The Best Barbecue in the World: Secrets, Sauces and Smokers
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- Learn the history, methodology and application of traditional barbecue with exposure to numerous proteins and enjoy hands-on experiences as you prepare perfectly paired side dishes for each day’s themed dinners.
- Practice cooking methods for rendering tough cuts of meat into succulent BBQ — from proper fuels, injections and rubs to wood types and the proper application of the low-and-slow methodology.
- Discover how the flavor profiles change with new marinades, injections and dry rubs and transition to hot-and-fast cooking methods.

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Road Scholar is pleased to offer its Trip Protection Plan as a way to protect your program investment. You may purchase this optional trip protection plan when enrolling in your program.

We offset a portion of the emissions created by your travel. Read about our commitment to a more sustainable planet.
