Smoking Up A Passion: Louisiana Has Its First High School BBQ Club!

High school students in Jena, Louisiana have started the state’s first-ever BBQ club! They are getting hands-on experience with everything from cooking to problem-solving, while also finding a new passion for the food sector.

Club teacher, Robyn Miller spoke with RFD-TV’s Tammi Arender on how this club came to be, the course plan, and competing in competitions.

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