Jo Smith Demonstrates: Making Peanut Butter Banana Sandwiches for Elvis.

Episode 15. Mama (Jo Smith) demonstrates how to make the famous fried peanut butter banana sandwich just like it was made for Elvis.

[@SpaGuy]

Fantastic Video.. Always wondered how they were made now we know.. Thank You!!

[@jj90789]

I always thought there was bacon on it also. Did he ever have it made with bacon?

[@MegaTwistedthoughts]

Elvis there was another sandwich he ate at one point called "fools gold" and it's peanut butter, jelly, and bacon. (Which is incredible i should say)

[@lexiray3750]

Spa Guy Hello friend I enjoy these videos just as enjoy yours Mr. Spa Guy....Gina from Nashville.

[@Everythinggrillreviews]

You make good videos also.

[@rsoubiea]

Spa Guy so who was this joe smith?

[@Rock4UNow]

Thanks for Sharing, Love you Smith Family

[@MrBridges88]

Now that's how its done !!!! There's a bunch of people out that think they know how its done !! Now we know from a person that was there !! Thank You

[@marieacuna2207]

Thank you for sharing the true meaning of the world's famous Elvis's favorite snack! 🍞🥜🍌🤗 R.I.P. Mr. Elvis Aaron Presley 👨‍🎤👼

[@boris.dupont]

It looks delicious but Mary Jenkins showed another way to cook it. I don't know who's right or wrong but she'd toast the bread first, fry it WITH sliced banana in it and a lot more butter to do so 😀 Thank you so much for sharing and God bless you!

[@thegamer2277]

Боря Дюпон yes I saw the same video. She was the main cook

[@scotthopkins7711]

Same to myself. I’m from the UK and wanting to try the American Elvia recipe. What about the version with Bacon and honey added.

[@abc-wv4in]

I've seen Miss Mary's video, too. I wonder if you could tell much difference in the finished products, either way? Jo's actually looks better imo.

[@kirarasmom4274]

Both right.

[@JB1994]

I'd go with Mary Jenkins, since she was employed as his cook. Her statement about the recipe was in the 1980s or so and much closer to the time. She also invented it.

[@jillhuddle7379]

Finally , Ive been eating them wrong all these years....thanks for the video ...its great ....Always Live Elvis !!!

[@gtorjoepontiac5136]

Man I get a little closer to Him with every post. These videos make me so happy. Thank you so much, Smith Family.

[@nancyangel450]

Thanks, Joe! I love your kitchen.

[@malomama4750]

Jo never ages at all.........must be the peanut butter keeping her youthful

[@boris.dupont]

Elvis Chick I hope Billy is doing OK after so many passed away in the last year or so. He's one of a kind, God bless him and his family!

[@sandralybrand9407]

I agree, but I think humor has alot to do with it! Jo Billy and the kids have a wonderful sense of humor! Laughter is the best thing for your health mentally and physically!

[@DenitaArnold]

Thanks for showing us the proper way to make these

[@DonnaJoshi]

That was so sweet watching Danny enjoy his sandwich. You're a great mom! Ty for sharing this with us. 💖

[@sylviaaustin115]

Hello. Smith family, i made it!! step by step with you Jo. it was very good!! cant wait to introduce it to my grandchildren.... Thank you so much..hugs to all...

[@mccusa1]

Great demonstration! Thanks!!

[@alexparker8744]

THIS IS FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!

[@music2soothmysoul]

You all are so sweet sharing your memories with us💜 That sandwich is a super good idea when you have lots of mouths to feed. Tons of protein, butter evidently is now okay eat again😱, & banana. I could have used this when my kids were growing up. Elvis was onto something😋 A treat or a sandwich!

[@cynthiashepheerd9601]

Just love looking at your video's and hope you keep them coming.

[@protochris]

Mary Jenkins recipe would probably be more authentic, because Jo says "the cooks" would make it for Elvis. She of course would toast the bread first, then fry the bananas with butter inside the bread.

[@kiethee]

Thank you for sharing this with us will definitely give this a go so easy to make and filling

[@bonniebrown6960]

I am glad y'all shared this Joe and Danny , because I have heard different ways on how to make these . Finally....., I found someone that made them the right way. I'm gonna try it. Thanks y'all !!!!!

[@MorningMary67]

I've been wanting to try this for some time now, so I'm glad you showed me the REAL way to make it. Like others, I've seen that the banana was added to the peanut butter and then fried. Danny, you and your family are fantastic for sharing these memories with us!!

[@yanoyup6260]

Tried it for the first time this evening, very nice, really enjoyed it. Love from Ireland 🇮🇪

[@elbaortega1572]

Peanut Butter and banana sandwiches look really good!!!!!!!! Thank you Jo for showing us how to make it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Tojames1977]

It's official, directly from the folks who lived with Elvis.

[@kaschak75]

Thank for share this! I like it wenn it Original and I think Billy knows what he talking about!

[@DonnaJoshi]

Omgoodness I tried this tonight after dinner and my family loved it. No wonder it was Elvis favorite! I was good and only ate 1/4 piece. Awesome recipe. Thnx 💖

[@lynells3060]

Ms John I made your version of Elvis' peanut butter and banana sandwich today. So yummy ! I grew up making them but not grilling it like a grilled cheese sandwich. Enjoy having it as a treat ever now and then. Thanks for sharing.

[@djcease1996]

Thank you for this! I'm going to make this tomorrow.

[@elvisfangirl9093]

Hooray now we know the true way to make it just how Elvis wanted them. Thank you so much 💛⚡️

[@brendawilson9541]

Thank you Jo and Billy and Danny. You both just brought back old memories. My mom used to cooked peanut butter and banner sandwich s for all of us kids.Can you imgine cooking for 13 kids at one time lol.

[@robbiejenkins4379]

Oh,wow 13 children, my mum would know what it was like cooking for 13 children lol

[@kellykelly2280]

I watched a video of Mary Jenkins on David Letterman and she demonstrated how to make the fried peanut butter and banana sandwich for Elvis but her version is different...

[@houdini1972]

You guys are the best! Thanks for the greatvideos!

[@goldTopDeluxe]

Thank you for sharing! Finally an authentic source of how it was done that can be trusted.

[@thecoochmon112]

@Menphis Mafia Kid Love it and Love U guys, one of my favorite KZbin channels! Thank you for sharing all these memories.

[@marieacuna2207]

Yup! Definitely going to make it for and share with my family! Thank you for sharing again! 😎 blessings to you and your family

[@debranalley9224]

I just made one of these it was delicious. can't get enough of Elvis. Thank you for your videos. Love them.

[@terraherald621]

So much easier than how I have seen it in recipes or even at the old diner at the old plaza. Delicious!

[@Patti-vj5kv]

I grew up eating these sandwiches and my mom made them the same way. They were a favorite of my dads! They really are delicious! I was so happy to find out that It was an Elvis favorite! ❤️

[@sylviaaustin115]

Wow yall would not believe all the BS versions that are out here.. thank you for all you do.. other favs?? Jo you are so kind to share this.Danny, you are a good guy. hi Billy!!!

[@psefti]

Elvis had a black cook, she looked after him for years, He bought her a house, she was on the letterman show, she was the one who made him this sandwich.

[@blizzardbaby]

That looks delicious! I realize now that I have made it the wrong way (I put on the banana before frying!) Going to try it again. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@kirarasmom4274]

Wow. I did not know it was cooked. I been eating it without cooked since a kid. 😂 Thank you. 💓

[@mariawojcik4394]

Looks delicious ,thank you Jo hugs and kisses 😘

[@Azzman77]

Hey there Danny! I just stumbled upon your channel. Well what can I say...Well first of all thanks so much for making these videos. I'm slowly gonna make my way through them ALL!! Keep em coming man, you know we all love watching them. You and your dad are so alike. Thanks again for doing this for us man. Good to see you're still taking care of Elvis.

[@MichaelSmith-990]

I can't live without Peanut butter and banana 🍌🍌🤣

[@crystalmcmahon302]

I used to make this for my son the same way and he loved it we both love the King thank you for sharing have a great weekend 😊

[@Handycapkiller1067]

you guys are great God bless you all.

[@bjorntellefsen]

Made this today! Delicious!

[@abc-wv4in]

I've eaten peanut butter and banana sandwiches most of my life (before Elvis became famous), so at least in the South they aren't as crazy as some people think. I don't fry my bread, though, and I just slice my banana. I also love peanut butter toast so I'm going to try making one your way. It's gotta be delicious! Thanks for sharing.

[@AntoninaRivituso]

oh my ill have to make them.. thanks for showing us

[@jameswarner3712]

Gonn' try one. Thanks for clarifying the recipe.

[@kayeedwards4290]

Yummy! Im hungry just watching this video.I never cooked the banana but your way of layering it is much better.😍

[@autumnstevens8715]

Awesome video!!

[@bentrishaleemartin926]

We got to have some of these 💯💯💯

[@brendabooher6683]

Thank you for sharing how to make the famous peanut butter and banana sandwich. I heard the Spa Guy tell about Elvis taking the plane to get one of these sandwiches, and I heard about Mary Elvis's cook trying to make Elvis one and Vernon ended up helping her until she got it right. Elvis sent it back twice but the third time when Vernon helped her she got it right. I have also heard many people say that they never saw Elvis eat one of the peanut butter and banana sandwiches. I haft to say that Jo has it down pat. Looks easy to fix. Thanks for sharing. God Bless.

[@badapple65]

I do Love Peanut Butter & Banana together but never made a sandwich BUT I make grilled peanut butter & cheddar cheese sandwiches. I’ve always loved both Cheddar or American Cheese slices with P. Butter.

[@DarcyMarieTCB]

Yummy!! You are all so sweet. Thank you for showing us how to make it Jo. Tcb😙⚡🍞🥜

[@terryg3921]

Great video. Sandwich looks good. I have never heard of this before watching this video. I have got to try making me one. Thanks

[@michellesouza2110]

All though this video is older I just wanna say I followed your instructions and it is delicious thank you very much love all of you ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@patriciaaustin5441]

Thank you!!!! I’ve always wanted to know how to make this…and I’ve seen different ways….but I will take your word Ms Jo as the correct way!!!! I can’t wait to try this!!!

[@sandrahodgers7121]

Aww jo you wanna come make me one ? ;) lol.... Danny the smile on your face is priceless :) thak you guys!! I know what my breakfast will be in morn thanks

[@nancydusheke5722]

I will Have To Try This Great Treat One Day! Thanks So Very Much , Jo and Danny .Looks So Yummy 😋😍💕

[@kathrynenderby5997]

Danny you’re videos are amazing fantastic and awesome too watch I love 💕 hearing about elvis and I always live elvis tcb ⚡️🎸1:22pm

[@cwgmama]

I just shared this link to direct ppl on over. Thank yall for sharing how ITS REALLY HOW ITS MADE. MISS JO SHOULD KNOW!!!!

[@alicemilling3706]

Hi jo love this sandwich I've tried fixing it according to Mary Jenkins and other recipes I like it best your way hi to Billy love you both thanks so much for giving us fans an insight into the life you guys shared with Elvis I sure hope your both doing well haunt seen you on Danny's new stories miss you both God bless

[@007Dec1965]

Thanks Mom that is how I will make them from now on!!! You folks are amazing:)

[@peggysuedavis4107]

Thank you two for sharing how to make it right. I commented two years ago and still have not tried it yet. I will in a few days.

[@kirstiesmith980]

Ok gonna try that when I get off night shift in the morning , good time for comfort food x

[@karendixon401]

Thank you Jo for showing us that. I had the story that it was deep-fried with the banana inside. I couldn't imagine how that was going to work.. but this makes sense!👍 I do similar with fried cheese sandwiches and open them up after cooking to add add tomato or avocado.

[@bettynemet3795]

Yum! I love grilled cheese too! 🧀

[@ladybuggs11]

That is how Elvis’ cook Mary Jenkins made them. She toasted the bread first. She then cut the bananas and added peanut butter to the bread. She bathed it in butter. There is a video here in on KZbin of her making one and telling the story of when Elvis first asked her to make him one.

[@JohnDavis-yz9nq]

Nice video folks. Straight to the point and not a 15 minute long drawn out video

[@dimitriospapachristou1447]

This is fantastic!

[@clifffor1179]

Going shopping for some peanut butter and bananas...gotta try this. Thanks.

[@christopherallen9580]

Interesting video. Nice kitchen.

[@rocelta2]

Fantastico video, me encantan, cuantas cosas sabemos de Elvis. Gracias.Fantastic video, I love, how many things we know about Elvis. Thank you.

[@lillymathieson3724]

Thanks Jo, that’s how I will make my peanut butter and banana sandwich ⚡️

[@tinapascal1106]

This is fantastic! Always wondered about this. I'l have to give it a try, keep them coming! Jo, can you give us any other info on other foods Elvis ate. Did Priscilla cook much.

[@alicemilling3706]

Made these exactly as per Miss Jo's recipe yum so good Thank you very much 🙂❤

[@susanmilestone2449]

Thank you so much.....this is priceless x

[@bsj9039]

This video makes me smile😁

[@jstoli5095]

Both Mary and Nacy did this same exact sandwich on late night TV and said they mashed the banana into the PB and used an entire stick of butter to fry.

[@dcasey6734]

Thank you for showing us the correct way to make this sandwich. I’ve seen it made different by one of his cooks. I thought my god how in the world could someone eat that. The way your mom made it look delicious. I’m going to have to try it now. Thanks for another great video!

[@cd5201]

Thank you, Jo!

[@ymtrott]

I've never tried one,but I will thanks for sharing

[@traciefoster2379]

thanks jo and danny

[@abbyeastland]

Looks like any brand of peanut butter would be fine as long as it was creamy peanut butter. Is that a correct assumption Danny? Many, many thank yous for your Memphis Mafia Kid KZbin page. It’s really wonderful to see Elvis through the eyes of his closest family members who were there for the highs and lows. Thank you for sharing your memories.

[@MemphisMafiaKid]

+Debbie Eastland Yes, creamy works best. Glad you're enjoying the channel

[@d.b.4201]

I use to think all peanut butters were the same because Im not really a big peanut butter fan anyway. However was I wrong.😳 I once, for whatever reasons, decided I wld do a taste test of creamy peanut butters. Remember when Jiff claimed to be “The Best” & that “choosey Mother’s choose Jiff?” Ha! Well, we did conduct that test. And... as for me & my house, Jiff really was the best in creamy flavor. Idk, if it matters in this sandwich but my family did the taste test & Jiffy won! 👍

[@MalEvansUSA]

@@MemphisMafiaKid your moms made it wrong Danny. Miss Mary Jenkins done showed how it’s properly made. You don’t add banana last. That’s wrong Danny

[@maritaunosson9631]

Thank you for sharing Memphis Mafia Thats wonderful to see you cook I t is very easy to do and it taste delicious Thank you for showing I look forward to your next video

[@helikeskitalo]

Yum! I made it myself once and it was really delicious! 😋

[@traceychallenor5469]

Thank you so much ,I have just discovered you , you have brought tears of joy and laughter. Wonderful people! This is a very personal question, but concerning Elvis' spirituality, I pray with all my soul that Elvis really was saved, and knew the Lord Jesus,I hope this dosen't offend you, that isn't my intention, I just want to know, despite all the rubbish written and money made off of him that he is at home with his mother, father and the Lord. Wether you answer, I still love your channel and would love to have Billy Smith do a tour of all things Elvis and Memphis as he has first hand knowledge. May God bless you all.

[@glenbellefonte9620]

Thanks for this. I am about to do this very thing. ❤🙏🏻Thanks from Florida

[@brendaphillips2092]

Thanks jo &lDanny now li can make the famous Elvis …… peanut butter and banana I will always love the smith family and I will always live ElvisTCB⚡️

[@SimplyBellaa_xo]

Ooooof this looks delish!

[@gloriae.p.luvr4life394]

That's it! I'm gonna have to try one of those sandwiches now 🙂. I had seen a video of how to make the famous sandwich before, but that person said to slice the banana and cook it all together at the same time as the peanut butter and I tried it that way. It didn't taste very good, but the way you showed it looks really good. Thanks for sharing 🙂.

[@smokint]

I make myself one every Sunday (against my wife's wishes), DELICIOUS !!!

[@terrilynn27allen88]

Nice video. I have been making the sandwich wrong.

[@cal1405]

Thank you for the tutorial!

[@kennethw.presley8332]

Very Good!!!! thanks for showing the right way. Question: Danny do you or Mom and Dad have any photos of Elvis and You guys that You would be willing to share that hasn't been seen before???? Maybe one or two photos. As I don't want to be disrespectful of keepsakes or photos that are dear to you. but then again I guess all photos of Elvis would be.. thanks Kenny

[@karentranter7806]

Love it Jo, I will give it a go. I was making it all wrong ha ha xxx 💝

[@rayvoorhies7180]

I grew up eating peanut butter and banana sandwiches. My family mashed it up in a bowl and spread on bread. I still enjoy them today. But, we never heated them in a skillet. A lot of rural Southern families sent their kids to school with pb and banana sandwiches for lunch.

[@lindasimpson3001]

Great video! ,, I messed up putting bananas on before cooking,, I got to try this!

[@marilynadams349]

Thank you I appreciate this.

[@esthersacilowski641]

Now this is the real deal! I always thought that you sliced the banana & cooked it. learned something today!

[@karenmiddleton995]

Thanks for sharing. I always wondered how to make them. I know there is a Elvis cookbook out somewhere you can buy.