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An Italian tries Southern BBQ for the first time Reaction!
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[@jdn645]

There is no "best BBQ in the US." BBQ variations are very regional in the US and each region likes their variation the best. I've lived in Kentucky, Georgia, North Carolina, and Texas, and I like them all and they are all different. Saying some BBQ is the best in the US is like saying that some version of chicken is the best in Europe. Appreciate each for what they are and don't try to compare.

[@KS-ip5xn]

Kansas City BBQ is my favorite but they are all great.

[@jdn645]

@@KS-ip5xn I've had Memphis, Nashville, Raleigh, Atlanta, Dallas, Austin, and San Antonio BBQ at local joints within those cities. I've only had KC Ribs at a chain restaurant, so that's not a fair comparison. I can't say that any one is better than another, but I can say the brisket and sausage are better in TX and Pork is better in the other states IMO. The sauces vary greatly from region to region, all being amazing!

[@catlady443]

It's all good, but Texas is still best

[@dawnyoung8]

I agree with you , obviously it depends on taste so it’s as individual as people . But there are championships contests like chili cook offs. And he could go to those . That would be amazing .

[@dawnyoung8]

I have to say , I’m still not at all convinced he wouldn’t be better off moving to Canada and traveling with that as a base . He could be ideally placed there and have health insurance , I think Canada would be the easiest option

[@panther1130]

What do we put in our food? SEASONING!!!

[@lilacpower2693]

Listen Lew...we don't want no bean on toast. Ya hear? 😂😂😂 That's my country twang voice🤭. 💖🙏

[@kikibigbangfan3540]

😂😂😂 I was thinking the same thing. We don't want beans on toast. 😮😭

[@bluflaam777]

Toast is just gonna wreck the beans mate! LOL

[@Rose-z4h6k]

British beans have a tomato based sauce with garlic, onion, sugar and a vinegar. American baked beans have a wider range of spices and sweeteners. Folks rarely just take them out of a can and eat them straight; they add stuff. In addition to white sugar, you will find brown sugar and/or molasses. Mustard powder is almost always added. Bacon or fat back is usually included. Cider vinegar or wine vinegar is often used in place white vinegar. There may be cayenne, jalapeños, or hot sauce might be added. Also in some areas if the country, beans other than great northern or navy beans are used. In Texas and parts of the south the beans might be pinto. As for beans on toast, we had the Revolutionary War for a reason. The Founding Fathers may have been fighting over taxation without representation, but the common man was trying escape beans on toast. 🙂

[@zacharyricords8964]

😂😂😂

[@woahhbro2906]

True, but don't knock it until you try it. I eat BBQ beans on Texas Toast all the time. It's so good

[@kellyforeman1703]

because Beans on Toast is a weird thing... also those beans are not "fresh from a can"... those have been baked a long time in an oven with probably with brown sugar, molasses, bacon, onions... not a "quick morning snack"

[@impresarioe6824]

We would call beans on toast in my neighborhood a "struggle meal." The food you eat when you can't afford anything else 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@nullakjg767]

Its famine food.

[@mdbigman]

Yean, their (UK) version of "beans on toast" is just dumping a can of runny Heinz Beans out on a piece of toast and that is it. That is why they nearly lost WW2. ")

[@liamengram6326]

Da struggle is meal.

[@dawnyoung8]

@@nullakjg767 if you try to make it , let us know . Easy and cheap

[@ainnunyabidniz]

My fave struggle meal will always be creamed tuna on toast

[@J-Rod91]

Can’t wait to see Lewis finally get to America and start trying our food! Honestly if he doesn’t shed at least one happy tear I will be very disappointed!

[@lout3921]

I was just thinking that. No matter how many videos he watches, he is going to be speechless. I just hope he gets a good recommendation. I believe they are exaggerating a bit on this place. It's safe to go to Texas if it's possible for him.

[@joshdlegend2192]

i was thinking the same thing, you can tell by the video it's not as good as Texas BBQ@@lout3921

[@ljb8157]

When is he coming to the U.S.?

[@nancyengland6359]

Isn't he just the sweetest thing. It's nice to see someone get excited about America and loves good food. Sweetest smile.

[@dawnyoung8]

I wish he’d do a video or two making some of this food , trying recipes and tasting them . The easy ones of course . Anybody with an oven tin foil and an oven can make a delicious turkey .

[@jimreeves9510]

We have beans n cornbread. Not beans n toast. 😂

[@michaelairheart6921]

There are so many places to get good BBQ in the US. It ranges from a small shack on the side of the road with a smoker and no seating to a large restaurant with multiple large smokers. It stops being a question of who makes the best and changes to which one you prefer.

[@mannys4036]

you said what I was thinking; you just said it better; the perfect comment; awesome! 😋

[@jeffrielley920]

Very true. I live in TN and claim we have the best BBQ, but I can say that because it can't be proven or disproven. So many places have fantastic BBQ, but it depends on many things, not just flavor. Location, atmosphere, and just as important, the mood you're in.

[@dawnyoung8]

Smoking meat is everything here . I never realized how much , but it’s the best meat . And I love grilled steak .

[@joesmith5097]

You made virtually same comment I did! There are certainly phenomenal places..and you can stack or receive a reward..and should be proud of it! It's likely well deserved but what I like doesn't mean it's better than what you like! I worked in this industry for 20 yrs or so.. mentored by a world Champion..on TV shows lol .Texas is the " best" BBQ in my opinion for what that is worth for--

[@joesmith5097]

You made virtually same comment I did! There are certainly phenomenal places..and you can stack or receive a reward..and should be proud of it! It's likely well deserved but what I like doesn't mean it's better than what you like! I worked in this industry for 20 yrs or so.. mentored by a world Champion..on TV shows lol .Texas is the " best" BBQ in my opinion for what that is worth for--

[@stevemattfis]

You're going to want to know there are literally millions of people in the US who can cook amazing things. I went to a "cook out" in Coeur d'Alene Idaho and a local farmer had a fully grown pig that got slow cooked with all sorts of vegetables and spices wrapped in metal foil seet on burning coals and literally BURIED in the ground. When I got there the pig took up the full length of an 8 foot table and we selected what meat and veg we wanted out of the foil wrappings. It was unbelievably good. And that was just a local with a farmhouse, not a restaurant for miles around.

[@lyndapongracz6347]

This couple can be very critical of food, so if they like it this much, it must be good!

[@KAP814]

Or, it was a comped meal from the restaurant to get their place known outside of Tennessee. The reaction to the food was way over the top, dial it back some. I have watched quite a few of their videos (was subscribed), but the guy was just overall an arrogant euro dbag. I truly hope the food is that good, because I would definitely stop and try it.

[@mac.1o798]

@@KAP814 no this restaurant is prob one of the best places to eat in TN. Its pretty well known and plus Franklin is one of the most expensive places to live in TN.

[@davidross6145]

This is why a lot of Americans are overweight. We make damn good food. I personally think I can do a mean side of ribs. The bones will just pull out.

[@selfcarewithstephanie3519]

Exactly! I love Puckett's but there are better places around here. That being said, most people can cook better than any restaurant. We take cooking seriously in the south. In addition to a regular kitchen most of us have some sort of outdoor kitchens with smokers, charcoal grills, gas grills, and/or Blackstones. Our outdoor kitchen setup is a small fridge, wine fridge, kegarator, ice maker, electric smoker, pellet smoker, Green Egg grill, gas grill, and a Blackstone. We also have a stand alone turkey fryer/seafood boiler gas burner. Smoking low and slow keeps your food full of flavor, tender and juicy.

[@songbird989]

Hey man, just don't forget when you come to the US to ask for to-go boxes so you can finish your meal later. More than likely you'll receive more than you can eat at one time and you don't want to waste your money.

[@nancyengland6359]

You can give me beans and you can give me toast, but do not put beans on my toast. I want butter and jelly.

[@EdnaFlanagan]

Baked beans are made with molasses NOT tomato sauce; that's the difference!. Beans served in tomato sauce are called/ known as Pork and Beans.

[@nancyengland6359]

I don't put molasses in baked beans. I use brown sugar and oh yes ketchup, a little bit of green peppers with onion. Love it. Not a chef but I can do this.

[@rjmwilliams1659]

CORRECT !!

[@nancyengland6359]

@@IslaSkye123 sounds good to me 😚

[@JaiOfficial2795]

Yeah this sounds insanely good​@@IslaSkye123

[@gstmist9362]

​@@IslaSkye123 wow, that sounds wonderful, never had more than a can of pork and beans, never thought of adding anything to it, could you please give me the ingredient measure to put in the beans? Do you start with a can of baked beans?

[@davidellis1374]

👍🙂❤️ Our beans are so good, we don’t need toast. I love BARBECUE BAKED BEANS. They are the same beans you have except with BARBECUE SAUCE and SHREDDED SMOKED PORK added. No toast needed. The British brought the beans, but the Americans “JACKED ‘EM UP”………..” ‘MERICAN STYLE”. Thanks for sharing your videos. 👍🙂❤️

[@suziet6176]

Americans never eat beans alone. We eat them as a side or inside a dish (red beans & rice, chili, or bean & cheese burritos) which are not in a bbq base. The Beans you eat in the UK is in a light tomato base. We don’t have those beans in our grocery stores. You would need to make them at home to get similar UK-style beans you eat on toast. Most beans in America are in a bbq sauce base. They have completely different flavor profiles.

[@JJ-vt7sh]

@@suziet6176 I eat flavorful beans all the time. They are delicious on their own.

[@rjmwilliams1659]

Very True, no shame loving BBQ, but most Americans have BBQ 'excellence' as a basic standard, tbh!; We're surprised the UK & EU countries aren't cognizant of that fact. . thats honestly, Amazing to us! ..were pleased if you enjoy it, Of course just always 'amazed', even 'cheapy' Americans food flavors are literally **basics!** 😊👍 !, TBH.😌

[@huntergreeno2191]

Yea she's from the sout and DOESNT KNOW HOW TO EAT WINGS.... US AMERICANS ARENT THAT DUMB SHE IS

[@takwaakiwa]

The British did not bring the beans, my tribe had been growing them for at least a millennia before their arrival.

[@EdnaFlanagan]

Because we, Americans, season the gravy.

[@valerielansford565]

This particular Puckett's is in Franklin, Tennessee. The original location is in a small town west of Nashville called Liepers Fork (pronounced Leepers) . It started as a local gas/petrol station. They added a small convenience store and started serving boxed lunches to travelers. The boxed lunches soon grew into a full blown sit down restaurant, and the rest is history. Their food is fantastic!!

[@jonok42]

It's gas, not petrol. Gas is short for gasoline which is what the actual fuel name is.

[@kaseylewis2859]

@@jonok42and in Europe, they say petrol. So, when people are commenting to someone in Europe, it’s nice to specify.

[@WuznMe]

Your face when she did that thing with the wings😂😂😂😂😂

[@poppyshoessp]

😂😂Right

[@monicapdx]

Perfect illustration of gobsmacked. 😁

[@SansAziza]

That is called the "meat umbrella" technique.

[@margaretline6756]

My first time seeing someone eat wings like that, I’ll have to show my husband. But me personally just pick it up, dip and eat.

[@0xDigby]

you can do the same thing with your teeth when its already in your mouth

[@samuelhow1645]

Terry Black's is nationally known, and he competes in national BBQ competitions. Puckett's is regionally popular around Tennessee.

[@marydavis5234]

I wouldn’t say that Terry is National known, I have never heard of him ,until he was mentioned on another KZbin channel.

[@TheDarkhorse386]

Aman I am sure Pucketts is outstanding. I am sure they might have the best porkchicken and patatoe salad but they can't compete with Terry Blacks on brisket and beans

[@georgemetz7277]

See my long comment above. I don't know that Terry Black's is nationally all that famous, yet. Franklin's is I think because of Anthony Bourdain, right? As an Uber driver in Austin I get asked all the time about Franklin's but not Black's. When we drive by or I mention it then they say they just had it (it was great) or that it was recommended locally.

[@TheDarkhorse386]

@@georgemetz7277 For a long time Fanklin's was number 1 I am not sure if it still is. The fact is Texas has a lot of really good BBQ Mueller's BBQ would give most nationaly ranked BBQ a runn for the money. I am not sure which is best, I don't really care what the critics thank

[@georgemetz7277]

@@TheDarkhorse386 He got together with the chef at Uchi's and they formed Loro which is a short distance from Uchi's. It's a fusion of Franklin's smoked meats and Asian food. Franklin's got famous, Terry Black's is getting KZbin buzz but there is Iron Works, Cooper's, Rudy's, Rollin' Smoke, the other Black's, La Barbecue, Intersellar...those off the top of my head and like 50 more.

[@karlkustrich9295]

We put spices in our food. Something the British apparently don't do 😂

[@jonok42]

We also don't destroy the meat. I mean, I hate ribs, but I have never had one so tough that the meat didn't easily pull off the bone. You have to be destroying them to make ribs tough. Chicken , and pot roast too. They all make comments about how tough and dry meat is there. No wonder they love our food. It has flavor, and isn't the texture of beef jerkey, unless it is beef jerkey.

[@KathleenChilds]

“I’m not going to Lie…”. When I need a laugh or a pick me up, I watch your videos! You make me laugh so hard!!! lol. I truly wish I could fly you here to try our food!!!! Happy Holidays to you Sir!

[@Unholee1]

Me too. 😂

[@zacharyricords8964]

Agreed!

[@TerminalFailSafe]

Things to remember about BBQ: 1. BBQ meats, cooking methods and sauces vary by region and even state to state. 2. Smoking the meat is key in Texas and other areas where BBQ is smoked with low, indirect heat for on average 10 to 12 hours. Another important factor in smoking meat is using different types of wood such as mesquite, apple, oak, maple etc.. will change the flavor of the finished product. 3. Rubs, marinades and sauces are important and will definitely vary from region to region and even restaurant to restaurant. Southwestern States often do not use sauces and rely on on the “dry rub” or “moist rubs” of spices and herbs that are applied to the surfaces of the meats and then are allowed to “rest” for varying periods of time. If there is a sauce, the ingredients will vary and are usually tomato or mustard based (tomato sauces are usually used in the southwestern regions and mustard- with a dash of vinegar are often found in the southeastern states. 4. NONE of these methods are set in stone. There are secret smoking methods, rubs and sauces that are sometimes developed over years and are family secrets as treasured as jewelry and homes. I personally have been experimenting and perfecting my BBQ for more than 40 years. The best places to eat especially in a country as big as the United States are 100% personal taste and opinions. I would recommend that if you are going to be visiting more than one region, you try the same foods to explore and experience the variety of food preparation. Please remember that the best places to eat may be hidden away and may not be the most expensive or dressiest places. Chain restaurants will taste pretty much the same no matter where you are so eat that stuff if you are pressed for time or simply want something that tastes familiar. Good luck on your “grazing across America adventures”!

[@enragedbutterfly]

Our beans are that good. Why dilute the flavor with bread? We want all the flavor!

[@drc_pgh]

The reason we don’t do beans on toast is because it’s not a quick snack for us. It takes a long time to slow-cook baked beans just for us to slap it on a piece of toast at the end. Totally different experience than Heinz beans, which I’ve had before. Nothing wrong with it, it’s just different.

[@liamengram6326]

There's plenty of canned beans including BBQ beans and pork. We just don't eat beans on toast because, why?

[@jonok42]

​@@liamengram6326because there is nothing appetizing about it, so why ruin a nice piece of toast by putting canned beans on it?

[@liamengram6326]

@@jonok42 Read what I said again bud. I said "We just don't eat beans on toast because, why?" As in why the fuck would you eat beans on toast.

[@liamengram6326]

Punctuation is important.

[@acgidesignstudio]

The mash potatoes is generally butter, milk, potatoes, garlic, chives, sea salt. As one who has been to uk (lived in Dunoon Scotland). Your guys mashed & ours are soooo different

[@nullakjg767]

everything they have is like a worse version of what america has. they take pride in inventing a lot of dishes but apparently none in improving them.

[@matthewclark9198]

Wonder if they used brisket drippings for there brown gravy

[@brittanyteague1008]

Some people even use heavy cream in mashed potatoes so they're extra rich.

[@CertifiedSunset]

I live in the Pacific Northwest (Not Cali), and we had a Southern food truck roll by my rural area, and when I tell you it was a life changing experience I mean it. The truck was owned by two brothers from Texas, and I don't know what they use to season their food but they have it down to a science. I really wish I remembered what the truck was called, but it was fantastic food, and the prices were very reasonable. I got Coleslaw, Brisket, and Pork belly, along with fried pickles, fried cheese curds, and pulled pork sandwiches. And for reference I ordered for 3 people, I could never eat that much by myself.

[@Isekai_Fan]

Some of us make our Mash Potatoes with Sour cream and butter added in during the mashing. This makes them extra creamy and smooth.

[@jontarr7444]

Yes! Always w/the sour cream #sidedishsecrets

[@rocksteady9826]

A splash of milk and some shredded cheese never hurt as well!

[@user-or1ye3iz6d]

I whip my mashed potatos with cream cheese, butter and milk. It's HEAVEN!!!

[@barbparknavy9119]

cook the potatoes with a little garlic and onion and whip them right in with the potatoes...of course butter, milk, sour cream (sometimes a dollop of cream cheese)...throw in some cheese while it's still nice and hot...then go crazy and make 'em loaded with chives and bacon pieces.

[@barbparknavy9119]

@@user-or1ye3iz6d Yes! cream cheese is unbelievably good in mashed potatoes!

[@b.slocumb7763]

We gave you guys the baked beans (early versions may have come from indigenous tribes, then altered by immigrant populations), but unfortunately the more improved versions are only just now getting to you. This is why Boston, Massachusetts is called “Beantown,” for their Boston Baked beans which are molasses based. Molasses is way better than tomato based baked beans. I think beans on toast might be considered a poor person’s food, like Spam or “porridge.” We have way better things to have with toast than beans, and we consider beans to be a lunch and dinner food, not breakfast. You really need to come over here, man! You will eat more food than you’ve ever had in your life! Half of your travel budget will probably just be for the food!

[@dawnyoung8]

They don’t eat it as a breakfast food . Funnily enough , when they have beans with their breakfast they have it as a side , and they also have toast with it . And eggs , and a meat , and a “ pudding “ which is like nothing we have that I can think of . Beans on eggs on toast is a meal and it’s stacked on top of each other so it seeps into each other , like our biscuits and gravy , . It’s really a cultural thing like. PBJ here . You should try it for lunch one day , but I’d get either campbells or vandekamps beans , bacon on it or sausage or any kind of meat you’d like . Hot dog obviously . But put an egg with runny yolk on top . In Illinois , we have horseshoes , we make French fries. , on top of toast with hamburger or any meat topped with cheese sauce , they’re delicious . We also have a haystack or breakfast horseshoe in which we have toast or waffle , then hash brown potatoes then meat then gravy with egg with runny yolk on top . It’s delicious

[@Mr.Schitzengigglez]

Oh, just reminded me of the great molasses flood... 😆

[@brianlewis5692]

The hack she did with the wing is a thing. She made an umbrella with it to debone it. I personally haven't tried it, but it looks promising...I think the state is Tennessee, I see a poster for Franklin Tennessee on the wall. Oh yeah Italy done put out a hit on him. He'll be sleeping with the fishes lol

[@georgemetz7277]

@@charleswillsonpeale5739 Cow head.

[@rhondahandley9595]

I taught the ballooning flat wing trick to my 6 year old niece! Her mind was blown too!

[@CyndiDeimler]

He acted like he never saw it before, but he did when he reacted to Jolly and Noah Sims in "Brits try Southern BBQ for the first time!"

[@LA_HA]

​@@CyndiDeimlerHe watches a ton of videos, so chances are, he simply forgot he saw that. He does it a lot. Almost every third video, he'll say something and I'm thinking, "What? He did a video on that 2 weeks ago. What's he talking about?" Then, I remember 2 weeks for us may be longer for him because many creators make videos well in advance of us watching them Plus, he's excited. We can forgive him for having a bit of forgetfulness

[@occheermommy]

Half the time when he does these videos i feel like he doesnt remember the 25 previous videos he did on the same subject. Oh well more videos for me to see.

[@plaid11]

The reason we don’t have beans on toast is because our beans have a very different flavor and would probably be fine on toast but they are so much better on their own. Until you have them, you won’t understand just like we don’t understand why you guys do put beans on toast

[@manxkin]

No, we don’t eat Heinz beans on toast over here. Fried pickles are both remarkably and surprisingly good. I love Italian food but give me BBQ any day.

[@harryballsak1123]

fried pickles, fried green tomatoes, fried squash, fried okra, fried zucchini it's all good

[@CryptAFO]

@@harryballsak1123 Fried twinkies, fried ice cream, fried oreos....gotta have dessert man. :)

[@libertybellesilverleaf243]

Has anyone told you that there are multiple ways in the United States that we make our mac n' cheese, multiple potato salad recipes, mashpotato & gravy recipes, BBQ, ect. If you understand my meaning, there are multiple recipes for EVERY type of food out there in America. So, if you don't like it one way, you can go somewhere else and order the same thing and have a different recipe; therefore, different food. I think that is why many people have stated, "Don't knock it till you try it." It is a familiar saying across the US because all of the recipes are so different from area to area.

[@gregorygerber9627]

Remember, gravy is made with meat drippings. When you start with meat that tastes this good then the gravy has to be just as amazing. Potatoes are potatoes, they are just a conveyance medium for the gravy. jdn forgot to mention that the regional variances can be grouped into a few categories like Carolina (predominately made with mustard and vinegar) or St. Louis (brown sugar based) or even cajun (pepper based) or Tex-Mex (tomato and cumin predominate). But every smoke house has a pitmaster that was tutored by someone and they all do it differently so yeah, find a flavor profile you like best and roll with that.

[@paulinesoares3594]

We don’t do beans on toast because our beans ARE that good. We have over 15 flavors of baked beans and Bush brand beans are the best, especially the sweet ones

[@ddgonz10765]

Alessio is a very tough critic. If you do a deep dive of their videos you will understand the joy of Alessio liking anything that is not Italian. Love Jessi and Alessio Pasini, great channel and all original videos.

[@-EchoesIntoEternity-]

ive been to Pucketts before, they have a couple locations throughout Tennessee around Nashville. they are pretty solid good BBQ, i dont know if its top 10 BBQ but its pretty dang good.

[@trimmthesage9986]

I hated pickles most of my life till I was at a restaurant and had a fried pickle. Now I love them

[@Nothingatall1984]

Fried pickles are AMAZING!!!

[@sopdox]

The Pasini’s live in Tennessee, where she is from. They did a series of videos when they came to New York comparing Italian food to what he’s grown up with. They went apartment hunting because they really liked NY but ultimately found it too expensive.

[@panther1130]

The internet would leave you to believe you can only get good bbq in Texas. You can get excellent bbq all over the US. I do excellent bbq in my backyard, and I live in Ohio!!!

[@aliciajames8038]

I told him on another video Texas is not #1 in all BBQ maybe Brisket and actually I've had better Brisket at Martin's bbq and Jacks bbq in Nashville.

[@Apollo_Blaze]

You are so correct!!

[@Drako_Sayre]

You might make decent bbq but don’t compare it with Terry Blacks. Not even close…. Go win some of the biggest bbq competitions in the US, then you can talk.

[@forwardthinkingtrucker]

Texas BBQ is superior than any other region. Ohio? Please

[@braddaves242]

Beans are meant to be served with BBQ, we want jelly and butter on our toast

[@yeehawofhatchie]

11:46 Our beans take longer than a few minutes. That’s why they taste so good.

[@janetmoreno8909]

So generally we're not eating baked beans just straight out the can, we will add things to it, I like to add onion, bacon, mustard, b-b-que sauce, molasses and a little bourbon. Potato salad, they're dozens of different recipe for potato salad. Potatoes (I like red potatoes or Yukon gold, but you can use russet), onions, celery (optional) sweet pickle relish, grated boil eggs, mustard, a mild vinegar (like rice wine), mayo, salt, pepper, paprika

[@Nothingatall1984]

I add most of those things, I also add green bell peppers, onions and ground beef sometimes.

[@janetmoreno8909]

@@Nothingatall1984 I'm intolerant of pepper so I try to avoid them when possible, they give me really bad heartburn.

[@Nighthawk5472]

I use dill pickle juice for the vinegar. Works great.

[@janetmoreno8909]

@@Nighthawk5472 never tried that, have to try that next time

[@Rose-z4h6k]

Back in the day, I learned a little trick from an Alton Brown cooking show. Use Yukon Golds or red potatoes. After you boil your potatoes, put them in a plastic bag with about 1/4 c of cider vinegar to cool in the fridge overnight. This adds some flavor to the flesh of the potato. It bring the dish up a notch. I also like to use a whole grain mustard. Personally, I favor a more sour pickle. A touch of powdered chipotle chile adds bit of a kick and some smokiness.

[@lisaestes4748]

Each of us have our favorite "rub" for our meats. Which is all the different seasonings and flavors in a dry form. We use a few different ones or you can mix your own. Thats whats on the chicken, a really good rub.

[@sherrilyon2096]

I live in TN, and I would put our BBQ up against any place around. It's life changing! 😮

[@jaa4742]

In the south, we eat beans with cornbread

[@juliayoung537]

No I think their dancing in the parking garage makes them look more like a local 😂❤... Hope y'all had a Merry Christmas and wishing everyone the happiest New Year 🎉

[@poppyshoessp]

That's what I was saying. Me personally, I'd dance with them. 😂

[@Deedric_Kee]

👍🏻

[@ebmw231975]

You don't NEED toast our beans are so good 😊 I add brown sugar, pork fatback,a bit of pork meat usually ends some BBQ sauce and I cover an bake in oven low an slow. I'm a southerner and we typically learn to cook younger than most. And my granny lived with us so I learned from her.

[@BradleyDavid1962]

Finding the best BBQ in America would be an exercise of futility as there are literally thousands of places to choose from across this great nation. Good BBQ stretches out much further than just the Southern states.

[@poppyshoessp]

Exactly

[@braddaves242]

Our gravy is made from the dripping of the meat, and add spices to your taste

[@steves2241]

I know a guy who did not like catfish, but one time at a card game I cooked some catfish fillets for everyone and he tried one, and he liked it. He said it was the way I cooked them, and the breading I used that made them so good. He had catfish before, and it was not very good. But when he had catfish the way I cook it, he liked it. I use catfish fillets, fresh ones, never frozen. I soak them in a milk/egg wash for an hour or so, and then I bread them with Andy's Red cajun breading, you can get it at Walmart. Then I deep fry them in vegetable oil at 400 degrees for 7 minutes, and they come out nice and crispy and golden brown. Then I pour some lemon juice over them to eat them, and they are awesome.

[@turnpikenorth]

In addition to what spices and sauces, what type of wood burned to smoke the meat also shapes the flavor.

[@brendamackel6917]

BBQ is the quintessential American food experience. There are many different versions across the U.S. and ALL of them are magnificent.

[@Dragoncurse4]

"Why don't you guys eat beans on toast?" Because we're more dignified then that. lol

[@arj71542]

This is one of your best reactions. I really hope you're able to make it to Puckett's and record it for us.

[@DeanParmenter]

There’s a divide in BBQ - in America, like Italy v Greece with pizza - there are four prominent BBQ regions/states all claiming to be the best: Kansas, Carolinas, Tennessee , and Texas. All have distinct qualities and characteristics. You’ll need to try them all as everyone has a preference and favorite style

[@-EchoesIntoEternity-]

its Kansas City, Missouri not Kansas known for its BBQ

[@richiewingo9027]

ok bro 7 minutes 40 in i have to say a few things. fried pimento cheese balls are heavenly. fried pickles even if you dont likepickles are different on so many levels. i know your not a mac cheese person but southern mac cheese hits different. what shes doing to the flat is called the umbrella my prefferred way of eating wings. just come to america and youll get it. you seemed shocked but after you try it youll never eat wings the same. the wierd part that still exist is that wings consist of 2 parts yet they are sold seperately. I cannot wait to see you in America trying food.

[@Ginoulmer]

Everything is about seasoning and proper cooking time

[@willcool713]

There are so many BBQ styles, my highlights: Alabama, Texas, Memphis, Hawaii, St Louis. There are many variations, but of the ones I have tried, those are my favorite. Hawaiian pulled pork is amazing, but so is Alabama's. I have always had dry Tennessee BBQ, but that doesn't mean it's not as good, I just haven't found the good places. St Louis style ribs are pretty much the standard, imo. And the grilling in the SW is top notch. And there's a lot of amazing grilled and smoked seafood on both coasts. People have been grilling salmon on cedar planks, roasting crab, doing clambakes, and seafood boils for thousands upon thousands of years. Basic stuff, but great. And spitted game is done well across the West. Antelope with apricots and sage is pretty next level.

[@WolfsDE]

As for mashed potatoes and Gravy, it is butter, a dollup of sour cream, a little white cheddar, white pepper and garlic in the potatoes and key is to leave the skins on while boiling the potato. Then you season the gravy with black pepper, garlic, salt, a couple of dried herbs like basil or thyme. Try it. It seriously elevates mashed potatoes and gravy.

[@emilyb5307]

"What are they putting in this food?" ...is now a good time to say "seasoning"? XD Yeah, that's a real technique for the wings btw! It's the umbrella technique - like opening one.

[@joesmith5097]

There really isn't a best at anything! BBQ in America has styles or preferences! Some of it comes from the ppl in the area, certain states have ppl that migrated from different countries so their culture has influence! I was mentored by a World Champion in BBQ, but I opened and ran places in St Louis! The thing about Texas why its called "the best" in my opinion is the amount of top notch places they have! Texas is huge! Several huge cities, and the small cities are big...so many great places!

[@chrischar9428]

Love STL bbq

[@dawnuselto8777]

Puckett's is in Franklin Tennessee!!! Yes Southern BBQ IS AMAZING!!! I live in Middle Tennessee, and I know we have great southern cooking all over the state!!!!

[@Jliske2]

this indeed! i've also been to the Puckett's in Leiper's Fork and the one in Nashville! also the Atlanta area has some great bbq as well

[@gotham61]

You don't need to make some special trip to get great BBQ in the USA. While it tends to be best known in the South, there are great places pretty much anywhere you go in the USA. Even where I live in New York City there are great places like Dinosaur Barbecue. The place they're at is in Franklin Tennessee, which is near Nashville.

[@coreyjunk4392]

Mashed potatoes are made with a ton of butter and milk (and garlic) in most places in the South. They are incredible for something so simple.

[@stephanieblackburn2778]

Because our beans don't need the toast bro lol. You just eat them alone you don't need extra

[@garymacmillan]

Her subtle John Belushi moment with the chicken was a real stitch.

[@arj71542]

This is one of your best reactions. I really hope you're able to make it to Puckett's and record it for us. I've never had Puckett's, but now I want to.

[@oliviawolcott8351]

the secret to our frying is we season the flour....

[@shadowwitch4796]

when I was a kid my mom did give us beans on toast. I liked it. It was the regular pork and beans. It is not the same as bbq baked beans. We make those with mustard, ketchup, and brown sugar mixed in with the beans and some bacon put on top and then baked in the oven mmmmmm, yummy.

[@eiziebanks3492]

Texas is part of the South and in the South.They season everything even the gravy.That's why all their food takes so good.A cell phone of flavor

[@WordAte]

Leave it to Lew to get heated up because of a 10/10 on an appetizer. Love the passion. And then Lewis gets fired up over the fried pickles. Awesome. Hahaha. This couple always rates things 10 out of "THE" 10. And Lewis gets fired up each time. Love it. Potato salad is great. That gravy likely has smoked pork and beef drippings in it. The half chicken is probably brined in sweet tea before bbq'ing.

[@iownyrf8747]

Your reaction to food is hilarious 😅! I love watching your videos!! Please continue. I hope you make it here!!!

[@EricLovesthe80s]

there is a good barbecue place in every city . my city we have Mabels

[@jamesblack9746]

I'm going to tell you my loaded baked beans recipe. 2 16oz cans of any baked beans, 1/2lb ground burger meat fully cooked/browned, 1/2lb ground sausage fully cooked/browned, 2 Jalapenos diced, 3 chilli peppers diced, 1 large onion diced, 3 cloves of garlic diced or crushed, 1/2 cup dark brown sugar, 1/2 cup your favorite BBQ sauce. Saute the onions, garlic and peppers in butter, put in large pot season with salt and pepper, about a tsp of salt and 1 tbsp pepper, mix in the rest of the ingredients and allow to simmer for at least 6 hours.

[@thatsterrific7421]

Idk if you read comments but check out master barbecue shows they have here with people showing you how they cook their meats for competition and at the end of the show the judges try the barbecue to see who's the best. You'll love it if you watch this

[@mimikannisto4418]

It would be great to see his reactions to those.

[@spurmarks]

A lot of the meats are marinated first - like buttermilk for chicken. And they rub brisket, ribs, etc with tons of herbs/spices and usually let them sit (refrigerated) for a day or two before slow cooking. It's time consuming but the results are incredible.

[@usmc24thmeu36]

We have never served beans on toast that is a british thing.

[@tj_2701]

Definitely liking these types of reactions. 👍👍👍👍

[@Devki24]

Southern baked beans are different. We do beans on toast in the northeast - lots of British and Canadian ancestry, and it’s a holdover - but the beans are usually canned and not nearly as good. Edit: just checked the canned beans I have in my pantry and they’re with maple and molasses.

[@vodriscoll]

I'm in New York State. I've never known anyone here to put beans on toast

[@marydavis5234]

@@vodriscollI’m in Vermont and no one that I know has beans on toast.

[@Rose-z4h6k]

In the Boston area didn't folks eat beans and franks with Boston brown bread? (Boston brown bread is a steamed quick bread made with rye flour, wheat flour, cornmeal and molasses.)

[@jonok42]

Having beans on toast would only be a hold over thing if those immigrants came to the US after 1905. Because, that's when Heinz opened a bean canning factory in the UK. They got beans from the US.

[@Devki24]

⁠@@vodriscoll okay? - I’m from Maine and people do. Like I said, it’s both a British and French Canadian thing, which Maine has a lot of. B&M Baked Beans is located in Maine.

[@darrinlindsey]

Pucketts is in Franklin, Tennessee, just outside of Nashville (Music City, U.S.A.)

[@braddaves242]

the beans are two different things from US and UK,

[@debbynorsworthy9550]

These guys are great at eating foods that belong together! And that is the key to enjoying your meal!

[@mcm0324]

Yes, Texas has great barbecue, however - so do so many other states! I believe they may be in Tennessee. There are so many states with amazing barbecue other than Texas, but for some reason, most reactors only react to Texas.

[@barcster2003]

Because they've all been told Texas despite being able to get good BBQ in most states.

[@mcm0324]

@barcster2003 What do you mean by 'goof BBQ'? Every Southern state has amazing barbecue- all different styles, and they are all amazing. Not just Texas.

[@barcster2003]

@@mcm0324 miss spelled good.

[@intallpines]

There is a Puckett's at the Nashville Airport! They are eating 30 minutes south of the airport in Franklin, TN at that location.

[@davidross6145]

I forgot to say. When you get mash and gravy, you need cornbread as well. You put a little mash on the end of the cornbread and eat it together

[@georgemetz7277]

I was yelling at the screen at first ''where's the cornbread?!'' Then I saw the cakes, nice.

[@TheEpicSpire]

as soon as the text said that she was a southerner, i knew she would umbrella the wing. it's the best way to do it

[@shantiherring6709]

Some people in parts of the south call them corn cakes, but in other parts it's fried cornbread (hot water corn bread)

[@enragedbutterfly]

Or hoe cakes. I forgot about Johnny cakes as well. Lots of names for the tasty treat.

[@brianintexas1108]

Hello from Texas. When you have corn bread/corn cakes you have to put butter on it while it's still hot.

[@usmc24thmeu36]

American baked beans is nothing like the UK's baked beans

[@kater1334]

Outstanding bbq exists in every state. The way the meat is seasoned and prepared could be different along with types of sauce.

[@BoneHead1776]

I've eaten at their Cullman Alabama location and its pretty good. I would give it an 8/10. Gas station 5 miles down the road from me has better brisket and ribs

[@blackpowder99]

It's common sense to understand why Texas has the best barbecue they have the most cattle in the United States which means they've always had surplus of fresher, cheaper meat and consider what they can do with those savings meaning better cooks, spices,(understand spices was the first form of portable currency) equipment and most of all competition.

[@stephanieblackburn2778]

You truly need to watch BBQ pit masters compete that win championships those are the spots you should hit. Each state has their own BBQ joints and most of the off the beaten track ones are the best lol but just depends on you and you'll figure out which style you like the best

[@donnaburbank1871]

Seasoning!!!!! In EVERYTHING! Layer the flavors

[@ScottieRC]

23:20. It’s not so much that it’s the single best restaurant, even though it’s that good; it’s because they’ve stumbled on another genre of food new to them. She knows about southern bbq, but all these shows feature famous places in Texas or the Carolinas. But the truth is, the BEST BBQ in America IS NOT the famous restaurants. It’s often in the lesser-known smaller towns across the whole south, Including this place in Tennessee. Try BBQ in some of the other states in restaurants that are small family run places. -THAT’S where the bbq gets good.

[@dougfurr5217]

Worked for a BBQ shop that won many awards for years........the best meats use no sauces......its all in the dry rub seasoning before cooking, and the types of wood used to cook over. Brisket, pork shoulders, took up to 18 hours to cook. Ribs around 8-10, and chicken around 6-8 hours. I prefer hickory and oak wood 50/50 mixture. The beans are usually so good because they use drippings and chunks of the beef and pork in them.

[@davidterry6155]

TBH I found a can of British Heinz beans and it wasn’t good. Even my son who will eat cans of beans even he didn’t care for it. This place is in Franklin Tennessee just south of Nashville

[@kitsygirl]

Heinz is a US brand

[@lindarogers2271]

I just live your resctions to food . You are so funny . Thank you for the joy you bring to Americans .

[@matthewlaird5235]

I have never been to Pucket’s, but if is better than the BBQ I had in Texas, I need to go. Also different States are better at different animals when it comes to BBQ. For instance Memphis does pig better than Texas, but when it comes to beef, I would be surprised if anywhere did it better than Texas.

[@MrPenguinLife]

I have been to the Puckett's location Columbia, TN, it is good, but I have eaten at multiple places in Texas that are just as good on individual items, but maybe not as good across the board on the sides.

[@JustTillery]

I live in the Franklin TN area, which is in the southern part of the Nashville Metro area. I love Puckett’s…but it’s NOT the best barbecue in America. I was born & raised in Texas, so, yeah…there’s that. However, every region in the southern US has absolutely wonderful barbecue that folks from all over the world may consider, “the best”. Texas, Tennessee (Memphis, etc.), the Carolinas, Missouri (St. Louis)…and more. Every region has their own style. Texas does beef primarily. St. Louis does a range, but are well known for ribs. Memphis & TN are big on pork barbecue in general. Alabama has incredible barbecue chicken & pork & make a unique “white sauce”. Just come to the south & enjoy it, because there will always be an awesome place to go if you’re not shy about asking the locals…they’ll happily help ya out.