E12: The Muddy Pond Sorghum Mill in Tennessee continues the time-honored tradition of Sorghum-Making

[@MarkWYoung-ky4uc]

Many thanks to the Guenther family for carrying on this old tradition and also to you John for bringing this to us.

[@JJs-ClassC-Adventures]

Wonderful family making great sorghum syrup. Spent yesterday there and watched them working. Very heart warming seeing this family working together. Thanks for their warm friendly hospitality.

[@theappalachianchannel]

They are a fine family.

[@flexmasterson4297]

I can never get enough of these great people, great families, great American history.

[@jimflammer9370]

Some of the prettiest country girls

[@Freedom_Half_Off]

That young woman was a machine on the bottle filler ... she was hitting it exact every time 👍

[@markcukrojiujitsu2322]

Sorghum syrup and butter on biscuits or toast is amazing!

[@chrisjohnson4666]

Looks similar to our maple syrup rigs up in the North....

[@sharlynebeach2786]

I grew up seeing my grandfather and the men of my family making what we called "sugar cane syrup" here in northwest Florida. It was cooked in a sugar kettle with a fire beneath the kettle. I have eaten alot of biscuits and syrup in my younger days. Since the majority of my family has passed away, I do not think I will see this again, unless it is at a museum, so thanks for the memories.

[@biffboffo]

I’m just amazed at how much wood the boiler consumes.

[@jerrygroen8163]

What a wonderful explanation of the sorghum operation by the whole family.

[@Agoric_]

Only living 20 miles from this place has always been the highlight of growing up

[@loydmeeks2439]

Great tasting sorghum

[@martinyeakay2260]

That is awesome that I'm only about 15 miles from Battle Creek

[@thegoodfight426]

Yay, the Muddy Pond Mennonites!!!! Thank you John and Jodi!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@tombryan1]

I like your operation, i'm a retired Boilermaker so this is eye candy for me.

[@robertheilmann1102]

Thank you so very much for posting this , I’ve waited on it like the premier of a Hollywood movie. These traditions or arts I call them need to be carried on or they’ll be lost ! And this family is doing such a fine job of preserving them as well as allowing folks in to their family run business and rolling back the curtain to a truly organic process . No additives no cutting corners thank you all so much

[@theappalachianchannel]

Thanks for the comment. Watch all 12 Episodes of the "Meet the Guenthers From Muddy Pond" playlist at the below link. kzbin.info/aero/PLhiXVG-s0EOlg83uNT4NZ7dgvlbAFH44F&si=Aap_gJPAjAv6re33

[@ovalsteiner6543]

44:56 "laziness was not accepted".... remind me of my dad used to say👍😅

[@laurafratoni7931]

Accepted?

[@donvincent895]

We were at Muddy Pond last week some of the nicest people I’ve ever met, one of the best places we’ve ever been. Look forward to visiting again

[@barbarawren4731]

Love sorghum!! 😊

[@towntourin]

Love the Guenther family. such hard working and pleasant. True America at its Best. 🦾🦾🦾TY for sharing these videos, Great work.💯💯

[@jeffboyles3611]

Just ordered a 1/2 gallon. Looking forward to having it on my wife's biscuits - real soon all the way out in Texas. I'm from southern Kentucky, so that will be an old time treat for us. Thanks for posting this. That's quite an operation.

[@Aprilwyatt0005]

We went there when I was a little girl on a school trip.

[@janeylivingston3702]

My Gunther is an amazing gentleman.

[@cybrpypr]

The Guenthers of Muddy Pond are one of the best shining examples of Americans that there is. They all embody the true American spirit and soul of what this great nation aspires to be. I hope the best for all of them and I hope that their values, work ethics and beliefs will be embraced by more people of how to live a purposefull and sustainable life while holding to our values. God Bless.

[@rnupnorthbrrrsm6123]

I love history and the old ways ❤ Blessings

[@albertlowe5601]

Been there many times.

[@theappalachianchannel]

Thank you for watching my videos here on The Appalachian Channel. John Ward

[@tammyvaughn6662]

❤ Love the Gunther's. Would love to visit them

[@mikecurtis2585]

Very nice great video! Have a wonderful day!!

[@wakeupamericaandresist2413]

Never had sorghum, but that’s about to change !!!! Ordered on there website 😄 thanks for the video

[@brentfulton3135]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍👍👍 I just Love these Good People!! Thank you John for the Awesome videos of the Guenthers!! God Bless!!

[@jeffbeck0101]

I feel like you should keep making videos for yourself, as a journal, post them, and if people come by to see your progress.... it's a win. I know I watch new videos within a day or so. I just started my homestead and am constantly looking for ideas, advice, tips and tricks, and someone with the same interests. Good luck and we'll be here, ready to watch and cheer you on.

[@JansFAMBAM]

Thank you

[@haroldturner1946]

Best videos on KZbin thanks Jon for what you are doing for the applachian area and people

[@theappalachianchannel]

thanks for watching what we do here!

[@parker1ray]

Been to Muddy Pond many times and have eaten their sorghum. I have lived in Tennessee for 29 years and will admit that Tennessee has some of the most pretty women in the country!

[@jimharris4740]

What a fantastic family. Reminds me of the waltons.

[@theappalachianchannel]

Yes the sure do

[@williamgreen6889]

Try idaho pasture pigs, the pork is fantastic. We've been raising them for 3 years, no regrets.

[@jimmyfishburn7894]

It is about time for me to leave Maryville and head to Monterey and back up to Muddy Pond.

[@tamaramcgrath3327]

Wonderful video full of knowledge. You answered all of my questions in one video.

[@Wootensportscards]

My lands the lady telling us about baking is BEAUTIFUL..What a great family and tradition

[@charliepc56]

Awesome! I always enjoy watching the Guenther family. They live the Good Life, working outdoors and bringing their children up to work generation after generation, and enjoy God's Bounty. Great video! Thanks!

[@robertmcmurray]

fascinating video, great bunch of folks.

[@cafemolido5459]

I bought a couple bottles of your syrup and it is "GOOOOOOOOD."

[@hollyelliott9625]

I love seeing those 3 boys of mine working so hard!

[@gregwilson3371]

Can't get over the guns Darrell has!

[@mm2112]

I just ordered some sorghum from Muddy Pond farm. It's on Amazon..they have their baroque sauce on there too! Hopefully it is better then Maple Syrup. I'm gonna look at the cook books. Thank you John.

[@theappalachianchannel]

Sounds great!

[@theappalachianchannel]

Watch all 12 Episodes of the "Meet the Guenthers From Muddy Pond" playlist at the below link. kzbin.info/aero/PLhiXVG-s0EOlg83uNT4NZ7dgvlbAFH44F&si=Aap_gJPAjAv6re33

[@shirleyann5420]

My grandmother used to get sorghum in a can with a lid sort of like a paint can. She kept it under the sink and I had to eat a tablespoon a day for iron deficiencie. That was in 1949.

[@deniseware1207]

Love this...I'm coming to visit y'all one day!!!

[@joycejones4526]

Such a great video. Thank you John and Jody. I admire the Gunther family. They are amazing in keeping this tradition going. Family roots make for strong families.

[@markminton8974]

Love watching this done..

[@hollyelliott9625]

Love this video!

[@keithaldridge8780]

Awsum as usual ❤❤❤❤

[@dddd7934]

Just got my first jar of this sorghum and it sure is good!

[@markminton8974]

Good People..

[@giuseppemannino5204]

Hello there, this gentleman should be at food Network,😮

[@dadu63]

I help the elliott family make sorghum in cleveland county, NC. Thanks for sharing friend.

[@donstallard8303]

best sorghum's you will ever find> bought a gal. last fall got about a qt. left about time to reorder

[@raynonabohrer5624]

My grandma Guenther would be very proud of you all. She was from Canada. Grew up as a Funk.

[@WSseaghost110]

Lucky to run into you guys today in Wears Valley. 👍🏻

[@jasonmorgan7939]

I made candied sweet potatoes with some Muddy Pond Sorghum this week and they were delicious. I also had some Muddy Pond BBQ sauce on some smoked chicken. Their BBQ sauce made with sorghum is delightful.

[@muddypondsorghum7148]

We are glad that you like our Sorghum and Barbecue Sauce. The Barbecue Sauce is my recipe and my husband, Mark, and I make every batch ourselves.

[@bennetts-revenge_2]

​@muddypondsorghum7148 do you have an online business? I love BBQ sauce

[@onrycodger]

Wow! What a process. Most folks never give a thought of the work that goes into this. Those Gunther's are working machines that have the machine!😄 Another great video John...Thumbs up 👍

[@ден-з5ю]

We are coming for a visit!! 🙂

[@deecaliqu4733]

An amazing family. Love watching their videos. Thank you

[@angelacooper4043]

I love watching the videos thx for sharing

[@johnnysechrist6313]

My Grt Uncle John had the only cane press in Randolph county, the last batch of sorghum and the last tobbacco went in my pocket and bought me a new car before I went to Vietnam, a 70 Boss 429.

[@robertpirtle3638]

Another great episode!

[@charleywalker2982]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge and keep your videos coming please.

[@normanfrazier6695]

The Guenthers are fine people,have visited with them for 2 years now

[@gordiesullivan3289]

Great educational video with real nice people. Thanks again

[@RogerRamjet156]

What a great combination of old and new technology to keep a family tradition alive and well - keep up the great work! 😀It must be a long day to clean those pans when they're finished!

[@brianburge3349]

THANKS

[@dboutdoors06]

Very informative!!! Thanks.

[@mikeanderson7165]

Absolutely awesome video definitely a lot work goes in to sorghum

[@jimmymalone3494]

I really enjoyed the Guenther family thank you for sharing with us.God Bless y'all.

[@dairyfarmmidwest1615]

Bought a jar and was great

[@albertlowe5601]

Michelle makes Fantastic fried pies yum yum!

[@rickutley931]

We will make it down to see you folks as soon as we can

[@raven4592]

Great film John and Jodie,love the Guenther family

[@fatalberti]

this is awesome

[@dmerth]

Just ordered some of your product on Amazon! Sounds like I might enjoy it on some pancakes.

[@christinehanna1699]

Awesome family and business,you guys should have Micah Mcgie and sons and Patara and hubby up there for a meet and greet to really amp up the business with 2 more of Tennessee's finest .. and Tiffany too ❤️

[@almamoore8446]

Here in Fl. I remember going to Mr. Ensor cane grinding. It was a mule who walked aroud with the pole to grind the juice into a lsrge iron pot and I remember the scream lom iron huge spoon to clean the top. Glad to see the new way to make it.

[@willbass2869]

Shout out from Texas......we grow sugar cane too!

[@paulyoung5327]

Wow now that was educational, and very entertaining A great operation there on the Guenther farm. Thank you again John for showing the world the daily life of others.

[@theappalachianchannel]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Concerned97]

I would like to visit one day

[@kenhenke3693]

Great video

[@coryheckler2354]

John n Jodie, thank you for these types of video's. The history and the people involved in these videos are American Hero's in my opinion due to keeping places like the Sorghum plants, Stores, and places out of history and alive! Alot of work into making Sorghum from the field to the bottles. Been a follower for 2+ years to your channel, The Appalachian Channel. I did see the episode showing the Sorghum plant when they were having the issue with the inspector. Thanks again yall!!!

[@coryheckler2354]

John, can a guy order this Sorghum if a guy lives in Texas?

[@davidvogel2592]

Pretty neat operation

[@rogertemple7193]

Always great to see the Guenthers and their Sorghum Family business i always enjoy seeing how Sorghum is made Thank You very much.🤠😎🇺🇲🇺🇲🥸🤓

[@nikolaidisme2072]

Beautiful video

[@theappalachianchannel]

Thank you

[@anadaneen70]

Have y'all ever done a piece on ABBY the spoon lady?? If not....please do! ❤

[@thegoodfight426]

She's no longer in NC. She now lives in Kansas.

[@John-jg5dh]

Similar to maple syrup process up here in Ontario. 👍

[@meltcmelinda4012]

Amazing history of sorghum making. How does ones buy the product from this family ? Thanks John for bringing the old ways to us.

[@JoeDavidson-gc7zo]

I just found your channel on KZbin and I bought a small tact seeds see how it grows and everything like that more a little over 1000. I’m from Springfield Missouri get a patch of dirt that you could think will be good for me pass it along.

[@theappalachianchannel]

Welcome aboard!

[@rogerembry4777]

I worked for a company that replaced tubes in boilers it wasn’t much fun lol 😂

[@angelahorne867]

We made homemade can syrup. No corn. Cooking very much like y’all do

[@donstallard8303]

Me and my family made molasses for about 12 years. I know good sorghum's when i eat them

[@TV-qq9og]

In the past, when sorghum was cooked over a wood fire, did the smoke add flavor (god or bad) to the syrup? I love your product, your process, and this video.

[@DAVIDZ-vk4yv]

imagine todays food inspectors making the same rules 100 years ago? or todays building inspectors? i just built a barn with FULL 2x4 and 2x6 and full 2x8 that we sawed our selves and a building inspector stopped in he was 29 years old and he could NOT figure out what the lumber was? he had to call his boss who i had to talk to. i told his boss i WANT full size lumber i pay for NOT store bought lumber where you PAY for a full size 2x4 BUT you DONT get it!

[@valjalava1951]

Just found your channel very interesting never heard of this before so do you use this in place of sugar ,also I am bc Canada and do you ship I have a US post office if I could get some shipped thanks so much for sharing your videos