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The University of Georgia offers first year students a seminar "BBQ and You". Not only do they learn to barbecue, they also learn the science behind it.
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The University of Georgia offers first year students a seminar "BBQ and You". Not only do they learn to barbecue, they also learn the science behind it.
This summer, some University of Georgia students will have the opportunity to show off their new skills in the kitchen or on the backyard grill.
The school now offers a seminar to first-year students called “BBQ and You”. Not only do students learn to make barbecue, they also learn the science behind it.
Alex Stelzleni, professor of meat science, and John Michael Gonzales, associate professor of animal and dairy science, developed and co-teach the course.
They both say barbecue involves a lot of trial and error.
"You're going to mess up every now and then. Sometimes you'll do everything perfect and it still doesn't come out the way you want it,” said Stelzleni. “But most of the time, it's still edible. And you try it, you learn from it, you figure out next time this is what I need to do. And you adjust and you keep going."
For those who may be planning to barbecue over the Memorial Day weekend, GPB asked Stelzlini and Gonzalez for some advice.
But ultimately, Gonzalez said, “If you're happy with your barbecue and maybe your immediate family, that's a win. You're not going to please everybody. But as long as you're happy with your barbecue, be proud of your product."
The next offering of “BBQ and You” is spring 2024.