Catching 10,000 Shrimp for Shrimp & Grits!!
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🇺🇸SOUTH CAROLINA
1. MR ATKINS’ BOAT
ADDRESS: Eddings Point Boat Landing
INTERVIEWEE: Ed Atkins + Tendaji
🇺🇸SHRIMP AND GRITS: Cook shrimp in a skillet with fat. Remove shrimp, add onion, salt, and roux (oil and rice flour browned down). Add water and mix. For grits, combine water, heirloom grits, salt, and butter. Cook for about 1 hr. To serve, place grits on a plate and top with shrimp roux.
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2. GULLAH EXPRESS
ADDRESS: Melody Ln, South Carolina 29920, USA
INTERVIEWEE: Sherry Johnson - Owner
🇺🇸FRIED SHARK: Place the shark in flour and fry.
💸PRICE: $16.00
🇺🇸SHRIMP AND CRAB BURGER: Blend shrimp and crab in a blender. Add seasoning, blend, and adjust to taste. Form into a patty, lightly coat in flour (no egg wash), and fry. Place on a bun and serve with special sauce.
💸PRICE: $17.00
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2. PENN CENTER
ADDRESS: 16 Penn Center Cir E, St Helena Island, SC 29920, United States
🇺🇸FROGMORE STEW (LOWCOUNTRY BOIL): In a large pot, add water and season with Garlic Powder, Old Bay Seasoning, Salt, Hot Crab Seasoning, and Garlic Seasoning. Include onion and chilies. Cut potatoes into large chunks. Once boiling, add corn and cook until just beginning to get tender. Add potatoes, and cook until fully tender. Introduce sausage, stir, and let it cook. Finally, add shrimp and cook until pink and opaque. Once cooked, carefully place everything on a large foil tray.
🇺🇸OKRA SOUP WITH OXTAIL AND SHRIMP: In a pot, bring broth to a boil. Stir in cooked ox tail. Add various beans, stir, and cook until boiling, stirring occasionally. Chop okra and add it to the pot, stirring well. Continue stirring until the broth thickens. Pour more water and let it simmer. Finally, add shrimp and cook until they turn pink.
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Love ya vids man❤im always full after
Therapy is a scam, just workout and eat right
love your content Sonny, but i'd caution against continuing to promote Betterhelp - it financially exploits therapists and sells client's date, just a very shady company.
There is no race. There is culture. Humans come in all shape sizes and creeds and colors. But there are bad cultures. That induce violence and war.
Better Help does not comply with HIPPA laws. That can be dangerous when your private medical info is not protected and is sold as data.
I love that you bring not only the food but the story and the people behind it. I've said it before and I'll say it again. You really deserve an award for excellence in food and travel journalism
Agree. 👍🏻
And touching history in every angle
Sonny’s work is inspired by the work of Tony Bourdain. There wasn’t anything like this since Anthony Bourdain passed. I’m grateful for Sonny, he’s doing what Tony would have loved to do. National television is a very restrictive space for content creators/ story tellers.
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It's better and more thorough than most that are on major TV networks.
Sonny is determined to be invited to every cookout on Earth 🌎 🤣
Who wouldn't. 😋
Youu omg🤣🤣
For real 😆🙌🥰
I swear I give an arm just to be his host some day
@@bensondennis-mk4uq But you gonna need both arms to enjoy food that he is reviewing, hmm, questions, so many questions. 🤔
As a Lowcountry girl from South Carolina, it warms my heart to see this!❤❤❤
Always beautiful seeing our culture ❤️
I love seeing us!!!
@@Yannahthefreakki watch myself in the mirror and ejaculate immediatley
I'm new I carolina I'd love to meet you all
Disyah fa tru!
your channel is AMAZING! I love learning about all of the different places you visit! great job! 🙌🏼
15:51 in Nigeria we still eat okra like this. I'm pretty sure the ancestors replaced locust beans which we use here with these type beans because it was what was available to them. I'm glad to see that they kept their African history through food ❤❤❤
I peeped that too! Hopefully they can start claiming their heritage too!
We Gullahs already claim our heritage lol
There are many things about this channel that I can rave about, but among them are your authentic and unabashed approach to topics that are hard to stomach. (Get it? Food...stomach.) So wearily often, I see folks trying to do what you're doing, but it's clear they're trying to earn some kind of unspoken award or prove how 'woke' they are that, while they've got good intentions, makes them come off tone deaf. You, on the other hand, have a bracing and refreshing authenticity to immersing yourself in cultures many of us didn't know existed. The amount of respect you armor yourself with while still being some goofy guy from the Midwest is a delight to watch. And the fact that we the viewers learn something along the way is just the proverbial cherry on top of the cake. You might never see this comment, but I look forward to your upholds for a number of reasons. Through your camera lens, I get to see parts of the world that I'll likely never get to travel to, or to live vicariously through you when you go to eat at restaurants that I'll never go to. Your channel is my antidepressant, lol. Keep up the good work and thank you for being so awesome...aaaa peace!
The fact that we get free videos from Sonny on KZhead is priceless; keeping the knowledge and entertainment alive. 🙏👍
I'm a truck driver from Virginia. Once before I hit the road, I stopped at my favorite Jamaican spot for oxtails, rice, and plantains. I got two orders so it would last me a minute. I was in Salinas, CA at a pickup waiting to be called and they had a microwave inside so I heated up my last and sat at a table. Another Driver (black guy) came in and said he could smell oxtails! He looked at my Styrofoam box, looked my white redheaded self up and down and said- Girl, whatchu know bout oxtails??? Me- I know I got em and you don't. We had a laugh! 😊😊
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lol that was a good one 😂
Too funny. If u kno, u kno. 😂😂😂
Forrest and Bubba catching shrimps together
Anyway, like I was sayin', shrimp is the fruit of the Sea. You can barbecue it, boil it, broil, it, bake it, sauté it... -Benjamin Buford “Bubba” Blue !!! LOL
THANK YOU FOR NOT ONLY SHOWING OUR HERITAGE OF FOOD BUT THE HISTORY OF MY PEOPLE. I AM FROM MONKS CORNER SOUTH CAROLINA AND MY PEOPLE ARE GEECHIE SO ITS GOOD TO SEE THE LOVE AT HOME.
Love him so much for showing our people!!!!
You have lovely full of resources place there .. With big old shady trees .. i envy that And nice to know that the enslaved people back then got fed like kings ... Those aren't trash food Crabs, shrimps, the tails, legs, innards are the best part .. I even love pig trotters 😅 Those they called scraps back then are better than chickens .. Too bad the place is too far for me 😢
Ashé 🙌🏾✨
I just love how you respect others food🙌you don't discriminate and that's why your channel keeps growing,keep it up.much love from Ghana🇬🇭🇬🇭
Hopefully you're doing a west coast tour next Sonny! From Alaska to Baja California.
No body wants to see the West Coast anymore. Bunch of leftists lost in the ether over there
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Not all heroes wear capes😊
They need to stop supporting that S--- company
Bump
The thing about Sonny and the brilliant team behind him, is the fact they let the people tell their stories, while they sit around their tables, eating their food! BEFRS doesn’t create narratives to drive viewership to their content, the content is allowed to speak for itself. That is so powerful, and as viewers, we are so appreciative of that even if we don’t realize that’s why we love to watch. I have spent hours watching older videos from over the years and the format hasn’t changed much, and if it has it’s always just gotten better. The editing team and the film crew deserve so many props, and Sonny himself man, he really is a lovable, fun person to watch and listen. He doesn’t speak over others, he doesn’t judge them, he’s funny- I really want to party with Sonny lol. If anyone from this amazing team sees this comment: I have friends who are running a bar down on an island in Belize. I would give anything to help connect you guys and get BEFRS to Belize someday! It would be an honor.
I love how inspirational, supportive and encouraging you are! Now that shrimp burger will be world famous! So will the chefs!
This was an excellent episode. Appreciations for bringing in the history of the area to their food. Beautiful. Well done!
I love Black people's food. I'm asian and I rarely get it unless I go to a restaurant or something. It's so good and flavorful in ways I've never experienced growing up. Wish could get more of it 😭
By far my favorite video of yours!! genuine people....
Nick p or Nicky p or Nikky p from Dubai, astonished, ter's no need to make my simple comment invisible ws appreciating te community...24/ 7 hmmmm😂 why delete my comments 😂above...BLACKS' ARE BEAUTIFUL N WARM PEOPLE ' AMEN GORKHAS ARE TOO BUT NOT U' ...
@@angelinathedriftergurkhas??
that ox tail and shrimp look amazing, my god
I knew the SC episode would be shrimp! Thank you for showcasing a huge part of my hometown's culture!
That yeti cooler is the most obvious ad placement sponsor I’ve ever seen lol
Love it when Sonny said "It's like those little imperfections that makes it perfect" when he commented on the Shrimp Burger. 10:14
i love how you talk about subjects that moves things forward
That was one of your best episodes! I didn't know about this island but i definitely want to visit it now.
Its so mind blowing to see how food can really define culture. In Senegal, we have the exact same Gombo dish named "Soupe kandia"
A lot of our food ways descend from African ethnicities such as your own. Tenki fa dat fambul!
Nice show continuing the great work. Love the show.
That comment about looking forward was awesome. Great vid as always.
Watching this makes me regret I did not visit this place. I was in Columbia, SC to study. During spring break I took bus rides around the states, but missed St Helene. I wish I had noticed to richness of it. The food and the stories, the history in this video makes my mind fly. Thanks.
I live in Georgia and am planning a roadtrip up to SC next month so now I’m going to have to make a stop and try their foods! 🤤 thanks Sonny. Love your content 🫶🏾
Great job! Love the series!
Been a fan for four years now, great video
One of my favorite videos you made, good job!
I need me some of that oxtail, love ochra slime! So good!
happy to hear Sherri was able to keep the food truck going after 2019
Love this channel ❤ Sunny gets into the history and plight of cultures
Looking forward and asking how we can be big. I love that mentality. Came from a struggle and moved on to greater things!
That guy speaking at the end dropped an absolute gem💎
I like the fact that Sunny's YETI food luggage getting some screen time in every video. 🙂👍🏻
@@wilydutch Not enough. 😂
Sonny you’re the BEST‼️ you’re always so open to learn about different cultures. Much respect to you💙
This absolutely warmed my heart as a southerner from North Carolina! Wonderful work!!!!!
Really enjoyed your mouth watering show .it's so fascinating. love
"hmm, now I gotta taste it *sticks fingers in her mouth* I taste it raw *goes back to mixing the shrimp with her hand that was in her mouth*"
Sonny is adventurous so I don't think he minds.
He ate worse things
Your always finding such amazing culture and food bits that nobody I can recall has touched. The fact your willing to go into these with the same energy if its a town in America, or a Vietnamese village. It really is amazing what you do sonny. You've inspired me a lot.
I love what the gentleman said at the end . Looking forward is the healthiest and least divisive way to create a future for everyone .
Why you not crackin jokes like you do in every other countries? Sonny being polite for the first time
Because he doesn't want to offend black african americans. In the US theres a big divide between black and white people and the white people arent comfortable around blacks. Thats how i view it
Better help is a scam. Love the channel.
I heard the same thing
Why you say that?
@@Gullahbae-xm6ms they're liars and crooks. I had my own terrible experience with them when I was at a particular low point. I could explain all of it but it's probably easier for you to just look it up. They've been called out quite a bit at this point but sadly I continue to see them pop up randomly on different people's channels. I will call them out every time. Terrible company.
Not sure about the info but thanks
I love my history lesson and watching Sonny eat every Sunday morning.
I can't wait to watch your EP exploration in Cambodia 🇰🇭.
I love ox tail. It used to be my go-to meat because of the price. Then some prick like Jamie Oliver cooked it on the TV and the price soared.
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LMAAOOO, but you not lying, These prices are OUTRAGEOUS!!! Mom used to cook it occasionally as a kid, now its for VERY special occasions, a few times a year.
Big fan of your videos from Assam, INDIA 🇮🇳
Food is cultural. You are pretty respectful sonny and genuine in all your comments. Learning lots on this channel❤. Keep it up. Hope you could feature food in Oceania continent as well. Patiently waiting here for that day.
BJ you make me proud man!!! Please have a 4th, or new Year celebration this year too
In Brazil, our Gullah food is the Feijoada. Food made by African slaves with left overs given from their owners.
There's a Port Royal in jamaica 🇯🇲 as well same history
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I love videos like this where we get to see all these incredible foods but we also get to see such incredible and rich history good or bad. Bravo with this video and thank you Sonny and to the people of there keep it going i wanna visit so bad.
So glad you have come to my side of this world. Wish you could come a little further west to Alabama’s gulf coast.
I wanna thank the people still out fishing, shrimping, etc with the excessive regulations, fuel costs, I really appreciate you continuing to provide for us.
You also have to understand that "excessive regulations" are the only way to preserve the marine environment. It is not for pleasure. Without that, there won't be anything left for future generations. Just look at what the fisher's said regarding what he used to catch in his net vs back in the days.
Keep the shell on it cooks internally giving perfect flavor. Its like its own lil steam container.
I absolutely adore these people's and eating their food is so delicious to me and brings tears to my eyes..best TRUE southern food in this country..I've spent 30 years trying to go home just to eat😍🥰💙🙏🐾❤️❤️❤️❤️much love.respect
They talk in a very interesting way id love to visit this place one day and experience it all. One love ❤
Soon as I saw the title..I said oooohhhh yeeeaaaaahhhhhh! I'ma night worker in Colorado.. Just made it home just in time.
12:21 I didn't know they had Abrams tanks during the civil war. lmao
I appreciate your educational history you provide it’s a great service to every culture your experience I really value your perspective TY
I actually love this kind of videos, they are so entertaining. Keep it up sonny. You rock ha ha
I really liked this episode. So much culture and history with this food. I love this moment at 13:40 where the cook looks so proud and everyone enjoys this meal, thank you sonny :)
First tell me , who counted those shrimp ?
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Ayyyyeeee St Helena, I live on Lady's Island, right before you get to St Helena
You guys make the best show ever... across the board thank you Sonny and The befrs team. You guys are an inspiration.
Ain’t no way that man is 72. No. He looks 50 something
The gentleman at the end says, "when [black people] benefit, the whole country benefits". That's real talk right there. Great video!
It’s amazing how good food brings people together. Always love these videos they are so inciting
Food brings people together. Love your channel
Putting subtitles is hilarious
Has the lady on the Gullah truck ever heard of gloves and a spoon. Looked delicious until she stuck her finger in her mouth then mixed up the shrimp patty .
The tree behind them,it's very iconic background. Bravo
I admire how you not only showcase incredible food experiences from across the globe but also highlight the stories of the individuals who make each experience extraordinary and distinct. Your editing and storytelling skills are truly remarkable.
Crawfish are $5 lb this year… they are usually $2.50-3 around this time
Bro dressed like shaggy
Man this all looked so good! Great video great vibes. Keep it up man 🙌🏼
the part where she dip her hand in her mouth and continue manipulating meat though
I love this show. I'm so happy to see it still going strong after so many years!
That shrimp burger made with fresh shrimp brought there in a YETI Tundra Haul® Wheeled Cooler looked really good.
I love the show always but who uses a M1 abrams to represent the civil war lol 12:40 maybe a cannon or something would’ve made more sense don’t you think than our current main battle tank. Kinda disrespectful to vets that served in them too or died for our freedom.
Sonny - I've never been a huge seafood guy, but this recent series going down the east coast has been awesome! That gentleman at the end said it; Let's be big against the backdrop of life!
love this series
I found it funny how the shrimp burger lady tasted the raw ingredients straight off of her fingers and then stuck her hands back in to mix it more 😅 I guess sanitary food handling doesn’t matter in that culture
Damn you must never worked in a kitchen lol😅
@@brownie1276 I’ve worked in plenty of kitchens and know it’s not standard practice to contaminate food by licking fingers or putting fingers in your mouth and then putting those same unwashed fingers back into the food
🚨The food trailer Lady messed up🚨 When she tried the raw food with her hand and continue to work with the food. That is against health code policies and can result in her trailer being closed down for improper food handling.
Best episode to date.. You got me with the Oxtail stew.. That looked soooo good
You covered their history so beautifully God bless you Sonny and team!
I’m happy you didn’t get food poisoning. 😂
Bro youre not ok
ATTENDANCE CHECK! ✅✅✅
present sir
A Blessing, a excellent food review with the History of the food and his People, thank you much for sharing !!!
Sonny you bring so much exposure to us about so many livelihoods around the globe, its especially wonderful when you highlight our own countries history and culture. I really really appreciated this video about Gullah cuisine and the history of St Helena Island and the families who have lived there. Beautiful land and people. I especially love the honest and truthful history as told by all the residents of this community ❤❤
Some racist comments included below. Colour should never be an issue. Every human being has a unique quality irrespective of colour.
West Africans were sold by other West Africans *** 6:30
I miss this food. Was lucky enough to spend time in Norfolk during service and got to experience all of this. As a Canadian, wow is all I can say when I first tried all this.
Beautiful people with beautiful mentality ❤❤❤❤ love the video n the information passed on.
9:09 in.. wait this is legal in america? No gloves? Putting her hand in her mouth then back into the meat mix?? Im gonna keep cooking my own food from now on if thats the case.
I was waiting for her to put her foot in it.
she mixed it with no gloves, then tasted it with her finger and then stuck that finger right back in there. No thanks.
Okay mr monk
Gives it extra flavor
Okay? go cry… you eat at fast food restaurants right? & you think you haven’t had anything that wasn’t prepared without gloves? 💀 or someone’s finger touching your food… pls 🙄
Pathetic
Sonny I remember when you came to the bahamas after the pandemic. I so intrigued by the gulla culture I think they are connected to the bahamas somehow because we sound just alike when we speak. I love your channel you help getting me through the pandemic thank you for bringing us content Like You do. Much love and respect
We are connected! Bajans and Gullah Geechee definitely have a history! Look into it :)