Here is my review of Myron Mixon's "Jack's Old South Cooking School".
For background, I am not now, nor probably will I ever be a competitive BBQ cooker. That being said, I am a self-taught cook with forty plus years of experience. Being a good old Southern boy, BBQ is one of my great loves, and I have been cooking whole hog, ribs, butts, chicken, brisket, and related side dishes most of my adult life. I am not a pro, but I know my way around, and no one has ever "accidentally" dumped a plate of my food at any event I have hosted.
So, after all that bravado and BS, what did I think of the cooking school? In a word, Outstanding. This is the only cooking class I have ever paid for, so it might be a bit unfair to say it, but this was the best money I ever spent on my cooking education. Myron is a treasure. He is a genius, and you don't have to take my word for it, "kiss the ring".
Seriously though, the rings and trophies are the proof, but meeting and learning from the man was the confirmation for me.
Myron and his team do an outstanding job. Everything was spot on, and when it wasn't, the improvisation and adjustment were world-class professional.
Oh, and there was never a dull moment. Myron can do standup if this whole BBQ thing doesn't work out for him. Just check your sensitivities and insecurities at the door. What you see is what you get, and no punches are pulled. Good stuff.
I met a lot of great folks among my classmates, and despite my attempts at already knowing everything, I actually learned a lot.
There are a lot of great products and equipment on display for sale, but never once did I get a creepy, pushy, sales pitch. In the end it wasn't necessary. The products and equipment speak for themselves, and no I actually didn't buy anything. I would have, believe me. I just couldn't figure out a legitimate excuse to give my wife for me buying and towing home a complete competition ready smoker. I thought about it all weekend, but I couldn't work it out.
If you love BBQ and you want to up your game for competition, commercial, or personal reason, you need this class. read more