How Pitmaster Kelly Nevarez Brought Mexican Spice to Texas Barbecue - Smoke Point

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  • @benigreen3368
    @benigreen3368 2 роки тому +124

    The amount of little details and love put into their food is inspiring. Food Zen

  • @politicsuncensored5617
    @politicsuncensored5617 Рік тому +2

    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

  • @duras427
    @duras427 2 роки тому +473

    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
      @alainbut 2 роки тому +16

      After two beers and a shot

    • @MrBobbo18
      @MrBobbo18 2 роки тому +18

      That’s a good man. Sharing of knowledge is the highest calling

    • @klaus544
      @klaus544 2 роки тому +2

      @@MrBobbo18 yeah I love white people pretending to be Mexican

    • @andrewbeardsley1633
      @andrewbeardsley1633 2 роки тому +32

      @@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
      @Ajax-dh8fw 2 роки тому +6

      @@klaus544 he is Mexican 💀💀

  • @roberth2072
    @roberth2072 2 роки тому +9

    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
    @hylacinerea970 2 роки тому +207

    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
      @joshtaylor6466 2 роки тому +7

      Political gaslighting, but you have opportunities to learn to bbq. .

    • @renevelasquezjr
      @renevelasquezjr 2 роки тому +5

      Soul behind everything but yes Hispanic culture especially in Texas isnt shown on the internet

    • @scottjames3673
      @scottjames3673 2 роки тому +6

      @@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
      @omcorc 2 роки тому +8

      @@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
      @joshtaylor6466 2 роки тому

      ua-cam.com/video/CE3_yQmR4tM/v-deo.html

  • @brv002
    @brv002 2 роки тому +84

    That smoked tamales sound freaking delicious!

  • @Rafa_the_Rasta
    @Rafa_the_Rasta 2 роки тому +29

    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.

  • @meeshafike7085
    @meeshafike7085 2 роки тому +6

    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

  • @richr7604
    @richr7604 2 роки тому +21

    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!

  • @chopter33
    @chopter33 2 роки тому +12

    beautiful family and looks like great food. thanks for posting

  • @big6bbq
    @big6bbq 2 роки тому +8

    I love seeing women pit masters it’s amazing thank you for the video

    • @klaus544
      @klaus544 2 роки тому

      Tootsie Tomanetz > these idiots

  • @KRayxKodessA
    @KRayxKodessA 2 роки тому +26

    I've watched a LOT of these videos, and I've never seen anyone actually utilizing "dirty" smoke. Wild.

    • @joshtaylor6466
      @joshtaylor6466 2 роки тому +4

      She's showing why she only has one 1000 gallon tank smoker...ignore politics and focus on the food...

    • @alli7447
      @alli7447 2 роки тому +6

      @@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
      @michaelkarageorgis4629 8 місяців тому

      Go check out bar-a-bbq

  • @itayhadad8665
    @itayhadad8665 2 роки тому +5

    Smoke Point is my favorite series on UA-cam!

  • @azgunner
    @azgunner Рік тому +2

    A smoked brisket/pulled pork tamale?! You awesome creative people! I could not imagine how good that is wow!

  • @aminulhudan5922
    @aminulhudan5922 2 роки тому +76

    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
      @klaus544 2 роки тому

      She immediately ruined that brisket tho
      "I have this hat my hardworking father used, so I can make more than him not understanding bbq"

    • @SachiBean
      @SachiBean 2 роки тому +10

      @@klaus544 what? shut ur goofy ah up boy

    • @ghostwood9174
      @ghostwood9174 2 роки тому

      *Woman

  • @phoenixnair
    @phoenixnair 2 роки тому +7

    This series is just wholesome!

  • @whiteoakcraftbbq
    @whiteoakcraftbbq 2 роки тому +1

    What an amazing video. Amazing family. Makes this place a must stop next time I'm there

  • @gloriagibney3085
    @gloriagibney3085 2 роки тому +1

    KELLY 🤩🤩🤩 That is the best looking brisket I have ever seen ‼️‼️‼️‼️

  • @davari02gaming72
    @davari02gaming72 2 роки тому +4

    looks amazing!!! Another restaurant on the list for when I visit Texas.

  • @Nokenify
    @Nokenify 2 роки тому +15

    Wish I could taste this! Incredible

  • @infin1ty850
    @infin1ty850 2 роки тому +8

    Wow, that all looks incredible

  • @larryutley6143
    @larryutley6143 2 роки тому

    Looks like a place I would go to and come back many times over but I live in KY Blessed to be a blessing

  • @MrHarris73
    @MrHarris73 2 роки тому +1

    A lot of love goes into that food. Looks really good.

  • @meeshafike7085
    @meeshafike7085 2 роки тому +1

    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

  • @onevato
    @onevato 2 роки тому

    one of the best videos on BBQ I've seen... oye suegros!

  • @kenclark3615
    @kenclark3615 2 роки тому

    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.

  • @mikerouswell5685
    @mikerouswell5685 2 роки тому +2

    One of the best presentations I have seen for BBQ. Thank you very much! Are you selling Mexican BBQ spices?

  • @GabooNx
    @GabooNx 2 роки тому +1

    Awesome, love the art and learned something to use in my home smoking!

  • @MrDominicg90
    @MrDominicg90 2 роки тому +2

    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!!

  • @chrisenglish2577
    @chrisenglish2577 2 роки тому +2

    Inspirational on so many levels

  • @Richard-om7vd
    @Richard-om7vd 2 роки тому +1

    Excellent video. I'm hungry.

  • @kelvinitotia4807
    @kelvinitotia4807 2 роки тому +3

    I loooooved how her mum said tortillas ♥️

  • @malekmerdad
    @malekmerdad 2 роки тому +15

    I laughed so hard when she said I do not want to over season it.

  • @mumihp
    @mumihp 2 роки тому +4

    I love these series, so wholesome. Food looks amazing.

  • @yamaha188zt
    @yamaha188zt 2 роки тому

    Loved seeing that opening prayer!!

  • @bigbird2451
    @bigbird2451 2 роки тому +9

    That looks Really good. I like that they've created their own style instead of just trying to copy the rest of Texas.

  • @coreysparr79
    @coreysparr79 2 роки тому

    I gotta get there!!!! Great video!!

  • @vegamedina289
    @vegamedina289 2 роки тому

    I have to have them tomales as well as everything else! Looks soooooooo goooood

  • @captainchau
    @captainchau 2 роки тому +1

    that is some of the best looking brisket i've seen and i've hit most of the BBQ states.

  • @jpadilla5484
    @jpadilla5484 2 роки тому +2

    Those tamales look smackin. I would love to give this place a try

  • @YASTravelsEatsWell
    @YASTravelsEatsWell 2 роки тому +1

    Nice family run operation with some specific recipes that make it a bit unique!

  • @franciscoguzman9802
    @franciscoguzman9802 2 роки тому

    Mad props to this pit master! And that hat reminds me of Bob’s Burgers!

  • @guardianblack
    @guardianblack 2 роки тому +4

    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.

  • @jimhim585
    @jimhim585 2 роки тому +11

    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...

  • @aboucard93
    @aboucard93 2 роки тому +1

    The mom's Texas accent! I love it

  • @kcarter0265
    @kcarter0265 2 роки тому +4

    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
      @ZiontheHutt 2 роки тому

      Yeah that “dirty smoke” comment threw me off too.

    • @radofenix
      @radofenix 2 роки тому

      Dirty smoke is the new thing, the number 1 bbq restaurant jirby says dirty smoke is okay and they even use it .

    • @poundtownpooppusher4809
      @poundtownpooppusher4809 2 роки тому

      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

  • @lenr7068
    @lenr7068 2 роки тому

    Man, I was not planning on making a Tejas trip, but I will!

  • @hkbabel
    @hkbabel 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you

  • @malekmerdad
    @malekmerdad 2 роки тому

    Amazing video /thumbs up will definitely visit the place

  • @iernie1
    @iernie1 2 роки тому +1

    The tamales look amazing good job and great innovation 🫡

  • @pseudochef07
    @pseudochef07 2 роки тому

    Talk about doing bbq different!! Gotta love it.

  • @glennevitt5250
    @glennevitt5250 2 роки тому +1

    A Great Video and Information

  • @BoulderCohandyman
    @BoulderCohandyman 2 роки тому +2

    WOW! She is an artist. With the love she puts into it I best that is some amazing BBQ!

  • @BoricuaTaco
    @BoricuaTaco 2 роки тому +54

    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
      @81Garret 2 роки тому +8

      Yeah I was floored by what she said.

    • @Michael20
      @Michael20 2 роки тому +3

      Gotta find and ask the real pitmaster for the explanation

    • @MrBobbo18
      @MrBobbo18 2 роки тому

      @@Michael20 what’s up?

    • @MrBobbo18
      @MrBobbo18 2 роки тому +8

      The little bit of dirty smokes reminds me of cooking over a fire in the woods. It’s a memory through flavor.

    • @klaus544
      @klaus544 2 роки тому +1

      @@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

  • @Chapacabra23
    @Chapacabra23 4 місяці тому

    Proud of you cousin!

  • @Jzero012
    @Jzero012 2 роки тому +4

    Finally they do a place outside of Austin Tx

  • @mikemcdonald2755
    @mikemcdonald2755 2 роки тому +1

    Amazing family! I especially love the bold faith they display every day

  • @rommelmorales6084
    @rommelmorales6084 2 роки тому

    Hunter did amazing !!!!
    He’s got hands of gold !

  • @BirdsBikes956
    @BirdsBikes956 2 роки тому

    Definitely going to make the drive up that way over the summer.

  • @tosh8377
    @tosh8377 2 роки тому

    The effort they put into that food is very inspiring.

  • @jimmyresendez311
    @jimmyresendez311 2 роки тому +10

    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 🤤

  • @DJBEEBLACK
    @DJBEEBLACK 2 роки тому

    Looks so good.

  • @lunarocks1971
    @lunarocks1971 2 роки тому

    Awesome way to do tamales I should tried someday!!!

  • @quinnw6795
    @quinnw6795 2 роки тому +1

    Love this video.

  • @chriscaper1510
    @chriscaper1510 2 роки тому +1

    Awesome place!!

  • @jimcortes6090
    @jimcortes6090 2 роки тому +1

    Hi u guys wow looks so good

  • @SEEshadow
    @SEEshadow 2 роки тому +13

    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
      @Tough_III 2 роки тому +13

      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
      @neil_b4_zod 2 роки тому +6

      Anton is right. It's controversial. Some pitmasters believe it imparts a bitter smoke flavor while others obviously have no issue with it.

    • @klaus544
      @klaus544 2 роки тому +3

      It is and while absolutely ruine everything on that pit
      If you even used once you know it's true

    • @Tough_III
      @Tough_III 2 роки тому +7

      @@klaus544 Actually its not true.

    • @klaus544
      @klaus544 2 роки тому +1

      @@Tough_III go use a damn grill then say that

  • @rubenpina5462
    @rubenpina5462 2 роки тому

    love your video...who do you get your post oak from

  • @raulmrtz83
    @raulmrtz83 2 роки тому +1

    Love this video!

  • @ibrahimdayub3276
    @ibrahimdayub3276 2 роки тому

    So cool to see these badass women leading this barbecue business.

  • @mrjhpsk4976
    @mrjhpsk4976 2 роки тому +2

    I don’t know about Mexican bbq but if you can’t do a clean tortilla 10.48 ! The simplest thing then , what about the meat?

  • @DESCENDINGDR
    @DESCENDINGDR 11 місяців тому

    Wow! What great people!!!!! No wonder they are successful.

  • @ikbenale
    @ikbenale 2 роки тому +38

    - Talks about how blue corn is healthier than yellow corn
    - Puts Big Red into everything
    :)

    • @gamesprayer
      @gamesprayer 2 роки тому +1

      she never said it was healthier. it might just be better for the recipe lol

    • @nestr2007
      @nestr2007 2 роки тому

      @@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
      @ivandeoz 2 роки тому +1

      @@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.

  • @myleolife6002
    @myleolife6002 2 роки тому +1

    Beautiful family 🙏🏽

  • @ChaosTx
    @ChaosTx 2 роки тому +1

    Its definitely Texas when you see HEB products! Wooooweee

  • @Food_video
    @Food_video 2 роки тому

    Texas BBQ looks really good, the meat looks fresh and tasty

  • @pretendtobenormal8064
    @pretendtobenormal8064 2 роки тому +14

    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
      @Drew-di6nt 2 роки тому +10

      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.

  • @truenaturestormers2525
    @truenaturestormers2525 2 роки тому +6

    I love this family, so Amazing love.

  • @OGBamBam-06
    @OGBamBam-06 2 роки тому

    God bless you guys. It looks delicious.

  • @coyotehammer1438
    @coyotehammer1438 2 роки тому

    Probably the best Eater show I’ve seen yet

  • @jimcortes6090
    @jimcortes6090 2 роки тому

    Was gonna ask if u guys try the tamales in banna leaf wraped n smoked think will hit hard the leaf goves a natural taste instead of paper let me know if u guys try it

  • @kraegrampersad7435
    @kraegrampersad7435 2 роки тому +1

    This Looks Absolutely Delicious 😋

  • @waydegardner7373
    @waydegardner7373 2 роки тому

    Add this to my bucket list.

  • @terryguerra1010
    @terryguerra1010 2 роки тому

    Familia es todo!

  • @watitduful
    @watitduful 10 місяців тому

    Very good looking que and seem like cool folks 💯

  • @jeffatgorbysgrill9480
    @jeffatgorbysgrill9480 2 роки тому

    Oh dam. I gotta get some of those.

  • @Beattheroutine
    @Beattheroutine 11 місяців тому

    I wish I lived close to this place

  • @snafu1351
    @snafu1351 2 роки тому +7

    They seem like a very nice family that cooks some amazing looking food

    • @klaus544
      @klaus544 2 роки тому +1

      I love a white guy pretending to be Hispanic

  • @aaronsilverberg2339
    @aaronsilverberg2339 2 роки тому

    do I see an Ooni in the background?!? @7:30

  • @kiddream5749
    @kiddream5749 2 роки тому

    I’m loving this for you queen

  • @MrGessi-px4sm
    @MrGessi-px4sm 2 роки тому

    Im definitely going there

  • @thereissomecoolstuff
    @thereissomecoolstuff 2 роки тому +3

    I would absolutely eat and pray with these people..This is a wonderful place.

  • @sethsoderman2731
    @sethsoderman2731 2 роки тому +1

    Looking amazing bbq love eat good food

  • @youJack420
    @youJack420 2 роки тому

    Never tried Big Red, so this is new to me. Very new.

  • @DaKingisDead
    @DaKingisDead 2 роки тому

    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.🃏

  • @exilemediaprod
    @exilemediaprod 2 роки тому

    Awesome

  • @scottbrasuell325
    @scottbrasuell325 2 роки тому +1

    As a believer myself, the people I have always been around dont care if your male or female. Dont sell yourself short sister you being a pitmaster can match up with all other pitmasters. To each his own as there are soooo many styles and flavors. Each adding their own unique twist. Yalls twist with a mexican flare is pure genius. Home based out of New Braunfels,born in Lubbock, and raised in Denton now living in Thailand, I can so relate to the big red thing. Our familys kick was homemade big red ice cream.Wish I was closer to find yall and try your culinary offerings. I pray one day. May God continue to bless the whole Nevarez family... Go sandcrabs! (my aunt Pat is from Port Lavaca). Peace....

  • @batsu711
    @batsu711 2 роки тому +1

    I almost choked on saliva at the end of the video. This meat looks amazing!

  • @BornAgain717
    @BornAgain717 Рік тому

    I'd love to have one of those smoked tamales... I love Jesus as well 🙏

  • @Luminatas1
    @Luminatas1 2 роки тому +1

    Blue corn is used in MX, but not more than yellow. I don't know where she got that from..