The Proffitts of Ridgewood

Fresh hams cook slowly for eight hours over hickory wood as smoke drifts through Bullock's Hollow. It's a smell both ancient and alluring. The technique is as old as cooking itself. Pressures to modernize are constant, but labor-intensive tradition prevails at Ridgewood Barbecue near Bluff City. The Proffitts of Ridgewood tells a story of persistence, respect for tradition, and loyalty to the land.