Food of the Enslaved: Barbecue, featuring Michael Twitty
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- Опубліковано 27 вер 2024
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This video is the second of a series that focuses on historic foods of the enslaved African community of North America.
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We recently had the privilege to visit Gunston Hall in Mason Neck, VA. While we were there, we met Michael Twitty, an historical interpreter and culinary historian who specializes in food of the African-American community from enslavement in the mid-18th century to post-reconstruction in the mid to late 19th century. In this video, Michael grills beef ribs and prepares two sauces: an 18th-century style vinegar mop, and a more complex 19th-century style BBQ sauce.
Gunston Hall holds a very special place in American History. It was the home of George Mason, a founding father in American history. Many of the rights and liberties we enjoy today as American citizens can be traced to the insistent influence of George Mason.
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"It's not just black history, it's American history" absolutely wonderful statement.
Critical Black Race Hippo They were trying not to be.
Critical Black Race Hippo Confederates left the Union. Doesn’t that make them not American?
@@Powertuber1000 ???
And Black History is forced into only one month... THE SHORTEST MONTH. It’s sad, really.
@@Powertuber1000 I think you need to go back and really listen to what he said... He never claimed black people invented cooking over a fire lol that's been done for a pretty long time, he stated they came up with along with native Americans "cooking meat over a open fire for a period of hours"
I would gladly historically interpret that entire rack of ribs
Ray S LLOLLLLL
I'd GLADLY join you @Ray S 😋😋
I’d gladly co-interpret
LOL
To be honest, I would be happy to taste just a bit. Those are completely unfamiliar cuts in Germany. Actually there's a world of difference between cuts in Germany and the US. These days some cuts become sort of fashionable since they are favorite cuts in the US and featured ever so often in barbecue videos and unsurprisingly they are way too expensive for most people. Those are high priced delicacies for the rich.
Both men give off the impression of being wholesome goodhearted people who care about history and want to share with others the reality that our ancestors lived in. I appreciate their commitment, and would like to thank everyone involved.
I feel the same way
Well said!!!
Your welcome my friend, anytime.
Cheers to them!
What a thoughtful and lovely comment. You're one of the good ones.
The big guy looks genuinely excited and happy when you try his food. That's passion right there
That sucks, must mean most people he gets to try his food think it's nasty
@@CrudeConduct666 lol not even. would you not be happy if someone enjoys your creation?
@dandagod official you dont even need to cook for anyone to understand this emotion. I'm sure he made a little art project and showed his mom before lol
@@CrudeConduct666 What do you mean? Litterally everyone would drool over that, it looks amazing
You mean Michael Twitty?
Our boi patiently waiting for his guest to list nutmeg among the spices.
😅😅😅
What cracked me up is that Micheal, very obviously, waited til last to pause, resist looking at Jon, Then mention nutmeg. Hilarious and subtle.
The kitchen pepper secret ingredient was the nutmeg. Otherwise James would have forced it into the conversation.
A bit of mace is fantastic in bbq sauce as well. Similar to nutmeg. It’s the secret ingredient in Blues Hog.
@@rxw5520 mace is the cover of nutmeg seed
Its wierd how things considered "slave food" or "food of the peasants"(like lobster and ribs), become expensive delicacies...
Right??!!
The world loves black culture
@Nightmare Nightmare they love anything that's not white dishes xD
Or like how a meal of a medieval peasant could be sold in a high class resturant.
Food gentrification.
Love how both men approach a sensitive part of their history in a such a respectable and professional manner.
It's all about the cooking and the food.
INdeed
While also not denying the historical brutality and dehumanization.
They don’t dwell on it - the video is about food, after all, but they don’t deny it either.
Justanotherconsumer unlike some people who dwell on it ad infinitum and cook up some kind of revenge fantasy.
@@Justanotherconsumer why not letting the dark past behind and focusing on the good things that happened? Why would any human being waste energy thinking about something that happened 200 years ago and never affected you personally?
@@honkhonk8759 Well it is a style of cooking that originated from the people that were subjugated to the horrors of American Slavery, so why not? As Op said, they didn't deny it nor did they didn't dig into it too much for the fact it's a video about the food, not the actual history. You're watching a channel called "18th Century Cooking" where the main host prepares various kinds of meals from the period, and gives us some information relating to when the food was consumed, why it was, how it was prepared, and the history behind it.
Michael seems like the kind of guy you come across during a party and hold an awesome conversation with that'll end up being much better than the party itself
I appreciate the sensitivity and inclusion of Black cooking tradition on this show. Not many historical shows do that
This isnt black tradition, it's American tradition.
Danny fit Something being black culture doesn’t exclude it from being American culture, the two don’t have to be mutually exclusive
TheBigMclargehuge - interesting that it was mutually exclusive for most of American history then, it just doesn’t go away.
No but Barack invented the modern racial divide, I guess. Good grief.
well at least he wasnt asleep at the golf course.
Danny Fit It's African-American tradition. African-Americans invented BBQ when they were enslaved as a way of making their second-grade food more tasty. Other Americans then adopted it. Why do so many have trouble acknowledging their own African-American heritage?
This will probably get lost in the sea of comments, but I have to take a moment to appreciate what an outstanding presenter Michael Twitty is. If he decided to ever get his own UA-cam channel going, I’d subscribe in an instant.
I would watch a Michael Twitty channel, buy a Michael Twitty cookbook, and buy from a Michael Twitty spice line. Dude is so good.
He's very likeable. I'd subscribe to his channel too.
@@suzannealexander4168 Thanks. He seems like a great teacher. And we really need to listen.
@@suzannealexander4168 Thanks for the link, I just read a couple of his articles and he has a really interesting writing style. I highly recommend it, even though I disagree with him in some points I can appreciate his ability to convey thoughts and emotions.
I thought the same thing! I would love to watch more videos with him.
I'm pretty new to this channel and I've got to say that I love how John lets his guests talk. He 100% knows how to host a guest. There are too many youtube shows where the guest doesn't get to shine and this channel shows how to do it right.
Oh I can't wait to make this! I really loved Mr. Twitty's statement "don't consider it just to be black history, it's American history". I also appreciate how Mr. Townsend didn't talk over him, and let him shine. This is such a wholesome and informative channel, it is a gift!
Indeed! Fantastic recipe showcased by exceptional hosts.
As an American of African descent this is really cool to see. Honoring the past in the form of food. Thanks for this video
There are some who just can't let the past go, allowing negativity and spitefulness to rule their lives. Then there are people like the gentleman in the video, who don't forget the past but also don't _live in the past._ Those with the temerity to go against the culture of indignation will have success. Those who remain bitter will find themselves jealous of those who succeed, lashing out in anger when that success hits a little too close to home. Instead of reflecting on their own shortcomings, they brand those who succeed as traitors.
wow ... that only took two comments to go downhill ... UA-cam comments is a cessepool ...
+Samuel Brecheen Obviously it was meant figuratively, as a metaphor, and not literally someone acting like they're living in the past.
As do I, sister. History is said and done. Having an appreciation for highlighting a portion of it, however rooted in the evils of chattel slavery, is not the same as approving of or forging that despicable institution. Don’t even listen to anyone who’s doesn’t get that.
CT 6736 History is never done. The 1789 U.S. Constitution is still in effect and continues to shape the national character of the U.S.
Doesnt interrupt the man, some people should take notes.
Indeed.
@Yeah Itsme 😐
@Yeah Itsme 😐
@Yeah Itsme ohhhh here we go. You want your good guy points?? Well guess what? You're not gonna get them.
@Yeah Itsme lmao
I really appreciated Mr. Twitty’s thoughts on being an African American historical interpreter of the enslaved experience. That’s a courageous and heavy task.
Not nearly the same but I somewhat understand as an Indian-American. The British enslaved, colonized, and committed genocide against India for over 300 years. At the same time I love British history and culture and love this channel for showing the life of an average person back then.
It's like Marjane Sartrapi, the author of Persepolis says. You and I are supposed to hate each other, but you and I have more in common with each than either of us have with our governments.
@@shridharambady2069 Based.
It's hardly courageous to agree with the established and commonly accepted societal stance. It's, most of the time, the common sense thing to do but it's hardly courageous.
@@WolfHeathen Commonly accepted?? Lmfao where have you been living these past years?
@@shridharambady2069 this wasn't about you.
That gentleman (don't know his name sorry), has the right way of looking at history. We shouldn't try to hide our history, but instead try to actually tell how it really was, and also learn from it. Excellent way of seeing things and a good initiative that he is educating people about it! Very interesting video!
Bro his name is in the title its Michael Twitty come on now are you that lazy to not scroll up for about .05 seconds and read his name instead of taking the time to write (dont know his name sorry) ? Haha pathetic
@@ligmabalzaccian3279 Your name being Ligma is pathetic.
@@soybasedjeremy3653 ah i know but that is not the point
@@ligmabalzaccian3279 uh mate I think he's talking about Mr. Townsend
@@aguywithahand502 no hes noy
What a fantastic series of episodes so far with Michael Twitty. That he and you help explore our shared history through cooking and that this shared history reflects the cookery of common people is unique. Even more unique and amazing is this specific focus on the enslaved Africans, not as stand-ins or props to other things, but as people living their lives with historical stories to tell just as unique and valid as any other lives from any other times. Thank you both so much for bringing this too often ignored history to life in such an accessible way.
As a bbq lover with a Germanic heritage, who is a molasses junkie, this recipe speaks to my soul. Michael Twitty is so well informed, def have him as a regular guest star.
Same 😂 my ancestors came here in 1850 and we're German and Irish and scandanavian but they love the molasses. Handed down in my family for generations. ☠️
Germanic and German do not mean the same thing…
@@BranMan10 which is why i said Germanic, as the family tree has numerous Germanic (including straight German) cultures in it that share similar foods and seasonings. It was just meant as omg that looks like serious comfort food.
Absolutely adore both of the areas of expertise of you men. Thank you for your passion and for sharing, but I must complain that I always, ALWAYS go away freaking HUNGRY! No, really, I do.
I second that!
:)
GrumblingGrognard I agree with your comment completely about these two gentlemen. Also, eating while watching does not stop the hunger ☹️
322msg lol. exactly. especially when you're just eating soup.😢😉
marie watson That is SO true!!!
The guest cook said it best. It's not only black history, it's a american history.
YES !!! Thank you There is nothing wrong with learning about others cultures not your own but Black history is OUR HISTORY. Its so weird that people do not get that. Good AND bad is still OUR history.
That makes the American history today.
@Abraham Shekelbergstien another conspiracy theorist with a low understanding of how the world truly works
It's clearly both.
Look at Chef's quiet contentment when Townsend samples the meat. Priceless! This channel is also about respecting one's intellectual integrity. I love it!
It was a cool episode, wasn't it? I'm a Canadian, but I love true Americana. There is a beauty in the way that cultures mixed, under very, very, difficult circumstances, and things like BBQ were born. There are also some Spanish and Portuguese influences. As Mr. Twitty said, there are Indigenous influences that were very important in the birth of BBQ. Cool comment, I am with you!
My favorite part as well. Best part of barbecue
It's the Holy Trinity of Manhood: Meat, Fire, Friends 🤗
His smile is lovely too!
@@ryanbuckley3314 Bonjour Ryan, l am from Montreal, Canada. It's great to read you too. 💕
First, a disclaimer: I bought his book.
I worked at a bindery, on line four, when his book came through. Seemed interesting so on my day off I went to the book store.
Wonderful book. Incredible journey he shared with us.
Life advice: if you're a bibliophile, don't work at a book binders 😅! You'll be broke all the time
Book binding, the first European printing houses, chinese movable type and the cultural influences these things had are one of my favorite topics. I love the aesthetic of the old, massive screw-driven presses.
My grandfather (from late 1800's) added whole lemon (halved) to the recipe. He also added beer on occasion,otherwise his recipe was the same and I have carried on his barbeque tradition.
Thanks for a wonderful series of videos,
Clark
Virginia Bradley we cook "beer can chickens"
When he put the cloves in and scored the fatty side: _I just knew this man was a connaisseur BBQ artiste._
He’s a James Beard award winner, he is top tier where food meets history and the written word.
I started adding cloves to the fat of all my steaks and other cookouts. Always gets compliments!
We do the same in the Caribbean with ham.
My thought was that this was usually done with holiday ham and was fairly confused.
but even then, commits the capital mistake of puting the ribs with the fat down. It's bones down with ribs, people
"We don't consider it to be Black History but consider it to be American History" Damn I love this guy. In 2017 you scantly hear people say that they're American, but rather "I'm black, Mexican, Asian, white, insert other races". It's good to hear that.
Agreed. Also BBQ can't really be abscribed to one ethnic culture as it really is a joint venture encompassing cooking styles of several cultures.
I hear people of all walks say that they are American all the time. Maybe you should change the people you surround yourself with. You may want to take on the Census bureau/Government regarding this issue.
You can honor and be proud of your heritrage *AND* be a proud American. Our "collective individualism" is what America is all about. We all come from different places and unite as Americans. You know...that melting pot stuff?
Relax.
actual haha, I assure you I'm calm and it's a general feeling with racial issues being prominent in the US at the moment, not just with those I surround myself with. Thank you for your concern though.
Fair enough. I refuse to live in that tension which I think is drummed up by design. Anyway, I apologize for being rough on you. Take care.
actual you too, haha
That man should be an absolute beacon for the african american culture. He truly embraces the truth of our history. Social media is truly horrific in most ways but I’m also so thankful for this medium to be able to watch what these guys embrace and teach.
Michael Twitty's book _The Cooking Gene_ is award winning and I strongly recommend any epicurean, American, or person interested in history to give it a read! Such an icon, as are you Mr. Townsend! Two of my favorite food people together in one video, this is a good day :')
im ordering this immediately. this is hot stuff.
Great suggestion...
Just ordered. Thanks for the suggestion
@@RB-zb7ox I hope you love it!
We need more of this guy. The fact that he’s able to tell the story, HIS story in a straightforward manner wothout watering it down with modern day perspective
You can see the love and joy in his face at 8:45, he’s doing what he loves and theres nothing wrong with that
amen to that
What do you mean about a modern day perspective?
Right? The moment I saw his expression I had to check if there are any comments about it, he's so overjoyed!
Antrell Williams In this time and culture, especially with our new president, we see different sides of a political spectrum. Of course politics aside, we all know slavery is a horrible, horrible blemish on the United States and the entire world as a whole.
The young man in the video is able to speak on and demonstrating authentic cooking without touting the racially-tense politics of today, which to be honest i think everyone is tired of, no matter what side your on
This dude is so genuine about the history of food. He’s actively listening to the other guy
i love the "and something else" spice, leaving your own trademark secret ingredient to the chef preparing the BBQ
"Kitchen pepper" sounds very much like garam masala. I've recently become increasingly aware that Indian and African cooking have significant parallels.
IMO the best food in the world comes from the regions where African and Indian culture intersected. Zanzibar, Trinidad, Guyana, Mauritius, South Africa, you name it.
@Alex Man you need to pick up some books. Explain the history of trade between India and East Africa, or the Indians and African descendants in the Caribbean and Guyanas
bigg sippa dum dum juice
@Danny M you know nothing about East African history. It has so much Indian influence. And South India has been impacted by East African culture.
@Danny M East Africa and India were trading before the middle ages.
Townsends is an amazing active listener
Yeah, I like how he actually gave his guest, Mike, the floor and let him talk. When most UA-camrs bring guests on their shows they spend so much time speaking over them it’s like you never get a chance to hear what the guest way saying. We got to hear Mike talk about his experience with colonial cuisine, and that id pretty cool.
@@b0x1n9f4n so true. and, I've seen JT do this we other guests...he's the best host in showbiz....
"Absolutely no one"observes the listener rather than the teacher, 🤔EXSPCALLY with original Bar B Que!!
This is a conversation between chefs, or in this case, a student and a teacher. He knows listening to Michael is a game changer so he’s soaking it in.
He seems much more comfortable talking when someone else is around. Not saying he's uncomfortable talking to a camera but it's like he's a different person. I suck at talking to a camera but I feed off others' energy as well.
Great smoke ring to the meat! If you are ever up in NY again you are welcome to come to our Homestead. We are eight generation dairy farmers. My eight great grandfather fought in the Revolutionary War and the farm land was his military pension that we still farm today. We have a copy of his discharge paper signed by General George Washington. We have two stone houses on the farm one built in 1824 and another in 1827 built after the original log cabins.
Barkeaters99 Amazing!
Barkeaters99 Very interesting! It makes me happy to hear that you're still working the same land as your forefathers. Not too many people can say that I'm sure.
Barkeaters99 : Wow, how fortunate you are to have you family property after all those years.
Kind regards! Eric Dee.
Barkeaters99 Can I come?
Barkeaters99 As a wanna be history buff. I'd love to visit your property.
Its my second time to watch this episode and still impressed with the number of buttons Mr. Twitty can sport on a vest. A man who's cooking can truly be trusted.
PLEASE DO ANOTHER COLAB WITH MICHAEL TWITTY!!! He continues to be my absolute favorite guest on your show (and in general-- I absolutely love his work)
I can't state this enough but this duo is the best, I hope there is plenty more to come!
So delighted youre doing this series with Mr. Twitty. I've long been interested in his work.
"we of course don't consider it to be black history, it's American history"
-amen and God bless you, the way you speak is a welcomed breath of fresh air
This is how I look at it too! It's everyone's history, and I'm so glad to learn! 💜
It's a good point but I like how not a single person has correctly quoted the video when commenting on this statement 😂
Both of these men are national treasures, please collaborate again ❤️
Calm down yatttt
Every one CHILL
@@MichaelSmith-cv1cz daddy chill
What an incredible guest! Young, passionate and incredibly knowledgeable of his area! This has to be one of the best cooking videos on UA-cam.
VERY COOL
I like how through history, sometimes the lower class has the best tasting food because of scarcity and invention, while the upper class has the "fancy and expensive" food that tastes bland or nasty.
@Jackie Tearie Not that you have much choice.
Sometimes people focus too much on the rarity or difficulty of ingredients without thinking of taste or nutrition
@@ayylmao8375 What I mean is, statistically you're never going to have the choice to dine with the rich.
I was a waitress for top dining. We offered some of the best foods in the world and whenever something was left over, we would be allowed to taste it. Not gonna lie, my mommas cooking is better.
@@ayylmao8375
Exhibit A: edible gold flakes
This may have been my favorite Townsend video. Michael Twitty did such an excellent job presenting African American history and culture and their incredible contribution to our American life. The spirit in which he presented this infromation was truly moving. Food is such an amazing medium for bringing cultures together in a very positive way. Very well done.
"It's not just black history, it's American history"
He seems lethargic and inept
@@bh5817 yeah he isnt energetic enough for someone with ADHD like yourself
@@Thelounge3k whatever you say, now back to drinking your sugar sippy drank and chowing down your fast food slop my American friend
@@bh5817 guess you forgot to take your meds lol
Love this! As fellow African American that reenacts some slave personas. You really hit the nail on the head.
Fact: if a large black man or a large black woman is cooking barbecue, you're about to have some of the best food in your life
Greg Torres Never trust a skinny cook
Greg Torres I bet a large German woman could do some damage too-not bbq perhaps but I would happily slide my knees under her kitchen table.
You're not even lying.
Large southern white men have been known to throw down at the grill as well.
GLW see Malcolm Reed.
the slaves would get the worst parts of the animal. The offal(chitterlings for example), ribs, feet/hooves and legs of the animal, etc. They figured out a way to make it as tasty as possible. BBQ pork ribs is probably the best example of a slave recipe that has gone mainstream.
pork ribs were a winter thing as hogs were rarely killed in the summer. Beef ribs from cows and calves more in the summer. Tongue, chitlins, etc
Didn't everyone eat those parts back then though?
Don't forget lobster.
My Grandmother told me that chicken wings were practically free, and so was the now expensive oxtails.
From what I have heard the European farmers used every part of the pig from head to tail.
Food of the Enslaved. Sounds like a black metal cooking show.
brüüütal!
\m/
Food of the Enslaved featuring Chef Gordon Ramsay and Gorgoroth.
Now, you just take the drumsticks and stir the blood around the cymbal like so...
Scream at it a bit. Give some low growls, too.
Alright, now we're going to sear the flesh in fire.
Good, good.
Now, if everything went right, your blood pudding should look like this and the steak should look like that.
If it didn't, may the wrath of the damned have mercy on you.
A black metal cooking show that also teaches you about the contribution of enslaved people to American society. There's nothing more brutal than facing the past head on to learn things the establishment wants to erase.
I love the way this episode is presented. Some of the Townsends videos that involve two people often still carry a sort of "presentation" for the camera, the viewer. Jon being the person Michael directed the information at allowed for a conversation that felt organic. Felt good to have someone there asking questions and holding genuine curiosity on the topic at hand in the way that this back and forth happens.
Sir Townsend, I study every single day for at least 6 hours...and this...this is a masterpiece of information...Mr. Twitty has an amazing wealth of knowledge, that I could have sat and listened all afternoon! Thank you both so much for sharing this with us, and in such detail. I never even considered the info about cookbooks being "watered down" due to people not being as educated...this just opens up a new way to view things for me. Thank you both!
Super show! More of little Mikey if you please.
Neil Armstrong yeees!!! We Need more
Neil Armstrong mikey mickey
How could you not like this BBQ guy, excellent !
I homeschool my kid's. Your channel has had a lot of influence on how I teach American history. I'm using this video in tomorrow's discussion. Thank you very much!
Thank you for the comment and the encouragement!
@@townsends I just love your channel so much; I can't stop sharing these important historical videos! And I'm so *JEALOUS* that I couldn't taste the delicious meat and bbq sauce that you had the chance to eat! 🤤
God bless you 🇺🇸 I would not rely on the current American school system to teach our future generations 🤮. The American family is taking control back over their kids 🇺🇸🇺🇸
@@LprogressivesANDliberals yeah they don't teach enough math and science in Texas and they try to squeeze in religion at every opportunity they can. I ain't got time for my kids to not learn.
@@terischannel you sound like the opposite of the type of person that commenter was trying support, and this gives me hope for homeschooling. lmao conservatives have brain rot
That man earned my respect.
"It's not Black History, it's American History"
That's a proud man, and I respect his mindset. His cooking looks amazing too.
"It's not just" quote him correctly, because you changed the meaning of the statement.
He uses nutmeg. He's in.
I'm a nutmeg fanatic too . I always use it instead of cinnamon.
@@francisjohnson665 I use both in oatmeal and pancakes and cappuccinos
Shut up meg
In the States I’ve found that it’s not used very often except in winter seasonal recipes, but back in the UK, it’s used far more widely: we call it mace.
I just started watching this channel and I’m yet to find the root of the nutmeg jokes please-
I'm happy to see Michael again! Another great episode. :)
What a treat to find this on Christmas Day 2020! Michael Twitty is amazing. I totally adore and respect his work!
So happy Michael is back! Fantastic video as always :) Really want ribs now!
I loved this video. It's so calm, wholesome and has a lot of historical facts that were new for me, a Russian. Thank you so, so much for this channel and an absolutely wonderful guest!
My favorite Townsend video. The kind of video I always click on when it shows up under recommendations.
That BBQ historian guy was great. This is a super unique little lesson. I’d love to hear more than 10 mins.
Man, I already loved this channel but I was totally unaware the inimitable historian and cook, Michael Twitty, was featured. I am so stoked at this crossover. Thanks to everyone that made this happen, we need to hear more and more and more from Mr. Twitty.
Dude, Keep this guy on in the future if you have the chance!!!!!!
F*ck That's Delicious seriously. He's well spoken, and vary knowable. The food looked great as well!
As a native born in the Caribbean, I love that he mentioned the Caribbean as it played a key part in history. Much respect to this video.
With a cook that big you know the food is good.
Exceptions would be Gordon Ramsay
was thinking that too 😂
And a black guy will never let you forget about them being enslaved.
Raihan Purboyo Gordon Ramsay is more of an entertainer. Some of the the food he makes or promotes makes me skeptical.
Sometimes he would accidentally cook himself :D
IT MUST BE SO COLD IN THERE; LOOK AT HIS BREATH
Omg, I see it too!
Hes a big dude that is just a thing that happens. It could be 55 degrees and I can see my breath.
I was seeing it also. I was wondering if it was cold or the fire. Or even both
I'm not sure I'd want to be filming indoors in warm weather with that nice hot fire burning. Must have been much more comfortable if it was chilly.
Welcome to the 18th century
The integrative and creative ways Mr. Twitty characterized the development of these foods made me, a first generation American born to a Welshman and a Sicilian, feel deeply connected to them. He sees culinaria as an iterative, constant combination and recombination of different experiences and traditions and local circumstances...a beautiful, deeply human concept. Thanks, Mr. Twitty, for describing how my wonderful America came to be.
Nobody asked kiddo
@@JW-nt4ie I guarantee he's a lot older than you
@J W I'm 26 buddy
@J W
Yeah, and you are being condescending to a rando in a UA-cam vid on perhaps the most pleasant channel in existence. Way mature.
Thank you for this! I am half black, half white. Proud or both my European and African enslaved ancestry. Only recently have I begun to research my African American ancestral roots, which begin in colonial Virginia. Thank you for being a steward of this great history and for preserving it for generations to come!!
This is what mixed race people ahould believe. Be proud of your white ane black heritage and dont let any ignorant person tell you otherwise. Most people will accept you for who you are.
Exept you cannot be both if tor parents did raise this way
Unless you speak both European and Africa (BTW Wich country exactly) and was raised in both cultures and lived in both countries you are not both
I love how they examine the enslaved culture,just as a study of history, without getting bogged down by politics.
kyle mossi leave the complaining, brown-nosing, apologizing, white pride and blm to political babies. I hope this channel stay as it is.
@@zerosaber257 agreed, leave politics out of food talk
Kyle never bring politics to a dinner table. Didn't your mother ever teach you that?
Luckly, we have a comment section filled with racists to make up for that >:|
which side continues to support the modern day lynching of black people by the state today?
I absolutely LOVE MICHAEL!! I am a retired SOUS Chef who adores rustic middle ages themed life/ Culinary Arts. Well Done Everyone there
I like how he become so happy after that guy tasted the his food.
this youtube channel is better than regular TV on PBS/etc, both in quality and production value.
For those that came for the nutmeg, will not be going home unfullfilled.
gorillaau YAAAAAAAS😄 I was getting a little worried. Thank the heavens for kitchen pepper.
gorillaau 3:30 listen carefully i found the nutmeg
gorillaau what’s the nutmeg thing, confused
amazingabby25 The nutmeg thing? Just about every cooking episode on this channel nutmeg is an ingredient. I think Nutmeg became popular in the 18th century, if you could afford it. So Nutmeg is sort of like a meme here.
Lollll gotta have it.
You can tell these two men love what they do, and listening to them discuss their craft in such a knowledgeable fashion was a treat.
Both of them are just amazing, cheers from Moscow
Павел Ганичев just saw your comment now. Hope you and your family are safe. Cheers from Wisconsin
Just downloaded Michael's book and it's so crazy to hear him in this format. So great! Love the channel and love Michael, gotta bring him back asap!
I guess I picked the wrong week to go vegan.
I bet that cow has a vegan diet. So, you know, transitive property.
I guess I picked the wrong week to give up drinking.
Vanessa H
Well I guess we will find out as the kid grows up....assuming that they have enough calories coming in to handle growth. There's a reason animals like elephants and cows have to eat so much every day...
Christian Garcia
The course grass that a cow eats it's taken care of by multiple stomachs and chewing cud. The over all calories taken in is made up by quantity.
I picked the wrong week to stop sniffing glue.
Are there many black reenactors? I'm black and I've never heard of it but now I'm interested
If there aren't there should be. We can't really have a full perspective of the US in the 17th - 19th century without including black reenactors. Please check out the link to the "Getting Started in Living History" courses in the video description.
Yes, there are many. I am one. WWII not 18th century. I am joining a WWI outfit.
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And there are some Civil War outfits also. I'm taking lindy hop classes for our WW2 dances.
I live in VA and we have many slavery (non-military) reenactors for historical plantation sites like Colonial Williamsburg.
actual "ebonydoughboys" that's amazing lol
Zaviex HELLO.
I am African American and well..I am thinking about the 1st Getting Started Vid were barriers to trying this are mentioned. I feel a huge barrier now. I didn't expect this reaction. I watched the wonderful interview with the enslaved woman. But I can't do that so it means I can't be part of this??
I am so attracted to Jas and all of this But I'd have enter a traumatic experience to do it. Oh! :/
I've seen some black reenactors at Civil War (freemen and Union soldiers) and WWII (allied). I've done both Civil War and WWII. The weird thing is I do German (yes, I'm white) but... in our unit we have 2 Puerto Ricans, a Cuban and a Japanese guy! We bend some tales on how they came to be in the German Army but no one cares what there ethnicity is. As long as your with a good bunch of guys, it doesn't matter. Just try and be accurate in what you do and have fun.
It’s not just black history. It’s American history. Great statement
So why has African American history been stripped out of American history books?
@@tlr8879 very sad truth
@@tlr8879 What? The history of black people in America is probably one of the most well known subjects.
No. That is incorrect
@@tlr8879 Youre watching a video about it and at the same time claiming this history is being erased. That doesnt make much sense to me
This bbq guy is a meat god
I'd love for him to give me a lesson about his meat~
@@christwist8455 NANI
@@christwist8455 *DEGENERATES LIKE YOU BELONG ON A CROSS*
@@christwist8455 BIG BLACK COOK
@@christwist8455 lmaooo
8:35 you cant fake that look, hes absolutely buzzing that hes enjoying that food. Awesome.
Haha yeah, new things were happening...
as a foreign national (South African), I think this looks amazing.
great channel by the way
Very sensitive topic handled brilliantly
I just want to give Michael a big hug
A10troll I'm a girl so I want a hug, a bbq plate and he can whisper historic sweet nothings in my ear all night. 😁💓
marie watson can he splash in your face too tho
I really like this guy for the same reason you make a good host, so much passion for the subject. I hope you get him on more often to get these unique and interesting perspectives on your countries history.
I’m an old southern professional cook who went back to get an anthropology degree. My twitty’s approach and research is of particular interest to me. Has he published anything or does he have a UA-cam channel?? I’d really like to study African American historical foods in the us. They play such a tremendous part in my own in cuisine. It’s amazing to see our shared roots and culture in this regard. Thank you guys for this video. Simply enriching!!
Thank you for this collaboration! I think it’s so important to educate others on the multi-cultural nature of our American history and this was a great way to showcase that! I also love that your channel stays true to what was available and commonly used during that time period.
That chef was trying so hard not to smile when john was complimenting him:)
Man, I LOVED the history lesson in this episode. His is a great orator, telling the story of BBQ on a timeline perspective. Amazing! Wish I could try some!
Michael Twitty really opened my experience to what American BBQ is, was, and can be. The knowledge and insights to American, African American, and southern cooking is inspiring.
Please - more Michael Twitty! Loved this episode!
@Raven Poe I found my city library has it. I put a hold on it ASAP. Looking forward to some evocative reading and cooking.
Also they have an interesting video on enslaved woman with this great reenactor. she's awesome.
Glad I learned about Michael Twitty today. He also has videos on Viceland and PBS. He seems like such a warm and smart person, as well as a cool food historian, lol. ♥️🌍
i feel like the USA has lost a lot of it's culinary identity, people have forgotten our roots. everything is either cheap fast food or trendy stuff.
Agent Bill Wilson I see a glimmer with the farm-to-fork or farm-to-table movements. Also, there are culinary jewels in the US like Cajun food for example that, thankfully, can’t be turned into fast food. I agree with you though.
@Kitty C Check out my comment. ;)
That is still American. Fast food is American, and people are still cooking bbq ribs.
You both hit the nail on the head and struck the tip of the iceberg! We need to be farmers, barterers, vintners, brewmasters, blacksmiths, carpenters, masons, metalsmiths, cobblers and certainly more charming in our relationships than we are now! GIGO garbage in garbage out!
Five guys burgers are delicious
It’s late December during a historic winter storm but damn I’m craving BBQ now
Or yakiniku.
You can still do barbecue in the winter
@@debbiecurtis4021 what is yakiniku?
From your icy breath it looks like it is COLD! Did open fires like the one in the video not provide sufficient heat for a house in that time period?
WhiTiger good question
I doubt they would light the fireplace for the video, takes a long while to warm up a house that way.
It was very cold in the kitchen that day, and when we closed the doors to keep the heat in, the draw on the chimney failed, filling the kitchen with thick smoke. So we had to keep a window open while we shot. Did I say it was very cold that day?
I may be preaching to the choir here, but try to waft the air up the chimney with something. Once it has some heat up there and the bricks start to warm the draw should increase.
CasMullac *choir
Oh gosh, here we go. I'm binge watching again. God help me.
who told you to be so attractive
Slurm its highly addictive smooth dog
Slurm its highly addictive she probably didn't read your comment...
Slurm its highly addictive Mr. Romantic over here 😂 Freaking lady killer right here. Ahahahahaha. I wanna be like you dog!
Hey, Binge 😂😂
Don't understand the dislikes either. If you don't like the food style or cooking method then move on. This isn't politics. Don't bash the channel because you don't know what good food is. Great job guys, gonna try this one. I use apple vinegar and stewed tomatoes in most of my BBQ. When cooked it almost has a sweet hint, also acid softens the meat
I do not understand why their is POLITICS HERE. This is HISTORY and more importantly FOOD HISTORY. First and foremost this is amazing AS USUAL. Cultures came together to create what we know see sauces as common place and regular. It was truly extraordinary.
@@Treatsandthreadscom agreed to be honest just gave me a better inside of history of barbecue not to mention how not to be true scared of mixing different herbs together different spices to make a beautiful barbecue sauce I love the Channel overall to be honest I barely got into it starting yesterday I'm very happy to be able to find this channel but I agree politics need to stay out of food culture regardless of whatever your feelings might be too whatever race or races or any of that kind of stuff needs to be left elsewhere this is food talk Everybody Eats right?
People dislike videos because they CAN. I think they want to be contrary. I dont get it either
Kendrick Donnelly we all know why this video has dislikes. But I’m gonna be the one who is playing the race card if I point it out.
Perhaps they're allergic to nutmeg or mustard?
It's really refreshing and uplifting to see a black man and a white man working together, discussing historical slavery in context, and just agreeing that today we're both just Americans. This is the future we were supposed to have.
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@@usa5439 ?
Welp, prepare for another crazy boost in views and subs.
Just love all the herbs and spices. My mom never used many. When I made my own garden herbs aplenty!! my family knows herbs go into everything. My grandkids ask, what's the green things Nanna? Herbs, baby,herbs!
Yup. I am german and I can confirm that mustard is really great when used for all kinds of roast or Barbecue. It´s funny because usuaally I don´t like mustard at all, I´m not the kind of guy who would put it on their hot dogs or just on a slice of bread but really, for preparing a roast it´s as good as it can get.
I really like the mustard sauces for pork BBQ.
It’s not a story the Jedi would tell you...
Same😀
I can't wait to try roasting with it
I come back to this video quite often. I truly believe that cuisine is something that can bring people from all walks of life together. Michael twittys quote about how it's not just black history, it's American history is one of my favorites.
My favorite thing about this video is when he scored the beef and impregnated it with garlic. My grandmother is from the south and she taught me to do that every time we made barbecue or roast pork shoulder.