Jerod Broussard is a maestro of the drum smoker and Texas barbecue in general. Born and raised in Southwest Louisiana on a rice farm, Jerod earned a Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science and moved to Texas where he has been a food inspector since 2002. Don’t be shy with your questions regarding chicken, Jerod inspects about 15,000 a day prior to them being chilled and processed. He’s an enthusiast who can’t stop smokin’.
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Jerod Broussard, Moderator, Poultry Expert
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Published On: 12/10/2018 Last Modified: 6/12/2024
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