World Championship BBQ P1By: W.G.WilsonIn BBQ circles, I'm unique. I have attended the training schools of four(4) World Champions: Paul Kirk (7-time champion), Myron Mixon (5-time champion), Johnny Trigg (2-time champion), Tuffy Stone (1-time champion). I rank these schools/classes by two factors: 1- The amount I learned from the instructor. 2- The amount of fun I have while taking these classes. The second element is just as important as the first, maybe, more-so. If there's one thing I noticed while taking their classes, it's the ability a World Champion develops during his/her tenure in BBQ. It enhances both elements. Listed in the order of knowledge vs. fun:1- Jack's Old-South BBQ Cooking School. 2- Smokin' Trigger's BBQ Cooking School. 3- Paul Kirk's BBQ Cooking School. 4- Tuffy Stone's BBQ Class. Let's begin with Jack's Old-South BBQ Cooking school. It was founded, and it's taught by 5-Time World Champion Myron Mixon. JOS was my first BBQ School that I attended, and the 3 days I was there with my fellow BBQ club members from the BBQ-Brethren, was one of the best experiences of my life. A gentleman who also lived in the same state as I did, agreed to share the ride, which consisted of an 800'some mile journey from Gaithersburg, Maryland to Unadilla, Georgia; quite a haul. Several other Brethren members would meet us in Unadilla, and were staying at the same hotel where we too, were staying. The first night(Friday) consisted of a meet & greet, and Myron took this opportunity to get acquainted with the class. If memory serves me correctly, I believe I counted about 65 people in all, attending the class, and Myron made his way to each and every table, where he posed with each and everyone who brought their camera. And, these people were from all-over the USA. Myron advised the class to get a good night's sleep: we would all need it. Saturday morning was a bright, sunshiny August day, and make no mistake, August in Georgia is extremely hot! Adding to our discomfort was the fact that Georgia had experienced an abundant peach crop, which resulted in what seemed like a giant wall, filled with gnats. So many gnats, that the only prudent course of action was to keep our mouth's shut, lest we end up with a mouth filled with bugs. YUCK! Georgia's mosquito crop was nearly as bad as its gnats. Worse, these gnats and mosquitos were water-starved, and when they weren't trying to get in our eyes and noses, they were seeking out our ears. At lunchtime, we made a quick trip to a local party store to procure a large can of Cutter's insect repellant; it was our only defense. Myron is a good host, and a continental breakfast, of sorts, is provided. This consisted of honey buns and all the coffee you can drink. Being a coffee junkie, this was all I needed, as we began our morning by having breakfast at the local Cracker Barrel. Complete document available in my book... World Championship BBQ(Coming soon) Class Price: $895 Per-Person(Group-Rate-Available). Website URL: http://jacksoldsouth.com  |
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