BBQ Cooking School
November 13-15, 2026
Nine meats, hands-on, from whole hog to brisket. Built for the backyard cook, the trained chef and the competitor.
$895 a seat · Two seats, $1,690
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Jack's Old South Cooking School · Unadilla, GA
BBQ Cooking School with 5x World Champion Myron Mixon
Three days at Myron's pit in Unadilla, Georgia. He teaches every class himself, hands-on, from whole hog to brisket.
- 5x World BBQ Champion
- Host of BBQ Pitmasters
- Cookbook Author
- Teaches Every Class
Upcoming Classes
Two Classes. One Champion.
BBQ Memories Class
February 5-7, 2027
Open-pit cooking the way Jack Mixon taught his son. A heritage hog, South Georgia sides from scratch and dinner on the grounds.
$1,500 a seat
Claim a SeatAll class sales are final. If plans change, your seat can be rolled into the next available class.
Pick Your Class
Which Class Is Yours?
BBQ Cooking School
BBQ Memories Class
The style
BBQ Cooking SchoolCompetition-grade smoker cooking, the way Myron cooks to win.
BBQ Memories ClassOpen-pit cooking over coals from a fire barrel, on a replica of the Mixon family's masonry pits.
What you cook
BBQ Cooking SchoolWhole hog, pork ribs, beef ribs, tri-tip, pork loin, chicken, turkey, pork butts and brisket.
BBQ Memories ClassWhole hog, shoulders and ribs from Morgan Farms, plus Brunswick stew, cole slaw, potato salad and homemade desserts.
Best for
BBQ Cooking SchoolEvery level: the novice, the enthusiast, the trained chef and the BBQ competitor.
BBQ Memories ClassAnyone who loves nostalgia and home cooking. It's not a competition class.
Group size
BBQ Cooking SchoolBook one seat or bring a group.
BBQ Memories Class20 guests only.
Price
BBQ Cooking School$895 a seat. Two seats, $1,690.
BBQ Memories Class$1,500 a seat.
What Happens
Two Classes, Two Different Weekends
The BBQ Cooking School and the BBQ Memories Class are separate events on separate dates. Here is how each one runs.
Class 1
BBQ Cooking School
November 13-15, 2026
Competition-style smoker cooking, hands-on beside Myron. Nine meats in one weekend, built for every level from novice to competitor.
- Friday, 6:00 PMCheck in and sit down to a meet and greet dinner at the compound.
- Saturday, 9:00 AMClass starts with whole hog and works through every meat on the list, hands-on, beside Myron.
- SundayClass ends no later than 3:00 PM.
Class 2
BBQ Memories Class
February 5-7, 2027
A different weekend entirely. Open-pit cooking on a heritage hog from Morgan Farms, South Georgia sides from scratch and dinner on the grounds. 20 guests, not a competition class.
- 1Visit Morgan Farms, a heritage-breed pork farm, to pick the whole hog, shoulders and ribs.
- 2Learn to pick the wood and start fires with lightered knots, the traditional way.
- 3Load the fire barrel and shovel coals onto a replica of the masonry pits Jack Mixon cooked on.
- 4Make South Georgia sides from start to finish: Brunswick stew, slaw, potato salad and dessert.
- 5Sit down for dinner on the grounds.
Plan Your Trip
Getting to Unadilla
Where
Jack's Old South Cooking School
2732 Pine St., Unadilla, GA 31091
Flying In
Fly into Atlanta (ATL), about 120 miles north.
Where to Stay
Not included. Fruits of Vienna, 229-947-3401. Jewell of Vienna, 229-521-1074.
What to Bring
Yourself. The cooking is on Myron.
Before You Book
Questions Myron Gets Every Class
Can I get a refund if I can't make it?
All class sales are final, so there are no refunds. If your plans change, write websales@myronmixon.com and the team will roll your seat into the next available class.
Where should I stay?
Lodging isn't included. Two places close to the school in Vienna, GA: Fruits of Vienna (229-947-3401) and Jewell of Vienna (229-521-1074).
What's the closest airport?
Atlanta (ATL), about 120 miles north of Unadilla.
What time does the Cooking School start and end?
Check-in and a meet and greet dinner start Friday at 6:00 PM. Class starts Saturday at 9:00 AM and ends Sunday no later than 3:00 PM.
What should I bring?
Yourself. The cooking is on Myron.
Do I need BBQ experience?
No. The Cooking School is built for the novice, the enthusiast, the trained chef and the competitor, and everyone cooks the same recipes. The Memories Class isn't a competition class, so it's a good fit for anyone who loves traditional home cooking.
Can I book more than one seat?
Yes. On the class page, pick the number of seats. For the Cooking School, one seat is $895 and two seats are $1,690.
Can I give a seat as a gift?
Yes. Book the seat, then write websales@myronmixon.com for help getting the class details to your guest.
Which class should I pick?
Pick the Cooking School to learn how a 5x World Champion cooks nine meats on a smoker. Pick the Memories Class for open-pit cooking, a heritage hog and South Georgia sides, with only 20 guests.
Still have a question? Write websales@myronmixon.com.
Cook With a 5x World Champion
Myron only teaches a handful of classes a year. Pick your weekend and claim a seat.
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