Hands-On BBQ Classes, Straight From Real Texas FireLearn to run a pit the way competition pitmasters do-fire management, smoke control, rubs, sauces, and the patience that separates good barbecue from great. Small classes, real cuts, no shortcuts. The PitmasterSteve BotkinEvery class at Desperado BBQ is led personally by Steve Botkin, a KCBS award-winning pitmaster and KCBS judge who has gone up against-and beaten-some of the biggest names in competition barbecue circuits. Steve made history as the first American pitmaster invited to teach BBQ in Perth, Australia, where students traveled in from around the world to learn authentic Texas technique firsthand. Now based just outside Dallas, he brings that same championship-level know-how home to Lavon, Texas. No scripts, no shortcuts-just the fire management, timing, and feel that come from years of competing and teaching at the highest level. |
| Become A Pitmaster Learn to run a pit the way competition pitmasters do-fire management, smoke control, rubs, sauces, and the patience that separates good barbecue from great. Small classes, real cuts, no shortcuts from a KCBS-winning approach |
Credentials Pitmaster & Head Instructor, Desperado BBQKCBS Award-Winning PitmasterCompeted against and defeated nationally recognized pitmastersFirst American Instructor Pitmaster in Perth, AustraliaPioneered BBQ instruction in Perth, Australia, drawing students worldwide |
| The Classes What You'll Learn On the Pit | |
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Full-Day (coming soon) You'll Learn: *BBQ 101 fundamentals *Competition-style cooking techniques *Food safety and proper meat handling *Selecting premium meats *Trimming brisket, ribs, pork, tri-tip and chicken *Wood selection and smoke flavor pairing *Fire management and temperature control *Award-winning rubs, injections, spritzes, and sauces *Building perfect bark *Wrapping and foiling techniques *Knowing exactly when your meat is perfectly done *Resting, slicing, and presentation techniques On the Menu *Whole Chicken *St. Louis Style Spare Ribs *Rib Tips *Tri-Tip *Pulled Pork (Pork-Butt) *Texas Beef Brisket *Sausage Sides |
Half-Day You'll Learn: *BBQ 101 fundamentals *Competition-style cooking techniques *Food safety and proper meat handling *Selecting premium meats *Trimming brisket and ribs *Wood selection and smoke flavor pairing *Fire management and temperature control *Award-winning rubs, injections, spritzes, and sauces *Building perfect bark *Wrapping and foiling techniques *Knowing exactly when your meat is perfectly done *Resting, slicing, and presentation techniques On the Menu *Texas Beef Brisket *St. Louis Style Spare Ribs *Rib Tips |
| The Location Desperado BBQ Classes, Based in Lavon, Minutes From Dallas Near State Highway 78 & Chase Creek Drive Lavon, Texas-Collin County Serving Dallas/Fort Worth & outer surrounding cities Easy drive from Dallas, Fort Worth, Allen, Richardson, Plano, McKinney & Rockwall On-site smokers, pits, and covered outdoor classroom Small class sizes for real hands-on time at the pit |
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