{"id":8,"date":"2011-01-04T10:41:02","date_gmt":"2011-01-04T15:41:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/173.248.191.65\/~threelit\/"},"modified":"2026-03-06T13:04:06","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T18:04:06","slug":"bbq-classes","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/three-little-pigs-bbq.com\/dev\/bbq-classes\/","title":{"rendered":"BBQ Classes"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;grid&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221; z_index=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><strong>BBQ Classes with Chris Marks<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;20px&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Not a Competition Cook? That\u2019s Perfect. Learn from One.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;20px&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Barbecue has become one of the fastest-growing cooking hobbies in North America. From backyard grillers to aspiring pitmasters, more people than ever want to master the craft of real barbecue.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;20px&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]These classes are designed for anyone who wants to cook better BBQ\u2014whether your goal is to impress friends and family in the backyard or compete for a ribbon at your local contest.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;20px&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Join <strong>Chris Marks of Three Little Pigs BBQ<\/strong>, an <strong>8-time American Royal World Series of Barbecue Grand Champion<\/strong>, as he shares the same techniques, recipes, and strategies used to win championships.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;20px&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Chris brings <strong>25 years of BBQ teaching experience<\/strong>, having taught <strong>more than 575 BBQ classes across the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Australia<\/strong>. His classes combine real competition knowledge with practical backyard techniques anyone can use.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;20px&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]In these hands-on classes you will learn the fundamentals of trimming, seasoning, smoking, fire management, flavor layering, and finishing meats like a professional pitmaster.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;20px&#8221;]<div class=\"qode-accordion-holder clearfix qode-accordion qode-initial \">\n\t<h4 class=\"clearfix qode-title-holder\">\n<span class=\"qode-tab-title\">\n\t    <span class=\"qode-tab-title-inner\">\n        Who Should Attend?    <\/span>\n<\/span>\n<span class=\"qode-accordion-mark\">\n    <span class=\"qode-accordion-mark-icon\">\n        <span class=\"icon_plus\"><\/span>\n        <span class=\"icon_minus-06\"><\/span>\n    <\/span>\n<\/span>\n<\/h4>\n<div  class=\"qode-accordion-content \" >\n    <div class=\"qode-accordion-content-inner\">\n        [vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Backyard grillers who want to take their BBQ skills to the next level<\/li>\n<li>Men and women who are tired of <strong>burnt, tough, dry, or flavorless barbecue<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>BBQ enthusiasts who feel like they\u2019ve <strong>hit a wall improving their cooking<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Anyone who wants to learn proven techniques used by a <strong>championship BBQ team<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Future pitmasters who want to become the <strong>hero of the neighborhood cookout<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]    <\/div>\n<\/div><h4 class=\"clearfix qode-title-holder\">\n<span class=\"qode-tab-title\">\n\t    <span class=\"qode-tab-title-inner\">\n        What You\u2019ll Learn    <\/span>\n<\/span>\n<span class=\"qode-accordion-mark\">\n    <span class=\"qode-accordion-mark-icon\">\n        <span class=\"icon_plus\"><\/span>\n        <span class=\"icon_minus-06\"><\/span>\n    <\/span>\n<\/span>\n<\/h4>\n<div  class=\"qode-accordion-content \" >\n    <div class=\"qode-accordion-content-inner\">\n        [vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Meat selection and trimming techniques<\/li>\n<li>Rub and seasoning strategies<\/li>\n<li>Fire management and temperature control<\/li>\n<li>Smoking and grilling methods used in competition BBQ<\/li>\n<li>Flavor layering and finishing techniques<\/li>\n<li>Tips and secrets developed from <strong>600+ BBQ awards<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]    <\/div>\n<\/div><h4 class=\"clearfix qode-title-holder\">\n<span class=\"qode-tab-title\">\n\t    <span class=\"qode-tab-title-inner\">\n        Class Locations    <\/span>\n<\/span>\n<span class=\"qode-accordion-mark\">\n    <span class=\"qode-accordion-mark-icon\">\n        <span class=\"icon_plus\"><\/span>\n        <span class=\"icon_minus-06\"><\/span>\n    <\/span>\n<\/span>\n<\/h4>\n<div  class=\"qode-accordion-content \" >\n    <div class=\"qode-accordion-content-inner\">\n        [vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Classes are held throughout the year at <strong>top BBQ specialty stores across the country<\/strong>, giving students the opportunity to learn in a true barbecue environment.<\/p>\n<p>Check the <strong>BBQ Class Calendar<\/strong> to find an event near you.[\/vc_column_text]    <\/div>\n<\/div><h4 class=\"clearfix qode-title-holder\">\n<span class=\"qode-tab-title\">\n\t    <span class=\"qode-tab-title-inner\">\n        Private &amp; Custom Training Available    <\/span>\n<\/span>\n<span class=\"qode-accordion-mark\">\n    <span class=\"qode-accordion-mark-icon\">\n        <span class=\"icon_plus\"><\/span>\n        <span class=\"icon_minus-06\"><\/span>\n    <\/span>\n<\/span>\n<\/h4>\n<div  class=\"qode-accordion-content \" >\n    <div class=\"qode-accordion-content-inner\">\n        [vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]In addition to scheduled classes, Chris Marks also offers:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Private One-on-One BBQ Training<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Corporate Team-Building BBQ Events<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Restaurant Pitmaster Training<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Competition BBQ Coaching<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>[vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]After <strong>25 years and over 575 classes taught worldwide<\/strong>, Chris continues to share the techniques that have helped thousands of students cook better barbecue.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;20px&#8221;]<div class=\"call_to_action normal\" style=\"padding-top: 10px;padding-bottom: 10px;\"><div class=\"container_inner\"><div class=\"two_columns_75_25 clearfix\"><div class=\"text_wrapper column1\"><div class=\"call_to_action_text  font_weight_inherit\" style=\"font-weight: 700;\">Ready to Get Started?<\/div><\/div><div class=\"button_wrapper column2\"><a itemprop=\"url\" href=\"\/class-schedule\/\" class=\"qbutton white large\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"\">Current Class Schedule<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1551808212477{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Student&#8217;s Comment from BBQ Class<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<blockquote class=' with_quote_icon' style='width: 90%;'><i class='fa fa-quote-right' style=''><\/i><h5 class='blockquote-text' style='color: #dd3333;'>I can't thank you enough for openly sharing your knowledge at the recent BBQ class at the Heat Exchange. I had a great time learning about the ``science`` of great BBQ techniques. I really had no idea it could be that fun and easy. Before the class, I had been WAY overthinking this as you mentioned, all the while, not knowing why I was doing what. Your experience, knowledge and love of BBQ was very evident in the way you presented information at the class, it was both easy to understand and a complete joy to taste. I left the class both with a full brain of new BBQ knowledge and a full stomach to back it up! I can't wait to fire up the smoker and fire up some of my new-found techniques. 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