BA Test Kitchen Answers 19 Common Burger Questions

BA Test Kitchen Answers 19 Common Burger Questions | Bon Appétit

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You have questions. We have answers. Let's do this. Join Gaby, Amiel, Priya, Chris, Molly, Brad, Carla and Andy in the Bon Appétit Test Kitchen as they answer your burger questions. What is the best fat percentage in a burger mixture? Does the meat cook more evenly if you poke holes in it first?
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@leunam23 5 жыл бұрын

Red Leicester will continue to haunt Chris until the end of his days.

@KenS1267 5 жыл бұрын

He's definitely traumatized by it

@SkepticalCaveman 5 жыл бұрын

It's revenge for making "chocolate" tempering" a nemesis for Claire.

@XusernamegoeshereX 5 жыл бұрын

Forever traumatized lol

@mrbear1302 4 жыл бұрын

Oh that darn Leicester!

@frankdanysh6772 4 жыл бұрын

as soon as it went to Chris with cheese i knew he would say it. lol

@lawrencemanipol321 5 жыл бұрын

The way Amiel reacted to the 75-25 burger mix was so cute lmao

@anotherjuan 5 жыл бұрын

that aint cute. he looked like james mcavoy from split. lmaaaooo

@lawrencemanipol321 5 жыл бұрын

@@anotherjuan I'll take a James McAvoy any day

@amanidiotdo 4 жыл бұрын

Lawrence Manipol i knowww i love it

@shegoisgay 4 жыл бұрын

Same energy as Andy when he ate the perfect canned tomatoes in Making Perfect

@lazarosamantha 4 жыл бұрын

Lawrence Manipol OMG IKR

@mykamallillin 5 жыл бұрын

Are you teasing us with a new Making Perfect series BURGER edition???

@sahithyasudhakar3015 5 жыл бұрын

Oooh that would be perfect Claire- the buns Brad and Andy- vegetables Molly and Carla- cheese ( might be Red liester) Chris and Brad- meat Add anything else if I'm forgetting something

@adiymustapha4694 5 жыл бұрын

@@sahithyasudhakar3015 condiments and other add ins

@rhymingplanet 5 жыл бұрын

@@sahithyasudhakar3015 or they switch it up!

@milesburdick3013 5 жыл бұрын

@@sahithyasudhakar3015 Chris- special sauce

@casualwatcher321 5 жыл бұрын

It was actually confirmed on Andy’s insta that they are doing make perfect 2

@Myketheman621 5 жыл бұрын

3:07 "Definitely not red leicester" - Chris is still recovering from recreating Jamie Oliver's burger.

@Leo-hk6qg 4 жыл бұрын

That was a pretty stressful one. I think it was called "Jamie Oliver's Insanity Burger" but there was nothing insane about it.

@recoil53 4 жыл бұрын

Time travelers have confirmed that Morocco's dying words are "that f*cking cheese".

@skeleton5459 4 жыл бұрын

😂 When he mentioned the red leicester.

@diamondflaw 4 жыл бұрын

THE LAYER OF SADNESS.

@Roberto-tt7yv 5 жыл бұрын

Omg I died at how excited they got at 75/25 lmaoo

@KatotownUSA 5 жыл бұрын

Anthony Teekah I get 73/27 beef locally and it really is so much better

@Dog3D 4 жыл бұрын

Juan Ulysses I prefer 72.6891111/27.310888899 but it’s hard to find locally

@ryanriddell5087 4 жыл бұрын

CARLA: *acts shocked as Andy says diced onions* ALSO CARLA: "I like kimchi and mayo and that's it

@thehorsesnamewasfriday8695 4 жыл бұрын

Ryan Riddell LMAO

@jsowels19 4 жыл бұрын

i gagged for sure lol

@ByersDublin13 4 жыл бұрын

@@jsowels19 sorry about your white bread palate

@RakeshMaliB 5 жыл бұрын

Red Leicester is to Chris Morocco as Tempered Chocolate is to Claire!

@joewamsley8004 4 жыл бұрын

But Clair figured out the chocolate problem.

@recoil53 4 жыл бұрын

@@joewamsley8004 Not yet she hasn't. Last thing she said was that she was going to figure it out. We haven't seen her temper chocolate on her first try.

@saraashkir5793 4 жыл бұрын

recoil53 I believe she did in whatever the last chocolate episode of gourmet makes was. She learned how to sous vide it.

@joewamsley8004 4 жыл бұрын

@@saraashkir5793 Ya, she found the water bath method. Looked super simple...

@saraashkir5793 4 жыл бұрын

recoil53 just for an update, I did check. It was the twix episode and she does temper it correctly on the first try (she just had to restart one bag of chocolate because she bagged it wrong, which isnt really a tempering fail)

@avster99 4 жыл бұрын

3:10 when Gaby hesitates to say swiss cheese because Chris is eyeing her like an EAGLE oh my god

@NEMesis1413 4 жыл бұрын

I'm a big fan of swiss on a burger, especially with grilled onions & mushrooms. Delicious!

@MadisonFalco 4 жыл бұрын

NEMesis1413 absolutely!

@cnsummers4086 5 жыл бұрын

Yep, BA is definitely stalling on Sour Doughnuts Pt 2 to create suspense

@littlegigles 5 жыл бұрын

I think "It's alive" it's just one time in a month.

@annicornbaby1659 5 жыл бұрын

Matt Hunziker is still editing it so be patient. But it’ll be here soon

@duckrutt 5 жыл бұрын

Listen, I should be telling you this but it's stuck in development hell. We're talking about Fan4stic levels of problems here. The initial screening didn't go over so there's been rewrites. Claire isn't happy with her contract so we're working on a CGI version to cover the reshoots. You ever do CGI hair? Getting the streak right has kept me up for months. The rips in Andys shirt? That's all CG fanservice. And we haven't even begun adding Chris into the background. There's a reason part 3 was released first (Chris makes doughnuts).

@CamiAnn585 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, the timing of that 2 part series is awful.

@roulettezoku 4 жыл бұрын

Just wait until the end of part 2 where they announce part 3

@valdeaunia 5 жыл бұрын

Only accepting answers from Carla "First Ever Manager of Shake Shack" Lalli lol

@rjploops 4 жыл бұрын

Is this real? I've never heard that story.

@dacutestdimples 4 жыл бұрын

@@rjploops look up their smash burger video. Our favorite Lalli was defo the first Manager 😎

@badlesbian1983 4 жыл бұрын

accurate

@franciscodetonne4797 4 жыл бұрын

Um, actually, it's Carla "First Ever Manager of Shake Shack" Lalli Music

@margiereyes3772 4 жыл бұрын

Ryan Oliver she mentions it a lot in the BA podcast lol

@p3t4l 5 жыл бұрын

Find you a man that makes you feel like Amiel feels about 75-25.

@cnsummers4086 4 жыл бұрын

This is true 😂😭

@julieharden2433 5 жыл бұрын

Does this mean we are getting a "A Perfect Burger" series soon?

@bubbles7492 5 жыл бұрын

I hope so lol

@1Cortexiphan 5 жыл бұрын

On the BA Instagram there was a photo of the group (including Rick!) together and taking notes on something. My guess is that it was for that!!

@julieharden2433 4 жыл бұрын

@@1Cortexiphan I have recommended they do a "A Perfect Taco" episode. Best tortilla, best protein, best toppings, best pico e gallo, best salsa, etc... I hope we get many more of these!

@nathanhittle9457 4 жыл бұрын

jessicahamby Rick is under appreciated.

@LTdrumma 4 жыл бұрын

I wish. Also, very cute profile pic Julie.

@izzy1221 5 жыл бұрын

3:07 Also known as ‘that f**king cheese,’ Red Leicester is Chris’s sworn enemy now.

@melsyoutube 5 жыл бұрын

Andy's excitement when Carla said Brisket is the type of energy I'm looking for when I make an announcement 😂

@peptobismolveins 5 жыл бұрын

5:10 *My big flat burgers shrink into little small patties* 😂 Omg, Brad reading it out and Priya laughing hysterically in the background had me laughing. How could he literally read that without laughing?

@hx0ad5 4 жыл бұрын

"special boy, special sauce" assassinated me immediately thanks

@takemetoglasgow09 4 жыл бұрын

Grey “stab your burger” killed me too

@ajcarreau 5 жыл бұрын

The Andy-Carla vibe in this one is 👌👌👌

@ljm792 4 жыл бұрын

They were everything

@blkgapmodel 4 жыл бұрын

ajcarreau def my favorite

@justabeanpassingthrough8297 5 жыл бұрын

“Good luck, cheese-stuffer” killed me

@MoreAmerican 4 жыл бұрын

Not a direct quote, but the essence is there fo sho.

@nanoflower1 4 жыл бұрын

I wish they had include Alex Delany in this section as he would have had a counterpoint to the cheese stuffing. He knows just how good a juicy lucy can be.

@cadd9572 5 жыл бұрын

Molly and Amiel are a weirdly perfect combo. A show double hosted by them would be awesome

@cnsummers4086 4 жыл бұрын

Completely agree! They chat like a couple of good friends, Brad and Priya on the other hand...

@simonc.2769 5 жыл бұрын

The giddiness that Amiel and Molly exhibited over 75/25 was adorbs.

@ZaihasSyakhir 5 жыл бұрын

Chris talking about cheese. Red Leicester: Im gonna end this man whole career.

@sasp9856 4 жыл бұрын

Carla & Andy being righteously judgemental is my favourite thing, I love them SO MUCH

@axellesemeniano1407 5 жыл бұрын

Anyone else hear gabbi's demon laugh at 5:42?

@LA12312 4 жыл бұрын

Some possession vibe bruhh!! 😈😳

@manucarmiggelt2687 4 жыл бұрын

Axelle Semeniano I was searching for this comment lol

@navywolf8872 4 жыл бұрын

@@manucarmiggelt2687 OMG same!

@moiclarence 4 жыл бұрын

Priya reacting to “my big flat burger” was the cutest thing ever

@AlexNgiam 5 жыл бұрын

next Make it Perfect item after pizza? Burger next??? :D

@marykay5299 5 жыл бұрын

Oooh, claire makes the perfect buns!

@givememore4free 5 жыл бұрын

This is what I'm thinking too.

@ctkachuk08 5 жыл бұрын

I am so here for it

@SebMyllie 5 жыл бұрын

Have they not already kind of done that?

@silhouette.13 5 жыл бұрын

Omggg this is officially a regular series now??? Is BA tryna spoil us???

@pantybox 4 жыл бұрын

"what happens if i mix and smush it too much?" molly: it just becomes tough chris: it gets too pasty and kind of uniform brad: BOUNCY BOLOGNA TERRITORY perfection

@MikoSquiz 4 жыл бұрын

If you don't do it enough, the patty won't stay fat and will come out crumbly! There's a sweet spot (err on the side of 'not enough' though).

@lancerave 4 жыл бұрын

5:40 LMAO am I bugging or did the editor layer up Gaby's laugh ???!!

@evilcab 5 жыл бұрын

i love how excited they are about protein to fat ratio.

@janiceandthomas 5 жыл бұрын

I got so excited when I saw 'burger' in the title. I thought this was the next BA Makes Perfect. Alas, the wait continues....

@emmalouise55555 5 жыл бұрын

Janice Hamilton preach!

@Alfonso__ 5 жыл бұрын

BA: Don't poke holes, kids Also BA: Stab your burger

@nanoflower1 4 жыл бұрын

I would say the one time when you might want to poke holes in a burger is if you are steaming it like White Castle or Krystal do. But how many people are going to make steamed burgers at home?

@supergeek1418 4 жыл бұрын

@@nanoflower1 Actually, they're not steamed: they're grilled on a steam-heated griddle, which limits the temperature to 212F/100C, thus slow cooking them. Also, the holes are filled with finely chopped onion which cooks in the rendered fat, which then diffuses throughout the "slider" imparting an onion flavor throughout. That low temp also doesn't allow for much of a crust, but it does tend to minimize shrinkage.

@yassershireify 5 жыл бұрын

Me: watches this entire video agreeing with all these food facts *Also me: favourite burger is a McDonald’s cheeseburger*

@givememore4free 5 жыл бұрын

You have very low standards.

@JennzOrs 5 жыл бұрын

Mine is Carls Jr (⭐Hardees) or Wendy's has definitely been stepping up their game!

@KenS1267 5 жыл бұрын

Have you guys all had your taste buds removed? Most fast food burgers are made with frozen beef which is simply awful. The ones that use fresh meat still manage to muck it up.

@yosephog5509 5 жыл бұрын

You animal

@cammcbri 5 жыл бұрын

The McDonalds cheeseburger is just a thing of beauty. By all professional standards it should be subpar. But in practice it's the best.

@debbiec.9314 5 жыл бұрын

Amiel's existence makes me so happy

@keyqchan 5 жыл бұрын

Where's Claire? Was she busy tempering wourder somewhere?

@bubbles7492 5 жыл бұрын

I guess because shes more of a baker they didnt saw the need of her Beeing in the video 😁 or she was sick and/or had a day off 😂😂

@ardinaaliyarizka 5 жыл бұрын

Rizuchan yea i think it’s mostly because she’s a baker

@CK-ou3es 5 жыл бұрын

She isn't in BA anymore

@thepudgyninja 5 жыл бұрын

Claire isn’t a full-time employee anymore so she probably isn’t around for stuff like this all the time.

@vabeachkevin 5 жыл бұрын

Yep she’s not full time, only a contractor.

@Anne-ug4jv 5 жыл бұрын

Whoever made the pairings is such a genius. Thank you for spoiling us with great content, BA!

@melsyoutube 5 жыл бұрын

"I have no desire for my patty to touch the grates of a grill" same, Andy

@Maryred905 5 жыл бұрын

"definitely not red leicester" Chris is still salty he couldn't identify the cheese

@kayleighthomas4756 4 жыл бұрын

Can we get some merch that says “Special Boy, Special Sauce”? 😂

@rjploops 4 жыл бұрын

I just want to thank BA for all the quality content I've been enjoying the last few years. I know and love all these people for so many reasons and I'll listen to them talk about food for as long as you let me.

@SalemK 4 жыл бұрын

Me: doesn't eat meat Also me: *watches entire video on perfecting a burger*

@Fudgeey 4 жыл бұрын

These same tips apply for meatless or veggie burgers. Add some fat, make a good sauce, season before cooking, and don't let the bun get soggy.

@MsDanab27 5 жыл бұрын

Can yall drop your exercise routine though 😅. All that good food...how do yall stay healthy/fit 👏🏾

@JakeLovesSteak 4 жыл бұрын

Great question. I mean, if I worked at BA, I'd probably weigh 500 lbs.

@MsDanab27 4 жыл бұрын

@@JakeLovesSteak same here 😭

@joewamsley8004 4 жыл бұрын

Standing all day?

@iloveurgirl 4 жыл бұрын

i feel like it's cause they move around a lot and they probably workout a little and most definitely have good metabolism

@careyrudell1910 4 жыл бұрын

They also work in NYC, and probably live there - so walking a lot is built into your daily routine.

@tstallman24 4 жыл бұрын

To answer the question: in order to prevent a blow out with the cheese inside. Medium heat and cover it. A Juicy Lucy is queen!!!! 👑

@asherb6637 4 жыл бұрын

BA: You want cheese in your burger? Good luck. Minnesotans: (Typing)

@GabrielEscobosa 5 жыл бұрын

I just want to say that I love and respect Carla and Chris so much, you guys are awesome.

@rajington 5 жыл бұрын

PRO TIP: mix equal parts of 80/20 and 70/30 to get 75/25

@bubbles7492 5 жыл бұрын

Kinda too much tho just get yourself 80/20 lol its perfectly fine 😂

@mizzmatrix 4 жыл бұрын

I tried 85/15 once, it was a little too tough. 80/20 is near perfect.

@elwynbrooks 5 жыл бұрын

Where's donuts!!! But also, thank you for this it's real neat

@mio1260 5 жыл бұрын

elwynbrooks i know part two is probably still being edited, at least it was a couple of days ago! (matt hunzi’s instagram) so it’s still in the works! they’re not just holding it captive.

@britfofana4060 4 жыл бұрын

What a great episode! You can tell they're all so passionate about food; such a great thing to see!

@user-lf1os3sh5c 4 жыл бұрын

Carla and Andy's intense chaos versus Chris and Gaby's meditative calmness is just what we need 💯

@thegourmetgrandadandfamily 5 жыл бұрын

I love BA so much I watch every video ... big like from me....

@katem2458 4 жыл бұрын

Whoever edited this did a phenomenal job with the text boxes.

@davesecx 5 жыл бұрын

This whole crew is so awesome. You can just tell how nice they all are and it's not fake TV personas either.

@samconcklin 4 жыл бұрын

The giddy energy at 1:06 is enough to keep me going through the work week. Thanks guys!

@Erksah68 4 жыл бұрын

Poor Chris getting discredited for everything. Chris I still admire your work! Brad shouted your veggie burger out at the end. A real mate.

@mcdrums87 4 жыл бұрын

Don’t forget to toast the buns! That should help a big with sogginess and slippage. Plus, it’s a great texture addition.

@BooneBake 5 жыл бұрын

Great channel

@jagrubster 4 жыл бұрын

Chris is my new favorite. I just love listening to him talk about food!

@sarahmaywoodruff1443 5 жыл бұрын

I am going to take this as a sign that the next "Making Perfect" is about 🍔 . A 🍔 prequel if you will.

@melsyoutube 5 жыл бұрын

lmao, Chris Morocco's hatred for red Leicester continues!!!

@mahia2135 5 жыл бұрын

Okay but sautéing the onions in the beef fat and placing it under the patty is.. so beautiful.

@EmazingElliot 4 жыл бұрын

Yay! Another video with Priya

@Ephem13 4 жыл бұрын

Chris is 100% on with the cheese, I love cheddar on my burger. I've branched out and tried some others but keep coming back to good ole sharp cheddar.

@pkmnster681 5 жыл бұрын

80/20 and 70/30 in equal weights put together makes 75/25.

@zoranhacker 4 жыл бұрын

and they said calculus wasn't useful

@justinfung4351 4 жыл бұрын

@@zoranhacker That isn't calculus?

@zoranhacker 4 жыл бұрын

@@justinfung4351 you sure about that

@justinfung4351 4 жыл бұрын

@@zoranhacker Actually, no. Have a good day.

@bhavanibhamidipaty5851 4 жыл бұрын

This interaction was almost as good as the video

@soburiburi 4 жыл бұрын

love love love Gaby!! Go Gaby!!!

@jonesjones9616 4 жыл бұрын

love these kind of videos

@rotenhoko 4 жыл бұрын

I see Amiel, and I click "Like." His reaction to 75/25 is gold. LOL

@sour_peckanmix 5 жыл бұрын

I love that Chris now has a vendetta against Red Leicester cheese

@sarahelizavoldy 5 жыл бұрын

I LOVE your captions.

@utbefan89 5 жыл бұрын

LOL at Gaby shading Brad

@PS-jh3in 5 жыл бұрын

Really cool and helpful, what happened to the Sourdoughnuts part 2 though?

@kinfilmdiaries 4 жыл бұрын

"Why would you go through all that trouble?" - Same Gaby, same

@masterfeatherpen 4 жыл бұрын

I love these answer sessions. Do more!

@dancer0056 4 жыл бұрын

i live for the energy molly n amiel exude

@Dudae_ 5 жыл бұрын

That bun question had a really unsatisfactory answer by everyone, I think. Bottom line: ALWAYS toast your buns

@Starclimber 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, toasted bun adds two more layers of flavor as well as acting as a grip aid. And sesame? I think so.

@42sonja 4 жыл бұрын

Eduardo Sousa I would also bake them for a few minutes too so it maintains its shape

@Dudae_ 4 жыл бұрын

@@42sonja I don't toast them on a toaster. Butter up the griddle/cast iron/whatever pan you're using and toast the cut side that way. Then slap your patty on there. Works great every time and you don't even need to turn on the oven

@melsyoutube 5 жыл бұрын

buff patties, not tough patties 💞 just like Andy

@tallglassofwhiskeysauce8552 4 жыл бұрын

Every video i learn more and more. By far the best food channel i know

@marlenytello548 4 жыл бұрын

I love how close Molly and Amiel are standing lol I can tell these peeps are peeps and I love them so much

@georgesjazzar3376 4 жыл бұрын

Should make a Making Perfect for burgers since there's tons of questions & techniques and what's the ultimate condiment(s).

@VGJunky 5 жыл бұрын

Don't forget to toast your bun for a protective barrier and good flavor/texture in the bite Grilled diced onions - In n Out style, is the only way I'll eat onions on a burger Grilled Mushrooms

@Omomoification 4 жыл бұрын

The gang's (mostly) here! Loved Carla's reactions.....love Carla in general, really. What a joy to watch and learn from. All of them are. How bout I just say I love BA and leave it at that

@mikedaubs5408 4 жыл бұрын

Andy is passionate in this one. Love it!

@krobotz 4 жыл бұрын

The little comments summing up their answers had me laughing so hard.

@tearyeyedAnimal 4 жыл бұрын

priya just looks so helpless at first when brad comes in with his Explaining Voice (tm)

@JennzOrs 5 жыл бұрын

I love the boxes with tips lol great job on this one 👌

@Celticshade 4 жыл бұрын

“We like buff patties, we don’t like tough patties” best quote in the video

@wilakt4fud 4 жыл бұрын

Right when they were all talking about 80-20, I was thinking "F--k that, 75-25 is where it's at." Then they all shouted out 75-25, and my righteous indignation subsided.

@yourfriendlyneighborhoodsm4708 4 жыл бұрын

Bon Appetit: Don't stuff your burgers with cheese Juicy Lucy Burger: Am I a joke to you?

@RD-kw7mk 4 жыл бұрын

Wow I didn’t know I needed this video

@zemaechelonzol 5 жыл бұрын

8:07 "Wet on wet, you'll regret" amazing notes!!!

@melsyoutube 5 жыл бұрын

8:15 WHAT WAS ANDY GOING TO ASK?!!!!!! WE NEED TO KNOW!

@DominicGo 5 жыл бұрын

aww no claire 😭 (but there’s gabby and priya though 💕 )

@Latinofire202 4 жыл бұрын

I seriously love watching these videos even though I'll never cook a recipe they show or even follow the tips they give me. Lol

@honey_daye 4 жыл бұрын

BA's staff is so knowledgable and nonjudgemental. They always know that everyone starts somewhere, and that everyone has their own preferences, but they also give wonderful advice and cater to people who can cook on all levels. Plus they're all so pleasant and kind :, ) Keep doing you, BA!

@peabody1976 5 жыл бұрын

"Cheese on the burger, not in the burger." Jucy Lucy fans: "What am I, a joke to you?"

@Janine.Najarian 5 жыл бұрын

Yes.

@austinfessler5181 5 жыл бұрын

First time being this early to a video. Well time to watch

@maiahochheiser7628 4 жыл бұрын

The boxes with the things they like are hilarious!

@iagonizante 5 жыл бұрын

loved the colour coding for each person's comments!

@DwyrainDicing 5 жыл бұрын

Idk if the editors will see this, but I appreciate you guys to no end. Love the stars, but the editors kill it on every video.

@IMakeupStuff 5 жыл бұрын

When I worked at Steak N Shake, the rule was MR KOP on top. So, mustard, relish, ketchup, onion, pickle. Everything else on bottom. Made a more stable burger.