The Chicago Meat Collective is teaming up with Shawn Smith and Mike Shaker at Heffer BBQ to (finally!) bring you a class on smoked meats! Shawn and Mike will talk through fire building and maintenance, different styles of smokers (from their massive offset smoker used for the restaurant, to home-style smokers like the Weber Smokey Mountain, plus why Green Eggs are overrated!), and walk through the diverse offerings on Heffer BBQ's menu.

Class will include detailed demonstration of trimming and prepping a variety of cuts for the smoker, discussion and demonstration of how to maintain heat and proper airflow in different styles of smokers, a tasting of some of Heffer's offerings, and a drink ticket to cash in at Whiner Beer for each participant.