It is that time of year again to announce our Two-Day BBQ Master Class! This year’s class will take place April 19th and 20th at the Weber Grill Restaurant in Schaumburg, IL. No matter what your BBQ skill level is, this is not a class to miss. This two-day hands-on Master Class will cover everything you need to know about beef brisket, pork…
It is that time of year again to announce our Two-Day BBQ Master Class! This year’s class will take place April 19th and 20th at the Weber Grill Restaurant in Schaumburg, IL. No matter what your BBQ skill level is, this is not a class to miss. This two-day hands-on Master Class will cover everything you need to know about beef brisket, pork shoulder and pork ribs.
Learn from renowned BBQ experts including:
- Tuffy Stone, Cool Smoke, Professor of BBQ
- Harry Soo , Slap Yo Daddy BBQ, Diamond Ranch, CA, Pitmaster
- Russell Roegels, Roegels BBQ, Houston, Texas, Owner, Pitmaster
- Dr. Michael Cressman, The Ohio State University
- Dr. Bailey N. Harsh , University of Illinois
- Bill Dumas, Sausage Sensei
- Dustin Green, Weber LLC, Director, Grill Academy/ Head Grill Master, Americas
- Jason Pruitt, Weber LLC, Grill Master
- Kevin Kolman - Grill Master
You will master the ins and outs of smoking with wood, charcoal and gas and learn the secrets of producing the same authentic BBQ as the great pit masters. From seasoning, trimming and slow cooking your meat to pairing the best beverages with BBQ, we will teach you all the techniques necessary to become a grilling expert!
Here is a run-down of the weekend’s festivities:
- Science of Brisket, Pork Ribs and Shoulder
- Pit Setups
- Brisket Fabrication and Trimming
- Top BBQ Accessories
- Ultimate Brisket Taste Test – Wagyu, USDA Prime, Certified Angus Beef Choice and Select
- Breakout Sessions:
- Brisket 101
- Pork Shoulder 101
- Pork Ribs 101
- Sausage Making 101
- Seasonings and Fuel
- Accessories and knives
- Alcohol and Beer Pairing with BBQ
Our BBQ Master Class will include panel discussions with Weber Grill’s Head Grill Master Dustin Green, as well as some of the nation’s top barbecue experts and meat scientists.
This Master Class will sell out quickly, and trust us, this is not an event you want to miss! The wealth of knowledge and passion this class provides cannot be replicated anywhere else. Barbecue is a lifestyle and we are so excited to celebrate and share the love during this class!
** Please note breakout sessions subject to change. Listed experts confirmed at time of booking, but may change due to unexpected events or circumstances.**
Check out our class calendar:
https://webergrillrestaurant.com/cooking-classes/
, April 19
Weber Grill Restaurant, Schaumburg, IL
6:00pm
Introductions 6:45pm
Brisket Breakout Session- Trimming - Seasoning- Pit Loading 8:00pm
Load the Pits
8:15pm
Dinner & Informal DiscussionEvaluate briskets for tenderness, juiciness, flavor & overall likeness.
BBQ Themed Dinner
10:00pm
End of Day
Saturday, April 20
Weber Grill Restaurant, Schaumburg, IL
7:15am Continental Breakfast Served
8:00am Breakout Sessions (50 Minutes, 5 min. break in-between)
1. Pork (Shoulder/Ribs)
2. Brisket
3. Anatomy 101
4. Seasonings, Fuel, Accessories and Knives
5. Bourbon and Beer Pairing with BBQ 12:30p
Pitmaster Brisket Taste Test & Sausage Tasting
Evaluate briskets for tenderness, juiciness, flavor & overall likeness.
2:30pm Sausage Making – Bill Dumas 4:30pm Wrap Up/Closing Pitmaster Panel
5:00pm After Party/Passed Apps/Live Music (must purchase ticket for afterparty)