Can I make In-n-Out cheaper and healthier at home?

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  • @frubam
    @frubam ปีที่แล้ว +856

    Love the honesty from Gabe there. When you're at home, you don't always come out with a product that surpasses a typical [burger] joint, fast food or not, especially when you are "holding back"(cooking for less calories, not all ingredients on hand, etc.). And that's okay =03! Makes it all the more worthwhile when you do it again and come out on top.

    • @lolcat
      @lolcat ปีที่แล้ว +29

      fail or no home made burgers hit different

    • @HNedel
      @HNedel ปีที่แล้ว +10

      For me the biggest difference is in the buns. Home made is just better than anything at mcdonalds, even the expensive buns in the store are just bland in comparison.

    • @Katie-hb8iq
      @Katie-hb8iq ปีที่แล้ว +10

      You can definitely increase the flavour of this burger without adding many calories. I would expect the burger to be bland as it is done in this video. Season and flavour your beef! Throwing a pinch of salt before you smash it isn't going to do anything.

    • @dougb70
      @dougb70 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@Katie-hb8iq I was shocked to learn that a little Worcestershire sauce can greatly add.

    • @themysticfocus
      @themysticfocus ปีที่แล้ว

      @@lolcat man I respect your burgers skills but I feel th e complete opposite. No burger I've made comes even close I'd take a quarter pounder over anything I make.

  • @ThisOffendsMeTV
    @ThisOffendsMeTV ปีที่แล้ว +855

    Thanks for actually dropping the ACTUAL price. Josh Weissman is like “this bite was a quarter, this was a dime” so gg

    • @arrenworden6226
      @arrenworden6226 ปีที่แล้ว +107

      @@mussdem that's a very silly comment. The guy was not hating on Weissman in any way. Just stated he prefers things this way.
      And pantry items are very different from ingredients you have to buy. You'll definitely have salt and pepper at home, but burger buns, probably not.

    • @BlowUpTheOutsideWorld
      @BlowUpTheOutsideWorld ปีที่แล้ว +2

      LMAOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

    • @tracer740
      @tracer740 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@mussdem - Check those buns for mold ...

    • @tracer740
      @tracer740 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      but ... what ever happened to the MacDonald's 15cent burger, 12 cent fries and 17 cent shake?
      Also, there wasn't any tax on food ... you gave the cashier 35 cents and received a penny change!

    • @Cured_Ham
      @Cured_Ham ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mussdem shut up nerd

  • @kittyspartan143
    @kittyspartan143 ปีที่แล้ว +152

    Holy shit you actually did it, you actually showed how to make a good meal on a budget. I hope this heralds the end of the stupid "$1.80 per serving" bullshit, which never made any sense because it never answered the question, "what if you only had $20 total to spend on ALL ingredients??"
    Thank you so much!

    • @Mad-Lad-Chad
      @Mad-Lad-Chad ปีที่แล้ว +7

      But he spent over $20, and didn’t include the actual price of “pantry staples”, he just priced the small bit he used. $20 wouldn’t buy all these ingredients.

    • @npip99
      @npip99 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@Mad-Lad-Chad You can get ketchup mayo mustard for free at any restaurant, they give out like infinite packets. The spices no, but ketchup+mayo+mustard already tastes great for a "special sauce", you can integrate the spice purchases at a later time. He didn't use pantry staples for anything but the special sauce. Unless you mean oil and salt, but I don't see how you don't have oil/salt at home unless you eat out literally 100% of meals (Which is astronomically expensive)

    • @Mad-Lad-Chad
      @Mad-Lad-Chad ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@npip99 You can use whatever excuses you want. Either he included the price of EVERYTHING for $20 like the original post said, or he didn't. You're comment of " but I don't see how you don't have oil/salt at home unless you eat out literally 100% of meals (Which is astronomically expensive)" applies to literally every pantry staple, and what qualifies as a staple would be different to every person.
      He absolutely went over $20 unless you discount the price of pantry staples. Personally, I think expecting people to have certain staples on hand is perfectly fine. The price per serving is the price per serving. If people can't budget accordingly (ya know, stop buying every ingredient the moment you need it then letting the rest rot) it's not Ethan's fault.

    • @kevinbossick8374
      @kevinbossick8374 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Mad-Lad-Chadwho doesn’t have pantry staples? Step one in cooking.

  • @matthewnelson5293
    @matthewnelson5293 ปีที่แล้ว +339

    The 93/7 beef is what both busted the budget and held back your burger flavor, but I understand the calorie cutting aspect. Stores around here 93/7 and 73/27 is a difference of about $2 per pound

    • @jameshaulenbeek5931
      @jameshaulenbeek5931 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      I like getting the 73/27 for burgers, but I'll stick with a slightly leaner beef for most other dishes. 85/15 is a lean as I go though, any more than that and it's too pricey and lacks flavor, like you said.

    • @belleslovinit3848
      @belleslovinit3848 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      If you're going to get a lean meat might as well get turkey or extra lean pork imo

    • @bsteven885
      @bsteven885 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      IMHO, the best fat-to-taste-to-value ratio is what some people call Ground Chuck (80/20). Smashburgers need more fat than the 93/7 meat gives. (I don't commonly see 85/15 in the stores by me, but definitely have seen 93/7 and 73/27.)

    • @MrSkeltal268
      @MrSkeltal268 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      I’ve never seen 73/27 myself, that’s really interesting. I have seen 93/7, 85/15 and the standard, 80/20. I can say leaner meat works for things like meatballs, where 80/20 is just too much fat (IMO)

    • @CP-mb7ly
      @CP-mb7ly ปีที่แล้ว

      Or you could just go to In-N-out and get it...

  • @OscarPanczenko
    @OscarPanczenko ปีที่แล้ว +454

    PLEASE DO BIRRIA TACOS

    • @ffwast
      @ffwast ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Huh, I thought he did but when I search it there isn't one. I really expected there to be one already.

    • @robertjohnpecayo8642
      @robertjohnpecayo8642 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      I want this too
      tbh I find birria tacos not at all approachable for homecooks, but maybe Ethan can find some hack that can replicate the taste enough that doesnt need hours of cooking and prep

    • @sebastianhelgeson3559
      @sebastianhelgeson3559 ปีที่แล้ว

      Omg I made birria tacos in a pressure cooker and it was a decent amount of work, but it was so good

    • @peterheinzo515
      @peterheinzo515 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      joshua weissmans recipe works great for me and could be done with goat aswell

    • @kite-fan
      @kite-fan ปีที่แล้ว

      The carnitas recipe video he kind of covers this

  • @nicoskefalas
    @nicoskefalas ปีที่แล้ว +316

    Just would like to say that your videos are really helping me out! Not only they are informative and entertaining but they also are inspiring me to cook more. Thank you Ethan and I wish you all the best!

    • @EthanChlebowski
      @EthanChlebowski  ปีที่แล้ว +65

      That's what I'm here for, thank you for the kind words!

    • @jimmorrison714
      @jimmorrison714 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@EthanChlebowski You're an inspiration to midgets.

    • @anti-ethniccleansing465
      @anti-ethniccleansing465 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@EthanChlebowski
      In-n-out never uses shredded lettuce. They use nice crispy leaves.

  • @daryloya
    @daryloya ปีที่แล้ว +47

    I didn't like In N Out fries at all but one time I asked for them to be well done. That changed everything. Now they taste much better and instead of giving up on them I order them with a double double.

    • @organizerbmo
      @organizerbmo ปีที่แล้ว +5

      you can also ask for "light well" done fries in case the well done is too crispy. That's what they called it when I was asking for something in between normal and well done

    • @TauEnjoyer
      @TauEnjoyer ปีที่แล้ว +1

      you probably had an old batch my dude, asking them well done is just asking them to do a fresh batch and adding like 30sec on the timer

    • @lucass8119
      @lucass8119 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@TauEnjoyer Not thirty seconds, two whole minutes longer to cook.

    • @TauEnjoyer
      @TauEnjoyer ปีที่แล้ว

      @@lucass8119 wtf isn't that way overcooked tho?

    • @lucass8119
      @lucass8119 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@TauEnjoyer Nah, they come out perfect. The fries are cut and soaked before frying, and the oil is low-temp. They take 5 and a half minutes regularly. I believe frozen fries cook quicker.

  • @50sKid
    @50sKid ปีที่แล้ว +42

    Ethan, for what it's worth, I recall reading some blog post in the past where some guy analyzed some in-n-out burger patties (which he ordered plain without cheese) and weighed the finished patties and compared that with what in-n-out says is the raw weight they use before cooking and he determined that they use a 70/30 blend based on his own empirical testing with meat mixtures that he ground himself. So that's one of the reasons why in-n-out tastes so good. So it definitely is a high fat burger. And regarding their fries, they actually use kennebec potatoes, not russets, which in my opinion is the reason they suck. I think you did right by going with russets. They're easier to find and they're just better.

    • @MrSkeltal268
      @MrSkeltal268 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      My theory on the fries, and granted it’s just my dumb brain take - the whole fresh never frozen angle works fantastically for the burger, but not so much for the fries. Fries almost need to be par cooked and frozen… something about them sitting… or even just deep fried once, left to rest and deep fried again (like Ethan’s recipe on this channel)

    • @aygwm
      @aygwm ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MrSkeltal268 it gets the water out. In-n-out fries need to be ordered “light well”, because the default setting is basically undercooked

    • @NukeOverlord
      @NukeOverlord ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MrSkeltal268 They also just refuse to blanche their fries which also contributes to them tasting like shit

  • @metlica17
    @metlica17 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    I personally love In-N-Out fries! The key is you eat them while they’re hot!! I always eat the fries then eat the burger! Def gonna have to give that sauce a try next time I do burgers at home!

    • @alexlocke1053
      @alexlocke1053 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I had them very very fresh recently. Still not good.

    • @Tyguy760
      @Tyguy760 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Everyone I know either straight up doesn’t like them or they love them. I used to think they were meh but they grew on me over time and now I can’t imagine having a double double without them.

    • @metlica17
      @metlica17 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Super Mario wow!! Finally I can see the light! Thanks for enlightening me Mario bro. Please, teach me more!🤓

    • @anti-ethniccleansing465
      @anti-ethniccleansing465 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lifelong Southern Californian here. Their fries stink. They are dry, flavorless, and get cold in a nanosecond. I am a vegetarian, so I only get grilled cheeses there instead of hamburgers, but I always order two grilled cheeses instead of having a grilled cheese and fries, precisely because their fries are just not good.

    • @terrifyingtyrannosaurusturtle
      @terrifyingtyrannosaurusturtle 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Finally someone else who loves them! They're my favorite out of any other type of fry, I think they taste so good!

  • @kuzelqort
    @kuzelqort ปีที่แล้ว +47

    Interesting to see how those basic spices can really up the sauce game (and the food itself). Im starting to experiment more with spices & salting thanks to you. Keep this videos coming!

    • @NickCombs
      @NickCombs ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Right on. My big spice breakthrough this year is black cardamom. It brings amazing smokiness and savory depth to chinese food, or anything else for that matter.

  • @notmyname327
    @notmyname327 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    I really appreciate the calorie and macro breakdown. Great video as usual. I will definitely be trying out that sauce.

  • @tedsteiner
    @tedsteiner ปีที่แล้ว +179

    As a California native, I appreciate this video.
    In-N-Out isn't the top here, despite what the internet might tell you, but the quality vs. the price you pay is hard to beat.
    There's a running gag here that In-N-Out is the true measure of inflation. It always seems to rise less than every other fast food restaurant.

    • @hellfish2309
      @hellfish2309 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      but… it is the top

    • @AngryAlfonse
      @AngryAlfonse ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@hellfish2309 it's really not. The only reason anyone says it's good is because Californians can't get over their silly notion that the best everything comes from California (in reality, the worst of everything comes from California).
      In n out is barely above Burger King. It's about on par with Steak n Shake, but you get way less options. 5 Guys makes In n Out seem like prison food by comparison.

    • @tedsteiner
      @tedsteiner ปีที่แล้ว +49

      @Alfonse I legitimately cannot understand why Five Guys is still kicking, their prices are blown completely out of proportion for a subpar product. When an equivalent burger/fries/drink comes close to $20 there, I don't even consider it an option. Five guys is massively overpriced, In-N-Out is much less so.
      If you're talking about utmost quality, there are food trucks here solely dedicated to smash burgers that COMPLETELY BLOW AWAY any fast food chain (including In-N-Out) and they are STILL LESS EXPENSIVE than Five Guys. It's a true testament to their incompetence, and there is no amount of free peanuts they could give me to fundamentally change that opinion.
      I don't go to In-N-Out for the best burger. It's not. Don't let any Californian tell you otherwise.
      I go because it's a family owned business, they treat their workers excellently (In-N-Out has some of the best working conditions/pay for any fast food restaurant in the COUNTRY), and lastly it's a solid option if you're out and about for the price.
      Plus, it's tradition, I won't lie. We grew up on In-N-Out just like other states grew up on Dicks, Whataburger, or Bojangles. It's nostalgic for me. One of the first places I hit every time I come back to California from out of state is In-N-Out. Every time.

    • @jacobjaramillo3192
      @jacobjaramillo3192 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      @@AngryAlfonse worst of everything?! Just about all mexican food is the best in California.

    • @tedsteiner
      @tedsteiner ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@jacobjaramillo3192 haha second only to crossing the border for sure

  • @venturelord3
    @venturelord3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Love the honest taste test at the end, good discussion of each style's relative merits and faults.

  • @billpar
    @billpar ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Ethan, I really love your videos, your absolute straight talk its such a pleasure to hear you thanks , Gabe was great

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    @PeterRabbit000 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love Ethan’s fun-filled, insightful, and educational approach to making his videos. They are always a joy to watch, and I am better informed for them.

  • @kevinhamilton4408
    @kevinhamilton4408 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I was always on the fence about subscribing when you were popping up last year. I subbed right after the move. Your new videos are exactly what I love. Informational and fun.

  • @Firebird00500
    @Firebird00500 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Ethan, I cannot tell you enough how essential it is to have an air fryer here. Not only can you reheat fries from "cold" to "just came out of the fryer", you can also make them MUCH crispier and flakier than a normal, non-convection oven, if making from scratch. If you're looking to improve your fries, you can't go wrong with an aerosolized can of peanut oil, an air fryer, and the method you used to dry out the fries (love the vinegar by the way, I'll have to try that!).

  • @kluas948
    @kluas948 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Great format as it is relatable and important in this time of inflation.

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      @Trome1200 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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  • @nigel0
    @nigel0 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love these videos. They’ve inspired me to cook and I’ve never really entertained the idea of cooking until I found your channel.

  • @jackgude3969
    @jackgude3969 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    "Can I make this faster than getting it from a drive through?"
    Cut to Gabe at the airport about to board a round-trip flight to the west coast for 2 burgers.

  • @brianross2377
    @brianross2377 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Your videos have really helped me up my home cooking game. THANK YOU!
    I noticed you used MSG on the low fat burger.
    As a topic suggestion, I would really like to see you do something on MSG. When and why to use it as well as when and why not to use it.

    • @CalebPerez
      @CalebPerez ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah! That would be great. I just throw it in to my Asian dishes cause I know it works, but everything else is a big ol shrug.

    • @bobby_greene
      @bobby_greene ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Use it in anything savory, but not for anything sweet

    • @patriciaskubish6144
      @patriciaskubish6144 ปีที่แล้ว

      Msg is very unhealthy, it creates artificial flavor

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  • @klp1013
    @klp1013 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Wait so did I miss something? How many burgers can you make for the price of the in-n-out ones? Wasn’t that the thesis of the video?

  • @NoonDragoon
    @NoonDragoon 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Having worked at In-N-Out for a few years in college, one thing that's missing here is that In-N-Out salts & pepper's their patties, not just salt. They use a shaker mixture that in my estimations was about 70/30 salt to pepper ratio. They use this same mixture on their fries too.

  • @FreshfrogmarketingUk
    @FreshfrogmarketingUk ปีที่แล้ว +45

    Nice video as always Ethan. It does blow my mind how expensive groceries are in the US. I've visited a few times and have always thought so. Here in Spain this would have been a LOT cheaper.

    • @tiltedinho
      @tiltedinho ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If groceries in the US are expensive for you, don't ever go to Brazil.

    • @NickCombs
      @NickCombs ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Meats in particular are very pricey here, but by limiting that I can keep my essential groceries around $30 total for one person every two weeks. So it really depends on what you're buying.

    • @EtherealoNe1
      @EtherealoNe1 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Groceries went up drastically in the last 2 years. It used to be very cheap. Corporate greed is strangle holding our country, sadly.

    • @Rob-nv7ew
      @Rob-nv7ew ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I thought this. This same shopping list in UK would be about £11 which is $13. Nearly $20 is insane

    • @SilentFlatulence
      @SilentFlatulence ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@EtherealoNe1 Don't worry, I'm sure the "trickle-down economy" will show the results of the 2017 tax cuts any day now...

  • @hdglotzer
    @hdglotzer ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Excellent as always man, I had been cooking your Chicken Karahi for the past year, but this is a new found favorite since we live on the east coast and never get to try In and Out burgers, tried it today and it was amazing, the sauce is on point!

  • @Yupppi
    @Yupppi ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You can also skip the second burger patty if you plan to eat multiple times a day, 100 grams is pretty nice for a burger. Also it reduces the daily intake of red meat so not too bad in that sense either. Makes your meals cheaper too.

  • @robhulson
    @robhulson ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I recently got a big old bag of smoked paprika from my local Winco. I must say, it has been a "game changer" to how much more my food is popping. Remarkable spice, makes everything nice.

  • @Tike22
    @Tike22 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    You think you do an episode about Fried Rice and just the different takes. Traditional. Thailand, Some with Sambal, etc. just like your vids highlighting a very popular dish but the different takes on it their flavor profiles and maybe your personal fave. (Maybe also address how much the flavoring of the meat matters too like shrimp vs char siu pork flavors)

  • @nextdoorwarren
    @nextdoorwarren ปีที่แล้ว +3

    @Ethan you forgot to toast the bun, In and Out toasts the burger side, not sure the oil or butter, but definitely adds to the flavor.

  • @EccentricWilly
    @EccentricWilly ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I love how honest and chill you are when comparing your own with the restaurant version. You are basically the opposite of Joshua Weissman and I love you for it lol

  • @bobthebuilder4202
    @bobthebuilder4202 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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  • @ExterminatorElite
    @ExterminatorElite ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The secret to why In-N-Out fries kind of suck: they're usually fried only once. Ask for them to be "well done" to give your fries a second round in the fryer (or ask for "light well done" for a shorter stint), and you'll have the crispy twice-cooked fries that you often enjoy at other fast food chains. Even with In-N-Out's weakest thing, the fries, their ability to customize and accommodate your order comes out on top.

  • @shadytreez
    @shadytreez ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Oh no!
    He forgot to toast the buns!
    Looks yum otherwise.

  • @ausaramun
    @ausaramun ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Wow that's around 1/4 of the savings in terms of the calorie intake. Great job!

  • @lolajacomino6574
    @lolajacomino6574 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much. We need a lot more videos like this one

  • @SimonPhungChannel
    @SimonPhungChannel ปีที่แล้ว

    I caught the first TH-cam ad with you before this video started, Ethan. Pretty cool to see it!

  • @vizzo7
    @vizzo7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Hey your videos are very great. Would be nice to see a video done by you about all these xanthan gum, gellan gum, guar gum, corn starch and how the same product tastes . you make them all so clear

  • @estarossa1847
    @estarossa1847 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great vid Ethan.
    If u want to enjoy our fries u hav to get to get them piping hot fresh out the fryer. Between the fryer and handout they cooldown by hundreds of degrees in a matter of seconds. And they go soggy hella fast.
    Also not important but a note for accuracy.
    INO onions arent raw by default the get placed atop the mostly cooked patty so the residual heat cooks and softens it.
    The lettuce isn't shredded its just very very roughly chopped.
    And our tomato slices dont get salt or pepper(To the dismay of kenji).

    • @Bigheadedwon
      @Bigheadedwon ปีที่แล้ว

      The remedy to that and the only way I order them is extra crispy. They'll still get cold pretty quick, but they won't get soggy. They will though end up being cold and hard, which may or may not be better than cold and soft depending on the person. Extra Crispy fries anywhere are better, but especially so at In N Out.

  • @kaciesoulsby1347
    @kaciesoulsby1347 ปีที่แล้ว

    We made the burger sauce tonight and it was absolutely tops! Thanks for the recipe!

  • @kevinhom1062
    @kevinhom1062 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    love the video, appreciate the breakdown.
    That being said, i've never found it worth it cost wise to make burgers at home vs. in n out. That 80cent savings per serving on the burger is easily negated by the fact that portion wise, it's impossible to buy the right amount of each ingredient to have that actually breakdown that way, it's not often you need to cook 8 burgers at once, and unless you have use for the extra ingredients it may just end up going in the trash. And that's on top of the time to shop + cook.
    but yes, like some of the other comments have said, in n out fries are good light well/well done.

    • @dukeblair7792
      @dukeblair7792 ปีที่แล้ว

      You can freeze most of the ingredients for later...so it is way worth it. He froze the extra fries on here. Freeze the meat and buns...for a burger later. The cheese lasts a long time also.

  • @DanielJohansson3
    @DanielJohansson3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Ethan! Have you thought about a cookbook release anytime soon? Feel like it would be appreciated by a lot of people, and would probably smash in sales too!

    • @joshupew
      @joshupew ปีที่แล้ว

      That's a good idea, would definitely buy one too. Always juggling with cooking and playing the videos at the same time :D

  • @pobbityboppity1110
    @pobbityboppity1110 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This inspired me to make an “animal style” sandwich that was even healthier: just sautéed some veggies, mushroom onion and pepper, throw that on top some American cheese and the sauce in this video. Toast the bread. Delicious!

  • @garywilson9640
    @garywilson9640 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm my copy cat Inn/Out my differences with my version
    1 - a fried egg atop the meat. A good source of protein
    2- I toast the top bun only with a thick layer of butter. Special sauce when assembled.
    3- The special sauce. I add a quarter teaspoon of creamed Horseradish
    4 - a out a minute before burgers are done a pad of butter on top of meat. And 2 ice cubes directly next to each burger and cover with a lid to steam.
    5 - thicker sliced onions and tomato
    6- when assembled several slices of Cold Avocado. I won't eat a burger without it.
    7 - thick mayo on bottom bun

  • @loreleibrewer3803
    @loreleibrewer3803 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Martin's 4 life 😩 been craving In N Out ever since I moved to the East Coast a few years ago. Will definitely try this recipe at home sometime soon!

  • @peyton.simpson
    @peyton.simpson ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I died when you called pickle juice "pickle liquid" 😂

  • @1024specialkay
    @1024specialkay ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Can’t wait to try making this at home

  • @user-si4uv1bz7q
    @user-si4uv1bz7q ปีที่แล้ว

    I live this channel! You sir are a god send to home cooks!

  • @JoshuaLinn
    @JoshuaLinn ปีที่แล้ว

    What an excellent review, thank you. New fan of yours right here.

  • @VerhoevenSimon
    @VerhoevenSimon ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Always nice to see a cheaper and healthier recipe

    • @dchall8
      @dchall8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Only cheaper because he didn't factor in food prep labor, delivery charges (gas), kitchen cleanup labor, or the cost of refrigerating his leftover food.
      And are you saying that the small difference in fat content makes one healthier?

    • @VerhoevenSimon
      @VerhoevenSimon ปีที่แล้ว

      @@dchall8 I enjoy cooking, gas counts as a saving, refrigerating goes either way, and kitchen. Cleanup is still there indeed, but that's also a bit up to yourself.

  • @isak123
    @isak123 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I think a good trade-off to elevate this burger would be to skip one of the cheese slices and use 80/20 beef instead.
    Btw, toasting the burger bun should be mandatory. :)

  • @MrRedPortal30
    @MrRedPortal30 ปีที่แล้ว

    this is my fave series

  • @dustinr1146
    @dustinr1146 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Gotta get the fries Light Well when ordering animal. INO is definitely a place you have to know and use the not so hidden menu! Good vid.

  • @PriestMelchizedek
    @PriestMelchizedek ปีที่แล้ว +55

    Their fries are actually underrated. Fresh-cut and just need to be ordered well-done.

    • @Lucinda_Jackson
      @Lucinda_Jackson ปีที่แล้ว +14

      And eaten immediately. No fries are very good when they’ve been sitting around and cold.

    • @lethrgy
      @lethrgy ปีที่แล้ว +20

      i disagree even when eaten fresh and cooked well done or animal style they are still towards the bottom versus other fast food places
      i can appreciate that they are made by hand on-site but theyre still just not very good

    • @dannywalker5319
      @dannywalker5319 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@Lucinda_Jackson you are 1000% correct. Especially with In N Out fries. They are fresh potatoes that are sliced right there in front of you and then fried. They don’t have the extra preservatives that McDonalds and other fast food places have. If you are getting fries, you either eat them in the restaurant or in your car in the parking lot. The drive home alone makes the fries 10 times worse lol

    • @Lucinda_Jackson
      @Lucinda_Jackson ปีที่แล้ว

      @@dannywalker5319
      I’m a parking lot wolfer downer, myself! 🤣🤣

    • @tinam761
      @tinam761 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I like In-n-Out fries 🍟 every way!! I do recommend well done for people that have not tried it … also ** pro tip… you can pop your fries in your air fryer to crisp up after getting them home.

  • @karminiparsan9256
    @karminiparsan9256 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Your meal looks way better..and I like fries with just a dipping sauce👍👍

  • @gregorybiggs2068
    @gregorybiggs2068 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My sentiments exactly!
    I enjoy their "double" burger, but not their fries, so I started getting 2 "double" burgers (with extra onion).

  • @foxymama2003
    @foxymama2003 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have missed In n Out burgers so much since I moved back to the Midwest! I appreciate the sauce recipe! Definitely going to have unhealthy fried fries animal style and a double double this week!

  • @JOHNDOE99663
    @JOHNDOE99663 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Honestly, thanks for listing out the groceries as a total cost, instead of adjusting the price to the portion needed (stuff like yters doing :using 2 buns so its only 50 cents not $4 🙄)

    • @Lucinda_Jackson
      @Lucinda_Jackson ปีที่แล้ว +1

      There’s an actual point to doing it that way, though. It’s the cost of the meal when they do it that way. I mean, do you just make your two burgers and then toss the rest of the burgers and buns and cheese? Of course not. And I note you didn’t object to his using the fraction on the pantry staples instead of the full cost of the packages…
      He did it correctly for what he billed it as - “can I buy the ingredients and make my own for less?” The other YTers do it correctly for their premise of how much it costs to make a particular dish - in this case, a single burger and fries. Neither is right or wrong.

    • @tellegraammemartijndoolaard2
      @tellegraammemartijndoolaard2 ปีที่แล้ว

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  • @Diablothein
    @Diablothein ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Not toasting the bun? That's a paddlin'.

  • @preese100
    @preese100 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loved the video...thanks for sharing!

  • @HoLeeFoc
    @HoLeeFoc 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    For me, what makes in-n-out burger great are the grilled onions. Just like your version of the sauce kicked it up a notch, the same with the grilled onion. Lastly, in-n-out does not shred its lettuce (at least not here in So Cal).

  • @RemyMac
    @RemyMac ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Loving your videos, but feel like you abandoned the challenge you set in this one. Weren't you trying to see how many burgers you could make for the same cost?

  • @Orthosunil1234
    @Orthosunil1234 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I like the part where he said it’s chlebowsking time and chlebowskied everywhere…

  • @darkelf444
    @darkelf444 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    For the sauce try caramelized onions, half mayo, half low fat or non fat greek yogur and no sugar ketchup, lower calories and taste the same or even better

  • @imfrcd
    @imfrcd ปีที่แล้ว

    Gulf coast guy here, hard to find In-n-Out, always get a double-double when I can. Thanks for the Hack.

  • @JoshuaLinn
    @JoshuaLinn ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I 100% agree with you on in-n-out fry's, definitely over rated. Especially when they cool down. Surprised they have not changed the recipe to get closer to McDonalds. But probably in terms of company brand, should not change.

    • @dchall8
      @dchall8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Recipe? They chop raw potatoes into fry shape, rinse them in water, and deep fry them. That's almost everyone's recipe. The difference with McDonald's is that they prefry their fries somewhere 'off campus' and ship them to the stores frozen. Double cooking the fries makes them crispy on the outside and softer inside. In-N-Out prides themselves on serving fresh food that you can watch being made. If you want a more McDonald's fry from In-N-Out, order them WELL DONE. They will be very crispy and remain crispy to the last one. They are not soft inside, but if you're looking for crispy, that's how you do it at In-N-Out.
      Also it's kind of not fair to judge the cost of fast food against home made food. Fast food is a convenience item so you don't have to buy all the ingredients, open and portion the ingredients, get out skillet and cookie sheet, prepare the sauces, heat the oven, heat the skillet, cook the food and time it to come out hot all at once, assemble and plate the food, clean up the skillet and cookie sheet, and put everything away. If you got paid for all the time it takes to shop, prepare, wash, and clean up, you'd charge more than whatever it was you thought you spent on the burger and fries.

  • @yupyupyup732
    @yupyupyup732 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Yet to watch this video, but as a society can we finally talk about how BAD In-n-Out fries are??
    Edit: Ethan agrees, society can begin to heal

  • @dudeabides1532
    @dudeabides1532 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks to you, I just might be able to have my 4x4 animal style in-n-out burger here in Japan now. Thanks!

  • @domonicramey3960
    @domonicramey3960 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Man you’re on a roll! Great video!

  • @ryanfarrugia2774
    @ryanfarrugia2774 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Finally a video that’s not 30 minutes!

  • @kjsciacca
    @kjsciacca ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Looks great but I’d rather pay double and not have to spend an hour cooking and cleaning up, and having a bunch of leftover bread and veges I’ll end up throwing away

    • @BLITZKRIEG1
      @BLITZKRIEG1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      amen

    • @SimohSays
      @SimohSays ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Plus this video assumes you are getting two servings. It would be much harder to get the ingredients for the same price if it was a single meal

    • @rickyrougs
      @rickyrougs ปีที่แล้ว +3

      maybe you’d have time to do it if you didnt spend all day whining about cooking videos on youtube

    • @kjsciacca
      @kjsciacca ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@rickyrougs hmmm maybe. I’d have more time with your mom as well

    • @arsenimokhau5988
      @arsenimokhau5988 ปีที่แล้ว

      So what exactly did you expect to find on a cooking channel ?

  • @JoyLabProductions
    @JoyLabProductions ปีที่แล้ว

    I learned so much from your fries instructions! Vinegar! Freezer! Stuff I never knew.

  • @garbelfunkle
    @garbelfunkle ปีที่แล้ว

    Just generally love your content. Thanks!

  • @HairFollicle
    @HairFollicle ปีที่แล้ว

    Im always discussing ur vids with my sister about how we should try this and that from ur channel

  • @chellastation
    @chellastation ปีที่แล้ว

    I didn't make the burger beef, I used a ready to go burger mold, but I find airfrying the beef made a huge difference in health and taste. That is just me. I made my first burger at home, and it tastes way better than what I could not have gotten outside my home. I was so happy to make my own burger 🍔😋

  • @capricorndrbird
    @capricorndrbird ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I live in New Jersey and have not seen an in&out burger because it's regional. I would like to recreate these recipes ! We have Shake Shack in the northeast which their burgers are so delicious 😋

  • @complicatedmike
    @complicatedmike ปีที่แล้ว +2

    💯% agree that In N Out's burgers are good but their fries leave a lot to be desired. Thanks for a great video!

  • @matthewmccullough1359
    @matthewmccullough1359 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If you forgo the vinegar in the water while boiling your potatoes you'll get a much more satisfying (and easier to judge) golden colour.
    Yes they will be a little bit more fraging but the breaking and rough texture gives a more satisfying crunch.
    Albeit my fries are normally thicker so they absorb a bit less oil I shake them in a sive after boiling to maximise the crispy edges

    • @tellegraammemartijndoolaard2
      @tellegraammemartijndoolaard2 ปีที่แล้ว

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    • @zvezdoblyat
      @zvezdoblyat ปีที่แล้ว

      I was confused about the "sive" part lol
      I usually pronounce sieve like "piece"

  • @BrianLatchman
    @BrianLatchman ปีที่แล้ว

    LETS GOO ETHAN I LOVE THIS SERIES

  • @TheOriginalUnoriginal
    @TheOriginalUnoriginal 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Bodybuilder/Calorie-friendly version:
    - 96/4 GB (make like 4 balls, mix w the egg whites)
    - American cheese
    - egg white
    - brioche bun
    - add your own tomatoes lettuce etc
    Fire bro thx for showing us

  • @MrTaylork1
    @MrTaylork1 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I was so exited for in-n-out to come to Idaho. I was not prepared for how aggressively mid to bad it would be. And that was during launch when the veteran employees were being flown in from California to run it. At least I’m not tempted to wait in line for an hour and go again.

  • @xylusirl1527
    @xylusirl1527 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just got you doing a home lore ad on your video. That was trippy.

  • @MPAutomotiveCrafts
    @MPAutomotiveCrafts ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Grab 12 patties under 10 bucks from walmart, brioche buns, decent cheese and veggies and burger per burger is way cheaper than any fast food place out there, even if you get a 12 pack of Zero Sodas you'll still be good, I spent a total of 28 usd for all that.

  • @engineerncook6138
    @engineerncook6138 ปีที่แล้ว

    In n Out griddles the buns so they are warm and crispy. You can taste the difference if you eat them immediately. Try it.

  • @cloudkitt
    @cloudkitt 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    As an East Coaster, i had in-n-out once on a West coast trip and was kinda stunned at how bad the fries were 😅
    The burger was, as you say, solid.

  • @justanoman6497
    @justanoman6497 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    For stuff like fries, you really should also do a taste comparison test by taking your food to their location and compare the taste in the car in the parking lot. The freshness matters so much and they just die when they are eaten as take outs instead of dine in.
    I would sometimes eat animal style fry on location. I would *never* take it home.

  • @redgiant970
    @redgiant970 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Definitely agree about loaded fries, most are worse then just regular fries on their own and the few that are good need to be eat immediately are soon as they're done or they just become a congealed mess.

  • @AC-qn5bu
    @AC-qn5bu ปีที่แล้ว

    Good job on getting that ad king

  • @KirtBean
    @KirtBean ปีที่แล้ว

    Not me getting your Harry’s ad on YOUR video 😭 perfect 👌🏾

  • @fobu100
    @fobu100 ปีที่แล้ว

    ethan youre the realest ! keepn on

  • @korbyd236
    @korbyd236 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love you videos one thing I've wondered is what's the best way to make a burger like not just the burger but the ingredients as well like is caramelized onions better than grilled stuff like that

  • @redbluejeans
    @redbluejeans ปีที่แล้ว

    I just made the secret sauce and holey moley, it is 🔥. I might just put it on everything!

  • @flexiblebirdchannel
    @flexiblebirdchannel ปีที่แล้ว

    Ok, you got me, today's evening dish is burger & fries. But I make the buns from wheat (9ct), and use just a single 100g (1.50) patty of organic beef, and of course no MSG and no industrial cheese. Including 10% part of an egg (35ct) on the bun, 5% part of a tomato, lettuce, onion and two potatoes out of a 2.49 bag of 15, it costs me 2.21 and is a lot less than 950 calories., just enough on the evening. But more work. It's worth it.

  • @TheRestlessView
    @TheRestlessView ปีที่แล้ว

    Once more I love the fact that you give actual facts and don't use skewed information of per serving nonsense. On the other hand you do kinda show just the value of In and Out. Because one you didn't need to shell out for the oil to fry the fries and some buttered toasted buns as well so butter could've been added but still solid price. Your sauce tho looks pretty boss.

  • @brycicle775
    @brycicle775 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ethan, you should try In-n-Out's fries "light well." That usually makes them come crisp and not soggy or limp

  • @Ozzymandius1
    @Ozzymandius1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I can, but I’m also making the veggie burgers they have which is burger toppings without any protein at all 😂. Also, I’m totally here for your own ad playing before your video.

  • @davidmonge4136
    @davidmonge4136 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I see devouring food runs in the family 😂 love your videos man

  • @SweenyMarc
    @SweenyMarc ปีที่แล้ว

    Really glad I'm not the only one that doesn't like loaded fries. Crispy and slightly salty is the whole point of fries!
    Could you do some Mex / Tex-Mex stuff? The UK is massively lacking in good Mexican fast-food and it's one of my favourites to cook at home.

  • @PolinGames
    @PolinGames ปีที่แล้ว

    dam you got sponsored by GEICO. problably the most impressive sponsor I've seen actually. Nice video btw :D

  • @avidworkslol
    @avidworkslol ปีที่แล้ว

    Air fryers are a game changer for homemade fries. Soak in salt water, rinse/dry, toss in oil and throw in the air fryer for 10-15 minutes.

  • @BadgerBrownie
    @BadgerBrownie ปีที่แล้ว

    How do you fry it on just regular frying pan? I don’t have a stove top at home.. how long and at what temp would you cook it for??