Private Classes
Sorry, as of Dec. 13th we are post-postponing all Private Classes. Though we may start again in the spring, for now we simply do not have enough time to do all the work we need for retail and have any time left for family. We are planning on being in a larger shop with more help by summer and private classes will be more feasible then.
Private Classes
Private classes are intended for those who truly want to learn. These are active classes and you will get your hands dirty. Apologies, but they are NOT meant to be private catering or entertainment for dinner parties or team building. Though we strive for a good time, education is the primary goal and NOT entertainment. We learn the science of what we are doing and focus on ratios and percentages, so you don't just learn specific recipes but can go home and explore and create on your own.
To ask a question or schedule a class, please TEXT Chad @ 402-999-1075.
Classes
Standard Classes
These are 3 hours long and can be tweaked and customized to some extent. However, because of the extra prep, 2 different classes CANNOT be combined into a single class.
Basic Meat Curing
Focusing on traditional dry-curing, we will learn the science and techniques of making bacon, ham, corned beef and cured/smoked fish. We will also talk about how best to smoke cured meats. (Brine curing can also be taught if desired).
Bacon Curing
Similar to the Basic Meat Curing class (above), but we will focus completely on bacon. We will cover various international traditional bacons that use various cuts of meat and techniques.
Basic BBQ
You don’t have to be a “Pitmaster” to make great BBQ. Learn the techniques and science to make excellent and relatively fool-proof pulled pork, brisket and chicken. We can also do a few sauces instead of chicken if desired. Focus is on best taste and texture and “low and slow” that can take as long as 2-3 days from seasoning to eating. Not intended for Competition-style BBQ and will not cover injections or other shortcut methods.
Basic Fresh Sausage Making
Learn the techniques and science of basic fresh sausages while making a bulk sausage (unstuffed) of your choose and a cased sausage (stuffed) like a brat or Italian etc. Also includes how to cook natural sausages.
Steak & Sauces
Learn to make perfect seared yet tender & juicy steaks. Will cover pan searing, reverse searing, oven finishing, skillet vs. grill, salting, drying, etc. We will cook and enjoy a a variety of cuts and meats: a thicker Wagyu beef steak, a bone-in heritage breed pork chop, and a thin pork shoulder steak. We will also make a different easy but elegant pan sauce with each steak.
Natural Fermentation
Learn the science and techniques of natural lacto-fermentation while making sauerkraut, cucumber pickles slaw, salsa and hot sauce.
Costs
$400 for group of
1-6
This cost is for any of the classes and includes each person up to 6 people, snacks, ingredients and even travel to your house if you choose to have the class in your own kitchen (if within 30 min drive of Midtown, Omaha or our shop in Ft. Calhoun).
$30 per extra person
For each person over the 6 included in the original base price of $400, the cost is $30 for each person. But please note that as June 13th, we are really only offering Private Classes at our butcher shop and we cannot fit more more than 6 people, so extra person or persons is not possible.
Payment
You may pay with cash, check or card at the time of class. No down payment required. Cash or check preferred, but cards also accepted.
If you have a gift certificate, they never expire and you can schedule your class for anytime. Full refunds are given if the class cannot happen or if you are not satisfied. The gift certificate can also just be redeemed at our butcher shop for any of our steaks, sausage, bacon etc.
Location/Dates
At Our Butcher Shop
Our small butcher shop in Ft. Calhoun is where we are holding all our private classes right now. The only exception is the “Steak and Sauces” class that still may possibly be held at private homes.
At Your Kitchen
For right now, we not really scheduling any classes at private homes. We are sticking to just classes at our butcher shop (see above). “Steaks and Sauces” class may still be possible at private homes.
Dates/Times
Due to the hectic schedule at our small but busy butcher shop and needing to keep family time available for our little boy, we are only offering Private Classes on Tuesday or Thursday evenings 6-9 pm.