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Smokin' Triggers Competition Cooking School

August 23-24th, New Orleans, LA

Johnny Trigg, the "Godfather of Ribs" hosts his annual Competition Barbecue Class  in New Orleans, LA.

The fire starts at 3am

Johnny & Trish Trigg

Trimming a brisket

Note taking was fast and furious.

An inside Jamobo Pit

at 275 degrees

First up, chicken thighs.

Shake, shake shake

Ready for the smoker

Ready to eat

Competition Chicken box ready for turn in.

Pork Shoulder

Keeping the fire at 250°

Note the pork loin "money muscle"

Lots of Parkay

Competition Pork box with pulled pork and two pork loins

Triggs Award Winning Ribs

Removing the bone side membrane

Starting with an Apple Juice rub.

Ready in 4 1/2 hours

Competition Rib box with eight ribs

Snake River Farms Prime Wagyu Brisket

Trimming excess fat down to 16 lbs.

Brisket "Point" muscle trimmed for Burnt Ends

Three briskets for the class lunch

Competition Brisket box with Burnt Ends

Johnny Trigg, Three time Jack Daniels  World Champion