Cooking Class: BBQ Masters Class - Schaumburg Cooking School

It is that time of year again to announce our Two-Day BBQ Master Class! This year’s class will take place June 6th AND June 7th 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
• Dr. Michael Cressman, The Ohio State University
• Dr. Phil Bass - Associate Professor - University of Idaho
• 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
  • Anatomy 101

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!


**Alcoholic beverages are NOT included, but are available to purchase throughout event**
** 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/

Timeline for BBQ Masters Class 2025
Friday, June 7th

Weber Grill Restaurant, Schaumburg, IL, 1010 N Meacham Road

6:00pm Introductions
6:45pm Brisket Breakout Session- Trimming - Seasoning- Pit Loading
8:00pm Load the Pits
8:15pm Dinner & Informal Discussion Evaluate briskets for tenderness, juiciness, flavor & overall likeness. Dinner from the Weber Grill Restaurant & Cooking School Chef team
10:00pm End of Day One

Saturday, June 7th

7:15am Continental Breakfast Served
8:00am Anatomy 101
9:20am Breakout Sessions (45 Minutes, 5 min. break in-between)

1. Pork (Shoulder/Ribs)
2. Brisket
3. Seasonings, Fuel, Accessories and Knives
4. Bourbon and Beer Pairing with BBQ

1:00pm Pitmaster Brisket Taste Test, Sausage Tasting & Lunch

• Evaluate briskets for tenderness, juiciness, flavor & overall likeness.
• Lunch menu created by Weber Grill Restaurant & Cooking School Chef team

2:30pm Sausage Making – Bill Dumas
4:30pm Wrap Up/Closing Pitmaster Panel

Check out our other cooking classes: https://webergrillrestaurant.com/cooking-classes/

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