Free online courseHow to Barbecue like a pro

Course Description

Bring professional barbecue technique to your own backyard and learn what separates a good grill from a truly memorable one. This free online course focuses on the craft behind cooking over fire, helping you build confidence with heat, timing, and seasoning so your steaks come off the grill beautifully browned, juicy, and full of flavor. Whether you cook on a charcoal grill, open flame, or wood fire setup, you will develop a clearer feel for how fire behaves and how to respond to it like a working professional.

You will learn how to treat steak with the respect it deserves, starting with the simplest detail that makes the biggest difference: salt. Discover how and when to season for the best texture and taste, how to handle larger cuts, and what to do differently when cooking over intense heat. You will also explore practical decision-making around fuel, including why wood choice matters and how it can support a steadier, more effective cook. By understanding the role of hardwood, airflow, and temperature zones, you will be able to create the conditions you need instead of hoping the grill cooperates.

Along the way, short exercises help you confirm what you have learned and turn knowledge into habit. Instead of vague tips, you will practice thinking like a pitmaster: choosing the right approach for the cut, preparing ahead for better results, and adjusting your method based on what the fire is telling you. The goal is not just to copy a single recipe, but to gain repeatable skills you can apply to steak nights, gatherings, and any moment when you want reliable, restaurant-quality outcomes from a live flame.

If you are looking for a professional skill you can use immediately, this course gives you a strong foundation in barbecue technique, built around real-world principles that make your grilling more consistent, more enjoyable, and far more impressive.