You need a Texas BBQ in your life after this. Then a Carolina bbq, then a KC BBQ and Florida and Louisiana seafood, Georgia peach pies. Get em in that belly!🍻

Tennessee here. I think BBQ is all about a personal taste. I am just proud they came here! We aren't better than Texas or Carolinas or KC, we all have own! But we sure know how to throw down on it!

Note to self: never watch a Jessi & Alessio food review when on a diet. It's tortellini-ortuous.

You can't judge brisket until you've had it in Texas. Terry Black's brisket cannot be beat. My roots are also Tennessee, but even I admit this! Great video! 🙂

I am Texas born and raised. You need to come here and have all of our smoked meats and also the Tex-Mex to top off your trip. I think you'll change your minds.

I have Tennessee roots but have lived in Texas for a while now. To me, Tennessee is all about pork, but in Texas, brisket is king. I travel a lot, so i have tried Eastern Carolina style, as well as Kansas City style BBQ. All are good in their own unique ways. Any time i go home to TN, i fill up on BBQ! You must come to Texas and try the brisket! I would do some research because there are several award winning pitmasters with amazing stories and amazing BBQ, too. Look up Snows BBQ, and learn about Ms. Tootsie. She is in her 80s and gets up at 3 am to fire up and run the pits. She is a force. Lockhart, TX has great BBQ. Either way, food cooked from the heart! 😊 Cheers from a TN/TX girl!

Hey guys, I consider all the styles of barbecue, (Tenn, Tex, NC/SC, Ga, Cali, KC) real BBQ. Total Americana. And since my wife is from Brazil, I include Brazilian churrasco among the barbecue tops too. It is incredible. Props on your barbecue tasting. Can’t wait til you get to Texas.😉👍🏻

I always feel each of the major BBQ regions have their own charm and rather than to compare, just enjoy each. Texas has good pork but it is really about the beef, while Tennessee is mostly about the pork. I love the dry simple flavors of Texas BBQ, but I love the really good sauces that Tennessee BBQ has. Overall, I feel they are both good since both really know how to smoke a good slab of meat.

By and large the Carolina’s are known for their Pulled Pork, Tennessee is known for its BBQ Ribs & Nashville HOT Chicken, & Texas is known for their BBQ Brisket. I have been to all three places I would tend to agree. Maybe you found a hidden gem though. Keep up the Great Work!!! -Nick Giardiello

I’m from Georgia. The best brisket I’ve ever had was in Texas and I’ve had it everywhere. I almost cried it was so good. Y’all need to take a road trip to TX. It would be a great video series.

I love TN BBQ but NOTHING beats TX BBQ. It just hits different!

I can't with the plastic cutlery lol, is like tasting wine on a plastic glass hahaha. You guys are awesome :) And it all looks amazing. Congrats, your reviews are so so funny.

In Texas there are 2 Black's BBQ places. One was founded by Gary Black called "Black's BBQ" and the other was founded by Terry Black, which is obviously "Terry Black's BBQ". One small detail is that Terry Black learned how to BBQ while working in his father's BBQ restaurant. Who was his father, but the one and only Gary Black. Also Texas BBQ joints smoke their briskets 12-16+ hours to give them a very noticeable smoke ring on the edge of the meat. You would also want to try a beef rib, which most that I've seen would be as big as Jessi's head (chin to top of forehead).

Texan here -- eagerly awaiting your report from Terry Black's with a big dino beef rib in your hands! :D

I absolutely love watching Alessio when he loves food. He’s so expressive and passionate about it lol. That looks like some good bbq but I’m not sure Texas brisket can be beat :)

LOCKHART TX. Is the official capital of BBQ in the state. So named by resolution #1024 in the 76th state legislature. There are several top ranked BBQ establishments in the town including the orginal Blacks BBQ which then spawned Terry Blacks BBQ a few years ago. That story is to involved to tell now. ( You can research the history LOCKHART Tx and Blacks BBQ if you want to know more. It's interesting reading. ) However, both Blacks BBQ and Terry Blacks BBQ along with several others in town are as good as it gets in Texas. It is only 30 mi from Austin Texas which also is home to some top ranked BBQ joints as well such as Franklin, Interstellar, and Coopers. All in all, there are many great choices in this area for you guy's to choose from in order to get an introduction to REAL TEXAS BBQ. All this from a loud and proud eastern Texas counyry boy who has eaten alot of BBQ in his 61 years all around this geat state. Love listening to you two. Take care and ENJOY the adventure !!!

I live in Texas. This looks amazing. I’m surprisingly interested in the coleslaw. It’s so different from here. The food looks the same, but you can tell it was made with different ingredients and done in a slightly different way. Can’t wait to try it! Being from Texas, I love barbecue from all over. Korean is a great one. Mexican barbecues are fun. Kind of like Hawaiian luaus. I know meat raffles and giveaways are a popular thing in the northern states. So much barbecue, so little money.

I live in Saint Louis, and my neighbor works at Pappy’s, a famous smokehouse here. He gives us ribs sometimes… one of the best barbecue in the US 🤯

Texas-brisket, South and North Carolina-pulled Pork (a war of sauces), Tennessee - dry rubbed ribs, Missouri (which has 2 styles Kansas City and St. Louis) wet ribs. I have lived in all 4 states. Hash and rice in SC is good too!

Born and raised Texan here, we don't really do pulled pork in traditional Texas BBQ, which is not to say there aren't lots of BBQ places that serve it. It's just not the main thing here. If you go to the BBQ capital of Texas (yes there is an official BBQ capital in Texas) Lockhart, TX. You'll find several places like Kreuz Market (pronounced Cryts) or Black's BBQ, or Smitty's. They don't have pork except for ribs and ham. Beef ribs are the main thing when it comes to ribs. The main offerings in a true Texas BBQ place are brisket, link sausage, beef ribs, chicken, and turkey, usually served on butcher paper with a plastic fork (except Smitty's which only gives you a plastic knife) and slices of white bread and onions. Sauce is optional but usually you have to ask for it. Hope you get a chance to try it.

I'm am a born and bred New Yorker and love all the ethnic foods, but I went to college in Tennessee and fell in love with southern cuisine. I did think the building was on fire the first time I drove by a smokehouse!

Watching you two makes me smile so much... so happy, it's contagious

As a native Nashvillian so glad y’all enjoyed!!

I always loved the Italians.They have spunk for life..I love Italy,an amazing country..

Try Coco’s Italian Market and Restaurant on 51st Ave in Nashville. It’s authentic and I think you all would like it.

if you go to Texas. go to Franklin's, Goldie's, Snow's, Terry Blacks

Live in Tennessee, but went to Texas earlier this year. Texas brisket will change your lives.

Texas is king of brisket for sure. Tennessee maybe pulled pork. That brisket I couldn’t even see a smoke ring on. Brisket and beef ribs in Texas will make you want to move.

wish all the places gave you silverware can’t stand plastic

You both always seems so happy it's wonderful!

Welcome to franklin! So glad to have you in my city!

I used to live in Texas (absolutely despise Texas summer) and their brisket is honestly one of the best foods I've had. For you to say that there's an even better one makes me wanna go to Tennessee and find out for myself.

I live in KC and KC is known for having great BBQ but I can’t say it’s the best having never tried Texas, Memphis, Carolina, or Tennessee. It’s just personal preference. If you ask 10 people in KC what their favorite BBQ is you might get 10 different answers. I’ve seen videos of Terry Blacks and it looks amazing! Definitely on my bucket list. If you make it to KC and go to Jack Stack, they have the best beans EVER and please try the Cheesy Potato Bake and Fire Kissed Wings! Love you guys.

If you go to Texas to have genuine Beef, Chicken, and Sausage bbq make sure you try a local joint, not a chain.

Alessio is a true honorary Southern Gentleman ❤ love to you both! Cheers! 🫶🏾🤌👍🤩🤩

Welcome to Tennessee. Cheers from Tennessee

The BBQ in Memphis was wonderful!

I looooove BBQ and this was a great video! Watching you two taste and enjoy yourselves is one of my favorite things 🤗

Love your food content!! Love seeing his reactions to American food!

Alessio might've been thinking of Kansas City bbq.... love your videos!

My son lives outside of Chattanooga, TN and they have both Puckett's and Edley's. When you visited Puckett's some time ago and were very happy with it, I told my son we should go there next time I went to visit. He said Edley's was much better and you have just verified that! I spent a lot of time in Texas when I was working so it will be interesting to compare. I love BBQ so much that I have a pellet smoker and make my own because it is so expensive here in Ohio; brisket is $25/lb!! I love your channel!!!

Howdy, native Texan here! I just wanna say, I love you guys so much. You're both amazing and your videos always bring me so much happiness! You definitely have to try Texas BBQ, you won't be disappointed. Brisket is always my most favorite, chopped beef brisket sandwiches are my go-to. My dad also makes some of the best I've ever had, he's had so many people pay him just to cook theirs. It's absolutely amazing! I can't wait to see your adventures here in Texas(cause I'm sure you guys are planning that! Hopefully! 😄) and hear your thoughts!!

Texas is a big place. You need to travel all of it

Welcome to Tennessee!! Hope you enjoyed our little piece of paradise 😊

So there's such a thing as vinegar and mayo coleslaw. 16 oz of shredded cabbage and a shredded carrot. Mix 1/2 cup of Hellmann's mayo, 2 tbls sugar, 1 tbls of apple cider vinegar, 1 and 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice, 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper. Then add the cabbage and carrots, mix well. Put in fridge for hour or longer to let the juices, sauce form. Of course you can season to taste. I add a littke garlic powder. This is so good. I use the prepared store bought cabbage alot but it's best when you shred your own. More juicy.

I once teased Alessio for being a Frenchman, however, it makes me smile watching him become an American. 😁

I think Alessio meant Kansas City towards the end. Maybe St. Louis. My favorite BBQ place is Lewis BBQ in Charleston SC. Texas style BBQ. Chopped brisket sandwich is my go to. Their green chil corn pudding is fantastic.

Texas here...Y'all need to get your butt to Texas and HAVE REAL BBQ! I will admit you guys have good BBQ...Texas has the BEST🤤😁

That looks delicious! ❤️

Texas here. Bless your hearts thinking you’re eating anything that comes even close to Texas BBQ. However, we will let this slight slide, for now. 😂

So happy bro. I have friends in Aviano. Such a positive outlook. Always happy... Ya'll make me smile! That's difficult to do. Thank you.

You are making me DROOL! Looks so fantastic! A Wisconsin girl here, who LOVES Southern BBQ!!

When you said, "Tennessee BBQ is the best" at the beginning I involuntarily scoffed, but immediately shut up when I saw the tray. It did look good enough to shut me up.

Their pudding and catfish are spot on as well

I was recently visiting my daughter who lives in Corpus Christi, Texas, and one weekend, we took a short trip to San Antonio. We had the best barbecue ever, hands down.

I've been all over and each region seems to do one thing better than the rest. Carolina and East Tennessee for pulled pork, which is so good it doesn't need sauce. West Tennessee (Memphis) and KC for ribs, Texas for brisket. You'll get a lot of really good bbq in other places with their own takes but those are traditionally the best. Like Alabama has the white sauce for pulled pork which is so good. The southwest is fantastic with the TexMex/BBQ blends.

Them ribs look tough! No need to fall off the bone, but when you bite them. It should come off the bone easy! I can't wait for you two come to Texas, and get a beef rib! AKA dinosaur bone! Lol I'm not going to say anything about what style of barbecue you like, people's tastes are different! But I will say do not compare a barbecue from a state that you have never had! Hope to see you in Texas soon! Y'all stay safe!

Love watching your channel. Keep it up

I’m a Texan living in Tennessee. TN bbq is just totally different than TX bbq. I don’t even consider them the same. Brisket in TX is amazing…choose between moist or lean and the bbq sauce it more vinegary than TN bbq sauce. TX also excels at smoked sausages and links. If you’re ever in central Texas go to Schoepf’s in Belton. (Halfway between Austin and Waco)

I have been fortunate enough to try numerous bbq establishments all across the country and I can definitely tell you that you shouldn’t slip on Texas bbq. As they say in the south, Bless your Heart!

i worked at a "fast food" style bbq joint in texas. every order came with pickles and pickled onions, it is pretty great. it gives the same interaction you had with the vinegar based cole slaw. the brisket though. parts of texas use different wood to smoke it and it completely changes the flavor. where i come from, san antonio, we would mostly use mesquite wood. but many other places north of SA in texas use oak. theres a texas bbq place in japan that imports mesquite from texas

Franklin Barbecue or Terry Black’s in Austin Texas might change your mind…make sure to get the Beef rib…aka Dino Rib…..

Watching this before breakfast, starving now 😂

Looks delicious. Not sure what state has the best and I have traveled many places 😊.

What fun watching you both eat. It makes me want to join you and sad that I can't. I'm sending everyone loving and peace-filled thoughts.

I always laugh when I hear someone say St. Louis Style ribs. Here in St. Louis, Do you know what we call Ribs? Give you One Guess!!! That's right, Ribs.. LOL. Of Course, It refers to the Cut style we use in St. Louis. Also, As I have lived in several States, I get the Differences, But BBQ, here in St. Louis always meant, Whatever was put on the BBQ. That simple. Want a Burger, are you putting on the BBQ, Yep, BBQ. LOL... Thanks for the entertainment, The Food looks great. You Two are a lot of fun. BTW, Love Tennessee BBQ, Yummm.

You can't have the best pulled pork until you've had it whole hog from SC. It is life changing. TN has great BBQ but anything beef related TX takes the trophy.

We LOVE Jack Cawthon's in Nashville. We go there at least once a month. So good.

The best BBQ (and sides too) is in this little local place in a tiny town in Oklahoma!!! Buffalo Grill in Hugo, Oklahoma. The town also known as Circus City. There is an Elephant sanctuary, a circus cemetary, a train museum (that also includes some circus memorabilia).

Love you both! I am from Texas and I think our brisket is the best but…I’ve never been to Tennessee. I’ll let y’all know once I’ve tried this place. Tennessee is on my shortlist for the next state to visit next!

I can't wait to see you try Texas BBQ. There are so many fantastic places that I don’t know how you are going to choose just one. I have to say that each BBQ region in the U.S. has amazing but very different flavor. Each has a different style and base flavor; vinegar, dry rub, tomato, sweet, smokey, but they are all terrific. You really need to try North Carolina and Kansas City BBQ also.

Im in SE TN and I prefer pulled pork and beef ribs. Brisket is ok.

My husband had barbecue for lunch so I'm smelling it while watching your video. Looks like you had an amazing meal! When are you going to Texas? 😊

My husband and I took a trip to Austin Tx for BBQ. Just BBQ. I'm not a huge meat eater but the BBQ there was amazing. We have also had BBQ in North Carolina and the eastern pulled pork is so good. I now want to try to all the Southern states and try the BBQ. Tennessee is top of my list. That BBQ looked pretty good

Bless your hearts. Take Alessio and come to Driftwood, TX (south of Austin, our state capitol) to a place called Salt Lick BBQ. It's true Texas BBQ done on an open pit. Nothing in this world comes close to Texas BBQ. Period.

I can tell just by looking at it, that brisket has no smoke ring and it was cooked at a high temperature and looks dry. This place seems to be a tourist trap. A good BBQ place will never be that empty as that place is.

Corn bread looks really GOOD!

Their grits are amazing too! The burnt ends and grits meal is my go to.

I been following you two for quite awhile and had no idea Jessi was raised in My home state. And you couldn't have picked a better place to try BBQ. Not much of. Brisket fan no matter who cooks it but cannot go wrong with Ribs or Pulled pork in Tennessee. Especially West and Middle Tennessee

It's my understanding that Italians have exquisite taste in food and fashion vs the French - I enjoy watching your videos 👍

Hey guys! Love your new content. Bbq is amazing ❤

Hands down there is nothing like Texas BBQ. Also add to it, Tex-Mex. it is also the state of steaks, Chili, & chicken fried steak.. So many choices

North Carolina is so big on their BBQ that we hold a yearly festival. That is the best time for BBQ during the Lexington BBQ Festival.

You guys definitely need to give Shotgun Willie's a try at their new location up in Madison. Definitely the best brisket you can get in middle Tennessee and their ribs absolutely compete with the best in Nashville. And the sausage...

If you are lucky enough to visit Edley's and their daily special is the Smoked Pork Belly, get it! Its absolutely fantastic and comes with a blueberry bbq sauce that is out of this world.

As someone who lives in the west coast... I sweat that every Texas trip I made had me coming back a lot heavier. My dad would actually complain lol because the food was so good so how could you not!?!

Texas has the best beef barbecue hands down and North Carolina has the best pulled pork barbecue. What your eating looks amazing

Your purple dress is giving off princess vibes. Beef Brisket is the King of Barbecue. Pulled Pork is the Prince. Once you try Texas Barbecue. You're gonna wanna move there. ✌️

I'm a southern girl from south carolina who now lives in Illinois and works at Edleys it is the best....

Check out Jessi rocking the prom dress ✨👌🏼✨

Bbq is a overall cooking term that imcompasses grilling and smoking.

Brisket quality isn’t measured by the char on the outside, except for burnt ends. Brisket quality is measured by the ‘pink ring’ or smoke ring around the edge.

Beef Ribs are Texas BBQ. Mustard, vinegar and piggie ribs are yankee-okie-Tenn-Carolina-Kansas City BBQ. Those places won't get good beef ribs so they end up sausing over their piggie ribs instead.

Native Texican here try Central Texas barbecue made by Germans it’s the Best. Pulled pork in Texas by Our friends from Mexico is the best!

I love your channel. I'm not a Texan and I've never been there yet, but I do know that you poked a bear when you said, IRRESPONSIBLY, that Texas BBQ was less than Tennessee BBQ when you've NEVER BEEN TO TEXAS!!! Like the slogan says, "Don't Mess with Texas." You've, essentially, committed culinary blasphemy similar to breaking the spaghetti before dropping it in UNsalted boiling water!😢😢😢😢

Great BBQ can even be found in Pennsylvania. RED ROCK BBQ, HALLSTEAD, PA 👍

I remember doing Annual Training in Italy and I got a hot meal brought to me at the gate I was working. It was BBQ with ribs. The Italian guards wouldn't touch it.😂 Also, Edleys is great!

I'm a Tennessean and we absolutely have the best pulled pork but Texas is the king of brisket and I don't mind sayin it, after all we are southern cousins 😁💯👍

If you guys ever get to West Tennessee, stop in Lexington and try B.E. Scott's BBQ. Best I have ever ate and have consistently been ranked in the top ten in the nation year after year. It is whole hog BBQ, not just shoulders.

I've had some BBQ at many different restaurants in many different states but the best comes from your own backyard!