How Jewish Pitmaster Izzy Eidelman Creates Some of Brooklyn's Finest Kosher Barbecue - Smoke Point

Izzy’s in Brooklyn is one of the few smokehouses in the area dedicated to using kosher meats in their barbecue. The shop's smoky, juicy brisket, pastrami, dino ribs, lamb, and more are all selected specifically to adhere to kosher standards.
Credits:
Director/Producer: Connor Reid
Camera: Connor Reid, Carla Francescutti
Editor: Micheal Imhoff
Executive Producer: Stephen Pelletteri
Development Producer: McGraw Wolfman
Coordinating Producer: Stefania Orrù
Audience Engagement: Daniel Geneen, Terri Ciccone
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[@SuperPtd]

Everything looks delicious. His place is going on my wishlist. Gotta support these types of passionate folks

[@mafia_-vd7bs]

Chup kar laude

[@calvinlim9485]

I've had it. It's really good. Pricey though

[@joshn.5625]

@@tyrbaldur5317 well hopefully you never need to go to a hospital.

[@xthejakerx]

@@tyrbaldur5317 you can stfu and bring your hate elsewhere slime

[@hakan9185]

Looks nice

[@bnewman21]

respect to this guy and all the other people in the restaurant industry that work backbreaking 80+ hours a week and make huge sacrifices to please all of us with their amazing food.. definitely will be stopping by this place over the summer that brisket looks amazing!

[@Rochelny]

I've eaten there many many times and have NEVER been disappointed. Food is incredible! Those dino ribs are so delicious. I love their fried chicken sandwich and their pulled beef and pastrami are insane!!!!

[@MERKINMERICAN]

His monologue at the end was so well said. The Anthony Bourdaine quote 👌

[@JamesWang007]

And he said Meccas despite being Jewish. Pretty self aware dude.

[@ProHomeCooks]

damn how did I not know this existed right here in Brooklyn! I'll be there immediately

[@yehudablizinsky]

Troy ave between Montgomery st and crown st Parking can be a bit of an annoyance but the kosher scene in crown heights has been kicking up in the last 4 years

[@whataboutrick]

I went often when they first opened years ago. Picked up a uber orders from there the other nights. Prices have sky rocketed. Pastrami sandwich costs more than Katz now. 26 it was I believe

[@mrbigg7255]

@@whataboutrick Beef prices have skyrocketed. I’m a hundred miles south west of Chicago. My son works at a meat market. It’s terrible for the mom and pop places. All the big grocers are the ones controlling the scene. They have such big buying power.

[@reuven0]

@@mrbigg7255 and factor in the extra cost to have Kosher meat. In average 40% of the slaughter is Kosher Glatt. Hence the extra price tag.

[@whataboutrick]

@@reuven0 makes a lot of sense !

[@ashamancito4630]

Everything looks just so damn appetizing. That barbecue culture of the USA is something beautiful. Awesome to see how folks adapt it to their culture.

[@danielgreen5803]

American cardiologists will agree with your observation. for them it's a never ending work

[@ashamancito4630]

@@danielgreen5803 Barbecue is meant to be a treat, not an every day meal I would say, in whitch case it should be fine. But true, people like having too much of a good thing.

[@ernestogastelum9123]

@@danielgreen5803 you people are a cancer and cant enjoy anything in life because you obsess way too much on things that wont hurt you at all if you eat it moderately

[@doncorleone9280]

K Adolf...

[@KillerAJ]

@@danielgreen5803 What's the point of living to be 120 years old if you rarely enjoyed the nicer foods, sweets, fatty stuff?

[@nelsondevera9178]

"We believe in thigh over breast". I don't know what god are you worshipping but I agree with you brother. ;)

[@Sususukakakaruriiii]

After hearing that statement ,I imediately go in comment section and yeah i found this.

[@ChrisIsObes3]

Judaism always makes the most sense

[@upondivineguidanceorder2548]

@@ChrisIsObes3 In the name of God, the Gracious, the Merciful. 1. Praise be to God, Originator of the heavens and the earth, Maker of the angels messengers with wings-double, triple, and quadruple. He adds to creation as He wills. God is Able to do all things. 2. Whatever mercy God unfolds for the people, none can withhold it. And if He withholds it, none can release it thereafter. He is the Exalted in Power, Full of Wisdom. 3. O people! Remember God’s blessings upon you. Is there a creator other than God who provides for you from the heaven and the earth? There is no god but He. So how are you misled? 4. If they reject you, messengers before you were also rejected. To God all matters are returned. 5. O people! The promise of God is true; so let not the lowly life seduce you, and let not the Tempter tempt you away from God. 6. Satan is an enemy to you, so treat him as an enemy. He only invites his gang to be among the inmates of the Inferno. 7. Those who disbelieve will suffer a harsh punishment, but those who believe and do righteous deeds will have forgiveness and a great reward. 8. What of him whose evil deed was made attractive to him, and so he regards it as good? God leads astray whomever He wills, and He guides whomever He wills. Therefore, do not waste yourself sorrowing over them. God knows exactly what they do. 9. God is He who sends the winds, which agitate clouds, which We drive to a dead land, and thereby revive the ground after it had died. Likewise is the Resurrection. 10. Whoever desires honor-all honor belongs to God. To Him ascends speech that is pure, and He elevates righteous conduct. As for those who plot evil, a terrible punishment awaits them, and the planning of these will fail. 11. God created you from dust, then from a small drop; then He made you pairs. No female conceives, or delivers, except with His knowledge. No living thing advances in years, or its life is shortened, except it be in a Record. That is surely easy for God. 12. The two seas are not the same. One is fresh, sweet, good to drink, while the other is salty and bitter. Yet from each you eat tender meat, and extract jewelry which you wear. And you see the ships plowing through them, so that you may seek of His bounty, so that you may give thanks. 13. He merges the night into the day, and He merges the day into the night; and He regulates the sun and the moon, each running for a stated term. Such is God, your Lord; His is the sovereignty. As for those you call upon besides Him, they do not possess a speck. 14. If you pray to them, they cannot hear your prayer. And even if they heard, they would not answer you. And on the Day of Resurrection, they will reject your partnership. None informs you like an Expert. 15. O people! It is you who are the poor, in need of God; while God is the Rich, the Praiseworthy. 16. If He wills, He can do away with you, and produce a new creation. 17. And that would not be difficult for God. 18. No burdened soul can carry the burden of another. Even if one weighted down calls for help with its burden, nothing can be lifted from it, even if they were related. You are to warn those who fear their Lord inwardly, and perform the prayer. He who purifies himself purifies himself for his own good. To God is the ultimate return. 19. Not equal are the blind and the seeing. 20. Nor are the darkness and the light. 21. Nor are the shade and the torrid heat. 22. Nor are equal the living and the dead. God causes whomever He wills to hear, but you cannot make those in the graves hear. The Glorious Quran 😘

[@MarkizVonSchnitzel]

Man, he said kosher in like every sentence :)

[@samuela9245]

😅

[@humanonearth1]

Literally salivating watching it. That's a pitmaster indeed.

[@BeardedDanishViking]

How else would you salivate? -.-

[@Vonlime]

​@@BeardedDanishViking figuratively

[@Your_Face]

Lmfao if you think that's a pit master I feel sorry for you

[@ibebrodey]

@@Your_Face ok

[@rayhans7887]

@@Your_Face ok

[@bravofoxable]

Daaaaaaaang! Those smoked lamb ribs.... THAT is a proper bark right there, everything looks stunning 👍🏻

[@mechas49]

Peak America is combing legendary Jewish deli tradition from NY with legendary Texas bbq. Murica

[@doncorleone9280]

L.

[@iceparadox369]

He’s one of the best BBQ guys I’ve ever seen. Highly impressed with bark, the tenderness of the meat, being so diverse using different meats than you would normally do to stay kosher, staying up to the high standards of being kosher and adjusting seasoning due to it. Absolutely amazing to watch such a pro work his magic

[@firghteningtruth7173]

His brisket trim is VERY meh. Ill say that. Look at all those high points...

[@oldironsides4107]

Please tell us tye high standards of being kosher? Slitting an animals throat instead of more modern humane ways. Lol

[@Armyan1988]

@@oldironsides4107 Actually, you are quite wrong about the "modern" methods. Killing livestock using shockers, or other "quick" methods actually ruins the meat, because of the shock under which the animal is killed. Slicing the throat, if done properly, in fact neutralizes any sensory, and the animal does not go into shock. There are also many more things involved, but that is a long story.

[@oldironsides4107]

Armyan1988 I supervise slaughtering of animals for a living for over 20 years. I work for the usda. Any facility small huge plants someone is overseeing the slaughter for a variety mod reasons

[@oldironsides4107]

I can tell you what is acceptable what isn’t Ask me anything about it and I will tell you how it’s done from seed to slaughter

[@luphoxcastl]

Always excites me when somebody calls out Louie Mueller's. It's one of the gems in this little town :) (Taylor, Tx).

[@samwayne5765]

Also from tx, this food looks great

[@paula.2422]

Beautiful! Good is good. Thank you for sharing my brother. Wonderful job, it all looks delicious 😋

[@spiritofdan613]

I'm so GRATEFUL to find someone reviewing and doing an article on any Kosher place... Thank You!

[@Jason-qc4ty]

That looks outstanding! My mouth is watering.

[@compacoffeeroasters]

That pastrami sandwich looks amazing!! I can’t wait to go there one day.

[@jamesturner1525]

One time I did a tree job and a Jewish guy gave me a grill I knew it was a blessing to get it from him...took BBQ SERIOUSLY 😋!!!

[@moshen7841]

I’ve been to Izzy’s multiple times and each visit tops the prior. The food is absolutely delicious and the restaurant is smack in the middle of the buzzing Hasidic community. It is a must for those inclined to enjoy a sumptuous culinary and cultural experience.

[@juniorlovell2833]

This place is legit and you get your moneys worth they're mad chill as well

[@Littlestraincloud]

Thanks for including the kosher definitions. There's a lot of mystery and misinformation about kosher animals and kosher slaughter, when it just translates to "healthy animals killed with minimal suffering".

[@thunderstruck1078]

If Christians were doing it it would've already been called barbaric and forbidden.

[@Your_Face]

Nobody cares

[@goodputin4324]

Kosher = Halal

[@ChrisIsObes3]

@@thunderstruck1078 shut up weirdo

[@michaelbcohen]

@@goodputin4324 not exactly, Kosher is much stricter than Halal, Kosher > Halal

[@squeegied3rdeye713]

Kosher seasoning and "pickling" combined with Texas style smoking. Yes.

[@doncorleone9280]

L.

[@BM-of6dg]

I have to go here in my lifetime because all of this looks amazing!!! 👌🏾💯

[@user-rt6ez1xo8j]

סוף סוף סירטון על bbq. או בשר כשר שמח ליצפות בך ובאוכל שלך שמח בישבילך ...ומאחל לך פסח שמח

[@davidwise3573]

I wanted to try it all. Beautiful stuff. Especially that smoked pastrami sandwich🤯

[@shmayakrinsky]

By far the best spot in Brooklyn!

[@mashole4283]

One of the best briskets there is. Nothing in life is better

[@matthewcordero2963]

I will most definitely be going here soon!! Cant wait

[@thetruth7608]

Looks amazing, excellent concept!

[@firstonethrough]

great video and great food. Thanks for both!

[@dcentral]

I heard about this place before but never made the effort to try it. But after seeing this presentation, I will be checking it out soon.

[@gueroloco510]

Great video, great inspiration from him and his culture

[@PrincessDrRe]

Lawd.... That brisket looks gorgeous!! 😍

[@politicsuncensored5617]

Man burnt ends are a true meat candy. That is one thing that I loved about his video and that I love to do for my family. My first duty station was at the Brooklyn Navy Yard back in the 1970's for 18 months. Met so many great people and great places like this to go out to eat at. Shalom

[@esthercook3086]

look extremely delicious.😋👏👏👏Thanks.

[@christinecamley]

Spectacular!! Wowza!! So mouthwateringly delicious!!! I adore pastrami!! :-)

[@AdrianLGreen]

That looks incredible!!!

[@danpeikes]

Love this joint. Can't wait to get back to Brooklyn to eat there again.

[@SteveLeightonNSF]

Love this guys passion.

[@SpikeyPillowz]

everything looks awesome, and they're not playin around with those huge portion sizes!! 🔥🔥🔥

[@jeppyli5832]

Love the passion!

[@The-legacy-channel]

Beautiful stuff my man !!! If ever out your way would LOVE to try

[@youknowme1475]

Wish they had this in Norway would have been Amazing!

[@doncorleone9280]

L.

[@youknowme1475]

@@doncorleone9280 ?

[@camerongunn7906]

And now I'm hungry again. Looks amazing.

[@tytipton6346]

Shalom from Texas! This is exactly how I imagine a New York BBQ place. Hope to visit someday. All the best!

[@isaacg3327]

The whole kosher thing is hilarious!

[@tristanthorndykesrocknroll3082]

When I eventually make it to New York, I HAVE to check this place out!

[@timothywaters423]

I am totally intrigued!

[@Mikesacco1B]

Great stuff! Awesome content

[@Slip_The_Jab]

I have a belief that cooking with love makes all the difference and you sir look like you love what you do... I bet everything you make tastes amazing!

[@papamike225]

Been here before and kept on coming here the best 👌

[@patrickbone4]

That was beautiful! Many blessings for you and your restaurant and staff. Excellent video!

[@jawsvvvvv]

Wow keep it up...great job. Looks awesome...

[@joshuapatrick682]

Man I gotta get back to NYC. My favorite pizza, bagels and lunch meat done by the masters of all of them!

[@hokehinson5987]

When you enjoy your work the results reflect your happiness!

[@Llegando_Tarde]

That sandwich looks so beautiful, I would do anything right now to transport to Brooklyn to eat one.

[@miron619]

Been their once it’s fantastic! I recommend the pulled beef

[@ripalltrac]

Definitely visiting nthis place great presentation

[@soulcatcher668]

That pastrami sandwich...... I am drooling.

[@samuela9245]

So cool for eater to do this show. Ty for showing this

[@sweetteacurls]

Looks amazing.

[@lorenzoscrimnger6637]

This food looks so amazing

[@rakkinal4387]

Wow so nice !!

[@ignatiusl.7478]

I'm dying watching this! I'm moving back east and I will eat one of your pastrami sandwiches! I promise!

[@slicksmick89]

Amazing place! Amazing food.

[@Xander-dx6mw]

I'm in the Carolinas, and have become accustomed to pork, however I'd stop in for some if that any day of the week. You had me at 2 week pastrami.

[@estring69]

Looks like proper high end Texas BBQ. And then some :) I bet the pastrami is awesome.

[@yosli2123]

I have been to izzys and it was fantastic 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@crabmansteve6844]

My two favorite foods in the world, Texas BBQ and Jewish deli foods.

[@MrJk360]

Oh wow can’t believe it, I actually went here like 2 years ago. Was really good

[@Amz19871]

This looks awesome

[@muzaaaaak]

Super excited for Izzy to be able to bring real Q to observant Jews! So awesome!

[@Your_Face]

That isnt even close to real "q" btw, barbecue has no q in it buffoon.

[@muzaaaaak]

@@Your_Face I see you mom let you use her phone today, dolt.

[@Andy-cp6fb]

Wow that looks unbelievable *drool*

[@inglocksmith]

Mazel Tov, looks like we’ll have to make a trip from LA for some good food!

[@greenmachine5600]

Looks so good

[@dkcorderoyximenez3382]

All nicely done...

[@dasilnei]

Wow, hats off

[@digitalranger4259]

Looks delicious!

[@danielworley2273]

I need this food in my life. It looks amazing!

[@michaelg6686]

I must've passed around that place like fifty times and never knew it was there if I didn't look at this video. I gotta check it out.

[@bigjake55555]

TY for sharing! I love to learn how all make various recipes etc

[@ktpacino1250]

Would love to go & try their food!

[@Shidoshi578]

As a native Texan I can say that looks damn good

[@Maplecook]

Texan food is no joke!

[@moniquewrites9046]

Holy Cow to another level

[@matthewweste1233]

Awesome 👏

[@ikkyacoustic2852]

Looks delicious

[@DalonCole]

This Texan will give you a shot

[@Jon3830]

That looks great, I put my fat trimmings in my brine also and smoke them for a bit and then grill on indirect heat and they puff up like pork rinds.

[@testdasi]

Those lamb ribs look salivatingly good!

[@wilsonturner3481]

Got respect for this guy. Stayed true to his roots and he’s clearly reaping the benefits of that. You don’t have to go “Full Austin” if you want to sell bbq in America. So many cultures have a history of smoking meat at low temperatures.

[@firghteningtruth7173]

This is VERY true. Some SE guys (carolinas) claim to have invented bbq...and say, "if it isnt pork, it isnt cue..." Claiming to be the inventors. Because slaves moved there. And they took it from slaves. Which, just that sentence alone makes my head hurt. But people have been smoking meat since before recorded history. No one "invented" bbq. Its a culmination of neccessity and culture. Which is why its so diverse. Now, that said. I love central Texas bbq. But its not even the end all be all in TEXAS. Like 5+ different types of bbq in this state alone. All inspired from different cultures. And all worthy of a Taste. If everyone just did post oak, salt, pepper...itd be a very BORING existence. Cheers! 🍻

[@kamarupa1009]

@@firghteningtruth7173 Texas BBQ claims to come from German and Bohemian/Czech meat smoking traditions. Cooking meat slowly over indirect heat from charcoal and wood smoke and slowly roasting meat is found everywhere.

[@brandonhughes8793]

"No pork on my fork"..........LOVE IT!

[@iancarrey4123]

I was so pumped to go to this place. 2 Mexicans microwaved my brisket in plastic wrap. Was still $80

[@michaelzeisler2257]

Everything looks great I miss a kosher deli

[@samwayne5765]

Damn, that looks great! From texas

[@PrairieStreetCo]

That is some real finesse right there! Great video

[@terrelmchenry9524]

SUPER COOOOOL...

[@mgc1970]

100% legit and bas assed BBQ!! Compliments Chef 👍🏻🥃

[@shamemovie]

Ate there a lot of times, was never disappointed, it’s money well spent, Izzy’s is located in the crown heights section of Brooklyn

[@Hossyboy420]

Wow I've never seen a kosher BBQ place like this

[@quintingroves2130]

Good content Q food reviews god bless

[@smokeyBear97]

After the first 2 minutes I thought the video was over and was happy to find out it wasn't.

[@mrdoom4626]

Looks banging