Province: Alberta

April 23rd, 2023 (Sunday)

10:00am to 1:00pm

Class Location: Tool Shed Brewing – 801 30 St NE, Calgary  Click here for a link to Google Maps.

Let’s be honest…if we could only feast on one animal for the rest of our lives, it would be the majestic pig!  We’re talking stuffed chops, smoked pork belly, fresh chipotle-cheddar sausage, & bacon-wrapped tenderloin!  God bless you, piggies!  This will be a hands-on class where you’ll work alongside me to get experience with some of these recipes.  Menu includes double stuffed chops, pork belly bombs, sticky Asian ribs, and more!

June 17th, 2022 (Saturday)

Class Time: 10:00am to 1:00pm

Class Location: Tool Shed Brewing – 801 30 St NE, Calgary  Click here for a link to Google Maps.

Instructor:  Kris Valckx – Pitmaster, Rocky Mountain Smokers

DETAILS:

“mmm…beef!  We’re going to cover all aspects of the glorious bovine!  From start to finish, and all points in between, no question will go unanswered.  We’re going to discuss different cuts, and how they vary in demand, flavor, and tenderness.  We’ll also discuss wet aging vs. dry aging, different cooking techniques, how to select a great cuts of beef, and how to prep them!  

We’ll enjoy flanken-style Korean short ribs, brisket burnt ends, Picanha, AND MORE!!

April 1st, 2023 (Saturday)

10:00am to 1:00pm

Class Location: Tool Shed Brewing – 801 30 St NE, Calgary  Click here for a link to Google Maps.

Instructor:  Kris Valckx – Pitmaster, Rocky Mountain Smokers

DETAILS:

Beer & BBQ, what a great combination! This course will cover 4 recipes that will focus on how to get even more beer into your BBQing! We’ll focus on complimenting flavors, using 4 beers in 4 courses that will blow your mind! All recipes below will incorporate some amazing Craft Beer in unique and creative ways!

May 7th, 2023 (Sunday)

10:00am to 1:00pm

Class Location: Tool Shed Brewing – 801 30 St NE, Calgary  Click here for a link to Google Maps.

Instructor:  Kris Valckx – Pitmaster, Rocky Mountain Smokers

DETAILS:

We know your burger game is strong, we’re here to help you make it EPIC!!!  We’re going to cover everything from grinding your own blend to where to source different cuts of beef. We’re also going to create a rainbow of awesome condiments and toppings, and how different toppings pair better with different kinds of burgers.  Oh yeah!  We’ll also cook, and eat, a variety of burgers!  Join us for 3 hours of burger AWESOMENESS as we eat our way to burger EUPHORIA!

April 22nd, 2023 (Saturday)

10:00am to 3:00pm

Class Location: Tool Shed Brewing – 801 30 St NE, Calgary  Click here for a link to Google Maps.

Instructor:  Kris Valckx – Pitmaster, Rocky Mountain Smokers

DETAILS:

Join us for a half day of instruction and some AWESOME food! This class is targeted at the beginner through intermediate BBQ’er, and we will learn all about true, low ‘n slow, Southern-style Barbecue, along with a light dusting of Hot & Fast 21st Century BBQ! 

We will be cooking throughout the class and we will have our award winning food for you to try, a detailed handout for you to take home.  Class is held indoors, with several topics covered outside – so please dress accordingly. We will cover:

• Preparation of 4 meats – Brisket, pulled pork, ribs, and chicken. We will teach you how to select, trim, season, and cook these meats.
• BBQ rubs, mops, sauces, glazes, etc.
• BBQ Tools, what you need to simplify your cook while looking like a BBQ Hero!
• Cooking fuel (charcoal, pellets, etc) and wood selection – seasoning with smoke
• “Low ‘n Slow” and “Hot ‘n Fast” in theory and practice
• Equipment – all types smokers and grills for cooking real BBQ, most are present in class.
• Basics of Competition – requirements, entry guidelines, judging, etc.
• Lots of stories from the BBQ trail

June 11th, 2023 (Sunday)

10:00am to 3:00pm

Class Location: Tool Shed Brewing – 801 30 St NE, Calgary  Click here for a link to Google Maps.

Instructor:  Kris Valckx – Pitmaster, Rocky Mountain Smokers

DETAILS:

Join us for a half day of instruction and some AWESOME food! This class is targeted at the beginner through intermediate BBQ’er, and we will learn all about true, low ‘n slow, Southern-style Barbecue, along with a light dusting of Hot & Fast 21st Century BBQ! 

We will be cooking throughout the class and we will have our award winning food for you to try, a detailed handout for you to take home.  Class is held indoors, with several topics covered outside – so please dress accordingly. We will cover:

• Preparation of 4 meats – Brisket, pulled pork, ribs, and chicken. We will teach you how to select, trim, season, and cook these meats.
• BBQ rubs, mops, sauces, glazes, etc.
• BBQ Tools, what you need to simplify your cook while looking like a BBQ Hero!
• Cooking fuel (charcoal, pellets, etc) and wood selection – seasoning with smoke
• “Low ‘n Slow” and “Hot ‘n Fast” in theory and practice
• Equipment – all types smokers and grills for cooking real BBQ, most are present in class.
• Basics of Competition – requirements, entry guidelines, judging, etc.
• Lots of stories from the BBQ trail

May 6th, 2023 (Saturday)

10:00am to 3:00pm

Class Location: Tool Shed Brewing – 801 30 St NE, Calgary  Click here for a link to Google Maps.

Instructor:  Kris Valckx – Pitmaster, Rocky Mountain Smokers

DETAILS:

Join us for a half day of instruction and some AWESOME food! This class is targeted at the beginner through intermediate BBQ’er, and we will learn all about true, low ‘n slow, Southern-style Barbecue, along with a light dusting of Hot & Fast 21st Century BBQ! 

We will be cooking throughout the class and we will have our award winning food for you to try, a detailed handout for you to take home.  Class is held indoors, with several topics covered outside – so please dress accordingly. We will cover:

• Preparation of 4 meats – Brisket, pulled pork, ribs, and chicken. We will teach you how to select, trim, season, and cook these meats.
• BBQ rubs, mops, sauces, glazes, etc.
• BBQ Tools, what you need to simplify your cook while looking like a BBQ Hero!
• Cooking fuel (charcoal, pellets, etc) and wood selection – seasoning with smoke
• “Low ‘n Slow” and “Hot ‘n Fast” in theory and practice
• Equipment – all types smokers and grills for cooking real BBQ, most are present in class.
• Basics of Competition – requirements, entry guidelines, judging, etc.
• Lots of stories from the BBQ trail

April 29th, 2021 (Saturday)

10:00am to 3:00pm

Class Location: Rig Hand Distillery’s new location! Address to be determined when they have it!

Instructor:  Kris Valckx – Pitmaster, Rocky Mountain Smokers

DETAILS:

• Join us for a half day of instruction and some AWESOME food! This class is targeted at the beginner through intermediate BBQ’er, and we will learn all about true, low ‘n slow, Southern-style Barbecue, along with a light dusting of Hot & Fast 21st Century BBQ!We will be cooking throughout the class and we will have our award winning food for you to try, a detailed handout for you to take home.  Class is held indoors, with several topics covered outside – so please dress accordingly. We will cover:
• Preparation of 4 meats – Brisket, pulled pork, ribs, and chicken. We will teach you how to select, trim, season, and cook these meats.
• BBQ rubs, mops, sauces, glazes, etc.
• BBQ Tools, what you need to simplify your cook while looking like a BBQ Hero!
• Cooking fuel (charcoal, pellets, etc) and wood selection – seasoning with smoke
• “Low ‘n Slow” and “Hot ‘n Fast” in theory and practice
• Equipment – all types smokers and grills for cooking real BBQ, most are present in class.
• Basics of Competition – requirements, entry guidelines, judging, etc.
• Lots of stories from the BBQ trail

May 20th, 2023 (Saturday)

10:00am to 3:00pm

Class Location: Executive Home Building Centre – 7894 48 Ave, Red Deer, AB T4P 2B2  Click here for a link to Google Maps.

Instructor:  Kris Valckx – Pitmaster, Rocky Mountain Smokers

DETAILS:

• Join us for a half day of instruction and some AWESOME food! This class is targeted at the beginner through intermediate BBQ’er, and we will learn all about true, low ‘n slow, Southern-style Barbecue, along with a light dusting of Hot & Fast 21st Century BBQ!We will be cooking throughout the class and we will have our award winning food for you to try, a detailed handout for you to take home.  Class is held indoors, with several topics covered outside – so please dress accordingly. We will cover:
• Preparation of 4 meats – Brisket, pulled pork, ribs, and chicken. We will teach you how to select, trim, season, and cook these meats.
• BBQ rubs, mops, sauces, glazes, etc.
• BBQ Tools, what you need to simplify your cook while looking like a BBQ Hero!
• Cooking fuel (charcoal, pellets, etc) and wood selection – seasoning with smoke
• “Low ‘n Slow” and “Hot ‘n Fast” in theory and practice
• Equipment – all types smokers and grills for cooking real BBQ, most are present in class.
• Basics of Competition – requirements, entry guidelines, judging, etc.
• Lots of stories from the BBQ trail

April 2nd, 2023 (Sunday)

10:00am to 1:00pm

Class Location: Tool Shed Brewing – 801 30 St NE, Calgary  Click here for a link to Google Maps.

Instructor:  Kris Valckx – Pitmaster, Rocky Mountain Smokers

DETAILS:

There ain’t no party, like a sausage party! We’re going to cover sausage grinding, stuffing, and cooking from a variety of perspectives. We’ll discuss the curing, fresh sausage, smoking and how to be safe. We’ll also cover the difference between natural casings and artificial casings. This is a great class for anybody interested in making their own sausage, or looking for ways to use up their BBQ trim!