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In just one month, you’ll go from backyard rookie to BBQ Pitmaster. This step-by-step course covers everything — fire management, smoking ribs, brisket, pulled pork, chicken, beef ribs, salmon, and even bold appetizers like Shotgun Shells. Learn proven techniques, flavor tips, and the confidence to fire up your smoker anytime. No fancy equipment, no guesswork — just real BBQ skills you’ll use for life. Free bonus lesson on rotisserie chicken is included!

Learn how to control fire and temperature like a true pitmaster. This course covers vent control, two-zone and three-zone setups, safe fire-starting, and proven tips for steady, low-and-slow cooking. Master these skills and take your backyard BBQ to the next level.

Master the art of BBQ pulled pork with this step-by-step course. You’ll learn how to prep your pork butt, build your rub, manage your smoker, and cook low and slow to juicy perfection. From fire setup to shredding the final product, this course gives you the confidence to tackle one of BBQ’s most forgiving — and most delicious — meats.

This isn’t your average beer can chicken. In this course, you’ll learn how to use a roaster instead of a can to boost moisture, add flavor, and create tender, juicy BBQ chicken every time. Perfect for backyard cooks ready to take their poultry to the next level.

Spice up your seafood game with this family-favorite recipe. You’ll learn how to make a sweet and savory honey butter compound paired with bold Creole seasoning. The best part? It’s quick to cook, full of flavor, and good for you too.

Brisket might get the fame, but beef ribs bring that Texas-sized flavor with half the headache. In this course, you’ll master a no-fuss recipe for juicy, smoky, fall-off-the-bone beef ribs. Big beef. Big flavor. Backyard approved.

These smoked Shotgun Shells will be the hit of your next backyard cookout. Stuff manicotti shells with meat, cheese, or whatever your taste buds crave, wrap them in bacon, season with BBQ rub, and finish with sweet BBQ sauce. An easy, customizable appetizer your guests will love.

Pork ribs are one of BBQ’s most versatile cuts — and one of the most argued about. In this course, you’ll learn simple, proven techniques to prep, smoke, and finish baby back ribs with tender, juicy results every time. Whether you like ’em saucy or dry-rubbed, this lesson has you covered.

Brisket is the king of barbecue — and the ultimate test of a pitmaster’s skills. In this course, you’ll learn a step-by-step process to plan, prep, and smoke a mouthwatering brisket on your own smoker. It’s challenging, but follow the process and your brisket will be tender, juicy, and packed with flavor.