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Pitmaster, Smoke on Wheels BBQ

Andy Groneman

Andy Groneman is an award-winning pitmaster who’s won hundreds of trophies including more than 25 Grand Champion titles, 2 U.S. National Chest to Chest Brisket Invitational Titles and 2 World Pork Champion Titles, including at the Jack Daniels World Invitational. With more than 2 decades of experience under his belt, Andy has taught outdoor cooking methods to thousands of students around the world. He has a line of BBQ marinades and sauces that are sold in specialty stores across the globe.

Become a Backyard Barbecue Master

Inside BBQ 101, award-winning pitmaster Andy Groneman will show you his secrets to smoked meat perfection.

  • How to buy, trim, season and smoke your meat for consistent results every time

  • How to set up and maintain your fire (even if you've never used a smoker before!)

  • How to tell when your meat is perfectly cooked

  • ...and so much more!

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Ribs

    • 1-Meat Selection

    • 2a-Trimming(Spare Ribs)

    • 2b-Trimming(Baby Backs)

    • 3-Seasoning

    • 4-Smoker Settings(Initiating Cook)

    • 5- Foil Wrapping

    • 6-Inspection & Sauce

    • 7-Final Taste Test
  • 2

    Brisket

    • 1- Meat Selection

    • 2- Trimming(Part 1)

    • 3- Trimming (Part 2)

    • 4- Seasoning

    • 5- Drum Cooker Settings

    • 6-Foil Wrapping

    • 7-Sauce

    • 8- Inspection & Prep

    • 9-Final Taste Test
  • 3

    Chicken

    • 1-Meat Selection

    • 2- Trimming

    • 3-Seasoning

    • 4-Drum Cooker Settings

    • 5-Inspection & Prep

    • 6- Final Taste Test
  • 4

    Pork Butt

    • 1- Meat Selection

    • 2-Trimming

    • 3-Seasoning

    • 4- Drum Cooker Settings

    • 5- Foil Wrapping

    • 6- Inspection & Prep

    • 7- Final Taste Test
  • 5

    Carnitas

    • 1-Meat Selection

    • 2-Trimming

    • 3-Seasoning

    • 4-Drum Cooker Settings

    • 5-Foil Removal

    • 6-Liquid Reduction

    • 7-Frying

    • 8-Inspection & Prep

    • 9-Final Taste Test