Why The Best Southern Barbecue Takes Weeks To Make — Southern Foodways Alliance

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Published 2016-07-13
Rodney Scott cooked his first whole pig at 11 years old, sealing his fate to become a barbecue pit master. Today, he runs the pit his parents — Roosevelt and Ella — opened in a converted garage in 1972: Scott's BBQ, in Hemingway, South Carolina. Watch the video above from the Southern Foodways Alliance to learn more.


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All Comments (21)
  • @paulinotou
    This guy is cut from a dying breed. The work ethic that goes into this is insane.
  • @cheguevara8410
    Cutting their own wood, man these people deserve some serious respect.
  • @ThatJakeGuy99
    This dude really has to fight off meat tweakers. Its amazing. Major respect.
  • @RenegadesReact
    Just found out that Roosevelt "Rosie" Scott, Rodney's Dad, passed away Dec. 10, 2020. Rest Easy Big Man.
  • @jgfleet
    Its amazing how fast a 13 minute video can fly by when you're so into the content.
  • @ChuckHickl
    Emailed him a few years back about how much I respected the effort he put into his craft. A short time later, I received an email back and we had a short conversation. Really cool dude.
  • @howardlewis8091
    Mr. Scott, I am watching this video again and getting somewhat emotional. Years ago, I watched this, or you appeared on the Man Fire Food show and I thought "I can do that." You inspired me to build my own pit and I have done an annual neighborhood BBQ right here in Apex, NC, with a 100 pound hog for 6 years. Had 120+ people in 2019. You literally inspired me and added a great dimension to my cooking and my life. Thank you.
  • @SB-uf4yw
    Rodney Scott is a national treasure, and that’s 100% full honest disclosure. This man has mastered this craft, and you’ll never find better pork bbq. Period.
  • “Say mannnn let me get a piece of skin mannnnnn!!!!...c’mon dont make me beg fo it!!!”😂😂😂
  • Visited Rodney in SC at his shop last week. Being a traveling professional Chef from California, I can honestly say it was a life changing experience. The Hog was that good..... not to mention Rodney's attitude toward sharing his knowledge and his amazing hospitality while I was there. Got to tour the pit room after lunch and learned so much. He signed a copy of his cookbook for me which I am sure will see much use.
  • @ericcam5556
    “And not to say so much about my name but I AM Solomon singleterry, gospel recording artist”. I don’t know why I love that part so much hahaha
  • @corysilvester
    I'm here bc I saw him on Netflix... He ended up losing everything in a 🔥 and did some pop up bbq spots and America supported him! That's the America I want to live in.
  • @mikea.7370
    You know, there's something to be said about a person who works with so much pride and passion. I definitely respect that... also I'm hungry now lol
  • @pellajoe
    Me and my wife took the 2 hr drive to go there on a summer Saturday. Stood in line for an hour. It all was worth it.
  • The best part of the USA is this type of spirit in people. Hard working, caring, loving and HONEST people taking pride in their work and making people happy. Its that simple.
  • @fr8train68
    I drove 2 hours out of my way coming home from Bike week at Myrtle Beach to try this BBQ. I'm from the mountains of NC and I know good BBQ and I know all about down home hospitality. These people treated me like family. I'll definitely take that detour again and will never again consider it "Out of the way".
  • Just went to this spot… I couldn’t believe how good it was. Exceeded any and all expectations. You could taste the love and effort put into his food. Thank you, Mr. Scott.
  • I’m now back in Australia 🇦🇺 and boy do I miss that southern BBQ pork, these boys know their cooking and the good lord is blessing them with return customers. Can’t wait to go back and get my teeth into that fine bbq again before it’s too late. Well done guys.