BBQ Battalion Armidale

16/09/2024

We are super excited to have partnered with Butcher Supplies to bring their knives to our Grand Slam Lamb Masterclass.

There will be plenty more photos to come, but here is a sneak peak of what we played with on the weekend.

Our participants all received a 13cm boning knife, and our in-house butcher, Darrell, took the 7PC Professional Butchers Knife set for a spin, and from all reports, these knives were AMAZING, and super sharp straight out out of the box!

06/09/2024

At our Grand Slam Lamb Masterclass, you'll learn from some of the best.

Darrell, BBQ Battalions in-house Butcher, and Pete, UNE Meat Scientist, will cover a multitude of topics including (but not limited to) meat science, cuts by cook, and how to bone, roll and tie a leg of lamb at home.

The team from BBQ Battalion will also be there and will cover off on things such as low n slow smoking your lamb at home, and what rubs and sauces you should use.

This is going to be epic!

Darrell and Pete look familiar? They ran our hugely popular Lamb Carcase Breakdown session at the Big Chill festival back in May, and our Masterclass is going to be bigger and better. See you there!

05/09/2024

Jump on this, quick sticks. It's your last chance to sign up as rego ends this Sunday, 8th September.

It's the ultimate 'late' Dad's day gift idea, a super early Christmas present for someone special, or simply a great opportunity to stock up the freezer in preparation for the holiday season. Think of the yarns you'll be able to tell the extended family while flipping chops over live fire that you trimmed and prepared!

Ladies, this is not just for the guys. Don't be shy and sign yourself up to learn some amazing new skills.

BBQ Battalion is a community group born out of a common love for all things meat, fire and friendship, to promote all things BBQ in the New England, and to offer crazy good workshop opportunities. This one is no exception, so jump on board asap!

To register, head to: https://forms.gle/xbBGohfxWEBRkDdw7 or email [email protected]

01/09/2024

Time is running out to register for our Grand Slam Lamb masterclass, and you don't want to miss this one! 🐑🐑🐑

You'll take home lots of new skills, tips and advice, plus a whole side of lamb that you have helped to portion into the cuts you want.

To register, head to: https://forms.gle/xbBGohfxWEBRkDdw7 but hurry, registration ends in 1 week, on Sunday 8 September 2024.

20/08/2024

What else is included, you may ask?

Well, hold onto your handbags, here's a sneak peek!

- Smoking session: we'll prep a lamb shoulder for the smoker. Think time, temp, wrapping and rubs.

- Knife sharpening skills: learn how to correctly use a honing steel and sharpening stone to keep your knives in mint condition.
A sharp knife is safer than a blunt on!!!

Our Grand Slam Lamb Masterclass, the ultimate Dad's Day gift idea.

Includes:
- Full day masterclass focusing on New England Lamb.
- Demonstrations from meat industry experts and BBQ Battalion's own in-house butcher.
- Lunch at Great Hops.
- A side of lamb to take home with you at the end of the day, and...
- Some extra special goodies.

Keep an eye on our socials for more information, or email [email protected] if you have any questions.

To register, head to: https://forms.gle/xbBGohfxWEBRkDdw7
Please note, limited numbers available and we will sell out. Tickets are already selling fast, so get in early to avoid disappointment.

19/08/2024

Our Grand Slam Lamb Masterclass, the ultimate Dad's Day gift idea.

Includes:
- Full day masterclass focusing on New England Lamb.
- Demonstrations from meat industry experts and BBQ Battalion's own in-house butcher.
- Lunch at Great Hops.
- A side of lamb to take home with you at the end of the day, and...
- Some extra special goodies.

Keep an eye on our socials for more information, or email [email protected] if you have any questions.

To register, head to: https://forms.gle/xbBGohfxWEBRkDdw7
Please note, limited numbers available and we will sell out. Tickets are already selling fast, so get in early to avoid disappointment.

19/05/2024

Ain't nothing but a chicken wing.

BBQ Battalion's own Demi and head butcher Darrell are bringing you an speculator demonstration on how easy it is to trim up chicken wings for your next sunday BBQ and talking about seasonings, cook times and how to go about cooking on just about anything.

Starts soon so head on over to BBQ Alley to check this out



The Big Chill Festival
Heat Beads BBQ

19/05/2024

Emma is teaming up with Glenn from Smoking Dog BBQ to give you some red hot tips for cooking steak over live fire.

Head on over to Pit Alley to get amongst it and learn from one of yesterdays Heat Beads 4 steaks in 24 competitors to see how to get amongst it

Thanks again to Oakey Beef Exports



The Big Chill Festival
Alpha Furnishers Carpet Court
Oakey Beef Exports
Heat Beads BBQ

18/05/2024

Who doesn't love a good steak, especially over live fire?

Head on over to Pit Alley to learn about all things Weber and get some pointers on your next steak cook from Emma & Justin

Thanks to Oakey Beef Exports and Alpha Furnishers



The Big Chill Festival
Oakey Beef Exports
Alpha Furnishers Carpet Court
Smooth & SmOakey Salad Dodgers
Heat Beads BBQ

18/05/2024

Want to perfect those delicious pork ribs for your next cook at home.

Head on over to Pit Alley and let Grant & Big Red show you how to be an absolute pork rib boss.

Thanks once again to Sunpork Fresh Foods.



The Big Chill Festival
SunPork Fresh Foods
Big Red Brand
Big GC’s BBQ

18/05/2024

Head on over to Pit Alley to check out the lamb carcase breakdown with the Battalions own butcher Darrell and Dr Peter McGilchrist from UNE Meat Science kicking off at 11.30am.

This won't be one to be missed.

Thanks again to Thomas Foods International



The Big Chill Festival
Thomas Foods International
University of New England, AU
Heat Beads BBQ

17/05/2024

Here are some of the cooks that are taking on the Heat Beads 4 Steaks in 24 Challenge at BBQ @ The Big Chill today.

Head on over to Pit Alley to check out these group of legends throw down and see how can take home the chocolates




The Big Chill Festival
Steak Cookoff Association
Heat Beads BBQ
Rangers Valley
John Dee Beef
Jack's Creek
JBS Australia

17/05/2024

Final demonstration for the weekend in the Pit Yard features everything chicken wing.

This tutorial features the BBQ Battalion head butcher Darrell and Battalion’s A Grade Superstar Demi showing you how to nail that next home wing cook.

This is one not to be missed.



The Big Chill Festival
Steak Cookoff Association
Australasian Barbecue Alliance

17/05/2024

Who's heading out to Great Hops tonight to bring in the chilly vibes for the kick off of The Big Chill Weekend

Don't forget to try out the colab between our mates at Great Hops and The Welders Dog 'The Big Dill' while your there and hang out with your mates, the competitors of BBQ @ the Big Chill and the team from BBQ Battalion to start the weekend the right way.

Live music from Ohmasoul and plenty of delicious smokey BBQ

Kicks off from 4pm till late



The Big Chill Festival
Great Hops Brewing Co

16/05/2024

Along for the ride again for 2024 is UNE Meat Science and Dr Peter McGilchrist.

Peter and the team at UNE Meat Science carries out a combination of research and teaching. Our research is largely focused on the biological and processing factors that influence meat quality. A large portion of the research funding is derived from MLA, the Beef and Sheep CRCs, and therefore most of the work is concentrated on these species. In Australia the focus is on fresh meat quality, rather than processed meats.

Thanks once again for your support Peter & UNE Meat Science





The Big Chill Festival
Steak Cookoff Association
Australasian Barbecue Alliance

16/05/2024

Hitting BBQ @ The Big Chill for the first time also in 2024 from across the ditch is one of the big hitters of NZ BBQ, Rendered.

Troy Bilbrough is a regular competitor both in NZ and in Australia and frequently places well within the top 10 of some of the biggest competitions that are held.

All the best with your cook Troy





Rendered
The Big Chill Festival
Steak Cookoff Association
Australasian Barbecue Alliance