American BBQ Workshop Low & Slow with Carport BBQ

American BBQ Workshop Low & Slow with Carport BBQ

Do you want to learn how to create the authentic taste of American BBQ on your own barbecue? During the American BBQ Low & Slow Workshop at BBQ Valley in Venlo, you will dive into the world of fire, smoke, temperature control, and flavor building together with Marcel from Carport BBQ. You will discover classic techniques from Texas and South Carolina and get to work yourself on dishes full of American BBQ flavors.

This workshop is not just about what you prepare, but above all about how you do it. You will learn how to control fire, add the right amount of smoke, and achieve exceptional results with rubs, glazes, and timing. All techniques you can reapply at home.

What do you learn during this Low & Slow BBQ workshop?

A successful American BBQ starts with control over fire and temperature. Under Marcel's guidance, you will discover how American barbecue culture works and why certain techniques create so much flavor.

• Fire management: controlling fire, air supply, and temperature.
• Low & slow cooking with controlled, indirect heat.
• Various BBQ techniques from Texas and South Carolina.
• Applying smoking techniques for a balanced smoky flavor.
• Working with rubs, herbs, sauces, and glazes.
• Building flavors through preparation, temperature, and timing.
• Prepare meat with the right texture, juiciness, and doneness.
• Applying techniques to accessible and affordable cuts of meat.

Prepare American BBQ dishes yourself

During this workshop, you will get hands-on with various dishes that together form a complete American BBQ experience. The inspiration comes from, among other sources, the barbecue traditions of Texas and South Carolina and from famous American BBQ restaurants.

The program includes, among other things:

• Texas Smoked Burgers: inspired by the barbecue dishes of Leroy & Lewis.
• Peach Tea Pork Belly: pork belly with flavors inspired by Interstellar BBQ.
• South Texas Chicken Tacos: with a special dirty cold smoke technique.
• South Carolina Style Three Finger Spare Ribs: spare ribs with influences from American barbecue culture.
• Coleslaw: a rich version with pecans and raisins.
• Mexican Street Corn: corn with powerful flavorings.
• Stroopwafel Banana Puddin': an American dessert with a Dutch twist.

The dishes demonstrate how you can prepare a special BBQ meal using various techniques, seasonings, and relatively affordable ingredients.

Learn to control fire and smoke

Low & slow barbecuing requires patience and control. It is all about the right balance between heat, smoke, and time. During the workshop, you will learn how to harmonize these factors and what effect this has on the taste and texture of your dishes.

You will discover why one preparation benefits from a low temperature and how to develop a powerful smoky flavor or a beautiful crust using other techniques. Marcel shares his experiences and provides practical tips to help you achieve better results at home.

American BBQ that you can recreate at home

An important principle of this workshop is that the dishes remain accessible. We deliberately work not only with large or expensive cuts of meat, but also with ingredients that you can easily buy yourself.

This way, you learn how to achieve impressive results with good techniques and smart flavor combinations, without always having to prepare an expensive or elaborate BBQ.

Who is this American BBQ workshop suitable for?

This workshop is intended for BBQ enthusiasts who want to delve into American BBQ, smoking techniques, and flavor development. Do you already have some experience barbecuing and want to learn more about controlling fire and temperature? Then this is a great next step.

You don't need to be an experienced pitmaster. Interest in barbecuing and a willingness to get started yourself are the most important things. Our BBQ chefs and Marcel will guide you through the various preparations.

Do you have little experience with a kamado? Then also check out our Kamado Basic Skills Workshop to master the most important basic techniques first.

Low & Slow workshop at BBQ Valley in Venlo

The workshop takes place at BBQ Valley in Venlo, where you will get actively involved with American BBQ dishes together with other participants. You will learn from Marcel of Carport BBQ, discover new techniques, and taste the results of the various preparations.

All necessary ingredients, barbecues, and equipment are provided. You do not need to bring anything yourself.

Would you like to discover more about barbecuing and outdoor cooking? Then check out our other BBQ workshops and masterclasses , or discover the range of BBQ rubs, sauces, and seasonings that you can use to get started at home.

The next American BBQ Workshop Low & Slow is scheduled for April 3 and 4, 2027. View the available registration options and reserve your spot as soon as booking opens.