Jacques Pepin omelette omelet

[SethHesio]

Excellent technique video. I have trained as a chef and I still get omelettes wrong. Some times the simplest procedures can be difficult.

[SethHesio]

I like my omelette "tander" and "surft" as well.

[eralasch]

I'd like to watch this guy making this traditional french omelet on a traditional french pan, which is raw cast iron.

[aznwilly211]

jiggle jiggle jiggle jiggle

[Slipnotes]

Man,is it even safe to eat that white omelete though? I mean, it was barely even cooked. :P

[Higgins2001]

@Slipnotes about 1 in a million eggs has salmonella, and the bacteria grows on the shell. the odds of infection are something like 1 in 100 million - so unless youre pregnant, old, or have AIDS, theres really no problem :D

[brimstone33]

@Higgins2001 Yeah. Use pasteurized eggs if you're worried. Anyway it's worth the risk to never have to eat another styrofoam "omelet".

[candIejac]

I like my omelettes like I like my women, WET!

[bigbellii]

man, my pan gets all scraped up.

[healthnutnation]

Lovely technique. I make a similar omelet but with smoked salmon and cream cheese. Click on my name for the video recipe. It's creamy and decadent!

[knifeofspaghetti]

Deef-ront :D

[pgarmin]

Seriously, does anyone like jellyfish like undercooked eggs?

To much ado about nothing.

[InXLsisDeo]

@pgarmin These egg aren't undercooked, they are perfectly cooked. That's how they taste the best.

[monicawidjaja1]

ah no not a good technique at all .... it is nice to be rich like him ... can afford an omellete pan after few omelletes ... !!!!!!!!!!! sorry Jacques !!!!

[deCode6666]

Oh, how much I hate that annoying french accent!!!

[louistov]

who burns their omelette like that?

[DWKingIV]

@louistov I'm telling you, its not burned, not even close.

[holdbernadette]

he's using an iron skillet pan..mostly people use that on a grill stove..that's why he doesn't mind using a fork..

[izzankhan]

The eggs are still raw in the center.

[melmec]

@izzankhan exactly. thats why you should allways use fresh eggs for your french omelette. it has to be very creamy inside

[slipperystar]

Thanks for making me hungry!

[CwazyIndian]

if the center is creamy as it was in the classic omlette .. doesn't that mean it's still raw in the center? or is it cooked enough to be safe? Can someone clarify?

[sucktackular]

@CwazyIndian Raw eggs are safe, so it's fine.

[strek0655]

@sucktackular that is wrong.

[210482fmj]

YOu won't believe how much better an omlette turns out on a high powered gas cooker. I found using a 9kw burner caused the omlette to form so much better using a pan without non stick coating. One thing i do like about non stick cookware is it allows you to cook food on low tempretures without it sticking where as pans without non stick coatign have to be heated very hot and the oil needs to be smoking. Either way a high powered stove produces the best french omlettes when not using no stick

[52684]

"this is the time to stuff it between the lieep"

[slipperystar]

@52684 haha didn't catch that.

[saintbeast24]

@52684 that guy has definitely fucked a few omelets in his day. fuckin frenchie burning the shit out of the american omelet, and then throwing chives and shit in the french omelet to make it look better. what a crock of shit. i'm beating this guy up if i ever see him in person.

[blueye420]

@saintbeast24 you're just plain retarded gtfo please

[azntranceboi3131]

@saintbeast24 your dumb, that is all.

[saintbeast24]

@azntranceboi3131 okay, maybe i won't beat him up, but i will heavily criticize his burnt, unseasoned county omelet.

[ShatterEffectt]

@saintbeast24 he seasoned it...

[Prooceal]

"I like it a little bit wet" Rofl irl :D

[OM3N1R]

masterful. who cares about the pan?

[RyeBai]

@abyssmal12

It's right when you said

"yeah... He SORTA knows what he's doing."

That made me laugh.

[eralasch]

This guy is a wizard.



[abyssmal12]

to all you cringers, fortunately in the 21st century we have come so far as to develop non-stick pans where metal utensils have no effect. he's a famous chef, he sorta knows what he's doing

[ptangboy]

Umm, at the end he cut the omelet open and said it was creamy and soft but to me that looks completely raw. Is that normal in france?

[eralasch]

@ptangboy You may call it raw, but it is exactly the right body.

[Daesjia]

Erm, At about 1:00 He says: "I have here a beautiful pan, because that does not have any corner, you see it has a beautiful sw(?) Its a NONSTICK PAN so its ideal, its an omelette pan actually."

[barajou459]

The second one is just like a japanese omelet:)

[wescx]

I disagree with Pepin. One is better than the other -- the second one. It's perfect.

[BrunoAlbouze]

Love it! 

[AsifBok]

It was very instructive and I could clearly see the small but important differences between the "country" and classic omelettes. THANK YOU!

(to me it looks like a ceramic coating on the pan... which is way more resistant than teflon. Get one if you can!)

[JimmyChiffels]

Cast-iron style pan maybe

[MegaMat84]

This is not non stick pan!! This pan is so expensive it costs around 100 $, it's kind of cast iron (but this is not entirely accurate I forgot the proper name for that), it will not get scratched. Stop posting this idiotic comments please!

[oseldor]

@MegaMat84 You seem to speak english. But i don't get why you missed what he said at 1:00?

[MegaMat84]

@oseldor

Oh I heard that all right but you sir seem to think that every non stick pan is exactly the same with Teflon coating, well it's not like that. Sorry I should have specified more clearly. Non stick pan is a term but doesn't say anything what is that pan made of. Usually it's a teflon covered steel but not this one in the video. Regards

[Seraptin]

@MegaMat84 For me it also looks like a coated pan. A cast iron pan does not have the anthracite shine this pan has at 1:03. A cast iron pan is usually much darker. If it indeed is a cast iron pan i would be very interested in the brand.

[jedgeco]

@Seraptin It's definitely not cast iron. The bottom is clad. Also, I've never seen a cast iron with a riveted handle as opposed to being cast with the pan on a cast iron.

[oseldor]

@MegaMat84 Well noble MegaMat34. I don't really understand why I am getting into an agrumentation about what pan som yaho uses making an omelette in an youtube video. Anyway, I have the intelligence to understand that every non-stick pan doesn't have teflon coating. But I also have the eyes to note that that pan has a handle that's not made from cast iron. I've never seen a cast iron pan with a handle made from another mateiral, exept for wooden covering.

Have you, sir?

[MegaMat84]

@oseldor

I appreciate your sarcasm but you haven't read my posts carefully. First of all that pan doesn't have to be cast iron, there were new metal melts introduced in to the cooking industry. If you go to a proper website you will find them. Second, yes I have seen cast iron pan with a steel handle. Stainless steel is good choice for a handle because it's not as good heat conductor as cast iron, and cast iron accumulates a lot of heat as it heats up. I hope that clarified. Regards

[moshtvs]

who cares about the non stick pan being scratched with a fork? with money you can buy another one hahaha

[iforget]

0:43 this guy is a pro at beating off

[210482fmj]

french omlette is best. nothing is worse than a crispy dry bitter tasting omlette.  Checkout the japanese omurice omlettes

[aznwilly211]

BUTTER BUTTER BUTTER BUTTER BUTTER BUTTER

[elline33]

Wouldn't the fork damage the non stick pan? : s

[xorasel]

i cringe every time he scrapes that fork on his nonstick pan..........

[Arsha821]

@xorasel Is it non-stick or perhaps anodized?

[ayc729]

@xorasel  Me, too!

[sjsawyer]

@xorasel "Would you like some omelette with your teflon flakes today?"

[eralasch]

@xorasel It looks like a ceramic coated pan. This coating is much harder, than steel.

[ltkammo]

@xorasel Its not those shitty nonstick pans!

[Kevin32001]

@xorasel It's probably not a nonstick teflon pan, if he uses metal on it, it's very likely it's aluminum anodized. So, there's nothing wrong with it in that case.

[Ducosfly]

@xorasel me too :(

[TheEviIOyo]

@xorasel that's ceramic not that cheap teflon shit u can use metal in them, they kick ass.

[SethHesio]

@TheEviIOyo do you know what make the pan is? I need to get a good non stick pan that'll last (I have le creuset cast iron pots and a cast iron frying pan, I'm not sure if they do a non stick range though)

[Borbuster]

@xorasel It's only Teflon that you shouldn't use metal in. There are other types of non-stick which are better like seasoned cast iron or steel, ceramic, anodised aluminium etc. You can use metal in these.

[Susanc06]

Why use a fork with a none stick pan??

[NICOLv89]

horrible!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!­!!



[210482fmj]

if you are not using a non stick pan the french omelette technique definitely requires more oil than the other style of omelette. Personally i would go for the country style omelette as it requires less oil if you are not using a non stick pan.

[GonetoSleep21]

@210482fmj Dude, stfu and comment on another video you psychotic fool. 

[210482fmj]

@GonetoSleep21 that was the most idiotic thing i have ever heard. Only on youtube. i guess you socially live on here

[buda4u]

"One is not necessarily better than the other" is really more like "I prefer the French way, but my producer told me not to say that."

[laughtrey]

@buda4u Jacques Pepin was born in Bourg-en-Bresse, France, so if I had to guess he probably likes the less fancy type more than the fancier kind.

[wetmittens0]

I like it wet, too.

[MrBottomHeavy]

@lyeS The ideal French omelette is one that is "baveuse" or still wet in the middle.

[hwiseman1]

That poele is going to lose it's non-stick pretty fast lol.

[IyeS]

it does not look cooked to me

[notabear707]

I stopped taking him seriously when he browned the butter. Fuck that noise.

[GiterDunnYoMama]

The 4 herbs he uses in the second omelette are chives, parsley, tarragon, and chervil....

[Thjoth]

@GiterDunnYoMama That's just the classic French spices/herbs, he said he only used chives in this particular dish.

[MrMoneyclips]

Which seasonings did he fay goes into the herb omelet? His accent is too thick I cant understand...

[quinnweller]

@MrMoneyclips chives, parsley, tarragon, and chervil

[tynansylvester]

2:38 BROWN

[jaypark2027]

the only THE SAUCE BOSS would bow to..

[210482fmj]

I'm convinced i felt like i had a sore throat after eating a runny french style omelette. I dont mean to go on moaning but it does have its risks. YOu are better of having it soft but not runny or liquid

[FinnMcRiangabra]

@210482fmj What does a maybe sore throat have to do with having a runny omelette? If you are worried about salmonella, the question is: were you sitting on a toilet with diarrhea, cramps, and some fever? Otherwise, it's called hypochondria.

[GonetoSleep21]

@210482fmj Many restos nowadays finish the classic style french omelette in the oven to ensure a fully cooked omelette without browning it. Try that if you're so afraid.

[tynansylvester]

Made the country omelet today with cheddar, bacon, and mushroom inside. Oh my God. Jacques, thank you.

[Gfigueroa677]

Why is this man a god?

[longeyes]

Great vid, great art, I hold myself a good cook, but I could still learn from him. He sounds sexy, too:-) I could not get the classic omelett's herbs: Parsley, tarragon, chives and what was the last one?

[KIMBMORE]

Damn...just when i thought i mastered the omelet lol

[OM3N1R]

4:00 to the end......

That is true skill friends

[zenithon12]

french omelet=intense cooking ha

[210482fmj]

i never take any chances with eating runny omelettes these days. I always make sure they are firmly cooked. YOu gotta be careful with eggs.

[LRO1986]

this is like the only right video on youtube for the french omelette

[quinnweller]

1:00

Suddenly, jamaican accent

[ProfitMuhammed]

@quinnweller IIDEAL!!

[elcordobez11]

tres bien fait! parfait!

[Desi4evah]

All that hard work just cook a damn omelet.. Unbelievable people!

[AlanBee1948]

he makes it look so easy....but it's all in the timing, and that comes with great practice...a classic omelet with no brown, is a thing of beauty and a great taste

[tolvispelvis]

I think he prefer the french omelet...

[Oniwabanshugirl]

wow, great tutorial!

[alundrasrt]

Superb techniques on the french one!

[TheWorldsStage]

Every time I try to make an omelet, I end up electrocuting my genitals. I may be doing something wrong.

[sesanner]

@TheWorldsStage

Perhaps it is the concept of "egg" that is confusing you.

[liarsclub75]

The classic omelet looks better.

[mrtony8836]

Ooo its a Ceramic nonstick ...my bad

[mrtony8836]

Only he is allowed to scratch a teflon pan with a fork

[JGA1980]

IF you leave the egg after awhile when u fold it the way he did it, the inside of the egg will continue cooking anyways so it wont really be as runny, and yea it will be safe.. its kinda like when u cooking meat and u leave it to rest, it will continue to cook.

[dkyx]

I hate runny omelets. Omelets should be golden on both sides.

[GeneralMartinus]

@dkyx In your opinion. It's an opinion I share with you, however many people enjoy one with a slightly less cooked egg.

[FrankBottazzo]

how cool is that when he says BROWN?

[GNoodle]

FUCKING YUM

[biofire]

awesome display of skill!

[ygambardella]

You are one of the best thanks for teaching us

[carlosiban]

...and finally, I cooked my omelet after watched this

[dvinb12345]

Is the second omelet actually cooked to a safe enough point to eat? The egg is clearly still runny.

[GonetoSleep21]

@dvinb12345

. . . lol

[silvRboLt95]

count how many times he says "omelet" or "omelets"

[yubisakireno]

''i like it wet'' lol

[chefkoo]

Classic French > Country style.

[hlimkb]

like the first one

[DOX9500]

ok now Im hungry :/

[gg4465a]

@blix797 ...is fine as long as you don't aggressively scrape it. Jacques Pepin is a master of technique. He wouldn't do it if it was a bad idea.

[ttufan2315]

Tyler Florence's way works much better on the classic omelette and looks a lot better on presentation.

[UserIsUnavailable]

Fuck im high.

[PaperKitties]

@UserIsUnavailable me too!!!

[golyg]

I love cooking shows and watch them all. This guy is the king. Not Bobby Flay, Gordon Ramsay et al. This guy is a seasoned pro form the french old school. He is a treasure.

[djweszone]

This is absolutely gash! Please find your way to really learn how to cook an omelet the right way before teaching someone how to on any program. Awful cooking.

[Doesitmatterson]

dude its not creamy ... there was no cream in it ... its uncooked egg in the middle

[davidabinns]

Perfect omelet francias .So hard to get that USA

[2828lilrohit]

i like it wet lol wtf

[earboy1]

Every time I try to make the french omelet, I end up with the country omelet. Every time I try to make the country omelet, I end up with scrambled eggs.

[R140208]

@earboy1 your heat is too high.

[HOTSNOW123]

@earboy1 lower your heat

[rasoros]

This guy is a hack. He wouldn't last ten minutes in the restaurant that I own.

[HheadHhammer]

@rasoros lol

[DestructionsLight]

@rasoros We'll it's not hard to be a chef in Canada. Just add a shit ton of bacon to any original dish and you're set. Chocolate pudding? Fuck that, needs more bacon.

[fire314]

@rasoros I know right? I am a 3 Michelin starred chef and I would DEFINITELY not hire this guy to work in in my kitchen!

[hirnfaul]

@fire314

Hehe - you are obviously a 5 starred chefmastercook. You know who the guy is? This is one of the greatest ones. He knows his things obviously. I am just a 2 and a half starred cooking monster but I am improving myself by eating more experience. Maybe one day I'll get the highest ranking of 9 deepshitstars for cooking and eating my own stuff. I can perfectly boil hard eggs to make them as hard as my boner, no story.

[serlon99]

@fire314 The personal chef to the president of France, and you wouldn't hire him. I thin

k you and your comment are idiotic.

[MrMoneyclips]

Thumbs up if Party Rock Anthem brought you here

[AdamAus85]

Difficult, he has that right. I suck, watch this I guess.

[HumaneAnon]

Classic >>> Country

Seriously. SO good.

[theanonymy]

Gorgeous! (I always use metal on my $20 T-Fal, and have never had a scratch; you just have to be gentle.)

It may look 'raw' to some, but it is certainly not. Pasteurization goes a long way, and not everything needs to be cooked to death. I have always loved 'soft' eggs; my sweetie was the opposite. I basically forced him to eat some beautiful, creamy-soft poached eggs (a la Julia Child), and he's never gone back to overdone ANYTHING (meats, eggs, etc.). This style is DE-LISH! Try it.

[captainbackflash]

didn't he wrote the book "la tecnique"?

[bluebird778]

im gonna make that omelet now.. I LOVE HIS ACCENT!!!!!!!

[Sianseguin]

i keep plastic forks from take out places to use on my non stick pan- i know this guy is cooking royalty but i just cant use a metal fork on a non stick pan lol. i have also achieve a classic french omelet on medium heat using a lid- this i do when i want enough time for cheese to melt well without browning the eggs.

[triptoyourheart]

"If I want to know how good technically a chef is, I ask him to prepare an omelette" -Jaques Pépin.

Priceless quote.

[laiholapso]

@triptoyourheart you next morning. honey i have made you toast, make an omelet bitch!! lol

[triptoyourheart]

This guy is a genious.

[maraskywalkeriii]

I like the french one the best. mmmh.

[flipcritic]

I cooked this today and nearly made it. I too was concerned with the fork scratching the pan. But honestly, all I did was have the fork facing up while moving the egg around the pan and there was nothing to it.

[Arnatuile11]

wow this video is excellent for the second omelette, i bet that's how michel roux did it in his video but this one is much better explained. Thank you!

[macchonk007]

I'm gonna stick with the way I was thought making omelet... just let it turn brown before turning the omelet upside down... I don't like a plain yellow looking omelet, coz i want the crispiness of the browning....

[KHRSace]

when he cut the omelette at the end I wanted to throw up. I hate raw/runny egs

[Landotter1]

Damn fine job on the second omlet. No browning at all!!!! I really never knew what a real omlet was. I just call it scrambled eggs. Guess I've been cooking good scrambled eggs all along! :-D Thanks Chef! It's always a privelage, watching a good chef, especially one with teaching skills!

[adrian17cy]

That's not his pan so he don't care about scratching it.

[osufann69]

That second omelet looks delicious.

[ritareem]

@osufann69 yes, just tried it; very difficult esp. w/fork

[robertrjsaa]

using a fork on a non stick pan is wrong....it scarches the pan.