How to Make the Leftover Favorite, Mashed Potato Cakes, and Memphis-Style Ribs in the Slow Cooker

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Bridget makes Memphis-Style Ribs in the Slow Cooker with a quick homemade barbecue sauce. Jack challenges Julia to a tasting of apple cider vinegar. Ashley makes crispy Mashed Potato Cakes with sour cream.
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@tycoinreno 5 жыл бұрын

9:40 I love these ladies... "how many would you like" "yes"

@613karen 5 жыл бұрын

Fun memory - I had that original Crock Pot, the brown one where the ceramic pot didn't come out. Not always easy to clean, afterward, but that thing saved my life, on a twice a week basis, when my kids were little and I was working long days. We'd get home at night, and there was a hot, cooked, meal already available. Now I have three crock pots, Walmart-level, not the expensive ones, in three different sizes and they are still my most-used kitchen appliances. What an invention that was!

@613karen 5 жыл бұрын

@@Marcel_Audubon Widowed. Why does that matter?

@kenmore01 4 жыл бұрын

@@613karen Widowed then divorced here. Being alone causes lots of cooking challenges. I wish ATK or CC would produce recipes for ONE! I miss my wives and step daughter. Cooking for them gave me a reason to cook, as well as my blood daughter (she's not dracula lol.). The book should begin with reasons and techniques to cook for just yourself and of course tips for preserving foods (I travel a lot) and tips of what to buy and what not to waste your money on!

@rkr5106 3 жыл бұрын

@@kenmore01 Ken, we suspect that you already have a lot of this knowledge (tips of what to buy and what not to waste your money on!) already from your past experience(s)! As to cooking for 1 (or possibly with 1 leftover portion) Math/Division can easily solve that situation. And for Preserving, it's all online nowadays, too. Good Luck!

@kenmore01 3 жыл бұрын

@@rkr5106 Thank you for that reply! Yes, I know much more now than I did years ago when I started this job. I have now been out for three weeks (unexpectedly) and I imagine my lettuce is now a puddle at the bottom of my 'fridge lol. If I didn't toss my tomato, it will be a disaster. I can't remember. Math works most times and I do it. Eggs are a problem, but can usually be dealt with. Same for garlic cloves. Sometimes I use dried garlic or onions which isn't usually as good. A whole onion goes bad, but I still have chopped onion in my freezer from May. I use that in my cooking if I need the miniscule amount I need in my tiny portions. It's just a different animal.

@williamhufnagel8790 2 жыл бұрын

@@613karen ???

@katrinaquezada42 5 жыл бұрын

Just made the ribs tonight, GREAT. And you can use the drippings left in the bottom of the crockpot for pan gravy to serve with potatoes!

@mstea1105 5 жыл бұрын

My favorite cooking show..I bought every cookbook this team has written💝

@ellagreen4336 5 жыл бұрын

I so agree, Ms Tea! I live in Scotland right now, so the shipping is rather expensive, but I just LOVE these ladies (and guys)! ;) Happy New Year & Happy Cooking with ATK! ♥

@timdaughte 5 жыл бұрын

Add a 1/4 cup of the liquid from the slow cooker to the BBQ sauce

@arthurwalls9091 2 жыл бұрын

Great idea ... I always take ALL the LIQUID out into a saucepan & add a little ketchup , brown sugar , red pepper flakes , & either a little chili powder or cayenne powder & reduce over medium low heat until it's very thick & paint the ribs & broil them but down lower in the oven , they seem to get a more Candied Bark on them that way almost a smoked & BBQd Sauced coating ... You can even add a few drops of liquid smoke to the saucepan to give that done in a smoker touch if you wanted to..... There's Nothing better than Juicy , fall off the bone Candied BBQd Ribs with Potato Salad , Cole Slaw , & Baked Beans ........Heaven on a Platter ....🍖🍖🍖😋😋😋😚😚👌👌

@marilynsnider8183 Жыл бұрын

I'm going to try it.

@hollym5873 5 жыл бұрын

perfect timing just bought my first slow cooker will definitely try this rib recipe. Love these videos. Thanks

@ellagreen4336 2 жыл бұрын

"Happy little rib right there..." I am so laughing! Love it!!!!!! Can't wait to make some tomorrow! ♥♥♥ Thanks, girls & ATK! ♥

@pamowen3452 5 жыл бұрын

I want to make those ribs and the potato pancakes to go with them. Thank you Julia and Brigitte

@travissimpson7061 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely YES, YES, YES!!! to both recipes!!!!

@melaniebrantner3871 5 жыл бұрын

Have watched on PBS for years . Love the show . Thank you

@eddy4112 5 жыл бұрын

Y'all are an absolute joy to watch.

@kchasehenson57 5 жыл бұрын

I bought me some ribs and I'm about to go cook my ribs using this recipe. I can't wait. My mouth is so literally watering watching you bass those ribs. And I got to make potato salad and green beans and cornbread. That's my favorite combination with BBQ anyting. Thanks for the recipe

@karentaylor2160 4 жыл бұрын

Such a pleasure watching you ladies, so kind, loving & relaxed, keep shining your true nature, enjoy these video's, everything is shown & explained as to why so well - I love your show, Sincerely, a grateful Canadian fan.

@smlink51 5 жыл бұрын

I always loved mom’s potato cakes and yes they were more like pancakes in shape. I also like that this recipe used fresh cooked potatoes. Thanks and I’ll have to send this to my daughter, she loved grandma’s potato cakes.

@terrymulton252 Жыл бұрын

I love potatoes. Only second to rice. Love you ladies. Thank you for sharing. Love and God Bless 🤗🤗🤗😘😘😘

@JAY1892 5 жыл бұрын

My dream is to have these ladies cook for me. 😍

@Evershear 5 жыл бұрын

That was great, can't wait to try the slow-cooker dry ribs

@pattygardner231 Жыл бұрын

I made this recipe, and it is the best! I had several guys, who pride themselves on their rib recipes, tell me how good these were. The disappointing thing is, this recipe is not in that all inclusive ATK tomb (weighs a ton). Oh yes, it’s in the table of contents, but someone dropped the ball, and did not add it to the book. I looked at the rubs and sauces in the pork ribs section and couldn’t find the rub or the sauce you describe on for this recipe. I ended up repeating every line into my Notes, and added it to a computer file so I won’t have to spend a lot of time looking for it next time. This is a stellar recipe, it should have made it into the book.

@heatherstorm3869 5 жыл бұрын

Doing my ribs in the slow cooker his way has been a game changer for my rib dinners!!! Thank you!

@debbiereynolds9276 5 жыл бұрын

Oh, I must of missed this the first time but it popped up on my menu today. Great timing!!!! YUM!!!!

@mydoglayla5045 5 жыл бұрын

Gosh I love this program! I’m making this ribs real soon.

@TimesRyan 5 жыл бұрын

Would love to see America's Test Kitchen test and rate induction burners.

@liwiathan 4 жыл бұрын

With noise rating.

@seikibrian8641 4 жыл бұрын

They tested six induction burners in August 2019, and posted an update a few days ago. They give top honors to the $1500 Breville/PolyScience Control Freak as their "High End Winner," and to the $89 Max Burton Digital Induction Cooktop in the regular category. For the update, they tested the Max Burton Digital Induction Cooktop 18XL, which they gave a "Recommended With Reservations" rating because it was too powerful, and scorched the fondue in one test. In fourth place was the Tasty One Top, also "Recommended With Reservations." "Not Recommended" were the Duxtop (Secura) Portable Induction Cooktop 9100MC and the Gourmia Blacktop III 1800 Watt Induction Cooker With SmartSense Auto Detection.

@lilrustee 4 жыл бұрын

SeikiBrian thank you!!!

@MOMKAT1WV 2 жыл бұрын

Wow. I got my first Rival CrockPot as a wedding gift in June 1970. It was olive green enamel. 4 qt. I wore it out. I've had several brands and sizes. Mine lives on the counter.

@PaCUfan 5 жыл бұрын

Looks delicious. I’m partial to my Traegar but looking forward to trying this

@mariesauter5391 5 жыл бұрын

Delicious ribs! Made them twice already and my family raved.

@ridewya 5 жыл бұрын

Love these ladies the best

@semco72057 5 жыл бұрын

I love those ribs and will try making them that way. As for the potato cakes I really want to make some of them since I have not eaten any since those my grandmother made them many decades ago.

@nyishaj123 5 жыл бұрын

I wanted to know how they felt about Bragg's apple cider vinegar.

@BarbGhig 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I will definitely make these asap :)

@tia1629 4 жыл бұрын

Just added the ribs and potatoes to dinner for next week...can't wait!

@JB-nz8ph 2 жыл бұрын

I tried the recipe and they were delicious. Not like smoked ribs, but really nice taste and they looked fantastic!

@timothymclendon5600 5 жыл бұрын

The Potato cakes looks great! :)

@Mleencihols 5 жыл бұрын

Wow...bbq ribs in a slo-cooker. Amazing...you are the best..

@OneEyedJack01 5 жыл бұрын

No. Steamed ribs. This is not BBQ.

@geojbig 4 жыл бұрын

You ladies rock!!!!!!

@Rebecca-dm5ul 5 жыл бұрын

Lordy grew up you all Julia, Bridget, Jack and Adam. Love that I can still depend on you to help me create better meals.

@Rebecca-dm5ul 5 жыл бұрын

Your mashed potato cakes was so similar to my mother's. Only difference she added chives and sauteed garlic to the sour cream. Then chilled before plating.

@johnnyjone1337 2 жыл бұрын

Hello how are you? I'm johnny from California what about you?..........

@michaelbracken5049 4 жыл бұрын

This show is the funnest

@katrinaquezada42 5 жыл бұрын

They made such large mashed potato cakes! Mine are like half that size. And I add peas. ;)

@DavidBrowningBYD 5 жыл бұрын

As usual, it all looks delicious. I’d love to see a Cook’s Country adaptation of what the Brits call rissoles-potato cakes with other leftovers included, especially meat. How would that be?

@DavidBrowningBYD 5 жыл бұрын

Gidget I’ve only heard them mentioned in Britcoms, which I can’t stop watching. They are usually mentioned as a way to use leftovers, often with a tone of disdain. I haven’t done much research on it, but I did see them in a video using meat you might use for hash, mashed potatoes, and other tasty ingredients, fried up as these potato cakes were.

@itburns5756 5 жыл бұрын

They're good and I believe they're Welsh.

@Sunshine-bh8ki 5 жыл бұрын

Well I know what I am making for dinner this weekend!!!😀😀😀😀

@polyprinz 4 жыл бұрын

Can I get Aunty Bridget to make those ribs and ship them over for me...lol! Ashey's Potato cakes...looks delicious!

@bsteven885 Жыл бұрын

Just one thing, I would do the final baste AFTER separating the individual ribs -- otherwise, an EXCELLENT recipe for slow cooker ribs!

@zachkorinis3935 5 жыл бұрын

How is this not getting millions of views, you messed up KZfaq. Change the title to "American React to secret Mephis ribs recipe taste test"

@johnbiswanger4292 4 жыл бұрын

Some suggestion for the ribs: use smoked paprika in the rub, Sprinkle the reserved rub over the ribs after they come out of the slow cooker, sauce dosen't need it.

@raydrysdale2726 5 жыл бұрын

Mmmmmm Ribs. What can/do you do with the liquid from the slow cooker? I hate wasting stuff where it can be avoided

@edcrouse9453 5 жыл бұрын

Yummmmm!!!

@flybyairplane3528 Жыл бұрын

ATK,, HELLO,,BRIDGETTE, made spare ribs in a SLOW COKKER, looked really good, then her sauce,,by myself I’ll have to freeze some, thenASHLEY made some potato cakes, I’ll try this Stay,, THANKS, 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

@jengus1951 5 жыл бұрын

Now I am hungry!!!

@lindawatson1779 5 жыл бұрын

Your killing me!!! Yummmm

@libertyann439 4 жыл бұрын

I wish we had taste-o-vision when I see those ribs!

@nancyasare87 4 жыл бұрын

That's great jobyummy.

@tciesla 5 жыл бұрын

You go girls!!!

@marybaker8582 2 жыл бұрын

Could this be done with the instant pot using the slow cooker function?

@zwithgol 5 жыл бұрын

Why didn't they take the juices from the slow cooker and reduce into the BBQ sauce?

@ColleenCheung 3 жыл бұрын

Probably because they used a whole tablespoon of salt

@peanut71968 5 жыл бұрын

Mm mm, mashed potato cakes and easy ribs!

@paulwagner688 3 жыл бұрын

I do my pulled pork this way. I rub down my 8 lb pork butt, cure it overnight, then throw it in a dry slow cooker. After I drain the fat and liquid that comes out, shred, and add a Carolina vinegar sauce. The pork sucks in that sauce and it's so good.

@debbielessard4040 5 жыл бұрын

OMG, these ribs are fantastic! A sure repeat recipe. If I was to use baby backs, how long would you cook them in the slow cooker? Sadly that what I did and cooked them for the recommended time for St Louis so they were literally falling off the bone which I didn't want, but the flavor was to die for! Thank you. Debbie

@victoriahollis3454 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Debbie I'm in the UK and used baby backs. Mine were pretty big. I did mine for 5 hours on low. Absolutely perfect. I also did same rub on flat end brisket same method no liquid but I sliced an onion and used it like a trivet and put the meat on it flat. I did 6 and a half hours but I think your beef is more tender? I added degrease meat juice to the bbq sauce. It was wonderful

@MrCaine6969 3 жыл бұрын

I believe I am making those potato cakes

@jadakiss228 5 жыл бұрын

Secret spice!! 💜💜

@chechelgbt2053 5 жыл бұрын

Do you know what is in it? I'm dying to know

@emongral 5 жыл бұрын

It's some leftover dry rub.

@supergeek1418 5 жыл бұрын

Next time, add the defatted slow cooker juice to the sauce before you reduce it. Why waste all of that flavor?

@goombah1970 5 жыл бұрын

And then use the skimmed fat to fry some sliced potatoes in your skillet.

@supergeek1418 5 жыл бұрын

I like the way you think.

@kchasehenson57 5 жыл бұрын

@@goombah1970 oh yeah. That would be wonderful with some onions and garlic.

@Shazam999 2 жыл бұрын

I've made this recipe. The juice tastes terrible.

@elizabethshaw734 2 жыл бұрын

I could drink all three of those glasses of vinegar. I love vinegar! :-)

@redoorn 2 жыл бұрын

Yummy

@ikozden9079 4 жыл бұрын

I only have a round crockpot. Wonder if I can cook one rack with it?

@marks5777 5 жыл бұрын

The ribs look delicious! Makes me want to dust off my slow cooker just for them! The potato cakes.... don’t blast me, but I am just not a fan of parmesan. My thought would be to try it with mild cheddar, except I know that cheddar is much softer than the parm. With the understanding that the texture would be different, would it work?

@Verbally.autistic 5 жыл бұрын

those mash potato cakes could have some bacon bits in it. other than that its perfect already.

@williamhufnagel8790 2 жыл бұрын

I feel like if I was hungry enough I would eat the ribs at the beginning of the show...

@susandonaldson7437 2 жыл бұрын

Can you do a show about cooking beef ribs for people who don't eat pork

@mkq2442 5 жыл бұрын

what do you do with all the food that you prepare.? Is it given away to the audience or to shelters in the area?

@lareinadiondra6027 5 жыл бұрын

Mk Q Dan said they have a place where they keep the food they cook, not just the TV meals but all the stuff they make leading up to the TV meals, and all of the staff eats it there or takes it home. I guess a lot of people work there so it doesn't get wasted.

@jerrygundecker743 5 жыл бұрын

Alfred Hitchcock would have loved this show. "It's real life with the dull parts taken out."

@MrTobi013 5 жыл бұрын

Just wanting to know, is it still possible to make the potato cakes without the parm? O_O

@jamessmallridge3396 3 жыл бұрын

I believe Ashley could make a peanut butter sandwich and it would knock your socks off.

@aaronstately 5 жыл бұрын

Those mashed potato cakes would be better with a can of salmon mixed in them and a handful of dill and parsley. Also, coat the potato patties in plain flour before placing in the egg mix, also add a smidge of water to the egg mix to thin it out.

@jake9705 5 жыл бұрын

20:55 Squee!

@suzisaintjames 5 жыл бұрын

Re: Potato cakes, can you freeze half before frying? Eight is too many for my family. ❤🌅🌵

@rupertprawnworthy758 5 жыл бұрын

No they could explode and burn your house down.

@suzisaintjames 5 жыл бұрын

@@rupertprawnworthy758 explode in my freezer?

@hollym5873 5 жыл бұрын

My slow cooker is square and not tall enough to stand up the ribs. Any suggestion for modifying the recipe?

@rupertprawnworthy758 5 жыл бұрын

use the back ribs they showed instead

@hollym5873 5 жыл бұрын

@@rupertprawnworthy758 Thank you I'll try that.

@Sahar-style 5 жыл бұрын

Could I make the ribs in the instapot on the slow cooker setting?

@ZanHecht 5 жыл бұрын

You're better off just pressure cooking them on a steamer rack over a cup of water for 12-16 minutes (depending on how tender you want them), doing a 10-minute natural release, and then saucing and broiling.

@Pallethands 5 жыл бұрын

14:43 potato cakes

@miskatonic763 4 жыл бұрын

Hi!

@robfl07 5 жыл бұрын

I know they prep kitchen all the major cooking stages while filming, but my OCD kept forcing me watch the clock on the oven... “Refrigerate the potatoes for an hour”.. a minute passes.... lol

@Pallethands 5 жыл бұрын

2:27

@liwiathan 4 жыл бұрын

What about the run off?

@KIG024 Жыл бұрын

The texture of those mashed potatoes changed drastically between being put in the refrigerator and being taken out of the bowl an hour later. They were dry and lumpy going in and smooth and blended as they came out. What happened?

@marvinmcmiller6238 5 жыл бұрын

On the smoker.

@violetabarbaran450 5 жыл бұрын

👍

@stephenpascale4868 4 жыл бұрын

Can the potato cakes include cod fish to make cod fish cakes?

@michaelmonley1427 4 жыл бұрын

Why didn't they defeat the juices from the slow cooker and add them to the sauce?

@ritaconnors8970 5 жыл бұрын

What is the secret spice

@Odothuigon 5 жыл бұрын

So where are the leftovers? If I made the potatoes, wouldn't I know the contents of the leftovers?

@chechelgbt2053 5 жыл бұрын

They explain what they do with the food in the turkey episode. They eat it and donate it.

@tawpgk 5 жыл бұрын

Please tell me why anyone would make russet mashed potatoes with water. Bake/microwave (preferred for time), split, and push through a ricer into hot melted butter and milk/cream/½ n ½... Done in 10 minutes and not waterlogged.

@lareinadiondra6027 5 жыл бұрын

tawpgk The only reason I can think of is that their way might be more reliable. Sometimes microwave potatoes are tricky. There can be undercooked or overcooked sections. Also, even if you do them in the microwave, you'd still have to peel them, and put them in a bowl to mash them, so it's really not all that much easier in the long run. IDK

@tawpgk 5 жыл бұрын

@@lareinadiondra6027 actually u don't have to peel them. I nuke mine whole 3.5min, then flip and another 3-3.5min on the other. If I have 2 potatoes I place them in a T formation and flip and twist. The beauty of the ricer is u just cut the potato in half and place the cut side down and push it through. Instant mashing! The peel is left in the hopper of the ricer. Just pull it out and onto the other halves.

@patriciaa.walker5478 5 жыл бұрын

Can you use this technique for beef ribs or short ribs?

@jacquelinemilton6387 9 ай бұрын

What's the secret spice

@BastetFurry 5 жыл бұрын

3:59 Humm, what is regular paprika for you Americans? Not counting any specialities here in Germany we have Edelsüß, also called Rosenpaprika, which translates to noblesweet and rosepaprika respectively, and something a bit spicier called Scharf, which translates to hot. Can i assume Edelsüß is what i want here?

@EchoOfGecko 5 жыл бұрын

Probably, paprika here is pretty mild and a bit sweet, not usually hot at all unless it's mixed with something like cayenne. It's probably the same thing here as what you get.. I think most paprika comes from Hungary.

@stacyr4549 5 жыл бұрын

I usually use Szeged Hot Paprika for anything that doesn’t specify Spanish paprika, if that helps.

@jbooks888 3 жыл бұрын

If you're going to mash your potatoes it's totally unnecessary to add salt to the boiling water. It's a waste because most of the salt gets thrown away when they're drained. You can salt them afterwards and it gets mixed throughout!

@SirFancyPantsMcee 5 жыл бұрын

Why didnt you use the cooking liquid for the ribs?

@Oliver-hh6hy Жыл бұрын

i watched this

@NinaSeleneRossi 5 жыл бұрын

The potato cakes look almost like crab cakes

@RI-se4gl Жыл бұрын

Oops...I meant...how *long*

@davemcbroom695 5 жыл бұрын

Wait ... What? You are gonna toss the renderings from the slow cooker?

@ellagreen4336 5 жыл бұрын

You are free to do whatever you want with the renderings, Dave. ;)

@DavidBrowningBYD 5 жыл бұрын

I’ll bet you could separate the excess fat and boil them down to a really great sauce component.

@davemcbroom695 5 жыл бұрын

@@DavidBrowningBYD I agree. The pan sauce is a valuable component.

@DavidBrowningBYD 5 жыл бұрын

Dave McBroom And then use the separated fat next time you fry potatoes! Yum!

@MarvInChatt 5 жыл бұрын

Cousin Bridget would never let that pork juice go to waste.

@tomsparks6099 5 жыл бұрын

Applauding Julia for her "taste" -- and forgiving for what she might have been used to.. Heinz is terrible, thankfully there are some good organic alternatives out there which retain the apple.

@CameraNut1000 4 жыл бұрын

Did anyone ask what the "secret spice" was?

@gojenson 4 жыл бұрын

It wouldn’t be a secret now, would it? 😉

@skunk69x29 3 жыл бұрын

obviously you people weren't paying attention..

@biguy47905 2 жыл бұрын

Is this the secret spice recipe? Ingredients 2 tsp Garlic powder 3 tbsp Brown sugar, packed 1/4 tsp Cayenne pepper 1 tbsp Chili powder 1 tbsp Paprika 3/4 tsp Pepper 3/4 tsp Salt