Pitmaster Helen Turner Is A One-Woman Barbecue Machine

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8 жыл бұрын

They said a woman couldn’t run a barbecue joint…but that was before they tried Helen Turner’s sandwiches. Turner has owned and operated Helen’s Bar-B-Que in Brownsville, Tennesee by herself since 1996, and amassed a loyal following due to her smoky cooking and secret sauce recipe. Watch the above video from the Southern Foodways Alliance documentary series to learn more.
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@justaddmusclecom 8 жыл бұрын

What a Bad Ass. Helen Turner deserves more recognition.

@1MRSomeguy 8 жыл бұрын

agreed let's replace Harriet Tubman with her instead

@313Martin 4 жыл бұрын

@@1MRSomeguy smh

@sandra-jones 4 жыл бұрын

@@1MRSomeguy said the white man

@andrewrosner9397 3 жыл бұрын

For sure.

@joannarichards9424 3 жыл бұрын

She has been featured on many platforms and television networks. She’s built a legacy! Wish I lived in the States so I could sample everything off her menu.

@francistuazon7666 8 жыл бұрын

the man who gave the place to her was awesome.what a great story. keep it up ms.helen. God bless

@lsclsc9960 5 жыл бұрын

Just a good person

@consciouscitizen2009 4 жыл бұрын

He wanted her real bad.

@mlwest8975 6 жыл бұрын

I love her hospitality, she is definitely old school and ain’t nothing like the old style.

@CyclonexxxIce 6 жыл бұрын

This woman is amazing. How you run an entire restaurant, both front and back of the house by yourself seems impossible, but she does it. Pretty incredible, and the food looks top notch.

@brandonclobes7788 6 жыл бұрын

Tristan Smith not just a restaurant but a smoked bbq restaurant! It’s one thing to wake up and just throw some chicken breast onto a pan. It’s another to wake up at 2 in the morning to start making food. Mad respect!

@frankiealex11 6 жыл бұрын

My question is why. Sure you have to pay them, but how much less stress on you and maybe even put out twice the amount food.

@est.inthe80s 5 жыл бұрын

@Ruby Lee ??????

@CyclonexxxIce 5 жыл бұрын

@Ruby Lee I was praising the job she does. You brought sex into the conversation. You are manufacturing an argument that doesn't exist. I agree that sex doesn't matter in the least.

@CyclonexxxIce 5 жыл бұрын

@Ruby Lee I'm just going to assume you're trolling. If not, then that is probably the dumbest logic of all time. Remove man or woman from your vocabulary completely, otherwise you're sexist. Go troll somewhere else.

@cliffbeenofficial_4029 6 жыл бұрын

3:11 “he’s dead right now” as if he’s gone to the store and will be right back 😂😂😂

@Timenow1 5 жыл бұрын

😂 Awww, had to giggle cuz your comment so cute & down to 🌎

@TheThunder323 5 жыл бұрын

Lmao! I peeped that too

@bedoseyjohnson5919 5 жыл бұрын

"....but I reckon he'll be back soon". :-)

@bedoseyjohnson5919 5 жыл бұрын

@s ss Most definitely not. I was being facetious.

@binobones 5 жыл бұрын

@s ss don't hate. Christ said anyone can become like him if they have love in their heart.

@loveking4797 5 жыл бұрын

the man that gave her the place is a real one 💯 #🌍✌

@Justin-ol6vk 5 жыл бұрын

Helen needs some exhaust fans to help with all that smoke in the pit back there. All that smoke can't be good for her health and we NEED her to LIVE

@Aaron.Davis56 4 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same. They have louvered power vents or even exhaust fans. I didn't see anything. I would love to visit and support her someday. Video was rec. so I'm late seeing this

@CynicallyObnoxious 4 жыл бұрын

I agree so I can live next to her shop

@llamaman431 4 жыл бұрын

The smoke makes her stronger

@dafunkyworm 4 жыл бұрын

The fans might mess with the temperature on the smoker. Too much air flow causes the coals from the wood to burn hotter. She'd have to find a way to adjust her cooking technique to offset the fans. I know it sounds right to bring in those fans but that might not be a good idea as it could mess with her overall flavor that the customers come to love.

@whyvegan79 4 жыл бұрын

Go vegan.

@TardRepellent 5 жыл бұрын

I don't trust people who complain about too much meat on their sandwich.

@jacquir8331 4 жыл бұрын

Preach! 😂

@g.s.5110 4 жыл бұрын

My wife complained about choking on me giving her too much meat. I was like WTF.

@VTREXify 2 жыл бұрын

@@g.s.5110 Ayo!!! 😳🤣🤣🤣

@Bloodletter8 2 жыл бұрын

That's a good call.

@codytorres6249 Жыл бұрын

I'm really late on your comment but yeah I agree I'd rather have more meat than bread cause if the meat falls off just eat it at the end

@shadyzbabii420 8 жыл бұрын

this gives me hope. I want a restaurant so badly. idc if its a hole in the wall, I just want you to love what I create.

@russellnorton9940 8 жыл бұрын

glad to hear portia. go for it ok, ill help you

@breebw 7 жыл бұрын

People are returning to simple hole-in-the-wall. People like the genuine aspect.

@Drenemo1 7 жыл бұрын

Portia J I'm right with you Portia....check me out on Instagram @goldenchew__

@karma92sims14 5 жыл бұрын

You can do it lovely ♥️

@deepea9202 5 жыл бұрын

Positive vibes to you, claim it....its yours.

@TheBarbecueShow 8 жыл бұрын

Big restaurants will never have anything on a good BBQ joint. Real deal good food.

@shawtchurchjr 6 жыл бұрын

The Backyard BBQ Show - BBQFOOD4U Superwoman!!!!

@frankiealex11 6 жыл бұрын

True 🙌🏼

@derrickhepburn7778 4 жыл бұрын

Facts

@NegyoTV 8 жыл бұрын

I got so much respect for this kind of woman. Very hard working indeed for her family and she loves being a pit master which makes it even cooler.

@ecamormex 6 жыл бұрын

"He’s dead right now." Best line ever! 😂

@sbalchan 8 жыл бұрын

This lady is incredible. Love the story with her husband. Very precious

@ronpaulrevered 8 жыл бұрын

So sweet

@BrookMonroe 7 жыл бұрын

First Scott's BBQ in Hemingway, and now this. I'm going to be doing a lot of driving next year chasing all this down!

@PopsieLouisiana59 5 жыл бұрын

Call me. Ride with you. Got gas money.

@nigelft 4 жыл бұрын

@@PopsieLouisiana59 Although I live in England (London to be more precise), you'll be surprised at just how hard it is to find decent 'que. So if I am able to scrape some money together, and if someone is able to pick me up at the airport, would love to visit places like Mr. Rodney, and Mrs. Helen, for gas money ...

@PopsieLouisiana59 4 жыл бұрын

@@nigelft Hit me up, I fly free. Will land, off load some q and fly right back.

@VTREXify 2 жыл бұрын

@@nigelft Let's do it!

@CodyLondon 5 жыл бұрын

Says something that a man wakes up super early in the morning to start this woman's fire. We all need to do that in our own way.

@t.thompson8985 5 жыл бұрын

I thought that was so sweet!

@lafemmerowena 4 жыл бұрын

Now that's a team. ❤️

@DCthegreat34 5 жыл бұрын

3:11 "He's dead right now"..... We'll talk to him later then.

@chasedart382 7 жыл бұрын

Someone should buy that woman an industrial food processor. she deserves it. absolutely amazing.

@lafemmerowena 4 жыл бұрын

Hoping she has one by now. Inshaalah ❤️🤞

@gip1717 4 жыл бұрын

Start the go fund me I'm in.

@JRally6 5 жыл бұрын

This lady is a pillar in her community. Adding value, contributing to society, and representing for women and people of color one sandwich at a time!

@dandaddavi 8 жыл бұрын

They sure don't make women like this anymore. What a shame. Much respect and love Mama.

@Timenow1 5 жыл бұрын

Right Bro? ✌ Jesus Bless Her more n more!

@TeamLegacyFTW 5 жыл бұрын

Last chick I dated overcooked ramen..

@HungDao-uq5zw 4 жыл бұрын

@@TeamLegacyFTW Who the hell overcooks a ramen?

@TeamLegacyFTW 4 жыл бұрын

@@HungDao-uq5zw Thots

@lornabolden8538 4 жыл бұрын

Lou Sensei I’m done ✅ with y’all two 🤣🤣 hilarious!

@TheSydrek 8 жыл бұрын

Now videos like these i just love.

@anniez6817 8 жыл бұрын

Agreed.

@anniez6817 8 жыл бұрын

Agreed.

@JeffTygart 8 жыл бұрын

Good people, old school way of thinking and worth ethic. Gotta love the south.

@enjoi64 8 жыл бұрын

anything but the heinous blonde desperately trying to make us believe she knows the slightest thing about sushi.

@challengeit7474 8 жыл бұрын

It`s like the Legend of BBQ sandwiches

@gabrielleandres8581 8 жыл бұрын

Helen is such an inspiration to us women. She's such a badass

@BBQPitmaster626 5 жыл бұрын

You're right. Women's rights and equal pay!

@sexycomoespanol4361 5 жыл бұрын

Helen is indeed an inspiration. And girl like you are my goal. 😉

@HEAVYCHEVY409 5 жыл бұрын

*I will make it to see Mrs. Helen BBQ shop, she is on my bucket list!*

@MrKarmapolice97 4 жыл бұрын

Mine too!

@captain1jones354 5 жыл бұрын

We need more videos like this. Good people making good food. No attitude, no gimmicks, no awards. Just hard work and and passion.

@stormbringer406 4 жыл бұрын

Helen, you are a national treasure. Amazing woman. Thanks for doing what you do and for bringing so much happiness to the community around you.

@NorthEast 8 жыл бұрын

This was a charming piece. And I'm drooling. So well done ✔

@rollinaldo 5 жыл бұрын

I'm Brazilian and Helen is a powerfull women...ITS hard work but She loves!! Great hugs from.Brazil!!! Nice Pulled pork...I'm só hungry kkkk

@BrianMcNay 8 жыл бұрын

$4 for a large?! Open up in Tampa FL PLEASE!!!!!

@twb7691 8 жыл бұрын

How much is a BBQ sandwich in Tampa?

@yoy58913 7 жыл бұрын

twb7691 $21 in San Jose California for a barbecue sandwich

@Minecraft-gw1jv 7 жыл бұрын

twb7691 In Tampa, about $8-$10. depending on where you go... there is a small small BBQ place in the hood and they are the best but it's in a very small shack. they sell them at $7.

@KingJKickz 6 жыл бұрын

redcinos riiight in Los Angeles at least 12-18 for a real good one like how she's making ... and that's just the Sandwich

@jcog56 5 жыл бұрын

Bar B Que King in West Tampa on Main Street. Best place in town. Good price.

@maareentak 7 жыл бұрын

"my customers are strange but really sweet" lol.

@tpowell453 6 жыл бұрын

I can sure relate to that. Man, some days I hate my business. But they pays the bills.

@RockRita09 5 жыл бұрын

I caught that and started laughing. Lol

@BradPitbull 6 жыл бұрын

NOW THATS A WIFE AND HUSBAND BEAUTIFUL

@zill0678 5 жыл бұрын

Most will never know what they have. such an inspiration.

@onlinesmurf 4 жыл бұрын

This is how black love was in our culture before the welfare attack on families. Black people have always been the hardest workers.

@catfish336699 5 жыл бұрын

love this lady. and what a character. the kind of person who makes America great.

@luisruizbeza5350 5 жыл бұрын

Again

@bobbyzamora2012 7 жыл бұрын

Being a Texas fella..I'm primarily about brisket and an offset. However -- much respect to this lady for what she achieves everyday. I'd definitely buy from her if I was in the area. (I can't knock anyone who uses real wood logs!)

@shelking7112 5 жыл бұрын

What a woman!!! She's on her game and such a hard worker!! That's rare these days because everyone seems to sit on their rears and wonder why they arent making it in life. Its working hard that will get you anywhere in life. You get back what you put out. Her food looks absolutely amazing! That wonderful southern cooking makes my mouth water. God bless her and I pray God blesses her for all she is doing in her life.

@MrBobbyDolow 6 жыл бұрын

See this is what I love. These are two good people simply working hard and making the world that little bit better each day for other to live in it. Long heath to you both. From Ireland with luck.

@zombiTrout 8 жыл бұрын

I have to stop watching videos like this when I'm hungry...

@death1305sam 5 жыл бұрын

Or stoned

@lsclsc9960 5 жыл бұрын

This is me literally at work. Makes me want to hit a steak house every day

@tonioyendis4464 7 жыл бұрын

You keep-on-keeping-on Ms. Helen! Many blessings and much love.

@thomasgunne8730 4 жыл бұрын

This lady is an angel!!!!

@oculosprudentium8486 5 жыл бұрын

I'm so proud of you lady! Hard work seems to be a diminishing virtue in this & upcoming generations

@fweddyfwintsone4491 4 жыл бұрын

I don't even know Ms. Helen but I already love her.

@beejay154 7 жыл бұрын

this the defintion of a very hard work black women thumbs up sister i love this you got my like

@progers5019 5 жыл бұрын

Yep, that's how real BBQ is done in the South. It's the best. However, I love BBQ from all regions of the country, but this is my favorite. What a hard working woman. Much respect to you Helen.

@danieldowning4583 7 жыл бұрын

Helen you are an inspiration. I consider woman like this to be perfect, strong, self sufficient, and independent. GOD Bless ya Girl.

@TheBTranz 4 жыл бұрын

This is as good as it looks me and my whole family has been eating here since she opened and she is a very sweet lady in person . Love you Mrs. Helen and thanks for what you do for the community.

@Jones572 7 жыл бұрын

It's cool how she got the business. She took it and ran with it and didn't look back! Awesome

@hamsack981 7 жыл бұрын

I love her. she seems amazing.

@curtiswaters7415 4 жыл бұрын

Southern black women make the best food, hands down. Something about a Southern black lady calling you "baby" is just heart warming.

@ariel3725 8 жыл бұрын

She's a very dedicated lady. Props.

@Craig2760 4 жыл бұрын

Helen’s just made it to the top of my bucket list. Love at first sight Helen.

@Kilz78 7 жыл бұрын

next time you're on vacation somewhere and want something to eat, do everyone in the area a favor and drive past the chain store and find somewhere like this. I promise you will never forget it.

@bluetoad2001 5 жыл бұрын

stars always rise to the top. Helen not only knows what she's doin' but she serves personality with the Q.

@pardyhardly 6 жыл бұрын

You go, Helen! Making good, affordable cue out in the sticks for the people. Awesome. Absolutely great.

@kxngbishop 4 жыл бұрын

she's got some real character.. i bet people go for the food just as much as they do for her.

@njzhustlnpapi1 7 жыл бұрын

hard working woman right there

@RukiaBlackBlazer 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this hardworking down to earth sister...

@couldntcareless2602 4 жыл бұрын

The world is a better place with women like Helen. God bless her

@duckslayer11000 5 жыл бұрын

Stories like this are needed. No divisive political/racial garbage. Just a story of a good person making a living :)

@beejay154 7 жыл бұрын

i know wat you made me want to be more deicated to my job in stop complaining god bless u in your husband 17yrs starting fire for his wife amen

@executivewoman678 5 жыл бұрын

I am in tears right now! Mrs. Helen is such an inspiration to me! Makes me want to go to Brownsville, TN RIGHT NOW. Much love to Mrs. Helen, fellow foodie.

@matthewgreen398 8 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed this bit on Helen! You can see The passion she has for BBQ. Can't wait to visit her spot looks so damn good!!! favorite episode

@a.p.b5520 5 жыл бұрын

I want to give this woman a huge hug.

@delsy8225 5 жыл бұрын

Respect to this woman from Sicily!

@ieprince 4 жыл бұрын

3:11 "He's dead right now." lol like maybe later he'll be alive?

@kaygrimes1882 4 жыл бұрын

She is working that food!,but when you do what you love,you never work a day in your life!Helen is truly a legend,ba-bayyyyyyyyyy.She laughs just like my Aunt Ray-Ray Stevenson,who stays in Jackson,TN.I sure wanna go eat at Helen's place when I come back down that way.Thank You,Casey Grimes-Finley,Chicago,Illinois

@8260523 4 жыл бұрын

That's the secret. After 25 years. You got to get her fire going 😎😁

@brianazmy3156 4 ай бұрын

We need more Helen Turners in this world.

@monusbrewer4911 6 жыл бұрын

She is an amazing person. We stopped by in a road trip... She is exactly what you see in this video... Extremely nice and full energy.

@chrispap4957 4 жыл бұрын

I’m from and live in Pittsburgh so good barbecue is hard to come by, anytime I travel south 1st thing I look for is a good BBQ joint. The best is the ones that have picnic tables to eat at. Just absolutely amazing...

@stephenmilligan6709 7 жыл бұрын

I love this lady and need to find me an excuse to head there and try it out.

@MrGoosePit 8 жыл бұрын

I love Joe York's films. Glad to see them on Eater. More than just about the food, but also the unique characters that produce it.

@michaelflores3468 4 жыл бұрын

Fellas, this right here is love y'all. She deserves an upgrade to her spot to hook more customers.

@anra54 8 жыл бұрын

Mad respect to her.

@35i_Hearse_Driver 4 жыл бұрын

I just wanna hug her. She seems tb such a lovely person 🥰🥰 If I ever get my ass over the pond I'll definitly visit her!

@xlncbhanu 7 жыл бұрын

Don't live there. Never been there. Never had BBQ. I've seen her a lot on KZfaq and I love this woman.

@AppleHater2012 8 жыл бұрын

Wow, much praise to you. You are truly blessed!!

@animaysh 5 жыл бұрын

What a great story that randomly passed by my KZfaq suggestions. Thumbs up for Helen.

@Trashfished 8 жыл бұрын

What a story!! What a Gal!!!

@MrJayDee4 4 жыл бұрын

For SOME reason I LOVE this Lady!

@erikayahchelle1123 4 жыл бұрын

Their marriage is enviable!! Great union!! Her food looks amazing! I will never for the life of me understand how someone could watch this video and dislike..

@1978strong 7 жыл бұрын

Wish I could taste your great looking food Helen turner God bless you keep up the hard work.

@thirdsbbq 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely LOVE this mini-doc. We hope to visit Helen's place one day.

@doccholo905 5 жыл бұрын

Love the passion and love for the art of BBQ. She's a master for sure

@elijaheffron7065 5 жыл бұрын

God bless you and your family Helen ♡

@Piratesaregay12322 7 жыл бұрын

I love her passion. It's amazing.

@manna2015 4 жыл бұрын

Terrific Story - all the best Helen. Keep doing what you do.

@allenissuperman 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for bringing Helen's story to me!!! This is awesome

@MattAttack19x 5 жыл бұрын

thank you for uploading this video. can't tell ya how much I enjoyed it!:)

@parachute3725 7 жыл бұрын

this is great content. such an inspiring story. thanks for the upload!

@rolandsj8880 6 жыл бұрын

Mad respect. And then I am here in the Netherlands looking at factory produced , processed, frozen and after deep fried food with no love for food insight.

@Meribatohein 3 жыл бұрын

Helemaal mee eens. Dit soort passie zie je hier niet echt

@AetherDreamSeeker 7 жыл бұрын

I need to stop by one day and buy some of her fine barbeque. When food is cooked with such love and dedication it has to be amazing.

@100MrAlexX4707 5 жыл бұрын

I respect hard work no matter how humble of work it is

@W.Vanderbilt 7 жыл бұрын

Amazing places like this are open to the public!

@danielsalinas6683 4 жыл бұрын

These are stories I like to hear. Helen is amazing. I want to open up my own bbq place and I'm trying to get as many ideas as I can.

@uttermil 2 жыл бұрын

Helen is so inspirational. I hope to have that energy and nerve some day to stand up and run the show!

@mwade39 6 жыл бұрын

Love you Helen you are a blessing thank you.

@tech1238 7 жыл бұрын

those sandwiches look so good right now

@favixthings 6 жыл бұрын

Her burger has so much meat! Here in Sydney I only get about a 1/4 of that size and it's $8! but still good. You guys over in the US are so lucky!

@lightyagami9537 4 жыл бұрын

I run a 3 Michelin star restaurant in NYC but places like this have a “feel good” feel to it that; us modern and elegant cuisine can never achieve.

@seangriffin6527 4 жыл бұрын

Looks so good

@tovarusperkins3955 5 жыл бұрын

What a women!! Simply amazing and the faith you operated in taking ownership. Thank God for Helen the BBQ pit master!!

@ER-me1ii 6 жыл бұрын

More power to you Helen. Nobody gets to tell anyone what they can and can’t do. Love your passion. Hope I roll through your area one day so I can sample those good goods.