SUCCESS STORIES AND REVIEWS
When life gets busy, it’s easy to just cook up a quick meal for sustenance and get on with your day. Cooking low and slow is a long process with a lot of down time. But that down time is actually some of the most valuable and quality time you will ever get to spend with someone.
But as you read through this page, I want you to imagine all of the bonding that occurred at each of these cookouts. That’s the true reward and the reason our students trust Grill Master University. When you’re ready, we would love to welcome you into our Family.
HERE'S WHAT OUR ALUMNI ARE SAYING


DOYLE TILLER
DALE CATES
I wanted to learn how to smoke better using a variety of types of wood and different meats. There was definitely a lot to learn since I was a beginner. The course helped me gain a lot of confidence and I had this “I Can do This!” type of discovery. I now have the confidence that I can do this and I thoroughly enjoy cooking for my family and friends. It’s a great joy of mine to see people enjoy good food and for us to gather around and enjoy each other’s company. If you’re on the fence and especially if you are new to smoking, I would say jump in, this course is going to make you an instant hero to your family and friends.
MARK BOLIE
I really enjoy this a lot. Rick did a really good job of explaining in his videos and he did a really good job of showing us different ways to do things. I’ve smoked a lot of meat over the years and I have been doing it for 4 or 5 years now. This gave me a lot of new things to think about and look at and I really enjoyed that. Reading the material and listening to the information he shares has really been beneficial and the recipes are awesome just so you know. If you have any questions about this then try it out and see what you think because it’s worth it. I had a lot of fun looking at others people’s stuff they did and trying new things for myself. Enjoy it and learn, we can always learn more from our smoker friends.
JAMES SARTAIN
As you can see, I’m not a newbie at
barbecuing. I recently got a new smoker and decided to take a course on how to smoke. I found Grill Master
University and it’s a pretty good deal. I found lot’s of new ways of smoking which was interesting and you can
actually tell a lot of different things just by the color of the smoke coming out of the chimney. I’d highly recommend it. I have my own way of doing things and it was really nice to see how other people do things because if you’re not open to new ideas then you’re not going to go anywhere.
When You Master Your Smoker
The Possibilities Are Endless
DENNIS POLINSKI
Brisket smoking for dinner and chicken, brats and eggs for lunch on the grill
JANE CHAMPEON
My very first use of my new smoker and it turned out really well! I read and studied all week in preparation for this! Thanks to all you Masters who are kind enough to share your knowledge and tips!!!😁👍✌
BRE PHOENIX CANNON
Didn't have time to do the Baby backs on the smoker, so I pulled out the charcoal grill. Added apple wood smoke flavor with my Cave Tools smoker box. The rub carmelized beautifully, so no need for sauce. Family loved them.
JIM OWENS
2 3lb chuck roasts turned into poor mans burnt ends. They shrunk up quite a bit but damn they were good.
JUSTEN CASE
Enjoyable Brisket for Dinner
WILL TOM
Smoked tri tip, smoked corn with bbq butter and Mediterranean veggies for dinner.
DENNIS POLINSKI
Brisket smoking for dinner and chicken, brats and eggs for lunch on the grill
JANE CHAMPEON
My very first use of my new smoker and it turned out really well! I read and studied all week in preparation for this! Thanks to all you Masters who are kind enough to share your knowledge and tips!!!😁👍✌
BRE PHOENIX CANNON
Didn't have time to do the Baby backs on the smoker, so I pulled out the charcoal grill. Added apple wood smoke flavor with my Cave Tools smoker box. The rub carmelized beautifully, so no need for sauce. Family loved
JIM OWENS
2 3lb chuck roasts turned into poor mans burnt ends. They shrunk up quite a bit but damn they were good.
JUSTEN CASE
Enjoyable Brisket for Dinner
WILL TOM
Smoked tri tip, smoked corn with bbq butter and Mediterranean veggies for dinner.
DENNIS POLINSKI
Brisket smoking for dinner and chicken, brats and eggs for lunch on the grill
JANE CHAMPEON
My very first use of my new smoker and it turned out really well! I read and studied all week in preparation for this! Thanks to all you Masters who are kind enough to share your knowledge and tips!!!😁👍✌
BRE PHOENIX CANNON
Didn't have time to do the Baby backs on the smoker, so I pulled out the charcoal grill. Added apple wood smoke flavor with my Cave Tools smoker box. The rub carmelized beautifully, so no need for sauce. Family loved them.
JIM OWENS
2 3lb chuck roasts turned into poor mans burnt ends. They shrunk up quite a bit but damn they were good.
JUSTEN CASE
Enjoyable Brisket for Dinner
WILL TOM
Smoked tri tip, smoked corn with bbq butter and Mediterranean veggies for dinner.
Families who eat together stay together
DENNIS POLINSKI
Brisket smoking for dinner and chicken, brats and eggs for lunch on the grill
JANE CHAMPEON
My very first use of my new smoker and it turned out really well! I read and studied all week in preparation for this! Thanks to all you Masters who are kind enough to share your knowledge and tips!!!😁👍✌
BRE PHOENIX CANNON
Didn't have time to do the Baby backs on the smoker, so I pulled out the charcoal grill. Added apple wood smoke flavor with my Cave Tools smoker box. The rub carmelized beautifully, so no need for sauce. Family loved them.
Eric From Bakersfield, California
Barbecue not only brings my family closer, but also my professional learning community (PLN) from around the country. My family comes over any time I barbecue. Also, my teaching PLN has even created a #EduMeat online class so we can share different ways of barbecuing. Check it out on Twitter!
Michael From Hudson, Wyoming
I started barbecuing when I first got married over 42 years ago. Now I have a huge 4 burner grill, a 36" Blackstone Griddle and 2 Masterbuilt smokers. I love grilling, griddling and smoking food. It is one of the best ways to spend quality time with friends and family. When our kids come home to visit I love cooking breakfast on the Blackstone. My granddaughter from Montana loves ribs so I make sure to smoke ribs for her when she visits. It just draws you close to your friends to sit in the deck and cook while sharing a cool beverage and telling tall tales. I love it and don't know how anyone doesn't. It's taught me how to be a better chef too.Michael From Hudson, Wyoming
Eric From Overland Park, Kansas
My wife and I got married last September and we recently purchased a grill about a month ago. We have LOVED working together to grill and having friends over in our new house. Along with this, my wife purchased the cave tools for me as part of my birthday gift. They have been a wonderful addition in making the grilling experience run smoothly.
DENNIS POLINSKI
Brisket smoking for dinner and chicken, brats and eggs for lunch on the grill
JANE CHAMPEON
My very first use of my new smoker and it turned out really well! I read and studied all week in preparation for this! Thanks to all you Masters who are kind enough to share your knowledge and tips!!!😁👍✌
BRE PHOENIX CANNON
Didn't have time to do the Baby backs on the smoker, so I pulled out the charcoal grill. Added apple wood smoke flavor with my Cave Tools smoker box. The rub carmelized beautifully, so no need for sauce. Family loved them.
You’ll create amazing memories every time you sit down with your friends and family
to enjoy a smoked meal that you cooked.
When you Join Our Grill Master Family
You’ll Have 100’s of Peers and Mentors












































Who Is Cooking With Smoke 101 For?
● Complete Beginners: If you’re just starting out and have little to no smoking experience then this course will get you up to speed in no time.
● Experienced Smokers: This course will fine tune your skills and help you get to the next level. You’ll gain the confidence to tackle more difficult recipes and plan cookouts for larger groups of people.
In just 5 short weeks, you too can become a Grill Master and start smoking delicious meals that are the envy of everyone you meet.
