Competition Classes
Eggs by the Bay presents-
RHYTHM ‘n QUE’s
“FUNDAMENTALS OF CHAMPIONSHIP BBQ”
Competition BBQ Class
Eggs by the Bay is presenting a class on “Fundamentals of Championship BBQ” taught by nationally recognized competition BBQ team Rhythm ‘n QUE. This class will be held on Saturday, April 21, 2012 at 8am to 3pm, at Eggs by the Bay’s classroom at 965 Shulman Avenue, Santa Clara, CA. Our competition team, Smitty’s Smoke Patrol, has competed toe to toe with Rhythm ‘n QUE over the past 6 years, and we acknowledge them as one of the most decorated cooking teams in the country. They have been selected to come to our venue and share in their cooking philosophies with our Bay Area BBQ community.
This class will present the whys and hows of what transforms meat, smoke, spices and sauce into meltingly delicious entries worthy of ribbons and trophies. Far more than just presenting recipes or formulas, “Fundamentals of Championship BBQ” grounds the home cook firmly in the techniques of competition chicken, ribs, pulled pork and brisket, and goes on to initiate the BBQ enthusiast into the world of KCBS barbecue contests.
Covered topics will include cooker types and fire management; meat selection and preparation, including food safety in handling and storage; how injections and marinades are used on contest meats; demonstration of cooking methods; developing flavor profile through rubs and sauces; the timelines, organization, and equipment that make a contest different than cooking at home, and contest walkthrough; explanation of KCBS judging processes and scoring; BBQ contest “etiquette”, culture, camaraderie and respect; presenting entries for judging; and tasting of the four competition meats. The class fee is $385 per person; class size is limited so early registration is advised. Early bird pricing is $345, enrollment forms must be postmarked by 3/16.
Rhythm 'n QUE consists of Phoenix residents Vincent Carrocci and Alexa Fairbairn. Using only backyard cookers (4 WSMs) and homemade rubs and sauces, the team has competed successfully across nine states. Since 2008 RnQ has won 22 Grand Championships, 18 Reserve Grand Championships, four invitations to the Jack Daniel's Invitational World Championship, and were the 2008 and 2009 California BBQ Association Team of the Year. Notable wins have included Grand Champion at the inaugural Sam’s Club Invitational in 2010 against the nation’s top KCBS Team of the Year contenders, and First Place Sauce (2010) and 2nd Place Chicken (2008) at “The Jack”.
Eggs by the Bay, founded in 2005 by owner Darry Smith, is your Bay Area headquarters for Big Green Egg. Here at Eggs by the Bay we provide excellent customer service along with the area’s a largest inventory of BBQ tools and accessories, charcoal, rubs and sauces, recipe books and more. For more information or registration please call 408-394-2471 or email mail@EggsbytheBay.com .
Please print out and sign the enrollment form below and submit with a check made out to Eggs by the Bay for full payment for class. Please include your email address or contact info on form. Credit card payments taken at the Eggs by the Bay location only (no phone orders taken). See store website for hours of operation.
EARLY BIRD PRICING IS $345, ENROLLMENT FORMS MUST BE POSTMARKED BY 3/16.
3/25 Update....Your spouse can join you for this class for only an extra $100.
