4 Levels of Pork Chops: Amateur to Food Scientist | Epicurious

[@MGD313]

Frank's first step in this dish is cultivating a years-long friendship with Lorenzo.

[@lordsergal8783]

It wasn't important to the recipe, he just wanted to do it.

[@psyffee3755]

@@callistoarmy5576 no

[@TheSuperhoden]

@@callistoarmy5576 i gave it a shot; i would pick a different career if i were you

[@HansMaximum]

Is his second step the magical ability to grab hot cast iron @8:10

[@lordsergal8783]

@@HansMaximum that's just chef hands.

[@MasterFhyl]

Lorenzo + Frank = My undivided attention.

[@ChaseMcCain81]

Oh, you got a heart.

[@justhunzy9700]

Holy u got a heart

[@hellfish2309]

Frank and Gabby are the winning pair!

[@mousumimitra6834]

I cannot agree more 😎

[@tatacousin]

Real Facts! My family loves to see Beth too!

[@mukundyadav6913]

Emily is not here because she about to get her level 3 chef certification after all these years

[@yamomwasthebomb7159]

Nah. She'd immediately put ketchup on the pork chop.

[@lordsergal8783]

@@yamomwasthebomb7159 I mean, I do that, but I also have a bunch of modified ketchups (think currywurst sauce)

[@HeHateMe1]

She was out of ketchup and went crazy

[@kydenchan2827]

No it's because she would deep fry the pork chop in ketchup

[@jaybofa617]

I heard she failed it because she wrote “ketchup” as the answer to all the questions. She even wrote it in ketchup.

[@characterblub]

Onika's pork chops remind me so much of when I was a kid and my mom would make fried pork chops 😭❤️

[@jadeacampbell5206]

Oh really? I’m sorry for that

[@wunglu176]

Yea garbage pork chops. Looks horrid

[@ii954]

@@wunglu176 it’s a staple in our culture, very traditional way of preparing them

[@tiehara]

When Onika said "cook your meat until it's done please. None of that pink stuff". Every Jamaican ever said "Oh hell yeah girl now we talking"

[@syjayebinnings3544]

Yess!

[@ushavijayan928]

Yaassssss

[@nigerianpenguin9560]

Nigerians too!! No pink uncooked meat

[@dickjerm]

@@nigerianpenguin9560 Pink steak and pork is good though. Enjoy your tire rubber steaks.

[@ThexDynastxQueen]

Chefs claim pink is better but I just have a hard time believing my meat still breathing is good for me 💀

[@Barry_TopG]

Lorenzo gives me:"Let's go get your friends for ice-cream son" Dad kind of vibes

[@AKARIISTAKEN]

I now right

[@sachyriel]

Lorenzo says he's going to marinate his pork chops and watch TV in the refrigerator and then laughs when he realized how he said what he said. Lorenzo, chilling inside his fridge with his chops, watching TV.

[@belalabusultan5911]

he's not controlling enough to be a dad, he's more of a fun uncle.

[@yamiyume]

@@belalabusultan5911 uh not every dad is controlling, sorry you've clearly been scarred.

[@belalabusultan5911]

@@yamiyume in my city, the norm is having a controlling dad. but yes, I do take therapy and anti-depressants.

[@trevorpacelli8056]

Lorenzo: "Time to put in some banana ketchup!" Emily: *sweats*

[@theenviousfox7589]

Tomatoeless ketchup...

[@bigwilly519]

@@theenviousfox7589 banana ketchup is awesome dont diss my boi like that

[@gonnacry442]

Filipinos LOVE banana ketchup lol

[@Bird_Nerd_Kae]

I've never heard of banana ketchup until now. Then again I'm American so

[@natisasleep]

@@gonnacry442 yeah lol

[@hey_nusantara]

I want a Frank episode in which He would react to Frank related comments.Like- still growing,brewing,farming,making,raising. Period.

[@staticvoidmain]

the FAQ series kinda have some of these. they mixed in some of these comments with real questions.

[@oldcowbb]

he mentions these all the time on his own channel

[@anirbanchakraborty1464]

Frank : First we create KZbin

[@yuzhongluoyisson9420]

What about slaughtering

[@tomasbalaz9050]

Frank : We start by raising our own pig

[@white_meat_chicken]

Frank is life goals.

[@mrduck5525]

Frank: First we invent cooking

[@FranciscoHernandez-qs2kg]

Frank: first we discover fire.

[@mrduck5525]

Frank: Actually we create the universe

[@thelambsauce490]

First we give birth to ourself

[@themissvidal3798]

Frank: "This pig is lovingly cared for..." Me: BY YOU, of course. 🤣🤣

[@Sl1ckG0ku]

Frank definitely has a pig spawner egg

[@Madison2002_]

“It didn’t take me 20 years” Frank wants to talk😂

[@lilyfhonazhel2675]

Ohh timestamp please?

[@g0repop]

@@lilyfhonazhel2675 12:50

[@lilyfhonazhel2675]

@@g0repop Ohhh thanks very much

[@nisal_jay]

Looking for this comment 😂

[@antoniophillips3220]

Throwing shade for no reason

[@jackturner214]

Onika: "You want to get a nice pork chop..." Lorenzo: "It has to be at least an inch thick with the bone in..." Frank: "So you're going to want to go to your local pig farmer and ask him how much organic water was used to raise the feed that was given to the hogs on Tuesday last..."

[@tonyg7718]

Lorenzo is just a level 3 chef who didn’t go to culinary school.

[@the_comfy_pa3da150]

Agreed 😀

[@morganlowder4532]

He’s earned a promotion at this point

[@lethe5683]

Pretty much!

[@Saintphoenix86]

So then hes not a chef, hes a highly experienced cook, just coz someone is good at cutting people open and maybe healing that doesnt make them a doctor

[@NadaStuff]

@@Saintphoenix86 Cooking is not a science, it's an art form. There are completely different rules.

[@QueenMarshae]

I love that they brought back Onika 😭💓

[@mon6745]

Right- I love her... she's stunning , funny and she's an awesome L1

[@QueenMarshae]

@@mon6745 very! 😭

[@audreyhogan8285]

I love Onika

[@kyrios0028]

Lorenzo indirectly promoting banana ketchup. Plus he stated himself that he is a Filipino. Filipinos will come out here for sure!

[@Kaye_G]

You mean like you? Like how you’re out here talking about Filipino stuff?

[@zeyzey1983]

i am filipino and im happy he mentioned a country i lived 😅

[@alistairt7544]

As usual lol 🤣

[@gungatz6696]

@@zeyzey1983 Just be happy that he mentioned Banana Ketchup

[@n.a.r.a8982]

Any chance you guys could do some behind-the-scenes or blooper videos? I was always curious as to how the process goes when it comes to making these 3 level cooking/amateur vs professional videos 😅

[@mrconf474]

I like Onika’s self confidence! She is cool. Lorenzo and Frank great meals as usual.

[@Beunibster]

It takes a lot of woman to fry a pork chop?

[@pampeii_]

I've never felt so Filipino when Lorenzo whipped out the lemon lime soda

[@krisandres2011]

A regular reminder that Lorenzo has a cookbook titled "Let’s Do This, Folks!" and you should buy it.

[@kaylarotondi1293]

oooo thank you i’m gonna get it!

[@chonkykamote1758]

Lvl 1 is actually good. Lorenzo's is like a pork chop you could serve for sunday gathering. Frank's pork chop is just simple technique, just need some patience to make.

[@503leafy]

Frank explanation is very intriguing as usual.

[@tomf3150]

And high quality meat.

[@belalabusultan5911]

Frank uses high quality ingredients, and makes dishes and side dishes from all around the world, his vast knowledge and his amazing mix of these dishes is what makes him a legend..... like .... he made an American dish (Pork Cjops) with Argentian sauce .... and once before he made American steaks with north African Salad/sauce, and the fact these things go along too well is mind blowing.

[@belalabusultan5911]

@Jksm Mkv other countries would do them in other ways and give them different names.

[@angelkingsley5299]

Frank looks like he gives bombs hugs and smells like grandma’s house and thanksgiving.

[@belalabusultan5911]

he feels more like a friend or a butler to me.

[@JoeMartinMusic]

Why would he hug a bomb?

[@takuyakobayash5542]

Shout out to all Filipino foodies out there! My man Lorenzo representing Filipino culture like a boss. Those pork chops look AWE-SOME. I hope he gets his own youtube channel someday. I'd subscribe in a heartbeat.

[@andreabarra7487]

lorenzo's dish will taste even better after getting out of the pool and eating it with raisin fingers

[@Panda-jd4kv]

when you're cold after hopping out of the pool but the food is hot 🔥

[@jagerzaku9160]

Facts, childhood right there

[@rexretolosa8978]

Paired with rice and coke

[@iamthemeguyhere]

“It didn’t take me 20 years.” SHE JUST ROASTED FRANK!!!

[@kamilo7473]

"Lorenzo made a wet marinade that included 7UP" proceeds to show Lorenzo pouring in a can of SPRITE

[@aimeevang3145]

Did they say 7up? I just heard "lemon lime soda". But also, 5:41 "I have sesame seeds" holding a bowl of sesame oil 😆

[@potatoes-r-us1279]

@@aimeevang3145 yeah rose said it at 15:33

[@milavogel]

@@aimeevang3145 he said sesame seed oil

[@Mystipaoniz]

@@aimeevang3145 you didn't listen good did you? ^^

[@cortlandgrissom9497]

Rose said: “If Onika’s mom uses it, it’s ok with me.” Yassss for knowing the true flavor and seasonings.

[@AustinCasey]

That comment exemplifies why I love this series. They're not snobby or judgemental. That comment showed their understanding that food is such a deep and personal thing for people. Kudos to Epicurious and the producer(s) of this series!

[@Nyclady77]

Onika brought us back….Way back to that good ol’ home cooked food. Keep it cooking Onika! You have my vote all the way

[@jusemoma]

if someone hasnt said it yet i'll say it "if every porkchop was perfect, we wouldn't have hot dogs"

[@scrumptious5110]

Steven Universe is a gem (pun intended) we’ll never get anything else like it.

[@ce9782]

My Diamond ◇

[@SeriousGlitcher]

So that's how your step dad came into your life

[@sianeka6379]

I love Lorenzo! I've always loved Lorenzo; his enthusiasm for cooking just shines through every time! Frank is more of an acquired taste - I love and appreciate him so much, although that wasn't the case at my first viewings with him. His knowledge yet down-to-earth approach brings cuisine elevation art to the masses. He's not just a food snob elitist as I first feared. I haven't yet seen much of Onika and I look forward to seeing more with her - her style of cooking and her background is just so different from my Italian-American upbringing!

[@FakhriaNoori]

Lorenzo’s laugh would be evil if it wasn’t so cute 😂

[@sephiraskye9606]

HUAhaHaHAhahahahaHeeeheHeHEhehehehue

[@tbraxton2985]

I love his laugh. Makes me laugh every time.

[@FatVader69]

when Lorenzo said that " filipino porkchop " . Im waiting for them to do the PORK BELLY BBQ...

[@whyitisY]

But that Bananaa Ketchup is a very filipino condiment/sauce. He could have added calamansi to it too.

[@samuelbraker4116]

Any pork is good pork

[@eggie1978]

Lorenzo needs his own show on Food Network.

[@sephiraskye9606]

According to his Instagram page, he’s actually going to be on the next season of TopChef! :D

[@belalabusultan5911]

he can have his own show ..... about anything, his personality is the main thing, not the cooking skills.

[@TheLiamMurphy]

@@belalabusultan5911 He is not genuine, his personalaty is way over the top. Imagine being stuck in a lift with that guy ...

[@amberpowers250]

I had to take a corporate training for a seasonal job at Kohl's and Lorenzo was an actor in the video.

[@originalresqme]

All three chops look soooo good; I would've loved to try them all.

[@latelywithkatie8007]

can someone tell me how the "amateur" cooks still cook better than me?😭

[@belalabusultan5911]

because they re amateurs, not Noobs lol I think I am a level 1.5 myself.

[@brokenglassshimmerlikestar3407]

Level 1 chef is still chef, just not consistently good chef. Cook more, preferably everyday, watch a lot of cooking videos and you'll get better at it, I did.

[@schyracollbrande1900]

I think i am level 1 as well. Watching cooking vids and following instructions do the job.

[@SonderEvennys]

Level 1 Chef* remember the word chef 👨‍🍳 chef is different from a cook

[@ginagangone9926]

My favorite Chef Frank from @protocooks is back on Epicurious!! Love these episodes!!

[@sickofseeingjustsomeguywit8168]

Guys Frank uploaded a carrot cake making video on his channel Protocooks a few hours ago. Check it out.

[@moptim]

What a great episode.. each chef made me smile so many times. Love Onika's confidence, the fun uncle everyone in the family loves that is Lorenzo, and the how proud Frank is of his cooking and how happy it makes him.

[@graceplackis4956]

Frank has his own KZbin channel @protocooks

[@Snooglez]

Please more of Onika!!! She's naturally hilarious and I cant get over how glowy skin is. ❤❤❤

[@NoelJames_]

Lorenzo and Frank are the dynamic Duo of this channel

[@sakurafloof]

Watching a Filipino who loves and cook pork makes me happy as a Filipino who is eating pork while watching this video.

[@melbell0865]

I would really like to see a level 1-3 version of BBQ. Just imagine Frank’s perfect BBQ dish…I’m already drooling.

[@matthewwilliams2093]

Frank himself would likely demure to being only a level 2 Pitmaster.

[@EZ-ls7nv]

I wish they would also give the level 1 and level 2 recipes in the description, not just the level 3. I never had philipino food and I really wanted to try Lorenzo’s pork chops.

[@thenomadictable8523]

Oniqua, hope that’s spelled right, damn I like her! “To make a good fried pork chop, you got to go to somebody’s house with a big Mama!”

[@simron513]

Right!!! Its my first time seeing her but damn I love her energy

[@aclonymous]

onika* also how is this the first you’ve seen of her, she was here 2 weeks ago

[@terry2749]

I love her vibe and energy

[@ericavance5014]

Love a fried pork chop but how in the world is brown gravy just oil, flour and brown liquid? Where is the broth? That had to have been nasty

[@DS-lp1te]

@@aclonymous idk how he/she spelled her name wrong. It's literally written on the video.

[@PnkBarbie007]

The trio we all needed

[@joshuajohnson2216]

Frank and Lorenzo are at it again but this time with Onika. I love the duo soooooooooooo much.

[@howto-camden8659]

Frank: we start by evolving bacterium into all known matter and then discover fire, with that we forge the pan from the flames

[@lisahinton9682]

1:40 - 1:44 Hey, Onika, if you hold your hand a good 8" up, your seasoning will fall evenly over the item being seasoned, instead of the seasoning being concentrated in one tiny strip. Hope this helps! 💕

[@janixlo2631]

"This is basically my entire heritage in a single dish" says Lorenzo!! Filipinos represent! Who else can relate?❤️🤤

[@megajohntomahawk9878]

Pinoy

[@Bigelsiet]

Onika made me happy she sings when she’s cooking that’s real cooking 😄

[@KacperOSM]

"...that included 7UP." we can clearly see that Lorenzo used Sprite

[@allersalster457]

YESS THE TWO KINGS OF EPICURIOUS ARE BACK! WELCOME BACK LORENZO AND FRANK!!!

[@shanisokay]

I'm so glad Frank has his own channel now (@protocooks)!!

[@0ceanicify]

Emily has her own channel @NoExpert and Lorentz has his own book out.

[@TruuJones]

You can never fail with a fried pork chop but I got to try Frank and Lorenzo's pork chops.

[@thebeatles4113]

Lorenzo should be a level 3 purely because of his amazing personality

[@belalabusultan5911]

he's the perfect host... however, he does not work in a restaurent.

[@thebeatles4113]

@@belalabusultan5911 you're are. Right about both

[@adamarquiroz2073]

For my Hispanic/Latino Chuletas (Pork Chops) I use: Vinegar, I let them marinate them in vinegar. Adobo Goya a mix of spices and Latino seasonings. Sazón, basically Adobo. Sofrito and Garlic! Let that sit for a couple hours or 1 day and there you have it!! Serve with the classic Puerto Rican side, white rice and beans and TOSTONESSS

[@xerox2849]

I think it’s safe to say when Lorenzo and Frank are on we are glued to the screen

[@katkat2850]

Lorenzo and Frank are my fav!!!!

[@blamb9977]

Onika's pork chops looks amazing so. LvL 2 Here she comes!

[@kingchumzongbu5221]

Lorenzo just radiates evil scientist who took cooking classes vibe

[@Dusxio]

Lorenzo AND Frank? You're treating us!

[@900443980]

All 3 look great. I'd eat at Onika's house any day. She has that family-taught vibe for some good ol' soul food.

[@TheTurtles89]

My 3 favourite Epicurious chefs in one video, can't wait to watch this!

[@lakishamclean4673]

I loved Level 1 & 2. Onika’s is for me when I’m reminiscing about my childhood and my Mother frying pork chops and the level 2 guy is for my adult palate when I’m feeling bourgeois!!!

[@onikacomedy]

I love you

[@jakegarner7077]

frank and lorenzo in the same episode, a treat as always

[@glennulffers9770]

Love Lorenzo... Finds delight and wonder in everything he cooks!

[@linzky103]

I think it would be fun to give all 3 levels the same ingredients and see what would they come up with.

[@dawnibolical]

I love Onika and a crunchy pork chop and Frank is the best

[@zurknjurk]

Lorenzo's marinade looks absolutely heavenly - I can smell it piercing straight through my screen. The sweet brown sugar, the salty soy, the fragrant garlic and the tangy vinegar and soda... I use a marinade all too similar for salmon, with orange juice for extra citrusy sweetness and without chiles. Not that I dislike chiles, but this marinade was what convinced me to love salmon when I was 8. Lighter than pork, I think the extra sweetness complements salmon nicely, and I simply haven't felt the need to change what I already love - but I may try that exact marinade for salmon now!

[@kayanncee8291]

This was one of the few videos where I wanted to make the food made by all three chefs. That fried pork chop looked incredible!

[@bransonstevens5914]

A video with Lorenzo AND Frank? Epicurious spoiling us today.

[@axislexington8042]

Epicurious team, when can we see Rose finally gets to eat the food with all 3 level chefs?

[@felipecorena5692]

Lol never thought you knew; scientist don't do what they want to do. Judgement keeps them eating THEIR favorite thing. To feed Them you must be Lorenzo hahahahahaha but even I wouldn't know.

[@nyyah1377]

Fried pork chops are literally so good

[@leovelez]

Rose was fantastic in this video, learned a lot!

[@jaffellorente5804]

Lorenzo just needs his own cooking show he’s very entertaining at its best!!!

[@happymilo4781]

Lorenzo and Frank need to have their own travel/cooking show.

[@DS-li7go]

Missed seeing Chef Frank. 👍👍

[@ingetout]

Looks like Lorenzo upped his skills since competing on "Top Chef"

[@Datboii_Quan]

Finally Lorenzo and Frank

[@501Michae1]

my 3 favorites. this is gonna be a great vid.

[@fauzibostami5282]

“IT DONT TAKE ME 20 YEARS” 😂😂😂

[@7-baustinanthonydsouza143]

Frank and Lorenzo are the most iconic duo

[@bucciiaratiii6515]

i hate how no one talks about how funny onika is oh my god

[@AdamAnzivino]

I LOVE how proud Lorenzo is of his dish. He did a kickass job!

[@515aleon]

This was an interesting combo of talents. Enjoyed this video. I like the interaction that Rose can have with the cooks/chef.

[@levitus._3507]

Lorenzo and Frank are always so fun to listen and watch for 👏

[@mousiebrown1747]

WOW! 3 Winners! Great styles & ingredients! Gonna get some chops real soon!

[@mfar3016]

Lorenzo is my favorite! Looks like he was sipping the wine in this video! 😄

[@SuperMineCraftingJR]

Me sees frank in any episode : "this is a must watch"

[@teacherthelle2235]

Yes! Frank and Lorenzo ❤️

[@ffnrew]

I would love to see the reaction of each chef trying out the other chef's dish!

[@WiseAilbhean]

We all good cooks but be thinking we level 3 until we see Frank. And I appreciate being introduced to new techniques that elevate the dish. It’s pretty easy and all it takes is planning ahead and good organization.

[@jennifermcmillan9518]

I want Onika to cook for me when I’m feeling like crap about whatever and just hear her say, It’s ok baby. That’s what her food says to me. She like the friend/aunt/cousin/mom, whoever you need in those moments with the comfort food.

[@ULTIMATEINUYASHAFAN]

I'm in love with all 3 chefs' cooking. 😍❤ Thank you chefs, for sharing your meals!! 🤗

[@Kb-gh2rk]

Omg I love her! “What y’all talking bout?!” Had me dying. She reminds me of my mama in the kitchen.

[@user-ks5cg5cd7m]

“It takes a lot of woman to fry a pork chop.” Love her!

[@Steveofthejungle8]

I feel like I could actually make Frank‘a recipe today, so that’s awesome

[@therealnatia]

Onika knows what's up. You can never go wrong with a good ole fried pork chop! Hot sauce and bread and its on!! Great job!

[@C-M]

I'd defiantly like to see what they think of each others' dish.