How Pitmaster Kelly Nevarez Brought Mexican Spice to Texas Barbecue - Smoke Point
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2 жыл бұрынAt LaVaca BBQ in Port LaVaca, Texas, the Nevarez family draws from their Hispanic culture and Texas upbringing to make Big Red pork ribs, smoked pulled pork and brisket tamales, beef cheek barbacoa, steak fajitas on blue corn tortillas, and more.
Credits:
Producer/Director: Connor Reid
Camera: John Rains, Mike Kozlenko
Editor: Connor Reid
Executive Producer: Stephen Pelletteri
Development Producer: McGraw Wolfman
Supervising Producer: Stefania Orrù
Associate Director of Audience: Terri Ciccone
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@duras427 2 жыл бұрын
The Dad looks like he'd tell you he cant give the secret spice blend, but would eventually tell you within 15 minutes :D
@alainbut 2 жыл бұрын
After two beers and a shot
@MrBobbo18 2 жыл бұрын
That’s a good man. Sharing of knowledge is the highest calling
@klaus544 2 жыл бұрын
@@MrBobbo18 yeah I love white people pretending to be Mexican
@andrewbeardsley1633 2 жыл бұрын
@@klaus544 bro you have left like 40 comments just on this single video bashing everything from the food to their ethnic background. You ok?
@Ajax-dh8fw 2 жыл бұрын
@@klaus544 he is Mexican 💀💀
@benigreen3368 2 жыл бұрын
The amount of little details and love put into their food is inspiring. Food Zen
@brv002 2 жыл бұрын
That smoked tamales sound freaking delicious!
@Rafa_the_Rasta 2 жыл бұрын
Kelli has mad knowledge in her craft. Its clear that her father spent plenty of time passing his craft down to his daughter. She def learned valuable skill frm her mother no doubt. Much like my own mother, she knows just how much ingedient is needed and when its done.
@KRayxKodessA 2 жыл бұрын
I've watched a LOT of these videos, and I've never seen anyone actually utilizing "dirty" smoke. Wild.
@joshtaylor6466 2 жыл бұрын
She's showing why she only has one 1000 gallon tank smoker...ignore politics and focus on the food...
@alli7447 Жыл бұрын
@@joshtaylor6466 you are really up in arms in these comments lol. just because someone talks about their culture doesn’t make it woke and political. if you’re offended by that, you should evaluate why.
@michaelkarageorgis4629 2 ай бұрын
Go check out bar-a-bbq
@roberth2072 2 жыл бұрын
On a hunting trip passing through LaVaca we stopped here to eat on on whim... seriously the best bbq I have ever had. We plan to come back this year! Big Foodie and this place is on the top of my list. They had free beer and ice cream that day!
@hylacinerea970 2 жыл бұрын
it’s so wonderful to see the hispanic roots of barbecue flourishing. this is why i’m so happy to see generally all hispanic & latino businesses flourishing- there’s so much soul behind everything they do
@joshtaylor6466 2 жыл бұрын
Political gaslighting, but you have opportunities to learn to bbq. .
@renevelasquezjr 2 жыл бұрын
Soul behind everything but yes Hispanic culture especially in Texas isnt shown on the internet
@scottjames3673 2 жыл бұрын
@@joshtaylor6466 just wanna make sure I’m understanding correctly… you’re saying that the white political power structure is erasing Hispanic culture? If so, I 100% agree.
@omcorc 2 жыл бұрын
@@joshtaylor6466 How is pointing out the roots of BBQ political gas lighting? I bet you’d even argue that BBQ in the Carolinas that evolved into what we know today doesn’t have roots in slavery. Also, you’d probably argue that Ashkenazi Jews didn’t influence our love of smoked brisket….that’d probably make someone like you really uncomfortable. In short, it wasn’t Jim Bob and Truck Nuts in the yard with a Weber kettle.
@joshtaylor6466 2 жыл бұрын
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@politicsuncensored5617 11 ай бұрын
I miss the BBQ Pitmaster show that was on TV many years ago. This lady reminds me of those excellent Pitmaster's and it is a joy to watch someone do it so good. I have been up all night many a times smoking meats & cooking for a family get together the next day. Doing this on Christmas eve is one of the best times for me. Working on our deck by the pond with all the lights with a great drink for the evening. Shalom
@meeshafike7085 2 жыл бұрын
8:28 I absolutely loving this episode! family is everything! and Kelly wouldn't let those secret ingredients out of the bag for anything and I don't blame her
@big6bbq 2 жыл бұрын
I love seeing women pit masters it’s amazing thank you for the video
@klaus544 2 жыл бұрын
Tootsie Tomanetz > these idiots
@aminulhudan5922 2 жыл бұрын
Respect, shout out to this girl her parent must be so proud of her i cant even stand in front of the smoker all day like her not even a minute my eyes gon' be red respect to this girl
@klaus544 2 жыл бұрын
She immediately ruined that brisket tho "I have this hat my hardworking father used, so I can make more than him not understanding bbq"
@enteisensei62 2 жыл бұрын
@@klaus544 what? shut ur goofy ah up boy
@ghostwood9174 2 жыл бұрын
*Woman
@chopter33 2 жыл бұрын
beautiful family and looks like great food. thanks for posting
@MrDominicg90 2 жыл бұрын
I have to say one thing that always gets me, “I’m a woman why wouldn’t I be able to be a pitmaster” the same people that say she can’t, would also be the same people that say women belong in the kitchen. If you have the passion for whatever you do don’t listen to anyone. The fact you have passion is all the drive you need to take you where you need and what to go!!
@bigbird2451 2 жыл бұрын
That looks Really good. I like that they've created their own style instead of just trying to copy the rest of Texas.
@phoenixnair 2 жыл бұрын
This series is just wholesome!
@truenaturestormers2525 2 жыл бұрын
So beautiful and of love, that is what makes the food so good, love.
@richr7604 2 жыл бұрын
Great video! I love the family passion that they exude in something like preparing food for their customers. Port La Vaca is now on my list of places to visit!
@infin1ty850 2 жыл бұрын
Wow, that all looks incredible
@Nokenify 2 жыл бұрын
Wish I could taste this! Incredible
@azgunner Жыл бұрын
A smoked brisket/pulled pork tamale?! You awesome creative people! I could not imagine how good that is wow!
@itayhadad8665 2 жыл бұрын
Smoke Point is my favorite series on KZfaq!
@davari02gaming72 2 жыл бұрын
looks amazing!!! Another restaurant on the list for when I visit Texas.
@larryutley6143 2 жыл бұрын
Looks like a place I would go to and come back many times over but I live in KY Blessed to be a blessing
@GabooNx 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome, love the art and learned something to use in my home smoking!
@MrHarris73 2 жыл бұрын
A lot of love goes into that food. Looks really good.
@tosh8377 2 жыл бұрын
The effort they put into that food is very inspiring.
@BoricuaTaco 2 жыл бұрын
Always happy to see more representation in the world of barbecue. Don’t really agree with her view on the flavor given by dirty smoke, I’m personally not a fan of it, but hey to each their own
@81Garret 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah I was floored by what she said.
@Michael20 2 жыл бұрын
Gotta find and ask the real pitmaster for the explanation
@MrBobbo18 2 жыл бұрын
@@Michael20 what’s up?
@MrBobbo18 2 жыл бұрын
The little bit of dirty smokes reminds me of cooking over a fire in the woods. It’s a memory through flavor.
@klaus544 2 жыл бұрын
@@Michael20 even people who haven't been bbq in that long now that dirty smoke absolutely DESTROYS anything on that pit That's just bbq 101
@kelvinitotia4807 2 жыл бұрын
I loooooved how her mum said tortillas ♥️
@whiteoakcraftbbq Жыл бұрын
What an amazing video. Amazing family. Makes this place a must stop next time I'm there
@Jzero012 2 жыл бұрын
Finally they do a place outside of Austin Tx
@jimhim585 2 жыл бұрын
Ever since forever I've thought Texas BBQ and tortillas/tacos/tamales was a match made in heaven. Finally!!! Too bad I'm halfway across the country from Texas - one day...
@chrisenglish2577 2 жыл бұрын
Inspirational on so many levels
@malekmerdad 2 жыл бұрын
I laughed so hard when she said I do not want to over season it.
@mikerouswell5685 2 жыл бұрын
One of the best presentations I have seen for BBQ. Thank you very much! Are you selling Mexican BBQ spices?
@mumihp 2 жыл бұрын
I love these series, so wholesome. Food looks amazing.
@gloriagibney3085 Жыл бұрын
KELLY 🤩🤩🤩 That is the best looking brisket I have ever seen ‼️‼️‼️‼️
@raulmrtz83 2 жыл бұрын
Love this video!
@jpadilla5484 2 жыл бұрын
Those tamales look smackin. I would love to give this place a try
@quinnw6795 2 жыл бұрын
Love this video.
@myleolife6002 2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful family 🙏🏽
@kenclark3615 2 жыл бұрын
Too watch you I am I aww I ama chef in Las Vegas and I have run a BBQ restraint. Too see you doing all of this I can only say wow jest keep it up and the world will be yours. Thank you for sharing your family's life in the restraint bossiness.
@yamaha188zt 2 жыл бұрын
Loved seeing that opening prayer!!
@aboucard93 2 жыл бұрын
The mom's Texas accent! I love it
@glennevitt5250 2 жыл бұрын
A Great Video and Information
@BirdsBikes956 2 жыл бұрын
Definitely going to make the drive up that way over the summer.
@ibrahimdayub3276 2 жыл бұрын
So cool to see these badass women leading this barbecue business.
@captainchau 2 жыл бұрын
that is some of the best looking brisket i've seen and i've hit most of the BBQ states.
@malekmerdad 2 жыл бұрын
Amazing video /thumbs up will definitely visit the place
@chriscaper1510 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome place!!
@ChaosTx 2 жыл бұрын
Its definitely Texas when you see HEB products! Wooooweee
@vegamedina289 2 жыл бұрын
I have to have them tomales as well as everything else! Looks soooooooo goooood
@coreysparr79 2 жыл бұрын
I gotta get there!!!! Great video!!
@hkbabel 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@coyotehammer1438 2 жыл бұрын
Probably the best Eater show I’ve seen yet
@waydegardner7373 2 жыл бұрын
Add this to my bucket list.
@Richard-om7vd Жыл бұрын
Excellent video. I'm hungry.
@SEEshadow 2 жыл бұрын
I thought dirty smoke was what you try to avoid. I mean, their food looks amazing! I've just seen so many other smokers say that dirty smoke is bad.
@Tough_III 2 жыл бұрын
The number one spot in texas, Goldees BBQ, uses this technique as well. Jirby talks about it alot on his channel. Its a bit controversial but apparently works out great!
@neil_b4_zod 2 жыл бұрын
Anton is right. It's controversial. Some pitmasters believe it imparts a bitter smoke flavor while others obviously have no issue with it.
@klaus544 2 жыл бұрын
It is and while absolutely ruine everything on that pit If you even used once you know it's true
@Tough_III 2 жыл бұрын
@@klaus544 Actually its not true.
@klaus544 2 жыл бұрын
@@Tough_III go use a damn grill then say that
@rommelmorales6084 2 жыл бұрын
Hunter did amazing !!!! He’s got hands of gold !
@meeshafike7085 2 жыл бұрын
12:49 I love it! I'm a little shorty too andy dad was a welder and he would have made my grill to fit my 5'0 self lol he had to make stuff fit me a lot
@AsianFoodNerd 2 жыл бұрын
🚀⭐Much respect. Now I know how much love + work it takes for BBQ. amazing
@matthewlaleman3025 2 жыл бұрын
God bless you guys. It looks delicious.
@RandolphDolphGabbanaGaines 9 ай бұрын
I'm a new pitmaster learning from all over the world
@DJBEEBLACK 2 жыл бұрын
Looks so good.
@guardianblack 2 жыл бұрын
Que buena combinación de técnicas e ingredientes, solo me saltó que la tortilla que trató de hacer su mami estaba cruda y gruesa, falta hacerlo bien solamente. Mi admiración a Kelly.
@onevato 2 жыл бұрын
one of the best videos on BBQ I've seen... oye suegros!
@pseudochef07 2 жыл бұрын
Talk about doing bbq different!! Gotta love it.
@ikbenale 2 жыл бұрын
- Talks about how blue corn is healthier than yellow corn - Puts Big Red into everything :)
@gamesprayer 2 жыл бұрын
she never said it was healthier. it might just be better for the recipe lol
@nestr2007 2 жыл бұрын
@@gamesprayer she did say healthier but in Mexico because they won’t slather big red on it lol I love me some big red and I hate that it’s deadly lol
@ivandeoz 2 жыл бұрын
@@nestr2007 well, the thing she said about blue corn being healthier, is pretty much a lie, at least the part about Mexico using it for that reason. the only real reason is the color is better for some dishes, and that's it.
@sapgeek1 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome
@lunarocks1971 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome way to do tamales I should tried someday!!!
@thereissomecoolstuff 2 жыл бұрын
I would absolutely eat and pray with these people..This is a wonderful place.
@Food_video 2 жыл бұрын
Texas BBQ looks really good, the meat looks fresh and tasty
@kraegrampersad7435 2 жыл бұрын
This Looks Absolutely Delicious 😋
@YASTravelsEatsWell 2 жыл бұрын
Nice family run operation with some specific recipes that make it a bit unique!
@sethsoderman2731 2 жыл бұрын
Looking amazing bbq love eat good food
@batsu711 2 жыл бұрын
I almost choked on saliva at the end of the video. This meat looks amazing!
@terryguerra1010 2 жыл бұрын
Familia es todo!
@EasyKabob 2 жыл бұрын
Love it 🤠👍
@matthewwhitton5720 2 жыл бұрын
This looks almost indescribably delectable. And probably tastes even more so.
@snafu1351 2 жыл бұрын
They seem like a very nice family that cooks some amazing looking food
@klaus544 2 жыл бұрын
I love a white guy pretending to be Hispanic
@Toch-Moroch Жыл бұрын
Man, that lady was overwhelmed by that thing she called a tortilla with her dual heat zone lol.
@DaKingisDead Жыл бұрын
African American southern raised, who didn't discover Mexican cooking until I moved to Cali at 18 and I use home rendered tallow a lot in my kitchen...now I feel like I'm onto something.🃏
@AL3X2011 2 жыл бұрын
I don’t want to call those tamales but god damn I am impressed! Looks amazing and it’s such a unique twist to make it bbq. My one recommendation would maybe just a Smokey salsa verde for them.
@lenr7068 Жыл бұрын
Man, I was not planning on making a Tejas trip, but I will!
@MrGessi-px4sm 2 жыл бұрын
Im definitely going there
@kcarter0265 Жыл бұрын
As a south Texan I love seeing a little spotlight on our regional style of BBQ. Meaning more Mexican spice meets Texan techniques. Not sure about the dirty smoke, but I bet it’s still delicious! I wonder if they do any goat bbq too. I’ll definitely be stopping in to try that smoked tamale!! My husband would love this!
@ZiontheHutt Жыл бұрын
Yeah that “dirty smoke” comment threw me off too.
@radofenix Жыл бұрын
Dirty smoke is the new thing, the number 1 bbq restaurant jirby says dirty smoke is okay and they even use it .
@poundtownpooppusher4809 Жыл бұрын
Was wondering if anyone else noticed the dirty smoke thing that I big giant no no hard to believe someone taught her to do that
@kanbily9286 2 жыл бұрын
Прекрасно! Спасибо за аппетитный ролик!
@franciscoguzman9802 Жыл бұрын
Mad props to this pit master! And that hat reminds me of Bob’s Burgers!
@pretendtobenormal8064 2 жыл бұрын
9:44 "We use blue corn because it has no gluten..." Correct. In the same way all other varieties of corn also doesn't.
@Drew-di6nt 2 жыл бұрын
I think she meant that with yellow corn masa some folks add flour to have a better consistency. Some folks don’t know that flour is added to homemade sometimes.
@rubenpina5462 2 жыл бұрын
love your video...who do you get your post oak from
@truenaturestormers2525 2 жыл бұрын
I love this family, so Amazing love.
@jeffatgorbysgrill9480 2 жыл бұрын
Oh dam. I gotta get some of those.
@DESCENDINGDR 5 ай бұрын
Wow! What great people!!!!! No wonder they are successful.
@youJack420 Жыл бұрын
Never tried Big Red, so this is new to me. Very new.
@kiddream5749 Жыл бұрын
I’m loving this for you queen
@jimmyresendez311 2 жыл бұрын
Eat here every chance I get! You can taste the unique flavors they use in everything they cook. My personal opinion but my favorite bbq place here in Texas! Their brisket literally melts in your mouth 🤤
@jordankeeler7297 2 жыл бұрын
the mother has a quite a combination of accents
@klaus544 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah she's not actually Hispanic
@ivandeoz 2 жыл бұрын
@@klaus544 you cant tell she is not born in mexico just by looking at that tortilla
@mikes.7654 Жыл бұрын
That is an Artist.
@ismaelhall3990 2 жыл бұрын
Damn makes me hungry!
@pulefuli2599 2 жыл бұрын
THAT'S KOOL 💯
@cookingwithvincenza5558 2 жыл бұрын
Ill take 20 of those tamales right about now. Looks unreals
@mikemcdonald2755 2 жыл бұрын
Amazing family! I especially love the bold faith they display every day
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