The 84 Year Old BBQ Legend of Texas - A Frank Experience
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- čas přidán 25. 12. 2019
- Frank Pinello is back in Texas with another episode of A Frank Experience. This time, he’s in Lexington, TX and is learning what it takes to make world-class barbecue for the masses at the legendary Snow’s BBQ.
Famous for their dry rub and onion-based mop, Snow’s specializes in barbecue brisket, but also makes world-famous ribs, jalapeño cheddar sausage links, chicken and pork steak. Frank works the pit all night, trying to keep up with 84 year-old pit master Tootsie Tomanetz, who’s been making barbecued meats for the people of Lexington for over 50 years. After mopping the meat, Frank tries his hand working the counter (and an electric carving knife) with the Snow’s staff to serve the lengthy line of customers who start queuing up at 8am for proper Texas BBQ.
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“How long do you cook ribs for?”
Ms. Tootsie: “till it’s done”
Ms Tootsie too damn playa 💯💯💯
I feel that he was asking to many questions
That’s literally what I tell cooks when they are training on a grill station. It’s a sensory thing, developing instinct. It’s never always the same. You have to focus on each detail. That’s why grilling and barbecue is so hard to do right in a restaurant.
@@eduardoarty1228 it's a conversation
@@maniswolftoman it completely is especially when the meat is not room temperature before cooking that’s when it gets tricky
We're so thankful for Frank- a host that is not over active and end up sounding fake. This guy is for real. Godspeed Frank.
I like him a lot but I cringe sometimes because he can be a little... Dumb
@@ismaela.6973 that's what makes him genuine. Sure he may not be one of the brightest but it makes him down to earth.
Since Action and Matty are gone, he's the only one they got left
@@ismaela.6973 dumb? Seriously?
@@DLeRoux Yes. Seriously.
He is so humble. He was so polite when he got yelled at. Such a good guy.
But not actually polite enough to apologise.
@@-_James_- B3AN was conceived at a gloryhole
@@ThisOffendsMeTV lmao he said lmaooo he'll lmao more careful lmao next time lmaooooo
A lady like her would just say "don't be sorry just don't do it again" lol
@@-_James_- He apologized? Are you deaf?
I’ve seen this woman being interviewed multiple times on different channels by multiple hosts and I got to say Frank is so respectful and humble and you can see he’s really acting like he’s before a master of her craft.
He’s soft. She has bigger ones than the guy
This guy is so polite and respectful and real. Great host everyone else feels fake
Action Bronson doesnt feel fake.
RedroomStudios I think he means hosts like Fieri and all those food network weirdos.
@@siteone1354 ok. I assumed he meant Munchies hosts. and either way he is certainly leaving out a lot of amazing hosts.
I liked Frank in the pizza show as well. He seems like a pretty cool dude and wants to learn about these different foods.
@@RedroomStudios action bronson is the fakest fucker i've ever seen
So much respect to this kid who’s interviewing, you can tell on his body language that he’s extremely respectful, humble. Much respect, From Texas
@Melon Muskles Sicilian style bro! Frankino rules!
@@fuzzybeanz what the fuck are you on about
He better be. He's from Vice... Texans don't want some city boy bringing his liberal ideas into their house of BBQ.
kidd marcello jesus christ this guy is on crack
@@fuzzybeanz Please tell me you didn't attend "regular" classes in school. please
working that way at 84, that's a precious woman.
🤟🏽
When she went over to grab her chair and tell the story of the brisket and he sheepishly went over to join her my heart exploded ❤️❤️.
I swear 🙏🏾🧡 i was looking for this comment
It reminded me of my childhood when I was throwing tantrums, my grnadma would draw my attention by telling a crazy bizarre story and pause for a while and go sit somewhere and I'd follow her and ask "then what happened?"
“I don’t make a ton a money, but I like it” that’s the natural human reality.
İf will eat his meal you can pay a lot of tonnes moneys.
Before capitalism ruined us
“Never work a day in your life if you love your job.”
@Alan Becerra no
@Alan Becerra It arbitrarily rewards one group more than the other one, causing humans to be focused on earning more instead of doing what they really love.
@3:50 when he asks her a question and she starts answering, while walking to grab a seat. Anytime an elder does that, it’s bout to be a good story
Was waiting to see a comment about this💀
When he sat down at the end to eat, i felt man he truly deserved that meal after a hard grind at work…he got yelled at a lil bit…but he really went in and been there like an apprentice…learning all the time from the masters while being totally humble unlike many hosts…I loves this version
When you see a strong grandma cooking for you, you know it’s gonna be a feast!
And they never wanna stop, especially if they're cooking for family.
She doesn’t crack a smile, but you can still see the love.
She smiled at 5:05
Username ok.
Floyd Davis k.
Snooopy Bud .
That's what make her food so good because it's cooked with PURE LOVE...........
She has to take a seat when she's telling her story about the Brisket.
That was the best part of the video :D
That’s how you know how real a story is
Authentic
I'm sure she is made of Brisket at this point... :D
Yeah but she stands all day working hard so she deserved to sit
3:42 Brooklyn foodie: "So what can you tell me about brisket in Texas?"
84 year old country grandma: "Let me take a seat, junior. We're gonna be here a while."
Texas is pretty much the epicenter of American bbq. I love steak, sausage, and ribs.
The guy in the orange shirt was like “ he cuttin my meat wrong “😂😂
he thought: What the fuck are you doing with my meat?
@@nguyenkienknives he stepped away feeling afraid of doing it wrong 🤣🤣
TN G why is too many guys with the same picture of you ?
@@dr.strange645 some youtube told his subs to change it to that , its a fortnite thing
TN G shit had me rolling lol he looked like he wasn’t going to have it hahaha
That customer was immediately like yooooo, that ain’t right 😂
FUCKING GRILLING. I AM SO FUCKING TIRED OF PRETENDING TO BE SOME BOOMER WHITE DAD IN SOME BOOMER WHITE NEIGHBOURHOOD GRILLING STEAKS, SALAMI, NUTSACK SAUSAGES OR WHATEVER THE FUCK FENCESHITTERS EAT. SEEING CENTRIST TALK ABOUT NOTHING BUT "LOL GRILL GRILL GRILL WELL DONE STEAK" MAKES ME WANT TO GRILL MY NUTS ON MAX TEMPERATURE AND MAIL THE THE REMAINS OF MY CROTCH TO r/ENLIGHTENEDCENTRISM. THEIR "I CAN"T SEE THE DIFFERENCE!!!" SHIT IS A THOUSAND TIMES FUNNIER THAN THIS RETARDED GRILLSONA I'M FORCED TO FOLLOW AFTER SURVIVING THE FUCKING CENTRICIDE. YOU CENTRIST FUCKS ARE PROVING THE EXTREMES RIGHT BY BEING UNIMAGINATIVE COLLECTIVIST PIECES OF DRIED UP REPTILE SHIT TALKING ABOUT THE SAME SHIT OVER AND OVER AGAIN LIKE A CZcams COMMENT FULL OF 9 YEAR OLD REDDITORS. I DON'T WANT TO FUCKING GRILL I WANT TO GET FREED FROM THIS GRILL HELL.
@@fuzzybeanz bro relaaaaax lmao
kidd marcello you posted this same reply on like 4-5 comments, chill you crackhead lmao
@@fuzzybeanz crackhead
@@fuzzybeanz lol damn dude. Who pissed in your cheerios?
"I DONT COOK WITH A GAUGE, I COOK WITHT HE FEEL OF A HAND" RESPECT🤜🤛
Same way most old cooks don't measure the ingredients all done by feel.
The Granny said the way she controls the temperature is the feeling of the hand, that is not good, i suggest she using this meter amzn.to/37hdh0G, i bought one and good use with the heat-proof probe cable. God bless you are respectful and considerable. Thanks Frank. True legend.
@@user-uq6mo9dd9y lmao
@@user-uq6mo9dd9y bro you keep saying the same thing everywhere
More of these kinds of people. Host and owners were real, polite and respectful. Not trying to get cheap jokes and laughs, just being genuine and awesome!
Frank is hands down the best host on Munchies. AWESOME show, great vibes, BETTER food!!
barf
@@tested123 i got a reply!!! im so happy, even if you disagree. Happy new year to you, internet person!
Ive watched all the pizza shows and i find him fake as shit. I dont like him. But happy new year.
He's really a great host. Very respectful
Maybe he should consider getting some tats!
what people really underestimate is how physically hard this work is to do.
That's granny is a gangster
EmptyWalletMultimedia it’s not hard if ya love doing it.
Every job has some form of difficulty, relax Jimbo.
Yeah, but somehow she looks way healthier than an 80 year old that spent their life at a computer.
That job looks easy.
Ms.Tootsie is humble, caring, loving at the same time clear and assertive.
Much respect to Ms.Tootsie. 84 and still cooking up great meat.
Ms tootsie scares me.
I woke up at 5am and left home at 6 am and got there at 7:10am and there was a line . I was number 36 in the line and it is the real deal . I met her and I was star struck . I’m really proud of her as a woman . She is an inspiration.. this will be my last meal before I move to London for good. God bless Ms Tootsie !
Are you proud of her as a women or a human being? It’s not always about the gender 🙄
@@blackknight9322 an 84 year old woman. You don't have to whine about genders.
Rithik Dutta I’m genderless so I take offense to everything sorry 😤😬🤔
K noob
Rithik Dutta get over it I have more pride and bravery then you do cause I’m mid switch in the gender game rn 👻🤑😜
Ms Tussie look like she can still bench press 250 easily
Omg hahhahahahha
TOOTSIE
You come to my comment section you get my pitmasters name RIGHT TOOTSIE!!!!! - The Other Guys
absolute unit
I bet she can
One of many things I appreciate about this guy is that he chews with his mouth closed.
It's amazing that she realized her passion at 34, I'm about to be 36 next month and still figuring out and hoping I will figure it out, after seeing her.
Guy: “What do you think the temp is for these?”
84 Year old BBQ cook: “ I don’t cook with a gage, I use my hands”
#Savage😂
To feel the tenderness not the heat...
Lol wouldn’t say to feel the tenderness, she literally lays her hand on the lid of the smoker and says it’s cool right after she says “I use my hands”
Thats how you BBQ! How I do it...
Old.time i cook like that too
Digital thermometers are for pudiese that think they’re @fancy”.
A real cook specially like that old lady toots yeah I said toots she’s been doing the same shit over and over if she used a thermometer that’s that means she don’t know what the hell shes doing. It’s obvious and it’s common sense how much heat you need or don’t.
Mannn! I used to go to a church right across from this place. Sunday mornings you could still smell the amazing aroma of this BBQ! And I want to go back to this place and eat it.
so fucking go and shut up
@@tested123, someone's mad, lol.
@@tested123 Ella la Envidiosa 😃
Ba Hashem Yeshua in Texas. Near Elgin.
horsebrass hahaha 😂 make me shut up. Lol
I love BBQ. It looks simple but it’s the furthest from it. You can see all the hard work and love that Tootsie and her team put into everything. One of these days I wanna be a pit master
Tootsie's crew are a bunch of great guys and the host genuinely loves what he does!
The dudes face when he was cutting up his brisket lol
Edge Jones I saw that too lol
I swear
when you are helping an elderly man/woman in their craft and they don't scold/correct you once are you really doing this right?
You're not working hard unless the elders are yelling at you how to work better
She isn’t scolding BECAUSE he is doing it right/working hard
@@deanwinchester8042 Thats why I put "/" there I was using my own experience and what I saw on the vid. It happens chill out.
8:23-8:40?
@Jaqua Brown grow up
Frank is so honest, thoughtful, and considerate. I love watching this dude.
I really like Frank, he's very respectful to his guests. 👌🏾
This place is the real deal, ranked #1 in the most recent Texas Monthly BBQ list. They'll hook you up with free beer while you're in line too. The brisket is great but the pork steaks are even better!
Also, if you order ahead you can skip the generally long ass line.
Who would wanna skip the FREE BEER tho 😂
this place is nowhere near as good as Franklin's. She uses margarine and salt and pepper. Lol
@A J You must not be a Texan! Lexington TX is a mix small town of white latino and black people..You're a idiot
@@MH-wm6df wish she used butter or ghee instead of margarine.
Margarine is bad. If I ain't mistaken it is a molecule away from eating plastic so I heard.
@A J If you have to ask, then no.. We definitely are not okay with minorities.. But we are okay with Americans..
You guys need Frank in every segment. The dude is the best part of these videos, I love how he treats everyone and his attitude as A1. Such a sweet guy
Ms.Tootsie has the greatest work ethic.
I just had Ms. Tootsie’s bbq yesterday. Waited in line for 9 hours. It was hands down the best BBQ I’ve ever had.
Where is this place played
Location pls
It’s not bland? Only using salt and pepper sounds so unappetizing
9 hours !!
"i never used gauges, my gauge is the feel of the hand." haha thats G
Can we please appreciate one more time how humble and down to earth Frank is? Every place this guy covers, he treats everyone with respect and never shies away from learning new things. Mad respect.
She actullay doesn’t stop lol I can see her in the back while they talking she still working lol
She's in control of every single piece of meat. Every step of the way.
That brisket - wow !!
Clay has the best attitude. I have a full time job + cook BBQ at a friend's restaurant 2 days a week. I'll put 20+ hrs in on those days, but when someone compliments my cooking it feels great.
Nice cooking dude
I will call the IRS on you
@Mark Patino Are you his bf? Cute
I went to Snows in 2008, just after they had been named Best bbq in America by Texas Monthly. I pulled up at 9:00am and I got the last of the brisket, some turkey, ribs and sausage. It was all incredible - especially with their house made bbq sauce. I sat around and talked to Miss Tootsie for about an hour, she was amazed that I was trying to eat at every good bbq place in the two weeks I was in TX for work. She had never been to any of the famous spots and asked me questions about what they were like compared to her bbq. That’s how boss this lady is. I’ll never forget that time I spent with her, just like Frankie I really appreciated meeting her and learning about her craft.
When she said her nickname tootsie came from when she was a child i felt so lonely. Imagine the emotions and life she's had up tull this point. She's a wondeful woman who was definitely loved her whole life.
Amazing how sharp she still is and how physically active at her age. I reckon her low pressure job, following her passion and having a purpose has kept her young. When I say low pressure, as oppose to a corporate job with lots of deadlines and a chain of command.
Been here before, place is legit Texas Bar b que. Its done low and slow for hours the right way. And they usually have a keg of free beer while you wait in line, they just takes tips. Took my dog with us as well and they were pet friendly. Pro tip: if you don’t get a pic with tootsie you’re doing it wrong.
They don't serve free beer, they ring you up in the end.
I live in giddings Texas 17 miles from Lexington but I never been to tootsies!
@@tejanothetexan4115 don't waste of time
@@mikejones4324 Why is that? And on the real BBQ in funky town lulling Tx is the best
@@tejanothetexan4115 I don't go anywhere that is open 1 day a week. Overpriced, long lines and they don't tell you when they run out of stuff until you get to the front. Nothing special about this place. Salt, pepper, meat. That's it.
If the made the sausages, beer, and had some special rub I'd be all for it. You can literally make what they make with your own smoker.
I’d kill to be able to work with Ms. Tootsie... so much knowledge you could soak up by working with her. She’s absolutely amazing, and awesome.
I like this journalist, he’s not trying to catch people off guard or cause drama like literally everyone else in media
His pizza show seasons are fantastic.
You just put into words what is seemingly wrong with most journalism, nowadays.
Lol it's a show about interviewing restaurateurs, even if he wanted to how could he manufacture drama?
@@johnr797 literally so many ways
@@Bob-jn8gt describe a few, please
I'm from Texas and have never heard of this place. Probably should try it. Looks delicious.
they have a a show on netflix that introduces her to you. great show
Beer and bbq for breakfast... That's why I love Texas.
Like Bavaria´s white sausage and wheat beer for breakfast:-))
George Gordon Brown funny enough, there’s a major German population in South Texas. So yea, makes sense.
Frankie is probably my favorite host ever. Frankie and Bourdain.
This dude right here is a gem! Ms. Tootsie & Frank both have like this quiet confidence about them. They know they’re rockstars, but they don’t ACT like they know it. It’s refreshing AF. This episode is a masterclass in HUMILITY!!! ✌🏻💖
Watching people socializing in warm weather with great food beats being in Chicago right now
That meat looks so tender and juicy! Best looking sausages I've ever seen in my life! The lady has a lot of energy at her age.... 84 yrs young.
Omg grandma is a gem!!! This is amazing the energy and enthusiasm she has. God bless this woman!!
Absolutely love people like this. It's not work, it's about doing it because you have a love in your heart. So many people hardly want to wake up because corporations turn this life into a job. I'll certainly share this video with all my friends and family on FB, keep on going... When you put your heart into what your doing, it's no longer a job, but a passion that everyone can taste when it reaches the dinner tables, and this is the love you will not find in the tiny portions of virus sprayed meats found in the local grocery stores.
This guy knows he is in the presence of a LEGEND.
Respect for Clay. He finds joy in his work and is content and truly happy.
Frank Experiences are the best Munchies videos. Take someone as humble as Frank and get him immersed in institutions for a day and it’s just a fantastic learning for all. Having gone to Brooklyn to eat at his pizzeria specifically, it’s very clear he cooks with his heart.
So happy that CZcams recommended this to me becauseI had the honor of meeting Tootsie when i was there at Snow's BBQ. I had to take a picture with her, she is so kind :D She could have retired years ago but is still going strong and i have nothing but the utmost respect and admiration for her.
Also met Clay and of course i took a picture with him too, he's a great, friendly and hard working guy, hope to meet Tootsie and Clay again this summer, if the travel ban gets lifted for European travelers to the US. They aren't lying when they say people from all over the world :D
I love my home state! Texas pride!
He is such a good soul... all of his shows make me smile and want to give him a big 'I'm proud of you' hug
Was good shawty 😘
"I personally don't like people helping out..."
I felt that on a personal level.
Man I felt bad my self 🙈🙈🙈
Because he wasn’t actually helping. He was very much in the way. She barely tolerated his Brooklyn assz in her Texas kitchen
Daaaaamn thats me...its just like nooooooo.....only a strong real person will stand my teaching....hhhh
I understand this very much as a mechanic (I live here btw)
This guy is a great. So respectful and humble, love to everyone in this video. This makes me want to go to the Lone Star State. 👌
Im on love with this grandma .. só energetic for a person with 84 Years.
He acts and sounds like Adam Sandler apologizing to tootsie when he slam the lid/cover.
1:30 "wooshire sawse" my god i love that accent
TheLama27 same lol.
As someone from the UK, that was hard to listen to lol
Its people like her that make our country so great, wish everyone in our generation had her attitude and work ethic
What an awesome woman. She reminds me my grandma who passed away few years back.. awesome chef, awesome food.. always kind with a hint of sarcasm.. grandma I miss you..
Snow's is great for sure! One minor quibble: during the interview it kind of implied that brisket is something new. Brisket might just be catching on nationwide, but Texas has been doing barbecue brisket for well over a century, probably closer to a century and a half.
Who cares! 😂 Two ppl..
Perfect wake and bake now
So did you?
Shutup drug addict
🙌🏽
Clayton James kiss me and my medical weed
Clayton James people smoke weed to tolerate people like yourself. Try it out, maybe you’ll become less of a boner.
Excellent show , respect to you . The kind you showed them !
Thank your for showcasing this beautiful Texas establsihment. Anyone from the Texas BBQ scene would have noticed roy the pitmaster from Kruez at the end of the video. He was sitting next to the owner of Kruez. Great video!!!
Frank's pizza series was literally the greatest food run ever. The internet needs more Frank.
Nothing like Texas BBQ! Thank you Frank for always being such a gracious host no matter where you are!
Long live for G,ma...I wish more than 100 years for you...god bless you..
Shout out fellow Texans, know how to stay humble while exceeding expectations💪🏽
BBQ videos are a dime a dozen on the tube. This one stands out, you are a good ambassador for food Frank. Hope you get more air time this year.
Came for the BBQ.... stayed for Ms. Tootsie's segment. A true pit master! Bless her!
Happiness is worth it you may not get rich but as long as you can provide for your family just being happy with what you do makes your family happy, it's a lot easier to love and tolerate when your happy opposed to any other way, God bless these folks
Protect this old lady and write down all her secrets before she leaves us!!! Her experience is better than any cookbook, she cooks with feeling, like grandmas supposed to cook👩🍳 😂
Thing is it's hard to write down the recipe when she doesn't measure stuff.
Many granny cooks just go off feeling for ingredients.
@@xXSinForLifeXx that’s why she’s gotta have a predecessor. Somebody to carry on the tradition. Many traditions are dying off because there’s nobody to carry on the things we want and love.
No, she cooks with wood fire.
Man, I hope I get to meet Frank once in my life. The Pizza Show got me through some tough times and I'd like to personally shake his hand and thank him for what he does !
beer at 8am, nice start to the day!
B.B.Q is done by the feel of the hand,eyes,smell and you will no when the B.B.Q is done.you have to love what you do,like I see the young lady you have there as a pit master.
This is only one of the reasons I love my Texas, hard working folks, the best food in USA you like it or not, humble people and best service, I love my Mexican food and people, but next to it nothing like Texas.
Grew up in Lexington eating Snow's . I've tried a lot of other BBQ but none has matched. Great town, great people, great food.
What an amazing lady. GOD BLESS TEXAS!
Thats wild people are lining up for BBQ at 8 in the morning. Like a nice Saturday tradition of eating BBQ for breakfast. That sounds amazing!
I went here for my birthday a couple of years back. Drove over 2 and a half hours to get there. Completely worth it! Tootsie is awesome and they were giving out free beer to their patrons. If anyone is considering going here, I couldn’t recommend it enough!
Props to this amazing host! He is so sincere in every video, you know he respects the craft!
This makes me proud to be Texan
That just says it all. Nothing Else to be Proud of omegalul
THE STARS AT NIGHT
Brandon Rdz I’ve always wanted to visit Texas, Especially Deep South.
Brandon Rdz fax
Brandon Rdz yea, I cant help but think of how she was in her mid to late 20’s during the Jim Crow era and what side she was on....
Now this is a true barbecue place. Absolutely incredible.
That woman is just amazing! She really knows food at best. SO lovely.
It’s great seeing old people who still have a reason to live even if it’s a simple one like cooking meat no wonder she’s survived this long for example most people in japan or atleast the older generations have a rule of thumb that they should have something they want to live for like work or family actully on Japan many of the older people just don’t stop working
THIS is one of the best BBQ spots in the world and it's baffling how they dont get more press. When Franklins starting hitting all the news and sites we were a bit surprised in Austin. Those of us from Texas knew of dozens of places that were better that didn't have a fraction of the press coverage. While I would love places like this to stay "secret", glad to see you highlighting some truly legendary spots. What makes Snow's special is it still feels LOCAL. Texans truly embarrassing them still. There's a spot across the street selling some amazing local honey and cinnamon rolls.
Franklin's is good, it's just not stand in line for 6 hours good for me. Tbh Micklethwait's down the street is better with better sides (S-tier jalapeno grits are a must get).
Everyone likes THEIR BBQ spot in Texas especially in the Austin area and all the small towns around it. Franklins wouldn't have the lines it did if it wasn't legit but that don't mean it has to be everyone's favorite. Also Franklin's wouldn't have the awards it does or be on Texas Monthly's top 50 BBQ joints if it sucked or if people in Austin would be "surprised." Also Franklin is a James Beard award winner which is voted on by other chefs so they must be doing something right.
what are the dozen places better than franklins?
@@hamsamarikar2901 which is best?
Love this episode, great people, great host, delicious BBQ
can't wait to visit Texas
I take pride in showing people I can cut my brisket with a butter knife. Everyone who's tried mine has paid me to make it for them at one time or another which makes me happy.