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Etta Randall

Rediscovering an Overlooked Barbecue Pioneer

Jul 23, 2018 — By Daniel Vaughn

In the second episode of our Fire & Smoke podcast, we explore the lasting impact of Etta Randall, a black pitmaster who served four generations of Panhandle residents.

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