Pub Crisps

[nadiag1219]

Stop ur making me hungry and I'm in the car with my mom driving to new York like come on and my laptop can chrange in the car hhshahha thra so cool

[kooktocook]

@nadiag1219 : ) cheers! KtC

[skeilak]

@kooktocook

I tried making my own chips a few years ago, and it was a disaster.

But your vid. has inspired me to try again. I was thinking, "Now just shake on some sea salt, pop in the DVD, and you're all set." (A little sour cream & onion dip wouldn't hurt, either.)

I think I might try a batch with peanut oil, instead of canola though, as that works well for my french fries.

[kooktocook]

@skeilak Peanut oil works well. The chips take little time to cook so do not leave them in there too long. Also, add (quickly) the chips one at a time if possible so as they don't fuse together. Some things take a couple of tries to get right. cheers! KtC

[MrBurnTec]

mix beer with the oil for a nice beer taste ;)

[kooktocook]

@MrBurnTec the oil would boil over and you would be calling the Fire Dept : )

[gotahc]

how do you cut them so thinly!?

[kooktocook]

@gotahc Practice. However, you may want to try a mandoline (a gizmo for slicing foods). cheers! KtC

[ramzes192]

@gotahc for cuting u can use cabbage slicer (grate or how its called im not sure) with adjustable blades...... it work perfect and you always have the same thicknes of crisp...

[gotahc]

@ramzes192 thanx :-)

[Johny40Se7en]

Looks nice, but when you say fry them are you deep frying them in fat or something? I don't do that, look nice but completely unhealthy.

Your vids are always good but you need to... evolve your music haha =)

[kooktocook]

@Johny40Se7en Canola oil. Nice clean pure canola oil. Not much bad about that. You imply they are fried in animal fat lol Deep frying is fine as long as it is not a daily thing. Moderation with some foods is best. cheers! KtC

[Cenotaff]

@Johny40Se7en

Wrong, Johny, that music should NEVER change, much like the UFC intro although they have decided to change that :(

[DBSpy1]

Do you how to make or buy seasoning like whats on Pringles/Lays for your home made chips? Ranch,Sour Cream,BQ, Reg, Vinger?

[kooktocook]

@DBSpy1 Sorry, I do not. There are seasonings that are sold for popcorn (usually laced with preservatives though. I certainly make my own seasoning but none of the synthetic 'cream' types. Usually herbs and spices. Some are posted under 'Kook's Secret Seasonings'. The best is just sea salt for these type of chips. cheers, KtC

[ComedicToast]

These are the best cooking how-to's on youtube... straight to the point! Got so damn hungry watching this.

[kooktocook]

@ComedicToast Hi! Thank you for your thoughts. Very much appreciated. A few recipes for everyone's taste I hope. Yep, just the facts as I see them. Have a great day! cheers, KtC

[gerry3x]

you don't have to wash the starch off first?

[kooktocook]

@gerry3x I don't think it is necessary. However, you certainly can if you prefer. cheers, KtC

[gerry3x]

Man I like your videos! No boring and stupid narration and right to the point. Hurray!

[kooktocook]

@gerry3x All about the food here. I could wave my arms around and talk about me, but everyone does that. cheers, KtC

[ngushmiguelajabara]

fantastic! goes well with beer!

[kooktocook]

@ngushmiguelajabara Very well with beer! Now I want a beer and some crisps :) cheers! KtC

[ngushmiguelajabara]

@kooktocook yeah, letz KAMPAI to that!

[lekerdecker]

these are chips



[kooktocook]

@lekerdecker Yep! Homemade potato chips the original way.

[Aranazuu]

U said 1 slice at a time. But u put 2 at a time at 1:21 :( liar

[kooktocook]

@Aranazuu a white lie!

[infernofmars]

@kooktocook LOL

[gcarped]

What sort of seasonings or dips woold you use, Kook?

[kooktocook]

@gcarped Sea Salt! Sometimes a bit of pepper. Add right out of the oil. I have a few seasonings I have tried (most meat rubs can be used). Many work quite well. But it's the simple salt I like best :) cheers, KtC

[Schnappi1936]

@kooktocook I use Original Chicken CHIPPY Flavoured Salt

[kooktocook]

@Schnappi1936 I haven't tried that before. I will look! thx, KtC

[xPlantpoTx]

the look pretty damn tasty

[kooktocook]

@xPlantpoTx oh yeahhhh! A must try! KtC

[datzfast]

so why are they a pub crisp why not a nursery crisps do you mean they are consumed with mass quantities of beer. never new they were pub food.

[kooktocook]

@datzfast yes, pub food! KtC

[sonex1203]

looks delicious!!!

[LEETSP33KA]

I recommend Using a V-slicer to cut the potatoes unless your a veteran at doing so.

[kooktocook]

@LEETSP33KA I just find they do not cut the slices thin enough. Perhaps a high quality mandolin slicer would do the trick. I prefer to use a knife though. KtC

[gcarped]

@kooktocook My mandoline slices them like a dream. 3 different settings for thickness, I just choose based on what result I want. Works lovely with sweet potatoes, too!

[nimi118]

plz tell me what kind of potatos are you using??? Plz answer

[LostInTheFr3shAir]

use a peeler.

[themutants]

How do you slice them so razor thin?

[kooktocook]

@themutants Carefully. I have cut a few too. There are variable tools available. See also my Microwave Potato Chip video. KtC

[Rikku2250]

@themutants

Use a potatoe peeler after pealing the potates to slice it.

[butterfly29022]

OMG! That Looks Sooo Good! I'll Be Making Some Today!!!

[Postie218]

mine always seem to get over browned and have a burnt taste, or, undercooked ? What could I be doing wrong ?

[kooktocook]

@Postie218 I find most fried foods with a burnt taste is because the oil is too old. Working with fresh oil I suspect the temp. is too high. It should be 350F - 375F. The trick is to get them out as they become golden (they will continue to cook for a bit after being removed). They also have to be paper thin. Too thick and they are more like a thick french fry. Hope this helps. I suspect the oil temp, is the main thing. Good luck! KtC

[Postie218]

@kooktocook thanks mate, I'll give the temperature a look.

[maplefreak26]

How much salt is recommended...

[kooktocook]

@maplefreak26 To your taste. Not much perhaps a shake or two. I have at times used 2 part cayenne powder to 1 part salt. I then sprinkle a bit of that on them for a 'spicy' kick. cheers, KtC

[12enma12]

how does it taste ?

[kooktocook]

@12enma12 All potato chips were made like this before manufactured products. They taste great and depending on the seasoning even better. cheers! KtC

[12enma12]

O0o~~~

^u^

thx~!

and Yeah~! Ur so kind, U replied to our comments ^u^

and Great VId~!

[filomenada]

unhealthy in oil

[kooktocook]

@filomenada yep. That is why they are so good.

[Lancelot9870]

Watching this video made me really hungry! Good work.

[kooktocook]

@Lancelot9870 Mission accomplished. thanks! cheers, KtC

[LDKBBAB]

a box grader on the three slit side would make short work of those taters with nice and even sized chips as well

[kooktocook]

I had a clip that I excluded showing not to use the grater. It makes too large of slices for this purpose. However, a mandolin slicer works well. I suppose whatever works in the end but you really need a paper thin slice or you have flat french fries. cheers! KtC

[MapleStoryKillaStab]

So thats how you make chips!!!!

i always thought you cut them up in thin pieces and put them in the oven!!!!

im so smart. lol

[kooktocook]

Some are. That is, with the correct industrial equipment. Would make a mess in a home oven. cheers! KtC

[mrrchh]

Dude, you are awsome!

[kooktocook]

Thanks, I appreciate the comment. cheers! KtC

[ermonski]

I'll dip those in a mixture of mayo, mustard, chili and cheese

[kooktocook]

I must have missed this comment. Great dip there. I make something similar but without the mustard. Thank you. cheers, KtC

[TheAlderac]

Just made some of these, they are delicious! Never even knew about them until this video, thanks for making it!

[kooktocook]

Your welcome. I have been making them quite awhile and folks always enjoy them. Variable dry seasoning can spice them up. Have a great day! KtC

[onionhead007]

MY GAWD PUB CRIPS.

My fav snack besides the boring yet gone in seconds, pretzel.

[kooktocook]

They are really good. Not too much trouble to prepare either. (cutting them takes the time). cheers! KtC

[ChefTips]

I would eat that whole batch in like 4 seconds! Ha! Nice video KtC!

[kooktocook]

I took a few pics quick and yep, gone! Thank you Jason, much appreciated. cheers! KtC

[hanchaisun]

if you added vinegar to the oil would the crisps have enough vinegary taste to be classified as salt and vinegar if you added salt after?

[kooktocook]

The vinegar would evaporate as soon as it hits the oil. Try the vinegar after cooking with salt. Just a bit though. Too much would make them soggy. cheers! KtC

[prettyinpunk666]

as KTC said, try putting vinegar on them after. Use a clean spray bottle (you can buy one at a dollar store/walmart for a dollar or so) and load 'er up with vinegar and mist it with that. no sog :)

If you have one of those spray salad dressing bottles, use that.

[kooktocook]

Perfect. I never thought of that. Brilliant. cheers! KtC

[cartouchator]

@prettyinpunk666 only englishmen can eat that. DISGUSTING. VINEGAR ON CRISPS YUK. even worse than the vinegar they put on chips in fish n chips snackbars. awful. use paprika or salt , pepper , and my favourite : curry powder

[prettyinpunk666]

@cartouchator Vinegar isn't my flavor of choice, but salt and vinegar chips aren't that bad. I prefer other flavors, but they don't have the actual vinegar taste like what you'd have on fish and chips. When you buy salt and vinegar chips it's just more of a sour tangy flavor.

[sk84life1983]

i like makin these

[kooktocook]

me too! cheers, KtC

[GailPCooke]

You could spice these up like the "Cactus Cut Potatoes" they have at Boston Pizza...except massively cheaper.

[kooktocook]

Yes, certainly. Any dry rub seasoning can work wonders! Thank you for sharing the tip, cheers! KtC

[SecretAsianBoi]

this is my favorite subscription!

great videos and most addicting song ever!!

keep it up!!!!!!

[kooktocook]

Thank you, I will try. cheers! KtC

[ermonski]

you forgot the beer

[kooktocook]

I know. Silly part was I cracked one when I started eating them. It was then it occurred to me I missed that opp.

Blur your eyes and imagine a cold beer being placed next to them right near the end of the video. cheers! KtC

[NFE2002]

Now this would make some good Potachos, load it up with pepperjack cheese, salsa, sour cream and green onions... it doesn't need to be said how good it is.....

[kooktocook]

Great idea mate. Never thought of that. cheers! KtC

[killallianceftw]

I'm so hungry now....

[kooktocook]

Time to make more. Sorry for the late response. cheers! KtC

[ilikethewok]

Wow!! These look fantastic!! Thx.

[kooktocook]

anytime. cheers! KtC

[Killzor97]

I have a few questions, what kind of oil did you use and how long did you boil it? I'mma getting ready to try this but I gotta get it right because it looks like it uses a lot of oil

[kooktocook]

I used canola oil. For frying I either use that or sunflower. Each batch from when you start adding chips should be about 6 minutes/ a bit longer until all are crispy/ golden. (they will be floating around). I do not use much oil and try to show when I can. Just do not crowd the food. I use a large saucepan adding oil only up about a third. I reuse most oil until dirty then replace. A deep fryer is great but not always handy. Good luck! KtC

[llam89]

mmm tasty. How do you slice them so thin?

[kooktocook]

I just cut thin. Almost shaving them. They cannot be too thin! Quite tasty snack! cheers! KtC

[jfsoller]

Thanks, KtoC. Those look really good.

[kooktocook]

anytime! enjoy, KtC

[MrsAlwaysMakeMeSmile]

yummmy looks million times better than the ones from the supermarket and for sure there are more healthy ..... Excelent job !!!

[kooktocook]

I agree. Try a light canola oil or a sunflower. They are light and work well for this type of cooking.

[t3hCandY]

yet another delicous snack~! :D

[kooktocook]

yum! cheers, KtC

[ritah2004]

These look perfect :)

[kooktocook]

There really a good munch. thanks! KtC

[aeriskitchen]

wow ^^ You sliced the potato very thinly ~~~ great !!! Looks yummy~~~~

[kooktocook]

Hi Aeri! I kind of shaved them, they really can't be too thin. Thank you, cheers! KtC

[PrincessNUN]

IN eNGLAND THEY USUSALLY SERVE WITH VINEGAR. yummY!

[kooktocook]

Yes, vinegar is a natural. cheers! KtC

[simbayukiwolf]

Simple and tasty, my favorite kind of food.

[kooktocook]

me too. and beef of course. might go up to 26C today. lol

[cainey66]

i suspect its not as easy as u made it look lol

[kooktocook]

Sometimes. I try to provide an idea visually. However, this is actually straight forward. I enjoyed this one. I was wrapped up in about 40 minutes. No trouble at all (I have made them quite a bit before). The time is cutting them (about 5 - 10 minutes, not sure). Cooking is easier than French fries for they zap up quick and just float around. I made two batches. Clean up was was easy too. cheers! KtC

[mallardhead]

Now, take the crisps and sandwich them with a thick slice of cheese between your favorite sliced bread and, wahlah (what's the correct french spelling for that word?), you got a tasty treat!

[bryroh]

lol its voila.

[mallardhead]

Tanx! =D

[kooktocook]

Yep! With a sandwich great! cheers, KtC

[Killzor97]

Awesome simply awesome! I will try this definetly, but do you peal the patato? or leave it on?

[kooktocook]

These are nice white potatoes and I love the skin on. Others you may have to scrub and peel some bruises. The skin is the best part of a potato I think. Thank you for the question. cheers! KtC

[SUPERCREG1990]

dam you, im tryin to watch what i eat ;).. nice vid

[kooktocook]

I will understand if you do not watch. lol oh! and the next video will be ....

[usafireandrescue]

Yummy... I love homemade pub crisps! I sprinkle them with sea salt. I think they are much better than store bought chips! Great vid KtC! 5 stars*****

[kooktocook]

Yes, me too. I had them with sour cream this time (and a beer). cheers! KtC

[filipinofantasy]

I like old bay seasoning on mine

[kooktocook]

That would be good. Try any dry seasoning. A Cajun seasoning would be good too. I go plain or use a bit of sea salt. Thank you for the tip! KtC

[jakluk4]

*drooling* ;)

[kooktocook]

great with the old sour cream too and of course beer. :) cheers!

[SassyTxnGurl24]

these are so good! i make them and i like to mix ketchup and miracle whip together and dip the chips in that.

[kooktocook]

drool. I like the mayo. Isn't burger king the ketchup/ mayo? KtC

[SassyTxnGurl24]

idk i dont like burger king lol...but thanks to u i now want some pub crisps at 2 in the morning LoL

[kooktocook]

lol. I am not a fan either. That's their thing though 'ketchup/ mayo'. Perhaps just me? These things are great at 2 in the morning. cheers! KtC

[SassyTxnGurl24]

ahh well i didnt know that lol...id like to think they stole the idea from me lol

[kooktocook]

Oh! I susupect they know what folks like. You provided the tip first here! I will certainly try. yep, good chip!

[SassyTxnGurl24]

lol awesome let me know how you like it!