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The Future is Bright in Minnesota
Minnesota. Why do I live here? This is a question many of us probably ask ourselves on a regular basis during the winter months. I know I do. As I sit here writing this it’s -11 Fahrenheit. The sun is barely shining, the wind is blowing snow all over the driveway I just finished clearing, and I can almost feel the cash being pulled out of my wallet every time the furnace kicks in. So why do I stay here? The answer is easy; spring, summer, and fall. This state has so much to offer during these three seasons; it’s hard to beat.
Seeing as you are reading this in the Barbecue News it probably isn’t a surprise some of the highlights of the year are all the BBQ events we have to look forward to throughout the season. Master series, Backyard series, judging classes, training classes, and the list goes on. Here is a small peek at some of the events we all have to look forward to in 2022 here in Minnesota.
Spring Training - April 2, 2022 Saint Paul, MN
The Minnesota Barbeque Society hosts this workshop. It is a one- day event at the Andrew Boss Laboratory for Meat Science on the St Paul campus of the University of Minnesota. The workshop will run from 8am to 4pm. Spring Training includes demonstra- tions, discussions, and a complete BBQ lunch. The class is in- tended for everyone from beginning Backyard cooks to accomplished competitive teams, butchers, general BBQ and meat lovers, as well as those just looking to learn more about the sci- ence and the sport of BBQ.
At this time a lot of the details and exact agenda are still being worked on. What is known is the date of the workshop; April 2, 2022. The Keynote Speaker will be Jess Pryles of Hardcore Carni- vore in Austin, TX. Jess Pryles will be offering her cookbook at a discounted rate at the event as well. Watch for more information on our website, www.mnbbqsociety.com, as time goes on. Once registration opens be sure to sign up early.
This event has sold out every year! We are delighted to be able to bring it back in 2022.
KCBS Judge and Table Captain Class - April 9, 2022 in Onalaska, WI
Instructors are Bunny and Richard Tuttle, KCBS Representatives. If you’re interested
By: Craig Grefe and need a registration form, please contact Laurie Tweten at
fortheluvofbbq@gmail.com
Kelly Wertz, World Champion 4 Legs Up BBQ Team, present- ing "The Art & Science of BBQ - BBQ 301 Class" on April 29- 30, 2022 in Canton, MN.
This is going to be a really fun weekend. Designed for beginning barbecuers and experienced competition cooks. Friday night, Kelly will go over the art and science of bbq which includes trim- ming each of the four competition meats. Also, all of the meat is provided by Kelly!
On Saturday morning the smoke rolls early. Each team will pre- pare the four competition meats as if they were at a Master series competition. The cooks will then present their cooked meats to KCBS judges and have the opportunity to watch and interact with the judging process.
For more information on this class please contact Kelly Wertz at 4legsup@gmail.com or Laurie Tweten at fortheluvofbbq@gmail.com
Minnesota In May - May 12 - 14, 2022 Cambridge, MN
This is the premier event hosted by the Minnesota Barbeque Soci- ety. This is a weekend full of classes and competitions.
Do you want to learn what it takes to become a KCBS judge or table captain and eat the Best 'Que in the world? Sign up for a BBQ judging class! Learn all the tasty details and become a certi- fied judge. Visit www.mnbbqsociety.com to sign up for the Table Captain Class & Certified BBQ Judging Class.
Date: Thursday, May
12th, 2022 - Table Captain Starts at 4pm, CBJ Class Starts at 6pm.
The weekend starts off Friday with the Com- part Family Farms Rib Challenge and the Turkey Smoke competition sponsored by the National Turkey Federation. Don’t forget the Kids Q! The young pitmasters will once again be grilling Compart pork loins for top honors.
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