day you’ll be competing against us, turn that backyard hobby into BBQ fame and prizes!
Even if you’re taken one of our courses, we teach different techniques and meats at various classes throughout the year. Check back regularly as we add classes and they can sell out quickly. We announce our classes online in our Social Media channels as soon as they come out. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to get the latest info. Our newsletters are also great spots to get up to date info and sometimes even some cooking tips gleaned right from our classes.
