Hands-On Backyard Hero BBQ Class - Texas Style BBQ | Plainfield, IL

Wagyu vs. Angus brisket showdown — hands-on Texas BBQ, 8 dishes, 5 hours with championship pitmasters and The Smokin Griddle Bois. Cook shoulder-to-shoulder with championship pitmasters and go head-to-head in a true Texas showdown: Snake River Farms American Wagyu vs. Certified Angus Beef, brisket vs. brisket, cooked hot and fast — done in 5 hours flat. We cook on Gateway Drum Smokers, fueled by The Good Charcoal Company's premium 100% chemical-free acacia charcoal — proud sponsors of our classes. This class goes meat-forward and minimalist — think butcher paper, simple seasoning, and letting the beef do the talking, true Texas style. You'll work hands-on in small groups — prepping dishes together, checking in on the smokers, and building your own dishes — while select guests get the chance to cook live alongside us. Whether you want to become a backyard hero, elevate your current game, or learn competition tricks, this class covers it all. Great for guys' nights, date nights, or anyone ready to level up. In this class we'll teach you to cook: • Snake River Farms Texas Style Wagyu Beef Brisket • Certified Angus Beef (CAB) Brisket • Beef Tri-Tip • Texas Twinkies • Shotgun Shells • Texas Tumbleweeds • Griddled Brisket Elotes • Griddled Banana Pudding Featured guest: The Smokin Griddle Bois (Blackstone Griddle Crew) — teaching flattop griddle fundamentals, including turning leftovers into fast, incredible dishes. Yes, dessert on the griddle. Here's what's included with your ticket: A full 5-hour hands-on experience with championship pitmasters, a head-to-head Wagyu vs. Angus brisket comparison, a guest griddle session with The Griddle Bois, all 8 dishes above (enough food that you won't need dinner), and student-only discounts in the store all night. That's real competition-level instruction and a true Texas beef education most classes can't offer. You'll also walk away knowing: • Meat Selection & Trimming • Seasoning & Flavor Profiles • Cooking Timelines & Smoker Management • Fuel Selection — Charcoal & Woods • Food Safety, Storing & Reheating • Techniques, Tips & Tricks, and Competition Secrets All sales are final — no refunds or credits.