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Low & Slow BBQ 2026

Low and Slow Final Day – Taking it Low and Slow

March 27, 2026March 27, 2026Low and Slow BBQ

Day 5 It’s our final day for our IL and we hosted a lunch for the school’s staff! We started prepping when we woke up from staying overnight and got to work setting up the tables and chairs in the main room. After that, our group all went to The Cubby Hole for breakfast....

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Barbacoa Tacos and Feast Prep

March 26, 2026March 26, 2026Low and Slow BBQ

We had a busy day in Low and Slow today, preparing for our feast on Friday, cooking more food, and beginning to clean up for the end of IL. We started by uncovering the pit, which we had covered with plywood and dirt the day before, and took out the lamb, which smelled delicious...

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Low and Slow, Day Three: Jerk Chicken Fiesta

March 26, 2026March 28, 2026Low and Slow BBQ

Today was all about lighting and growing our fire pit. In the morning, we gathered around the fire pit, which was lit by Dan in the morning. Afterwards, we began preparing Jamaican rice to go along with our Jerk chicken for lunch while working on foods like salsa for Thursday’s lunch. Later in the...

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Low and Slow Day Two: A Serving of Hard Work with Ribs on the Side

March 24, 2026March 24, 2026Low and Slow BBQ

Today in Low and Slow, we were busy preparing various aspects of our cooking area. Before any of our work today, however, we placed the ribs that we prepared yesterday into the smoker so they could cook all day. Afterwards, in groups of 3 or 4, we split up and took on different tasks....

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Preparation and Teamwork Are Key

March 24, 2026March 24, 2026Low and Slow BBQ

Today was all about preparation and teamwork as we got ready for our cooking day tomorrow. We started by gathering bricks and other materials needed for the smoker, making sure everything was set up properly. Then we spent time cleaning the smoker so it would be ready to use. It took effort from everyone,...

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