In this epic story, the 2nd and 3rd generations of women running Red Bridges BBQ in Western North Carolina show me their almost 80 year-old tradition of cooking Shelby, NC style BBQ – and share the journey of all 3 generations of strong women defending their BBQ traditions. Watch – the story of Eastern North Carolina BBQ next!
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Chapters in this video:
0:00 My Journey to Become the Best Cook I Can Be
1:25 Tasting Western North Carolina BBQ
5:51 How they cook BBQ at Red Bridges
6:50 Lyttle Bridges – Mama B the Matriarch
9:53 Loading Pork Shoulders on the Smokers
12:36 Defending the Tradition
15:50 Debbie’ Turn – the 2nd Generation
20:07 Halfway point for the Pork Shoulders
22:57 Natalie’s Turn – the 3rd Generation
24:54 Connecteam
26:35 Finishing the Pork Shoulders
28:29 Red Bridges’ famous Hushpuppies
30:58 Being a Woman in the BBQ Community
34:26 Famous Red Slaw
38:31 Continuing the Tradition
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Are these women something else or what?
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From my understanding, hush puppies were used to quiet the dogs that were chasing runaway enslaved people. That’s what I learned as the origin of hush puppies.
I respect that people don’t want to share recipes but one could also make the argument that anyone with a skillet and a pound of meat can make a hamburger yet there are still thousands of burger joints across America selling burgers so I don’t really think it matters if people share recipes or not. Just sayin.
Great information.
Probably one of the most Southern things you’ll ever hear someone say, “You want to come in have some BBQ and meet my Mama?” I moved to South Carolina from Texas for my job and I haven’t gotten used to the hush puppy thing with bbq yet. However, I am working my way through the 17 different varieties of bbq in this part of the country.
You need to visit the pork highway in Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 I think you'll find it interesting
As usual, another great video Al! Thanks for getting back into the Carolina's and sharing what we love in BBQ!
Another fantastic episode! You are fantastic in these settings something I think can hit network tv.
Not many restaurants have longevity. Not a single one in my city. They have doubled it for sure. We had a busy landmark and when the owner sold and retired….. it folded within 6 months. Hard to fail when you give 110%! Good job ladies!!! Another great production by Behind the Food!
Thanks Al! Great story. How the heck do you find these authentic places, these just make me happy !lol
Wondering if their cookers are similar to the chudbox?
My all time favorite! I went to college at Gardner-Webb University (Boiling Springs, NC) and I started my retail career right across the street at Cleveland Mall 11/14/88 (36 years ago). We ate at Red Bridges Lodge at least twice a week. Every time we go back we visit “The Lodge” and it’s like walking into a time capsule. The place looks exactly the same and the Que hasn’t changed one bit! In my humble opinion, best “BTFTV” video yet! Awesome Job AL!!!!
loving the newer format for videos
Did I miss it… what wood are they smoking with?
Great production sir!!
Wow! This was a great story! No sauce, no rub. Love it
Dam Americans doing American stuff. Got love this country. And yes Al you do great work for us and as always. Great job camera and editing. Woof Woof from NorCal and all hugs to BBQ
Man.. Look at those meat!! They Big!!
Al, have you been to Grady's BBQ in Dudley, NC? It's some of the best Eastern NC BBQ I've ever had. It's a family-run business, with some of the sweetest ladies you'll ever meet.
So many people work so hard for their rubs and what not, and these ladies are killing it without all the fuss! An amazing story!!
What an incredible story. This is the next level filming a documentary. Thank you, Al and the crew. 🔥🥂
Thank you for making this great documentary! We have been eating at this wonderful place for years!!! We love these folks so much, and the food is second to none. Keep up the good work and thanks again!
Dang, good show!
Another 10 outta 10 story Al – third time lucky in getting to doing their story, and what a fabulous one it is. May their story continue wasaaay beyond Natalie’s dream of just “100 years”
How was the outer bits – looked like they’d be very tasty
Thanks for telling the story of three generations of BBQ women, each of whom respected their elders by producing the same quality BBQ made the same consistent way. In this world dominated by fast food mania, it is so refreshing to see an old school BBQ restaurant still thriving after almost 80 years. Congratulations to these strong Bridges women, whose tenacity and perseverance is an inspiration to us all. They have spunk, and I like spunk.
Another incredible story with amazing people, and the message that there are many different successful ways to cook or even run a business! Thank you once again!
Another grea-a-a-a-a-a–at one Al! You can feel the love of this family, their tradition, and legacy craft throughout this wonderful video.
I’m loving this ❤❤
Another Brilliant Episode, well done Sir
Another great episode. What a great story!
I still love your sliced best!!!!
Can you do LCs bbq kansas city? They do direct heat also!
They are truly amazing women and from now on I'm putting the core in my red slaw. Well done my friend! Thanks for telling this story!!!
What an inspirational story!
You been putting out that BANG BANG content brotha I love what u do and I fuckun love cooking
Very well done documentary!
We went here years ago. Deviled egg sandwich was legit! Something a bit different to try.