Day in the Life of the Veteran Pitmaster Building a BBQ Empire

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  • Опубликовано: 22 дек 2024

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  • @AntsBBQCookout
    @AntsBBQCookout  2 месяца назад +12

    Start Connecteam for free: partners.connecteam.com/schuje6caa9l
    Another great spot in TN, that I haven’t heard a lot about, but definitely should be on y’alls radar if you’re ever in the Nashville area. From what I tried; the brisket, smoked/fried wings, burgers, ribs and tallow curly fries are all incredible! So make sure you visit Charlie at Single Tree and let him know I sent you!
    If you enjoyed the video make sure to like it and share it! It really helps these videos get more traction which allows me to continue to travel and make more in the future :)
    Currently editing the next BBQ story at Burnt Bean! I have been trying to coordinate schedules with Ernest for almost a year now, and so I am so excited to share this next story with y’all!

  • @johnbuckley8324
    @johnbuckley8324 2 месяца назад +52

    You've found your calling Ant! Your interview videos are outstanding. The editing, mix of b-roll and voice overs looks professional. Keep up the great work. I love these videos. Cheers!!

    • @AntsBBQCookout
      @AntsBBQCookout  2 месяца назад +7

      thanks so much! i try to get better every upload, but i still have a long way to go. Theres still so much to master and hone in, im just getting started! Thanks for supporting me on this journey 🙏

    • @Hawkeye23456
      @Hawkeye23456 2 месяца назад +3

      I like the fact that as you see so many different ways of cooking, you are open to new styles. You dont try to call them out or correct them on what they are doing. You ask them why and let them tell their story. ​@@AntsBBQCookout

    • @AntsBBQCookout
      @AntsBBQCookout  2 месяца назад +1

      @@Hawkeye23456 theres always something new to learn! :)

    • @Beattheroutine
      @Beattheroutine Месяц назад

      Love these videos, they make me wanna BBQ.

  • @YOXMAS
    @YOXMAS Месяц назад +10

    I had the pleasure of meeting the owner while on a travel job. A week or so ago.
    This guy is hands down a great host and an even better pit master.
    Im an amature smoker so he told me some tips without gate keeping. Which is huge in the BBQ community.
    The food was amazing some of the BEST BBQ I had from TN, TEXAS and ATL.
    Would definitely return!

  • @ThePineapplePerspective
    @ThePineapplePerspective 2 месяца назад +15

    This is the most beautifully done portrait of a man and his business I have ever seen! Charlie deserves this, he is one of the best humans you will ever meet!

  • @BradFowlerRealtor
    @BradFowlerRealtor 2 месяца назад +8

    Some of the best BBQ I have ever had! These guys deserve all they are getting!

  • @thomasridgley2389
    @thomasridgley2389 Месяц назад +1

    Ant, what you’re doing is my dream. BBQ is such a passion fueled industry. Seeing and hearing all these stories of these different pitmasters and almost all of them have that calm passionate demeanor. It’s the love you can see in their eyes and your videos portray it perfect!

  • @vr0k3n
    @vr0k3n 2 месяца назад +10

    You can tell by Charlie's look he's a man at peace with himself and that alone is enough to make his dream come true 🙌

  • @MrSweetloustyles
    @MrSweetloustyles 2 месяца назад +10

    I’m addicted to your documentary style vids! I’m so excited for the next episode. I love your reactions when you bite into anything tasty lol makes me want to try whatever you’re eating

    • @AntsBBQCookout
      @AntsBBQCookout  2 месяца назад +2

      Thanks for watching and supporting! I’m blessed to be able to continue this series. So the views, likes and shares are very appreciated!

  • @brandonin_ny
    @brandonin_ny 2 месяца назад +8

    Ant, you’re not only The Man, but you’re a Filmmaker. Real impressive and for sure an asset to bbq as a whole.

    • @AntsBBQCookout
      @AntsBBQCookout  2 месяца назад +2

      that means a lot! trying to get better every video!

  • @nickolascain2994
    @nickolascain2994 Месяц назад +3

    Brotha, you did it again... 👏 such an amazing job showing somebody's love for bbq.

  • @AdrenalineTurkeyCall
    @AdrenalineTurkeyCall 2 месяца назад +4

    Another top notch tribute piece. Seems like a straight up guy with his heart in the right place. Best wishes to him. Thanks Ant.

  • @Carlitosway360-hw4qn
    @Carlitosway360-hw4qn 2 месяца назад +6

    Whoooaaaa!!!
    Lead the way.
    Second to none.
    Rock steady!!!!

  • @commishg
    @commishg 2 месяца назад

    Your storytelling and production quality just get better and better. In this video, you once again showed that great BBQ is the product of the heart and soul of the people who produce it. Thank you for another great BBQ story!

  • @Jacobryanreviews
    @Jacobryanreviews 5 дней назад

    This guy seems so genuine and also knows his bbq 100 percent. That's exactly how I'd hope to represent myself if I ever had the opportunity to sell my own bbq. Respect earned.

  • @smokingtarheel3003
    @smokingtarheel3003 2 месяца назад +5

    Another great place to go in Tennessee. Great story as always.

  • @NicksGotBeef
    @NicksGotBeef 2 месяца назад

    Ant, I absolutely love these video series . You ability to create and edit your vision has expanded and improved so much over the last few years…. To the point, these are easily tv mainstream tv / streaming level of quality. You should be proud man, and have way more views. Big love from UK.

    • @AntsBBQCookout
      @AntsBBQCookout  2 месяца назад +1

      thank you so much! means a lot to me. it's a lot of work but I love it! I'll keep making them as long as God allows!

  • @mr.s5303
    @mr.s5303 2 месяца назад

    This one is my favorite! Your documentaries keep getting better and better. Well done!

    • @AntsBBQCookout
      @AntsBBQCookout  2 месяца назад

      awesome to hear! trying to get better every upload!

  • @jimherron5540
    @jimherron5540 2 месяца назад +1

    Definitely on my list to visit. My wife is from Memphis, we own property south of Bolivar, Tenn. So we will drive NE to check Single Tree out. Thanks Ant. God Bless 🙏🏼

    • @AntsBBQCookout
      @AntsBBQCookout  2 месяца назад

      Thank you brother! Make sure you tell Charlie I sent you! God bless

  • @BehindTheFoodTV
    @BehindTheFoodTV Месяц назад

    Great profile, Ant! Charlie seems like quite an impressive guy. And I really like how cinematic you're making these!

  • @erikcharlat9844
    @erikcharlat9844 2 месяца назад

    i can feel the passion and dedication of the owners of this place thru your lens. i run my own food truck at a winery in oregon and this is super inspiring to me. thanks for sharing.

    • @AntsBBQCookout
      @AntsBBQCookout  2 месяца назад

      love to hear that! my goal is to inspire others with this series!

  • @jtsra7
    @jtsra7 2 месяца назад +1

    These videos feel like a high quality high budget TV show! Thanks Ant! Btw did you finally get any of the Georgia bbq places on the schedule?!

    • @AntsBBQCookout
      @AntsBBQCookout  2 месяца назад +1

      That means more to me than you know. I fund, film, and edit all of these videos on my own. And the 100s of hours it takes to make each one feels worth it when I read comments like this.
      Haha no I was completely ghosted by all the ones I reached out to so far. Going to a NC one in December though 👀

    • @jtsra7
      @jtsra7 2 месяца назад

      @AntsBBQCookout Well that's too bad and their loss! Your vids Make us want to go to places we otherwise never would! They make us make lists of places to visit even. Keep up the good work brother!

  • @brianshields5307
    @brianshields5307 Месяц назад

    Salt of the earth - outstanding business, outstanding philosophy - can't wait to stop by and eat here! Very impressed.

  • @whymindsetmatters
    @whymindsetmatters Месяц назад +2

    You had me at "I like listening to 70s R&B and soul

  • @JeffyUnger
    @JeffyUnger Месяц назад

    This is great content. Beautifully filmed, edited and presented to the viewer. Chef's kiss👏👏👏

  • @WFCoolerChicken
    @WFCoolerChicken Месяц назад

    Army Veteran to Army Veteran great story and glad you guys are chasing your dreams! keep up the great work.

  • @michaelduncan2759
    @michaelduncan2759 2 месяца назад

    Ant love this video format,thank you for sharing.

  • @thecleaner94
    @thecleaner94 2 месяца назад +1

    Glad you came out with this video while I’m still in town. I’m gonna give this place a go

  • @joshuaturner6882
    @joshuaturner6882 Месяц назад

    I’m going to drive down from Nashville tomorrow and have lunch here. Thanks for sharing.

  • @marc-antoinehaddad7226
    @marc-antoinehaddad7226 2 месяца назад +2

    Always a good ride, thanks!

  • @thechozenfew1273
    @thechozenfew1273 4 дня назад

    love that he counted on himself and took that ultimate leap of faith 🙏

  • @jaysonescoe5799
    @jaysonescoe5799 2 месяца назад

    Well I believe! I will be visiting this establishment!! Great story telling! Be a nice getaway weekend!

    • @AntsBBQCookout
      @AntsBBQCookout  2 месяца назад

      awesome man let Charlie know i sent you :)

  • @LukeBeks
    @LukeBeks 2 месяца назад

    This man has found his place in the world and it just makes you happy to see.

  • @Brandonp95
    @Brandonp95 2 месяца назад +1

    All I’m missing in this is a quick review, incredible video Ant 👍🏼

    • @AntsBBQCookout
      @AntsBBQCookout  2 месяца назад

      Haha the audience has spoken. No more tray videos for the foreseeable future 😂

  • @ditackett
    @ditackett 14 дней назад

    My husbands family is from that town that starts with a M. lol. The last time we were there I don’t remember it being there. But that was awhile ago. Keep this as a need to go.

  • @jmnitram6037
    @jmnitram6037 Месяц назад

    Well done video, probably one of the best I have scene behind the scenes

  • @louieleos1218
    @louieleos1218 2 месяца назад +1

    Hey ant sweet vid! How’d you feel about the spraying of the wrapped brisket? Looked like he saturated it pretty good

    • @AntsBBQCookout
      @AntsBBQCookout  2 месяца назад +2

      his brisket was pretty dang good, haha so it works. Whats the science behind it.. idk man hahaha

  • @footsandersen
    @footsandersen 2 месяца назад +1

    Love that you're showcasing some TN BBQ! Maybe you can do Bringles Smoking Oasis. Its Carey Bringles (Peg Leg Porker) TX style joint.
    Hope to have my own place in Nashvegas one day!

    • @AntsBBQCookout
      @AntsBBQCookout  2 месяца назад

      I'm trying to do one at peg leg! Can't get ahold of Carey though, Charlie did a podcast episode with him so ill see if he can hook me up!

  • @joeidaho5938
    @joeidaho5938 2 месяца назад +2

    Absolutely excellent video, Ant! Very well done. Great people cooking great food.

  • @joshuavianes255
    @joshuavianes255 2 месяца назад +2

    Keep it up Ant, videos are amazing!

  • @robertboss2581
    @robertboss2581 2 месяца назад +1

    Heading to Tennessee in Nov. This is now a stop on my way to Gatlinburg. Any other recommendations?

    • @AntsBBQCookout
      @AntsBBQCookout  2 месяца назад +2

      martins for whole hog, peg leg porker for ribs, shotgun willies for brisket and spare ribs. these are all nashville though, i heard BE Scotts is really good whole hog out in west TN. Haven't been there yet though

  • @raulsbbq
    @raulsbbq Месяц назад

    awesome stuff ant you need to head down to okc soon for that spot edge craft I mentioned haha

  • @heavyq
    @heavyq 2 месяца назад

    Ant my dude, this video is fire. Keep up the fantastic work!

  • @roimargolius2633
    @roimargolius2633 Месяц назад

    No way you know about Connecteam as well!😍
    Found out about it not too long ago and our operations run smoothly ever since😁

  • @CoolBrewDubstep
    @CoolBrewDubstep 2 месяца назад +4

    This man’s BBQ looks damn good!

  • @Patriotsfan12345
    @Patriotsfan12345 2 месяца назад +1

    If you ever make your way to New England- BT’s Smokehouse Sturbridge Mass. would love to see a documentary on that place. Great videos, keep them coming.

    • @AntsBBQCookout
      @AntsBBQCookout  2 месяца назад

      Added to the list! Thanks for watching and supporting 🙏

  • @Livlifetaistdeth
    @Livlifetaistdeth 27 дней назад

    I just found my new favorite channel.

  • @petermataki4354
    @petermataki4354 Месяц назад

    love it, i would sell up and come work for you to learn everything and open one back here in the nz top man

  • @tomphiwsri9245
    @tomphiwsri9245 24 дня назад

    Thank you sir 👍💪💪👌

  • @dubShels
    @dubShels Месяц назад

    Absolutely brilliant bbq content. Loved it.

  • @BowTiedVeteran
    @BowTiedVeteran 2 месяца назад +2

    Great video! I just don’t think he’s got a good bark on the briskets. I knew the bark was gonna be lacking when he was seasoning them lol

    • @AntsBBQCookout
      @AntsBBQCookout  2 месяца назад +2

      the bark was great, no joke! his brisket is very traditional salt and pepper. no season-all. i'm learning many ways to do brisket on this trips other than goldees style

    • @BowTiedVeteran
      @BowTiedVeteran 2 месяца назад

      @@AntsBBQCookout Lol sorry no disrespect to the guy. His story is very heartwarming!

  • @Catchstories
    @Catchstories Месяц назад

    I literally live right behind the restaurant. 😂 awesome place! 🙏🙏

  • @wesray603
    @wesray603 2 месяца назад

    That’s a good story. Thanks.

  • @ethanorians
    @ethanorians 2 месяца назад

    I always spray whatever it is that I wrap usually one part vinegar to two parts water.

  • @p-anilsson6306
    @p-anilsson6306 14 дней назад

    Awsome storytellin ANT✊💪

  • @grifftech
    @grifftech 29 дней назад

    "They're too big for you" Damn I felt that, well said!

  • @bamacheats
    @bamacheats 20 дней назад

    At 21:00 those temps from top to bottom seem way off.

  • @Smoke_N_EmbersBBQ
    @Smoke_N_EmbersBBQ 2 месяца назад +1

    @AntsBBQCookout killer job brother. I love it.

  • @markmelton8676
    @markmelton8676 2 месяца назад

    I am only two hours away from you!! Definitely going to pay you a visit!

  • @phenixtalonsbane7232
    @phenixtalonsbane7232 Месяц назад

    All of this food looks crazy delicious.

  • @joshprice6546
    @joshprice6546 2 месяца назад +1

    Documentary style is ur best work.

    • @AntsBBQCookout
      @AntsBBQCookout  2 месяца назад +1

      im going 100% docs now! i have some bangers on the slate coming up so stay tuned. (i do have a pit review i already signed a contract for though, but after that, all docs!)

  • @ryanmatt5541
    @ryanmatt5541 Месяц назад

    That brisket trim looked on point

  • @de.velop519
    @de.velop519 15 дней назад

    You deserve more subscribers.

  • @sneedles11
    @sneedles11 Месяц назад

    Sam Cooke and BBQ sounds like an amazing combination.

  • @ryangies4798
    @ryangies4798 2 месяца назад

    Nice work Single Tree 👍

  • @toddevans5731
    @toddevans5731 Месяц назад

    Awesome.

  • @MattWampler-yx5km
    @MattWampler-yx5km 2 месяца назад

    What an inspirational story!

  • @WarChortle
    @WarChortle 2 месяца назад +2

    Ant found something that takes longer to finish than a brisket... a full on bbq documentary 🤣

    • @AntsBBQCookout
      @AntsBBQCookout  2 месяца назад +1

      Hahaha oh man, it’s been a while since I’ve seen you comment! You’re an OG from the react days I remember the Yajirobi pfp Glad to see you back!

    • @WarChortle
      @WarChortle 2 месяца назад

      @@AntsBBQCookout lol, I guess I’m a lurker. Great content as always!

  • @1marttie
    @1marttie Месяц назад

    Can a 30 plus year Chef semi retired chase his dream of bbq? Looking for advice?

  • @CoolBrewDubstep
    @CoolBrewDubstep 2 месяца назад

    Not sure what he means by “the Nike of BBQ” but I’m into it

    • @AntsBBQCookout
      @AntsBBQCookout  2 месяца назад

      me either, but it's provocative. it gets the people going

  • @mikenicholson2548
    @mikenicholson2548 2 месяца назад +1

    Great job.

  • @iliketurtles536
    @iliketurtles536 2 месяца назад +1

    Love your content

  • @reallybadaim118
    @reallybadaim118 2 месяца назад

    9:29 what kind of bun?

    • @AntsBBQCookout
      @AntsBBQCookout  2 месяца назад

      From a local bakery in Nashville, charpier’s

  • @mucky6734
    @mucky6734 Месяц назад

    What a good idea. A bbq buffet.

  • @williebaker1901
    @williebaker1901 2 месяца назад

    Love it!

  • @bobbybanks3773
    @bobbybanks3773 2 месяца назад +2

    Nice

  • @lancedean5987
    @lancedean5987 Месяц назад

    This story here is what I feel bbq is all about

  • @First1ToComment
    @First1ToComment 2 месяца назад +2

    First 🎉🎉🎉 awesome video

  • @jessegarcia6909
    @jessegarcia6909 Месяц назад

    Real talk on scoring the membrane on those ribs. Tried both methods and it didn’t make a difference.

  • @KennyLauderdale
    @KennyLauderdale 24 дня назад

    Good soundtrack

  • @jimmys7985
    @jimmys7985 19 дней назад

    Ant you probably know all there is to BBQ now. When are you going to open up Ants BBQ? 😂

  • @Nameless-x9r
    @Nameless-x9r Месяц назад

    Please interview salt pepper oak out of pass christian Mississippi

  • @Crumpman
    @Crumpman Месяц назад

    Spares are the best! I don't get the baby back hype. I don't pull the membrane either.

  • @OgChefTosh
    @OgChefTosh Месяц назад

    One day I might be in a interview 🙏🏽🤞🏽

  • @JohnSmith-kc8ip
    @JohnSmith-kc8ip Месяц назад

    Wait, it’s not my BBQ? Damn, I thought I had a shot !

  • @atapia15
    @atapia15 2 месяца назад +1

    As soon as I saw those beef ribs get wrapped without tallow….soul crushing

  • @grownmannswagg4365
    @grownmannswagg4365 Месяц назад

    🔥

  • @ChandlerTC
    @ChandlerTC Месяц назад

    Being good is better than being big. Focus on being good. The rest will take care of itself.

  • @robertlamont2611
    @robertlamont2611 2 месяца назад

    👏👏👏

  • @Ma-pz5kl
    @Ma-pz5kl 15 дней назад

    lovely. in France the hygiene in the kitchen. like here. they close you instant !!!!

  • @twatsonr1
    @twatsonr1 Месяц назад

    Charlie has definitely watched some Ronnie Coleman videos in his lifetime lol.

  • @blink555
    @blink555 Месяц назад

    I ate here roughly six months ago. The meat had little to no salt. I was quite disappointed. Salt is the simplest technique to enhance the flavor of food. My favorite barbecue joint was Goff's BBQ, which was on Thompson Lane from 1970 to 2010. He smoked with hickory then boiled in water with salt and cayenne pepper. The flavors were evenly distributed and the meat was juicy. Puckett's and Rick's boil their meat after smoking but they don't add cayenne pepper.

  • @480brad
    @480brad Месяц назад

    Great restaurant and great family!

  • @unkokusaiwa
    @unkokusaiwa 22 дня назад

    Brisket going on the burger looks DRY

  • @Weston777
    @Weston777 Месяц назад

    Big fan but “the Nike of BBQ” isn’t it. Makes me think of Foxconn and sl*ved labor. 😅

  • @pedaltheglobe419
    @pedaltheglobe419 2 месяца назад +2

    Only problem with this guys logic in that he "wont serve an inferior product to his customers" regarding choice versus prime is he is trusting a govt USDA grader who is watching many sides of beef roll down a line at a fast rate of speed to distinguish that. Let me reiterate these are government workers who often are just there for a paycheck. It would be who of him to work briefly in a meat packing facility to better understand this. I see "prime" cuts that are choice at best regularly. If he wants to be that premier then he needs to go into the meat packing facilities himself and hand select every morning like top steakhouses such as Peter Luger do. There will never be a "Nike" of BBQ because any barbeque restaurant that attempts to turn into a chain and serves in volume loses quality and the essence of what top BBQ is meant to be. Dickey's, Rudy's, etc are perfect examples of this. Can only ever be average bbq at best when serving in volume as he cant physically oversee every restaurant and people he hires will never put the love into it he will. Especially modern workers post-covid. The average restaurant employee simply doesn't give AF anymore and the only way to make them give AF is to be there everyday yourself and drive them which is impossible as a chain. The best BBQ chefs in the world such as Aaron Franklin and Jirby understand this. Hence why Jirbys new restaurant only serves ribs and not the full Goldees menu. This guy may be a veteran pitmaster but his comments show he is extremely wet behind the ears in running businesses. With all that said I wish all the best to him and suspect he will have to make a tough choice as he attempts to grow between quality and volume.

  • @SOLDOZER
    @SOLDOZER 28 дней назад

    Texas BBQ is played out. Everyone is doing it now.

  • @Harlem872
    @Harlem872 2 месяца назад

    Good dude 👌 👍 food respect 🙏 🫡 my brother keep on rocking bro 👌 💪 👍