Woodman1
Executive Chef
Kloset BBQR said:Hey Pig,
You related to Ludichris by any chance?. I think most of the people on this board "have a clue" as you put it and still enjoy or can enjoy Raichlen's books. These are not mutually exclusive items. Don't confuse BBQ University with BBQ USA. I have enjoyed all of Raichlen's Books and believe that I still have a clue. There are many Raichlens recipes and perhaps methodologies that I might describe as YuppieQ but I think he is a very creative guy and gives Q'rs some alternatives to the Big 4 (Smoked Ribs, Butts, Brisket, and Chicken).
BBQ USA, I believe is actually a departure from his usual style of BBQ and really strives to go after the traditional regional variations across the USA and has accomplished this better than any single book that I have seen to date.
BBQ University is for rich Baby boomers that don't have a clue about BBQ and want to learn and the Greenbriar hotel is a perfect place for these people to do it in. Would I spend $5,000 for my wife and I to learn how to make a brisket, I don't think so. I would rather spend $200 on a Paul Kirk Class and spend the rest on BBQ equipment but I'm not going to criticize those that do (I'm just envious that they can). These people must think that they are getting a good return because BBQ U is sold out for the next 2 years.
I've also got Smokey Hales book as well as books from Paul Kirk, John Willingham, the Jamison's, etc. and have learned something from all of them. Keep an open mind and experiment a little and I think you'll enjoy Q a lot more.
Ok, I'm climbing off my soapbox now.
Oh yeah and before I forget my manners, Welcome to the Board!
You are just offended because you are a yuppie. Or, well an O-uppie!