Friday Find

Friday Find: Oral History of Fresh Air Bar-B-Que

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=isAYCfE1CJA

Here’s a recently released oral history from Southern Foodways of the Jackson, GA barbecue joint Fresh Air Bar-B-Que.

Dr. Joel Watkins, a veterinarian, opened Fresh Air Bar-B-Que in 1929 to serve the rabbits and goats he raised and barbecued on the weekends. Dr. Watkins never cooked pork. George “Toots” Caston, a fifth-generation native of Jackson, introduced pork when he bought the place in 1952. His grandchildren remember how his barbecue business “permeated every part of his being.”

Today, the third generation of the Caston family is at the helm.

–Monk

Friday Find: The Cradle of ‘Cue: Pigging Out in North Carolina

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7BR31Vp-wQ

Missed this 14 minute short film from Zagat back in September.

In North Carolina, barbecue isn’t just a style of food, it’s a popular topic for debate between locals and tourists alike. Watch as Zagat editors investigate break down the regional battle for ultimate pork popularity

–Monk

Friday Find: Southern Foodways Oral History of Fuller’s Old Fashion BBQ

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JpkcZsu3G2U

From the Southern Foodways Alliance, this video slideshow with accompaned by an audio interview with owner Eric Locklear is a part of oral history project documenting foodways of The Lumbee Indian Tribe of North Carolina. Read our review of Fuller’s here.

–Monk

Friday Find: Korean Girls Try American Barbecue

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Koreans haven’t really been exposed to American barbecue, so this video gets the reactions of Korean girls trying pulled pork,  brisket, and ribs for the first time. In addition to being an interesting social experiment, the video hopes to raise awareness of American barbecue. (h/t)

–Monk