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Southern BBQ Clinic Series - Franklin, Tennessee

(Edible Destinations Ribs & Brisket Focused Culinary Getaway)

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$2,398 USD *
For One Person, Double Occupancy
* Plus taxes. Tours sold on an availability basis.
4 days | 3 nights

Ribs, Ribs, Ribs and Brisket Too!
Backyard Pitmaster Secrets Exposed!

If you have barbeque sauce running through your veins, then the Edible Destinations BBQ Clinic Series is the perfect culinary getaway for you. During this four day adventure, you will be among the privileged few to learn the secrets of the pitmasters as they demonstrate proper techniques in perfecting the perfect backyard barbequed ribs and brisket. In addition to class time, you will enjoy local cuisine at a top restaurant and be escorted behind closed doors on an insider's guided food tour. Join like-minded foodies who live and breath barbeque, be educated and entertained as you learn the ins and outs of how to smoke the perfect southern-style ribs and brisket in your own backyard. While this is an immersive barbeque getaway, you will still have time to take in the sights, sounds and tastes of the local community and nearby Nashville.
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VACATION HIGHLIGHTS
Please note: Tour inclusions can change depending upon seasonality and weather conditions.
3 Nights Deluxe B&B Accommodations
Southern Style Breakfast Each Morning
Private BBQ Ribs Clinic with Dinner
Immersive Smoked Brisket Class with Lunch
Guided, Historic Food Tour of Franklin
Barbeque Pitmaster Certificate
While our tours are designed as soft adventure experiences, walking, climbing stairs, and in rare cases mild hiking may be required. If you have mobility issues, you should speak with one of our culinary travel specialists to determine if this tour is appropriate for your situation.
SAMPLE ITINERARY
Please note: Actual itineraries are subject to change due to seasonality.
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Day 1
Arrival and Check-In | Tasting Dinner
Upon arrival you will be greeted by a huge, old magnolia tree that has "welcome" dripping from its enormous branches. Your accommodations for the next several days is a completely restored craftsman bed and breakfast built on the land that was the site of the Battle of Franklin during the Civil War. This evening you will enjoy a delightful Chef's Tasting Dinner at a top Franklin restaurant.
Day 2
Southern Style Breakfast
Enjoy freshly brewed coffee first thing in the morning along with a full, southern style breakfast, served in the formal dining room or breakfast room, depending upon the size of our group. While the menu is not planned, new southern recipes pop up daily to the delight of hungry guests.
Private BBQ Ribs Clinic | Full BBQ Dinner
This is the "star" of your immersive barbeque culinary getaway. This fully hosted, Pitmaster led class educates and entertains as you learn the ins and outs of how to smoke the perfect southern-style ribs. You will be introduced to 6 types of ribs: beef plate short ribs, beef chuck ribs, beef back ribs, St. Louis Style pork ribs, pork baby back ribs, and lamb ribs. After showing you how to butcher a rack of spareribs into the popular St. Louis style, your Pitmaster will explain the methods for perfect ribs, and when to use a candy, dry rub, or sauce. Lastly, you will be shown how to slice and serve each different type of rib! By the time this immersive class ends, you'll become a full-fledged Certified Backyard Rib Pitmaster. Class will conclude with everyone dining on the smoked gold you helped create, along with the perfect southern sides!
Day 3
Southern Style Breakfast
Enjoy freshly brewed coffee first thing in the morning along with a full, southern style breakfast, served in the formal dining room or breakfast room, depending upon the size of our group. While the menu is not planned, new southern recipes pop up daily to the delight of hungry guests.
Immersive Smoked Brisket Class | Lunch
Today you will discover the art of brisket smoking. You will learn what to watch for during the cooking process, how to push a brisket through the "stall", when to wrap (or not wrap), and how to know when your brisket is cooked to perfection. In 3 short hours, you'll learn the secrets of the bark, and learn how to slice and carve the king of barbeque.
War & Whiskey Tour of Historic Franklin
Historic Franklin was established in 1799. It is rich in Civil War history - the decisive and tragic Battle of Franklin was fought here. This brief, incredibly fierce Civil War encounter took place on November 30, 1864. Although it lasted only five hours, some 8,578 Americans were killed, wounded or taken prisoner. While soaking in the history, you'll also enjoy the finest handcrafted cocktails while your guide points out remarkable historic features of this now upscale, destination town. You will learn about the town's founding father, recovery from the Civil War, even its role during Prohibition (Moonshine, anyone?).
Day 4
Southern Style Breakfast
Enjoy freshly brewed coffee first thing in the morning along with a full, southern style breakfast, served in the formal dining room or breakfast room, depending upon the size of our group. While the menu is not planned, new southern recipes pop up daily to the delight of hungry guests.
Check-Out and Departure
Time flies when you're having so much fun, but alas…it is time to check out and depart this delicious, "Edible Destination." Should you desire an extended stay, please let your culinary travel specialist know prior to check-in. May your future travels come from sweet dreams, and create tasty memories!
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