An Italian tries Southern BBQ for the first time!

[@Pichouette]

I was a U.S. Marine at the American Embassy Rome, Italy for a year (1993-1994). One day I discovered an old BBQ pit hidden away. I pulled it out, cleaned it up and put it back into service. The Italians were blown away eating authentic BBQ with all the sides. Life was good 😊

[@danietkissenle]

were you able to find brisket in Italy or did you have to explain it to a butcher, what kind of wood do they have in Italy to smoke with

[@Pichouette]

@@danietkissenle That was 30 years ago. So, I do remember explaining it to the local butcher and I remember that he knew what I was talking about as far as the cut of meat was. I used to bring him samples of my cooking. Damn, I'm getting old 🤨

[@danietkissenle]

@@Pichouette what what wood did you cook over? I'm pretty sure over in Italy there is no oak hickory or mosqute

[@Pichouette]

@@danietkissenle I honestly don't remember. Because it was an American Embassy, we had a source of goods from the USA and I believe I was able to purchase bags of American charcoal. I remember that I also purchased homemade charcoal from the store that was 3 blocks away. This was 1993. So, I may not remember everything perfectly. I also barbecued when I was in Jugoslavia in 1992 and our supplies were shipped from the USA via Frankfurt.

[@nomids8315]

What did you think of the food there if you got to try anything different?

[@steveanderson8137]

This may sound goofy but I like how he is open minded and respectful when trying new foods because it’s not just food, it’s other cultures. This is a habit he has inspired me to adhere to.

[@honestwithmywordshughes3783]

Well said, not goofy at all. Just very heartfelt and genuine. Great comment and compliment to the video !!!!!

[@razusaki2344]

Ya growing up watching Bizzare Foods on Food Network really shaped my view of food to be very similar. Always willing to try anything at least once.

[@alessandrom7181]

Usually Italians are not disrespectful of any food and are very open minded, unless people don't try to alter Italian food claiming it is Italian. When food is good why not admit it and enjoy it?? For me it's like that at least. As an Italian whenever i go abroad i try every food before to judge or go to an Italian restaurant.

[@randyporter3491]

Well said Steve, agree.

[@tiredofit4761]

Yes and there are American things he does like ❤

[@DFWTexan42]

I love it when people from overseas discover real Southern food. Blows their mind, every time. lol :D

[@Mottleydude1]

That’s what they said to me when I visited The Salt Licks. I was like…but I’m from Ohio!

[@timthatshim8037]

Being from Alabama at always makes you feel nice when people love the food you eat every day LOL

[@honestwithmywordshughes3783]

👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@tantraman93]

Southern food is slow cooked love.

[@velvetrose7729]

@@tantraman93 When he said....Green beans, you cannot make more flavor to green bean......The Entire south said....SHIID....I can show you better than I can tell you but You gon learn Today!🤣😂

[@reconsoldier135]

As a Tennessee boy who grew up down the road from Franklin I’m so happy you found a genuine southern bbq restaurant and you enjoyed it so much. One of the benefits of having people from all over the world living in your country is they all bring their own food traditions and culture and it all mixes together to make the best food in the world. That’s why we’re all so fat 😂

[@JimmysMoooom94]

I was born in Leipers Fork. Not far from Pucketts lol

[@olligesd9343]

Coming from an American with an Italian ex-wife from Venezia, It is awe inspiring to see an Italian appreciate some real American cuisine. It's not all Coke and McDonalds. Bravissimo!

[@rjmurphyo0]

American cuisine goes so much beyond this. Yes, we are know for fried food and bbq but there is soul food, tex mex and so much more

[@eternalvigilance5697]

@@rjmurphyo0 Cajun and BBQ are the best though.

[@LoriannSmithsanpell]

My husband is from Calabria and when I introduced him to Southern BBQ ribs he could not eat it fast enough. He got ribs, ribs and pulled pork. He went crazy over the corn bread and baked beans. We were at the restaurant for over an hour and kept ordering more food!

[@Sharky-bp1yl]

Sounds about right great on you for showing him and even more for him eatting the proper amount

[@danaconnor1979]

I'm so happy that he loves it

[@ranjanbiswas3233]

BBQ should be eaten slowly I presume.

[@sarahko1014]

@@ranjanbiswas3233It doesn’t have to be , usually it just takes longer to eat because it’s so much food.

[@raaab1212]

Corn bread and baked beans are a staple

[@tbecker403]

“10 of the 10,” is how I’m saying it from now on. Him being so impressed by the food is exceptionally high praise, by the way. You can’t turn around anywhere in Italy, without running into delicious food. Their food matches the Italian spirit.

[@redsidebiker]

I know! I always come home at least 14lbs heavier when we visit Italy. Usually takes me 2 months to walk it off. We have never had a bad meal in Italy.

[@PsychoKittee1]

I said the same thing to my boyfriend... 10 of the 10!!

[@EIGHTBITPUNK]

Same, stealing to myself. 😊

[@Thesaurcery4U2C]

It's good to see someone coming from a culture of great food enjoying southern food.

[@williamtippins3651]

I,ve got a good friend from Rome , and he cried for a year when his job forced him to leave Alabama for England. It was amazing to see someone with all that old culture learn to love our culture. Italians are good folks .

[@jacob24-78]

@@phillipbanes5484 half of american “food” is food that originates from other country’s

[@danday9697]

​@jacob24-78 that's not true at all. Who else smokes a brisket like America? Or does pulled pork? Or Mac and cheese? Or smokes ribs like us? Or wings? You can't say some country cooked chicken so they did it first. That's like saying spaghetti isn't Italian because China invented pasta. Same with pizza

[@Hola-ro6yv]

@@williamtippins3651”I have a very good friend in Rome named Biggus Dickus”

[@dannybaxter4710]

People who enjoy tasty food typically enjoy tasty food.

[@samuelhodges8208]

I love watching those from another country try Southern food for the first time. This is food we Southerners kind of take for granted and forget how incredibly good it is. Great video!

[@andrewschaepe4134]

Never had so much fun watching two people eat, thanks for the sunshine

[@PurdueAlum01]

Only problem they need twice the table size... drove me crazy with the empty table behind them. Scoot them together this is important stuff!

[@charlessanders4337]

There’s a lot of similarity between Italian food and southern food. Both were originally developed to feed large families cheaply, and good cooks have refined the recipes over the years.

[@kirkmcknight113]

I totally agree with your observation. It's 100 % spot on!!!

[@tranurse]

And real southern food is different from food from a box. It’s more than fried whatever.

[@jtfike]

There is no similarity at all.

[@jlouis4407]

Good Italian food hits your soul as well

[@dallased78]

My wife is from South America. They have really good food, but it's just different. I took her to one of the better BBQ places in Dallas, TX and it blew her mind. She couldn't believe how good the food was! She's not a fan of red meat because to her it "tastes like blood", but BBQ she says that the flavor is not only not there, but is so tender and has a flavor that cannot be described. She craves BBQ now and I recently introduced her to Beef Ribs and she absolutely lost her mind at how good it was!

[@Ryarios]

Let me get this straight, you ate corn cakes, with pork, coleslaw AND a fried pickle? That’s just - OUTSTANDING…👍🏻

[@shinmarcorp7846]

Needed a hit of country syrup

[@ranjanbiswas3233]

Is there any other way?

[@Fermion.]

I love it when foreigners come over thinking American food is basically fast food chains, then they get introduced to Southern BBQ, or Cajun, or Tex Mex, or Fresh Northeastern Seafood, and it dawns on them...holy crap, America really does have its own foods, and they're all amazing!

[@jackskxllxngtxn]

I’m really proud of you. I come from Italians and I know how proud we are about how food is made and how it’s eaten. I find it hard to be so open to new cultures because I think about how wrong it was made. Very good job guys.

[@KA-ui3sm]

I love the mutual respect you have for each other. And, bravo to you for being thoughtful of your husband’s feelings and dignity. There’s another channel (also Italian husband/American wife) and sadly wife is constantly making him look foolish and intentionally upsetting him just for the sake of views. It’s refreshing to watch your vids and see wholesome content.

[@marieverhoeven2053]

This. A million times.

[@cruellad407]

I agree

[@bobowling1931]

haha, im curious...what is the other channel?

[@randyporter3491]

You are exactly right and I agree ! That's what gives this channel so much likability and sets it apart.

[@user-pt5fb8tu1u]

Yes. I stopped watching that one for that exact reason.

[@JenniferBarrier1]

You just turned an Italian into a Southern American. 😁 Welcome home Alessio. We'll be glad to have ya.

[@ThePasinis]

I'm glade too un abbraccio

[@victorwaddell6530]

@@ThePasinis Welcome Y'all .

[@williamtippins3651]

Hey Neighbor ! Want to try my Uncles moonshine ?

[@timothyblazer1749]

Southern food has it's roots in French, old UK and African cooking. Somehow...it all came together over a century or two and we have this gift. Glorious! :-) I had this experience first in Chicago, in a tough part of town where I felt like an outsider. Once I started raving about the food, it was like I was family. Since then I've had better BBQ, but THAT BBQ was still, at that time, the best food I ever ate except my grandma's cooking. I said so and everybody laughed. :-)

[@leesdroidaccountharbin9665]

Bubba D''amato.

[@fionarhiannonpitbullextrao5786]

Alessio loves that food so much he couldn't even form complete sentences. That's how you KNOW the food is good.

[@ThePasinis]

yes! I was soooo surprise! I"m still say oooh wow! 🤣

[@fionarhiannonpitbullextrao5786]

Oh, I always love good BBQ and food like what you were eating, Alessio. I married a Sicilian guy, whose entire family save for him was born in various regions of Italy / Sicily. Now that I have tried my mother in law's cooking, I am VERY picky about Italian food now. I back you before God and man on your views of Olive Garden. I won't eat there anymore, it's not REAL Italian food. My husband Gianni says hi, one Italian to another. We love you both!!!!!!

[@patriciaharding7468]

I am going to have to try Puckett's now - it all looked pretty amazing! I have to tell you though - I lived in Houston, TX for 10 years and ate a lot of BBQ - I now live in Kansaa City (Go Chiefs!) And Kansas City BBQ beats Texas BBQ hands down, no contest! Even my Texas friends who come to visit admit that! The best pork ribs you will ever, ever eat! But that being said, as a BBQ lover I was salivating like crazy over your Puckett's plates! Might be a trip to Franklin, Tennessee in my future - ha!

[@victorwaddell6530]

The first American pork BBQ was created when Spanish sailors met Native Americans at the mouth of the Savannah River that divides South Carolina and Georgia . The Spanish brought the hogs , and the Native Americans roasted them over coal fires like they cooked their wild game . At the time Spain claimed Georgia as part of their Spanish Florida territory . Texas BBQ comes from the Spanish that colonized Mexico and used Native Mexican cooking techniques to cook the cattle they introduced into the New World .

[@rjcoady21]

Uuuugn

[@chudbo8751]

Glad a guy from a culture with excellent food can come here and enjoy the food where I grew up. :) One day I want to go to Italy and enjoy all their excellent dishes.

[@mitchellbrown1425]

It is unreal how much joy I got from watching him enjoy American BBQ.

[@uuzd4s]

American BBQ usually hits the mark for first timers. It's known for taking the cheapest cuts and turning them into something Delicious, Tender, Juicy, Savory & Sweet. Any State known for raising Good Beef knows good BBQ but Texas will usually be the Benchmark to beat. Glad you guys enjoyed it !

[@Chibason]

It's the cooking method that transforms it

[@socomxx]

Nah, gotta rep Kansas bbq!

[@onpoint315]

@@socomxx Texas all the way. We like our meats naked like the good lord intended it.

[@bigred9991]

​@@socomxx Texas is the gold standard for BBQ. Especially Brisket and Ribs.

[@jeebs7695]

​@@socomxxagreed, it just hits different

[@johnnyamaro6643]

When she piled on what she wanted on the corncake and smiled, how can you not treasure someone like that.🤗

[@Bretde1]

I come from a new England Italian family that took a lot of pride in their food. We moved to texas 2 years ago...and let me tell you...southern BBQ is hands down the best food on the planet. It's not close

[@bygblokchevy9102]

We would love to have people like you and them enjoying a BBQ in our backyard. It's what the Southern 0eople have always been about.

[@bendalton5221]

Nothing like smoked bbq in Texas

[@marquiesosborne2869]

Welcome to da south

[@littlefrank90]

wtf is a new england italian family

[@Bretde1]

@@littlefrank90 there are a ton of big Italian families in the northeast. That's where many Italians settled when they came over from Italy. They held on to much of their culture...food being the primary focus.

[@kentwri]

It's hard to explain to those who have never tried it what Southern cuisine is really like. You can only know by trying it for yourself. It was wonderful seeing Alessio's reaction to what he tried. Priceless. The real secret? We eat this way all over the South. It's just good home cookin'.

[@elaineford3598]

As an American who would love to go to Italy just to eat my way around the country, I can honestly say I'm surprised by his reactions. After all, when I think of Italy my mind immediately wanders to the wine and the food; the Italians are well known for their lovely cuisine. How refreshing to see they can appreciate our simple, down-home, American food. 10/10!! Love that you love it!!

[@richarddenny5340]

good food is good food, where it's found isn't important

[@jo-anntardif1090]

Loved all of this. Seeing him try the mashed potatoes w/ gravy reminded me of a story my mom told when she was dating my father. Both of his parents were born in Italy, so my dad was 1st generation in US. She said he would order a hamburger with mashed potatoes and gravy on the side because he didn't get that at home. She thought it funny that an Italian craved that of all things.

[@DanRoberts-qd6sp]

I couldn't agree more! Southern barbecue in the US is simply heavenly, and I'm from Brazil and we have an amazing barbecue culture and coincidently is also a southern tradition here. I'd never seen these two so amazed before. wow wow wow.

[@jlouis4407]

There’s a restaurant called Texas de Brazil here, Brazilian steakhouse they have awesome food, Parmesan covered pork in butter it’s awesome

[@traceywatson2092]

You are quickly becoming my favorite foodie couple. Nothing better than watching someone who truly appreciates great food fall in love with new tastes and textures. Enjoy those leftovers! ❤

[@honestwithmywordshughes3783]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@Chibason]

Agreed. Great chemistry, great 'personality', great cinematography...just discovered these guys today and I'm a new fan for sure

[@stevenkeithcoulthard706]

The most beautiful thing is, someone experiencing something NEW.... this is WHY I love travel... please, go experience every part of the globe and come back with these happy faces,

[@kamelhaj6850]

Seems like everyone in the world falls in love with our Southern food!

[@MermaidDolphinNYC]

Not me. And the way he and she dissected NYV was appalling because they chose the worst places to go.

[@jeffwatts1126]

LA city boy here who has worked in the south many times. Yep, Southern BBQ, as American as it gets

[@reneewilliams1747]

I have traveled extensively and never found any part of the country that cooks and seasons food as well as the south.

[@mikeakey3358]

He really said, "forgeddabowpizza" lol. He's in love with BBQ and I love it!!!!😂😂😂

[@hadmatter9240]

I love seeing the reactions of foreigners to our quintessential cuisine. I just stumbled on this video, but I hope you, Alessio, have experienced all the different varieties of BBQ we Americans have to offer. I imagine (sadly, I've not had the chance to visit your beautiful country...yet) it's like travelling throughout Italy and trying out all the different regional pasta dishes.

[@exious1]

Southern food is the best that America has to offer, I love watching both of you enjoying the food.

[@leesdroidaccountharbin9665]

The problem with a lot of people from outside the US is that they usually visit places up North and experience Northern white culture, rather than Southern, AFrican American, Chicano, Tejano, Gulf and Cajun culture.

[@xlReGaRdLeSslx]

@@leesdroidaccountharbin9665 Southern food is German, Cajun and scots-Irish. Don't know where you're getting everyone else from.

[@leesdroidaccountharbin9665]

@@xlReGaRdLeSslx what part of Ireland are the Choctaw and Cherokee from?

[@xlReGaRdLeSslx]

@@leesdroidaccountharbin9665 If you're talking about cornbread. Native American cornbread was nothing like we think of today. They also didn't have metal and could not do modern cooking techniques. Really struggling with understanding your logic, and why you would think southern food is native american LMAO

[@leesdroidaccountharbin9665]

@@xlReGaRdLeSslx sufferin succotash. I'm wearing hush puppy shoes

[@elliehope266]

I just realized this is the only channel I watch that has someone married to an Italian guy most of them aren't super fun for me to watch because they seem kinda irritating but these two are so wholesome and fun to watch

[@CaptainHaddock-x8u]

Signore just realized that culinary sophistication is well and alive in the States. The food in America catches a lot of foreign foodies off guard (29 years ago I was one of them). This is the land of a million cultures. I love this country despite what anyone thinks about it!

[@j.j.h.atemycereal]

I have so much respect for a guy who probably grew up eating the finest food in the world, and yet can appreciate and enjoy simple American fare like BBQ.

[@RowenMyBoat]

And show unadulterated joy while doing so! Bravo!

[@brawndothethirstmutilator9848]

There is nothing “simple” about Southern style BBQ. The techniques require decades for a person to master, and the various takes on sauces and seasoning rubs are as complex as anything anywhere in the world (this is coming from a Yank that used to live in Argentina by the way - another place world renowned for beef and BBQ).

[@elizabethholden9351]

Most foreign visitors don't get to taste real well prepared sterotypical American foods, avoid fast food and chain stores. It goes without saying that different regions have their preferences in taste and seasoning. The trick is to decide which of those are most pleasing to your palate; but never stop trying new versions. You never know what new taste sensations await.

[@brandenj7038]

Absolutely! I started loving american food by going to real mom and pops restaurants. It was totally a new experience of tastes for me.

[@lancekirkwood7922]

@Branden J mom and pops are the best. The food is fresh, the portions and prices are decent. Several chain stores are now having their food processed in factories and preportioned, then shipped out to the restaurants. My favorite mom and pops are when the family, or most of them, are from the old country . Besides mom and pop independent restaurants keep the money in the community, where chain stores send off the profits to the blood suckers on wallstreet.

[@brandenj7038]

@@lancekirkwood7922 totally correct.

[@pablocruz62]

This is my first video of you two. Perfect. Alessio, when Jessi started stacking that corn cake, I said to myself. And that is why he loves her.

[@stevewilliams8559]

I absolutely love this reaction!!! I love and cook Italian food but I'm Kentucky born and raised. When it comes to great food this just shows that there are no borders when it comes to great food, and no hang ups either. When it's good, its just GOOD!!!

[@theknowitall4090]

And people wonder why we love this food in the south. So funny towards the end he is eating like a southerner. Using his hands, licking his fingers. I've been to 3 different countries in Europe and Cuba and I wouldn't trade my southern cuisine for any. Real southern food is BBQ, collards, cornbread, baked beans, fried green tomatoes, green beans, potato salad, pinto beans, fried chicken. You have southern food like Louisiana and the cajun food which is delicious but it is not traditional southern. Thanks for showing him "traditional" southern food from the Bible Belt which so many of us grew up on and still love today.

[@kathygraham1980]

I used to be in food service and you'll never know how good it feels to see somebody enjoying food I love it when I see somebody really enjoys what you prepared. When people come back to you for something you they had yesterday or the day before it lifts your heart. It makes you feel so good when others enjoy the food you prepared.

[@beaumontmuni4294]

wow! ... way awesome ... Alessio's expressions and honest evaluations on the food is fun to watch. You both know food and where to find it ... and to get his opinion being a true home grown Italian gives this a lot more credibility. You guys are fun to watch .. I love that happy dance at the end :) .. 👍👍

[@suzannep8371]

He is like a happy little boy and we LOVE you both!! Suzanne UK 🇬🇧

[@ThePasinis]

un abbraccio Suzanne❤️

[@unclebee5674]

He literally had tears in his eye. What a great couple though!

[@zoyo8903]

I grew up in the South, and I have to remind myself a lot of times that people haven't tasted food like this before. All of these flavors are so normal (and still heavenly) to me that not knowing them just seems so strange. Keep it up, and best wishes!

[@OldLadyInFL]

I was born and raised in the South, and I knew right away he was going to love the food. Just like Italian food, Southern food is not something to eat, it's an experience. Laughed out loud at your corncake "sandwich" with a pickle on top! I would do the same thing. Now you've made me want to make potato salad.

[@emmaskantz]

I'm watching this while eating my dinner in Spain wishing i'd be there trying all that delicious food! Your expressions were just amazing! 🤭😂

[@Kazooten]

That was awesome seeing him try our native foods. Italy is known for fabulous food so its a great compliment he liked most of the things he tried.

[@Rita.R]

I live in Tennessee and have been to Franklin quite often. So glad you love our food.💙 my grandmother taught me to take pride in my cooking. The old saying she used was the way to a man's heart is through his stomach. Must work because I've been married 43 years now😂

[@danwebb1756]

I hope you went to New Orleans and let him experience Cajun cuisine. It is some of the best food I’ve ever had anywhere.

[@sirris4330]

Go there next!

[@dennismccann6407]

Amen!!!

[@paulburkey2]

Crawfish etouffee excellent

[@MegaCharger9]

I’ve traveled throughout Europe and the United States, it always amazes me that every meal that I had speaks to the history and culture of that region. It’s like eating your way through History. Sadly many people who travel to Europe or the United States don’t take the time to truly enjoy and appreciate it.

[@christophercobb386]

What a lovely reaction, so wholesome and pure! The way an American reacts to authentic Italian food.

[@lucianaromulus1408]

As someone from Pennsylvania...Southern BBQ is some of my favorite cuisine.

[@kamelhaj6850]

Maryland and New York here and I agree!

[@michaelmemmelaar4937]

Watching the way that Alessio enjoys that food is even better than enjoying it myself.

[@stevenaleman7454]

These 2 are fun to watch and listen to in this video as they tasted and instantly fell in love with southern BBQ foods....you've motivated a bunch of us to take a trip this weekend to Puckett's...✌

[@Robert-Harleyville]

Wow, what an absolute delight to watch you two enjoy your food so much. I think that was about the best video that I have seen on you tube. I'm glad you enjoyed your Southern BBQ so much it was such a joy to watch you two.

[@Blackpanther18900]

As A Texan I approve of this ✅️ This is True Country style barbecue at its best. 🥰❤️

[@finkiusmaximus]

That's the Chilean flag

[@Blackpanther18900]

@@finkiusmaximus thanks Ill fix it.

[@SnarkyMcSnarkles]

AND they are at a BBQ in Franklin, Tennessee. NOT Franklins BBQ in Austin. 16:35

[@foxbat1766]

@@SnarkyMcSnarkles Yeah, too bad you can't get into Franklins in Austin unless you show up super early in the morning... But that's the Gold Standard I would think...

[@johnroscoe2406]

As a Texan shouldn't you be making a comment about brisket? :)

[@deborahmoore3468]

I have been to Puckett’s and their food is amazing! You should go on a Friday or Saturday night when they have live music. My nephew Jon Mullins plays their often! Great food, great atmosphere, great music!💜💜

[@encrypter46]

I don't think I'd want to be distracted from the food. I mean, if you look toward the music, the food might not get all the attention.

[@Nimbus1701]

Love our BBQ in Texas, but to be 100% fair... we usually focus more on brisket here. I have had KC BBQ and some from the South (never tried white sauce though), and let me say that I am very proud and fortunate that BBQ is treated with such care and reverence in other southern states. Every bit I have tried has been fantastic and you can immediately tell the attention to detail these folks put in their food. I honestly don't have a particular favorite. Some people (regions) do ribs better, some do wings and chicken better, some do beef better, and some do pork better. I have never tried Hawaiian BBQ, but I hear they do fantastic pork too. That doesn't even include whole hog, which is another animal entirely (no pun intended). I am being 100% honest in saying BBQ is hands down the best food a person could eat in my opinion. Glad you guys enjoyed it, and just keep exploring. 👍

[@snowflakehunter]

I am from North Texas. In my backyard I have three different types of smokers and you are making me want to start prepping a brisket! I usually reserve that for spring and summer outdoor gatherings. But on occasion I will cook one up for me or a friend.

[@jordandale85]

"I hear they do fantastic pork too. That doesn't even include whole hog, which is another animal entirely (no pun intended)." what? Did I miss something?

[@aaronpatterson2369]

1st texan ive heard that gives THE BBQ CAPITAL OF THE WORLD the credit it deserves. Kansas City is simply the best at BBQ. Texas brisket, tho...👍🏻

[@jlouis4407]

White sauce tastes exactly like a certain white Indian sauce it’s basically the same thing

[@V0ltron]

If he didn't even like pickles to begin with and STILL gave the fried pickles an 8/10, I completely believe her. 10/10.

[@Rosachisp]

It’s so nice seeing him so happy eating new things .

[@peterhuehn6137]

I remember my mom not wanting to try fried pickles but I talked her into it and now she wants them to be her last meal. The funny thing is she can only get them once a year at the state fair because to her no other fried pickles are as good.

[@AverytheCubanAmerican]

Pitting BBQ spots in different Southern states against each other will just lead to another civil war 😂. Love fried pickles! The crunch, the flavor from the dill, and the ranch to counter it is a perfect balance. Fried pickles, believe it or not, originate in ARKANSAS! First created in the summer of 1963 by the late Bernell Austin who owned the Duchess Drive-in. Austin's son David Smith said, "He thought, well there's got to be a way to cash in on that pickle. Of course this is the south, where did it go? In the deep-fryer." Genius move. The idea was originally a gimmick to drum-up business for the drive-in that was located across the highway from the Atkins Pickle Company, but from there it just became a Southern staple once it got popular at festivals. Although the drive-in closed in the late 60s, you can still get the fried pickle made with the original recipe (only his family know the recipe) at the Picklefest held annually in Atkins, Arkansas!

[@HeritageSoftail]

Tennessee is the best barbecue

[@ShiningAndStarstruck]

@@HeritageSoftail bless your heart

[@HeritageSoftail]

@@ShiningAndStarstruck Memphis barbecue is the best. My husband is from Tennessee. Bless your heart bitch

[@ShiningAndStarstruck]

@@HeritageSoftail I blessed you first hun. Tennessee will NEVER achieve that perfect smokiness and tenderness of the meat. Texas bbq ftw.

[@desormais22]

God bless y’all for creating fried pickles!!! Lol. I hate regular pickles like alessio, but loooove fried pickles!!!

[@Silverleaf451]

You guys are adorable with your happy dance. That food looks amazing. Thanks for sharing ☺️

[@devinmaier4414]

The happiest of dances after eating food like that the expressions, your husband makes while enjoying actually flavorful food is something that I truly truly enjoy thank you both very much for how hard you guys work in making these videos and also thank you for showing that in Italian can come to this country and enjoy this country

[@MichaelMathews-q2k]

The thing about eating southern food is it’s always satisfying and you attempt to find more room for the desserts.

[@haskellyoung3121]

For real. You could be one bite from popping but still trying to make room for good dessert.

[@randyslegacy99]

I love how when Alessio gets surprised by new foods he loves he goes almost into a feeding frenzy.

[@SharonRepici]

As long as he isn't trying Americanized versions of Italian food.

[@mdgtexas]

Looked so yummy! Brisket a little too lean for my taste, we got the moist (fatty) brisket! 😆 I had to throw in one for Texas.

[@grantog123]

100%

[@therev2100]

Honestly, most of that Q looks kinda dry.

[@ricky.3326]

His love for that food is so genuine.

[@firebladetenn6633]

I’m thrilled y’all liked the food. Feel free to travel more because different southern states have different types of BBQ.

[@onerbfromtn4320]

Even within the states themselves. I would guess most have heard of Memphis BBQ, but less than 2 hours drive it is done completely differently with lots of whole hog, primarily hickory smoked, sauce on the side BBQ,. And then in middle TN on the more northern side of our state, it starts having a more semi sticky rub, and east TN has some areas that use a darker type wood blend smoked BBQ. The Carolinas have a wonderful mustard bbq and a honey style depending on where you are, Kentucky has wear if consider a dark roast honey/ brown sugar infusion, and our friends south of here in Alabama have a heavenly blessed white sauce, and Mississippi BBQ usually has home made sauces to die for also. Vinegar based, tomato based. Mustard based, honey, brown sugar, paprika, etc - man southeastern USA to Texas cooking is where is at, and I've traveled most of north America and parts of Europe.

[@tgfitzgerald]

I love our people and amazing food here in the South! Born and raised in NC and grew up pig pickin' (whole pig cooked on the grill all day), mac n cheese, slaw, baked beans, green beans with ham hocks, cornbread, banana pudding...we eat so good!! Love seeing people's first experience trying Southern soul food. I'm planning my first trip to Italy next year and can't wait to try authentic Italian dishes 😊

[@sharbogusz9319]

Every single thing he ate it was Amore this is the best thing I've ever ate. I Love that he loves it all. Thank you for sharing all your experiences with us. Truly made my day! Enjoy! As always You guys ROCK❤

[@Tabfort]

I’ll say it once again…Italians don’t seem to care for America’s renditions of Italian food, but they really do appreciate straight up American food! Great video guys!🙂

[@kellyr6274]

How nice to travel and try all the different foods! Living vicariously through you guys right now! 🤗

[@setaside2]

Watching Alessio quite literally throw in the cultural towel while eating the sides was absolutely worth the price of admission. What a way to build a lasting relationship: exploration of community and country through a culinary bond. Brilliant.

[@katiebouldin305]

So relieved that all went well with the surgery and you’re healing comfortably! I’m so excited that the two of you are another step closer to adding to your beautiful family ❤ sending positive energy and love your way ❤

[@ChristinaLoveletting]

This is so heartwarming 😢 Some long time ago I used to be like that with my partner. Hate when things change. Don’t understand why. You guys are so wholesome and genuine. My favorite KZbin couple.

[@jaelabraham6127]

Loved this! He's so expressive and excited about BBQ!

[@robsutherland5744]

Wow. You impressed an Italian with American food. He'll, I'm going to write that down in MY journal.

[@mattswan90]

Only been to Puckett's once, you guys are really making me want to take a trip from Jersey back to Nashville area! It was incredible

[@GBelly-tf9sq]

My mother was Italian and a fabulous cook. Her spaghetti sauce cooked for hours with italian sausages cut into like 2” lengths and homemade meatballs. Fennel is a key ingredient. Her lasagna was incredible. To this day I’ve never met a match, which is why it’s tough to order lasagna in restaurants. I was spoiled, as were my 9 siblings.

[@karenmar1529]

You two are the most fun to watch, makes me happy every single time. I'm so glad you enjoyed the bbq and had a 10 out of 10 meal experience. Your dance at the end was so cute. 🤠

[@paulaswann6990]

Just love y'all. Great happy dance. Welcome to true southern cuisine.

[@randyporter3491]

Yep, as a native Texan who's family competes in bbq competitions, I can definitely complement Puckett's. Only been there once, but it was great. I think they use a fruitwood in the pits and some amazing custom rubs, which gives a really unique flavor profile. Love Apple & Cherry smoked meat, BUT.. if you love brisket and ribs, I have to speak up for Texas BBQ, which is hard to beat ! But as a Tennessean now, so I can love them both. This was a great video, just watching Alessio's reaction lol!

[@brittywren2877]

I love TX BBQ but I love all BBQ. Memphis dry rub is some of my favorite. But I do love a really good house sauce. I like to try BBQ wherever I go 😂😂😂

[@deacongowan117]

KC is much better than Texas.

[@aaronpatterson2369]

I see your too intimidated to come up here to the BBQ CAPITAL OF THE WORLD...KANSAS CITY.

[@ms.one-town901]

@@brittywren2877Memphis in the house! ♥️

[@hellothere8811]

You know it's good when all you hear is the clicking of silverware on the plates and folks smackin'! Those are the sounds a cook loves to "hear". 🥰

[@Jmike12345]

This man righteously defends “good” Italian food. I respect that, and he is entitled to judge his native cuisine, and criticize poor imitation. He wows me being open minded to authentic America dishes, and respecting their style and flavor. He tried each dish and gave his opinion. I’m so proud he enjoyed the food!! Southern food is a delight!! Fun to watch!!

[@honestwithmywordshughes3783]

It just warms your heart to see someone enjoying a new experience !!!!! P.S. love your videos !!!!

[@TheSouthernRustic]

It's the " a loss for words" that did it. Southern food is a whole other level of tasty. Lol. Bless his heart.

[@johnmccarthy5752]

I'm in Northern Arizona but we're going to be in Virginia next month, I'm going to try to convince my wife into a stop in Tennessee. You guys are great

[@siscokiddie3958]

Anytime you see someone smile and start to laugh as they put food in their mouth, you know it is wonderful!

[@lizmc.1031]

I am a Canadian, who grew ip in Texas as a child. Texas BBQ will ALWAYS be my favourite food. I always said Texas brisket would be my last meal. I cannot imagine anything tasting better than what i’ve had, but this looks great! Sadly I have yet to find BBQ restaurant in Canada that come close to Texas BBQ. Alessio, now “you get it”! 😂 Jessi well done teaching Alessio whats what!

[@calvin2032]

I grew up in Georgia and now live in British Columbia. I don't know what part of Canada you live in, but in Golden there is a BBQ place that did it really well when I went several years ago. It wasn't good for Canadian standards, it was properly good. The only thing that was a miss was the coleslaw. It was almost flavorless, which was a big step up from the places where the coleslaw was offensive tasting.

[@lizmc.1031]

@@calvin2032 I live Grimsby Ontario. There is good BBQ places but they are nowhere near any southern state in the US! Thank you for the recommendation. When I go to BC I will have to check it out.

[@jamiebryant8788]

We here in North Carolina, down south call the “pulled pork “ barbecue and most is us eat it with the slaw together and yes we fry almost everything! Our “pulled barbecue “ is usually pulled straight from the pig off the grill. We love our collards and beans! Enjoyed!

[@victorwaddell6530]

South Carolina , same here .

[@fatcat-hc4pj]

I could almost taste how good it was through your experience 😋

[@veronicadutton4313]

For having a natural Italian accent doing a southern accent I thought Alessio did very well !!! I loved it!

[@zephyrstrife4668]

I love seeing people be able to enjoy the good American cooking. I live in New York myself and even I have an appreciation for some good barbeque. Kudos to him for giving it a try, glad he got to enjoy himself!

[@j1m1j3nkins5]

I'm from Memphis and anybody that I meet from another country i take them for BBQ 100% of the time they think it's one of the best meals they've ever had. Koreans are always super impressed, and that's saying a lot Korean food is meat forward and hands down one of the best cultures for food in the world.

[@j1m1j3nkins5]

Also, my kid just came back from Florence, and she wants to go back and live there, because of the food.

[@woodyiswhere]

Glad you guys liked it. If you ever make it to Austin Texas would love to show you some Texas Q. Love the happy Dance!!

[@ltdan8671]

I knew what was coming after he said, "Green beans has to be just green beans. You cannot make more flavor than the green beans. Ok America." I was cracking up!

[@auntlynnie]

It’s ok to be happy where you are, Alessio! NY will be here when you’re in need of another visit! ❤

[@ThePasinis]

this message it is just ❤️

[@lindamacduff2566]

The truth is, we work so hard for it, no one wants to fight with their food at the end of the day. So we made it exquisite. No better way to say thank you and good job.

[@pfunktaylor9986]

the green beans did it for him. it's so fun to watch. (also, i love brisket too.)