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At the BBQ Research Center, GE will add its special ingredient to BBQ- scientific research, data and analysis. Come join them and participate in three days of hands on activities and conversations.
Featuring noted experts in the fields of science, food culture, and of course – BBQ. Including conversations with Aaron Franklin of Franklin BBQ, Questlove, Scott Heimendinger of Modernist Cusine, and sample tastings from Black’s BBQ, Stiles Switch BBQ & Brew, Louie Mueller BBQ, Freedmen’s and our house pit scientist.
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Open House: 1:00PM – 6:00PM
GE’s Super Smoker
Brain on BBQ
BBQ Inspired Ice Cream by Spun Ice Cream
The Science of Better BBQ sauce by Josh Bousel of Serious Eats
BBQ Research Interactive Gallery
BBQ Workshop: 3:00PM – 3:50PM
Dr. Jeff Savell (Professor of Meat Science Texas A&M University)
The Science of BBQ Daily Conversations: 4:00PM – 4:30PM
Super Materials and Cuisine – From Creation to Consumer
Katie Button (Chemical Biomolecular Engineer, Chef & Owner of Curate)
Jim Vartuli (General Electric Scientist)
Show, Tell and Eat: 4:30PM – 6:00PM
Black’s Barbecue
