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What is Brisket Camp

Probably a dumb question but I see all the posts about it from time to time and I am just curious. Is it a private event or a class or what? 
Suwanee, GA
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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,989
    It is a gathering of the Gods. Us mere mortals are not invited. 

    Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.

    Status- Standing by.

    The greatest barrier against all wisdom, the stronghold against knowledge itself, is the single thought, in ones mind, that they already have it all figured out. 

  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,989
    edited November 2015
    On a serious note, yes anyone can attend. It's a friendly get together where everyone hangs out and cooks. It also is a great way to meet folks from the forum. Put a face to the name if you will. Again, anyone can attend.  

    Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.

    Status- Standing by.

    The greatest barrier against all wisdom, the stronghold against knowledge itself, is the single thought, in ones mind, that they already have it all figured out. 

  • DMW
    DMW Posts: 13,836
    SGH said:
    On a serious note, yes anyone can attend. It's a friendly get together where everyone hangs out and cooks. It also is a great way to meet folks from the forum. Put a face to the name if you will. Again, anyone can attend.  
    Unless you get shipped offshore at last minute. Then you can't attend.
    They/Them
    Morgantown, PA

    XL BGE - S BGE - KJ Jr - HB Legacy - BS Pizza Oven - 30" Firepit - King Kooker Fryer -  PR72T - WSJ - BS 17" Griddle - XXL BGE  - BS SS36" Griddle - 2 Burner Gasser - Pellet Smoker
  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,989
    ChuckR said:
    Is it a private event or a class or what? 
    It starts out with the intention of being a class of sort, but usually ends up being a wild party. But it's the thought that counts. 

    Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.

    Status- Standing by.

    The greatest barrier against all wisdom, the stronghold against knowledge itself, is the single thought, in ones mind, that they already have it all figured out. 

  • slovelad
    slovelad Posts: 1,742
    Are they held all over the country?
  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,989
    slovelad said:
    Are they held all over the country?
    Thus far there has only been two. Both were held in NO, La. John is working on something similar for this April in NC.

    Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.

    Status- Standing by.

    The greatest barrier against all wisdom, the stronghold against knowledge itself, is the single thought, in ones mind, that they already have it all figured out. 

  • slovelad
    slovelad Posts: 1,742
    Would love something like that in Florida 
  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,989
    slovelad said:
    Would love something like that in Florida 
    You or someone in Florida could certainly organize one. Just locate a place that it can be held and then announce it on the forum. If you build it, they will come. Finding and booking a location is the hardest part. 

    Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.

    Status- Standing by.

    The greatest barrier against all wisdom, the stronghold against knowledge itself, is the single thought, in ones mind, that they already have it all figured out. 

  • slovelad
    slovelad Posts: 1,742
    I wouldn't know my ass from my elbow when it comes to brisket.... I need camp bad lol
  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,989
    DMW said:
    Unless you get shipped offshore at last minute. Then you can't attend.
    No doubt. I sure wish that I could have been there. When I started July 28th it was suppose to be for 30 nights or less. If I'm counting correctly, tonight is my 104th night straight. My apologies all the same to everyone, but there really was nothing I could do. 

    Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.

    Status- Standing by.

    The greatest barrier against all wisdom, the stronghold against knowledge itself, is the single thought, in ones mind, that they already have it all figured out. 

  • DoubleEgger
    DoubleEgger Posts: 19,515
    Since NC is pork country, it'll be called Butt Camp  ;)
  • slovelad
    slovelad Posts: 1,742
    Since NC is pork country, it'll be called Butt Camp  ;)
    Might get a few unwanted guest of you call it that haha... And there probably a few wife's who won't apporove on principle 
  • GATraveller
    GATraveller Posts: 8,207
    How familiar are you with the movie "Deliverance"? 



    "Social media gives legions of idiots the right to speak when they once only spoke at a bar after a glass of wine, without harming the community [...] but now they have the same right to speak as a Nobel Prize winner. It's the invasion of the idiots."

                                                                                  -Umberto Eco

    2 Large
    Peachtree Corners, GA
  • ChuckR said:
    Probably a dumb question but I see all the posts about it from time to time and I am just curious. Is it a private event or a class or what? 
    It's definitely not a class, but you will learn a lot about life.
    "I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike

    "The truth is, these are not very bright guys, and things got out of hand." - Deep Throat
  • DMW
    DMW Posts: 13,836
    SGH said:
    DMW said:
    Unless you get shipped offshore at last minute. Then you can't attend.
    No doubt. I sure wish that I could have been there. When I started July 28th it was suppose to be for 30 nights or less. If I'm counting correctly, tonight is my 104th night straight. My apologies all the same to everyone, but there really was nothing I could do. 
    You were missed, but I understand, us working stiffs have to go to where the money is, we don't get the handouts others do.
    They/Them
    Morgantown, PA

    XL BGE - S BGE - KJ Jr - HB Legacy - BS Pizza Oven - 30" Firepit - King Kooker Fryer -  PR72T - WSJ - BS 17" Griddle - XXL BGE  - BS SS36" Griddle - 2 Burner Gasser - Pellet Smoker
  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,989
    slovelad said:
    I wouldn't know my ass from my elbow when it comes to brisket.... I need camp bad lol
    If you organize one in Florida, some of the Brisket Gods will show up. There will be someone there to cook brisket. Heck it don't even have to be "brisket" camp. It can be any kind of gathering that you want. I have been considering organizing one in the Biloxi/Gulfport area. I'm going to mention it brother Reed and see if he wil be one of the guest cooks along with a few of the forum greats. I been throwing around the idea of me and Nola doing a seafood blow out while brother Reed and some of of the forum members cook Q. 

    Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.

    Status- Standing by.

    The greatest barrier against all wisdom, the stronghold against knowledge itself, is the single thought, in ones mind, that they already have it all figured out. 

  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 17,460
    Coming to Florida for a week in December. Nowhere near God status, but I did turn out my best ever on my last cook. Um that might be like saying I was valedictorian of my summer school remedial math class for football players, but it was ok. Most of my information came from this forum from these people.
    Don't let @SGH **** you. He and the others, have forgotten about how to make a great brisket, than I could possibly ever know.
    Tipping my hat to @nolaegghead for the events and hosting previous events. That is a lot of work, and preparation to do. Plus keeping these Gods out of jail is a feat in itself. I will attend one eventually. I hope to survive.
    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
  • caliking
    caliking Posts: 19,780
    Think Burning Man but with BGE's and all kinds of other cookers and cooking going down. This last one included a lamb on a cinder block pit, butts , chargrilled oysters, phenomenal Baltimore pit beef, artisanal bread, beef ribs, briskets, gumbo, and a truckload of other eats. Plenty of booze lubricated all involved.

    #1 LBGE December 2012 • #2 SBGE February  2013 • #3 Mini May 2013
    A happy BGE family in Houston, TX.
  • theyolksonyou
    theyolksonyou Posts: 18,459
    edited November 2015
    caliking said:
    Think Burning Man but with BGE's and all kinds of other cookers and cooking going down. This last one included a lamb on a cinder block pit, butts , chargrilled oysters, phenomenal Baltimore pit beef, artisanal bread, beef ribs, briskets, gumbo, and a truckload of other eats. Plenty of booze lubricated all involved.
    And a phenomenal dirty hippie gypsy blues rock n roll jazz band. With a bluegrass influence. 
  • GATraveller
    GATraveller Posts: 8,207
    You know who else plays bluegrass? 



    "Social media gives legions of idiots the right to speak when they once only spoke at a bar after a glass of wine, without harming the community [...] but now they have the same right to speak as a Nobel Prize winner. It's the invasion of the idiots."

                                                                                  -Umberto Eco

    2 Large
    Peachtree Corners, GA
  • bgebrent
    bgebrent Posts: 19,636
    Brisket camp is a formal classroom experience with BBQ certified instructors that lecture for 8 hours a day for 3 days straight.  You know I'm joking and just wish I could've been there...
    Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga
  • @GATraveller no one did any pig squeals during the actual camp day. There were some pics the nights leading up....
  • Jstroke
    Jstroke Posts: 2,605
    The actual reason it is called Brisket Camp, is because there were so many Brisket questions coming through on the forum. SGH and NOLA essentially put forward the idea of doing an onsite Brisket tutorial. Everyone on the forum thought it was a great idea. From there it gradually took shape to include a band. In typical fashion with things that include good grub and booze it went mostly downhill and turned into a fabulous and much needed elbow bending tension release. However it was not a total lie, some Brisket was cooked. At this point I think any pretense of official or even quasi official tutorials has been dismissed. Anything from this point forward in relation to this forum or it's primary members that includes the noun "Camp" should be immediately construed as legal debauchery. Having a good lawyer a phone call away is well advised. Frequent attendance at "camp" could lead to liver transplant. Sign up in advance and beat the rush. 
    Columbus, Ohio--A Gasser filled with Matchlight and an Ugly Drum.
  • THEBuckeye
    THEBuckeye Posts: 4,232
    @Jstroke
     
    Did you go to the Eggfest in Columbus a couple weeks ago?
    New Albany, Ohio 

  • JRWhitee
    JRWhitee Posts: 5,678
    How familiar are you with the movie "Deliverance"? 


    Poor Ned, I think he is still feeling the pain from that movie!
                                                                
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    Green Man Group 
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  • Jstroke
    Jstroke Posts: 2,605
    Buckeye, I was there. We had around 15 teams. I cooked on 2 eggs and brought home an XL. we gave out around 500 samples. This was confirmed with more than 500 tickets sold. We raised 20,000 for Breast Cancer. I did not win Peoples choice nor the Grand Prize. 
    Columbus, Ohio--A Gasser filled with Matchlight and an Ugly Drum.
  • SoCalTim
    SoCalTim Posts: 2,158
    @Jstroke  .. question, at 'Brisket Camp' ... what is an avg day look like? What time does the avg day start and day end ... 
    I've slow smoked and eaten so much pork, I'm legally recognized as being part swine - Chatsworth Ca.
  • Jstroke
    Jstroke Posts: 2,605
    SoCalTim I would like to be clear, I did not go, but I have talked with SGH . Saturday is as long as you can handle. It completely depends on what you want to do and how much cooking you want to be a part of. Plan on going to bed sometime early sunday morning.
    Columbus, Ohio--A Gasser filled with Matchlight and an Ugly Drum.
  • nolabrew
    nolabrew Posts: 246
    Brisket Camp is a one day event that begins on Thursday and ends on Sunday. 
  • nolaegghead
    nolaegghead Posts: 42,109
    Brisket camp is hedonism at its finest and worst.  We gave up any formal teaching "class style" after the first year.  But there's much discussion of brisket, as we cook them (we put most of the low and slow stuff on the night before).  And there are all kinds of things going on, some even involve cooking.
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