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Sizzle and Smoke – The Best of Barbeque

Americans are passionate about their barbeque – make no mistake about it.  But not all barbeque is created equal.  Southerners swear by their smoked pork while Californians crave their grilled tri-tip roasts.  But whether it’s slow roasted or grilled, smoked or sauced, barbeque is the perfect food to bring people together.

So if you’re looking for some new ways to wow your friends, pull up a lawn chair and fire up your grill as we bring you the best of barbeque, Colorado Springs-style.

BBQ University at the Broadmoor

If you’re crazy about barbeque and looking for a smokin’ hot culinary adventure, Rocky Mountain style, then the Broadmoor’s BBQ University is the place for you.

For the second year in a row, Steven Raichlen, the country’s reigning master of barbeque, will offer a three-day, three-night grilling school, touted by the Food Network as “the best BBQ experience in the U.S.”

Held on the deck of the Cheyenne Lodge, with its breathtaking views of the front range, 50 lucky students can fire up one of 25 grills and learn different grilling techniques from the master.

“Every day you’ll learn eight recipes for one meal all taught to you on the grill – from appetizers through dessert,” says C.W. Craig Reed, Foor and Beverage Director at the Broadmoor.

And you’ll do the cooking.

Everyone plays a part in preparing the menu – from readying the grill to prepping the food.  Then at the end of each class, both students and teacher sit down to a barbeque feast.

Students may arrive as strangers, but they leave fast friends.

“The interaction that takes place between total strangers is phenomenal,” Reed says.  “They all trade their grilling secrets and exchange emails after the class is over.”

The class is so popular, in fact, that of the 80 students enrolled last year, almost half are returning this year.

And, at the end of three days, you’ll be a grilling rock star.  What could be better?

For more information or to make a reservation for the June 14-17 session, please call The Broadmoor at 634-7711 or visit www.broadmoor.com.  Special rates available for local residents.