Craig Verhage
WHAT'S IN THEIR SMOKER?
Meet the Ninja
- Started cooking BBQ professionally in 1995 and joined up with Ubons BBQ of Yazoo in 1998.
- Competes nationally in events including Houston Live Stock and Rodeo, Hogs for the Cause, Chef Jeff Michener Memorial Fundraiser, Pig Beach BBQ, Memphis in May World Championship BBQ, Big Apple BBQ Block Party, Denver BBQ Festival, From the Ashes Idaho, Windy City Smoke Out, Kentucky States BBQ Festival, Que in the Lou and Cleveland Octoberfest.
- Has traveled to Australia to bring American BBQ overseas.
- Earned the nickname “The BBQ Ninja” in 2009, thanks to his signature style: a bandana, sunglasses and his flamethrower.
- Teaches cooking classes featuring wild game he hunts and harvests, including alligator, duck and venison.
- Cooking alligator with his flamethrower has become his calling card.
Accomplishments:
- Appeared on Chopped Grill Masters on Food Network
- Featured Chef at the James Beard House
- Featured Pitmaster at Yak Ales BBQ festival in Australia
