Classic Meatballs

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[@tmry251]

You gotta appreciate the rags hanging off the stove doors, the sheet pans covering the Bain, and the burners on full blast at all times, and how Tommy always just appears in the background at some point. Love it though. I'd love to be next to you on the line Jack.

[@marcredmond6626]

Today was the first time since he died I have watched one of his videos. I had a hard time watching I really enjoyed watching him and he even responded to me directly a few times. He was one of a kind.

[@paolo-n2000]

Love ya Chef Jack!!! RIP. You left a great legacy with these culinary videos. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and wisdom with us "home cooks"....God bless you and your family.

[@murph3001]

Yup a teriffic guy

[@ShakespeareCafe]

Jack gives a whole new meaning to “employee meals”. I’ve never actually seen him cook for a customer

[@ryaneglinton8970]

I think he typically does videos between services or before.

[@ryaneglinton8970]

I would like to see a video of line service though now that you say that.

[@a1sausie453]

Fuck you

[@Afcajax1221]

I love watching Jack. Best chef on KZbin by a long way. He’s real and genuine and makes things that anyone would love to make and eat at home. Not some glammed up pretentious celeb chef that nobody can relate to. Keep up the great work Daddy Jack.

[@davidaboyoun8681]

You are the first person I have ever seen besides my mother who doesn't fry their meatballs. This is exactly how she made them, cooking them in the hot sauce. They are the best ever! Just awesome!

[@chillincharlie9792]

I love this guy....so sad he's not here no more. RIP man, you are a fabulous chef!

[@diggdiggy]

Rest in peace big guy! You were so very unique! The world lost a good thing !

[@josh90bshadowcommunity74]

6:45 gave me goosebumps.. The sound of the Train in the distance, the hum of the kitchen, atmosphere, and rolling delicious meatballs. This is what the internet is best for :)

[@molonlabeiv9721]

Agree with the way you put the meatballs directly in the gravy! Hung out with a friend as a youngster and his Sicilian grandma did it that way but added raisins.

[@paulobrennan7099]

I feel like a kid in a candy store watching this guy cook. This is how food is to be prepared and loved

[@Cmcg2186]

Man I miss daddy Jack. I rewatch his videos all the time.

[@americanpatriot4241]

I have been watching Jack cook for a few months now and all I can say is "DANG". If I lived within 50 miles of his restaurant I would make a weekly trip. This guy is a fantastic chef. I will definitely be trying his recipes. All I can say is DANG! in the best possible way. Kudos to chef Jack.

[@andrewwuence3526]

Love your cooking, you make it look easy.RIP!!

[@thefinancelounge9207]

Love this guy and I wish all the best to his daughters and family

[@vikkiirey1038]

" I don't want to gross you out here we're cookin" Priceless!!!😂 wish this was my neighborhood. I would eat there every day!

[@kingscotimus]

You Sir, need your own cooking show. Amazing cook and a great personality

[@robertbrown8416]

Man ," just found this Site!! This man is a Master Chef!!! Sorry to hear he passed, but im going to keep wathching him... He was incredible.....

[@camday2043]

“Get a couple spoons Tommy..” classic!

[@longdongdan]

Literally making meatballs for Sunday dinner! Decided to watch this. You couldn't be more right!

[@darrellrousu1390]

My mom used to make her meatballs very simalur to yours and would cook them all day long driving us nuts. Thanks for the good memory and god bless u

[@triciaifc]

Miss you daddy Jack! I always loved your passion for cooking. I've learned a lot from you.

[@shirleypaulk9928]

love watching you,you are a joy

[@Abereshe]

What is beautiful about Sicilian cooking is innovation. Each village having it's own history and cuisine. Your meatball, (dumplings) are like my mother made. perfect!

[@roybonilla4354]

RIP buddy. Never met you in real life but thanks for giving me the passion to cook.

[@darlenedavis1258]

I'm making these tonight Jack! Thanks for the tips! I love you!!!

[@stephaniemccollum8019]

You didn't gross me out baby. You showed me your knowledge of cooking with real ingredients. Thumbs up. Please keep the videos coming!

[@Magicmat3xru]

Great thanks from Vietnam. The best way of teaching.

[@ramseygilbert5451]

Best MBs ever. I added frozen butter to M B recipe and kept test the same. Enjoy your feats of feast and all your special guests. Keep up the cooking We all love the Blues

[@crisworkizer1523]

Awesome job on the Meatballs Jack.my X used to make Meatballs and sauce on sunday as well.That also makes a killer Meatball Sandwhich.Thanks for sharing and good luck on your new place.your an awesome cook and have a very down to earth personality .

[@TheRIZeffect]

Truly a CLASSIC Daddy Jack video. Good cooking, blues playing in the background. RIP Jack.

[@djheavycee]

RIP jack

[@RonN448]

Jack, I had never seen or heard of you until today; and, I've already subscribed, and spent over three hours watching your videos. I enjoy your down-to-earth approach, your love for preparing exciting recipes, and your lack of ego. It's also great to see you share the finished dishes with your employees and friends. When will you open-up a Chaplin's in the Chicago suburbs? We need you here! Best wishes, and keep cooking! --Ron (Aurora, IL)

[@MrSkills123]

He's the Chef uncle I always wish I had!

[@laramiekreeper]

I found him by accident and subscribed as well. He is a great teacher and I have learned so much!!

[@sanchojds]

All your videos have been great. Very informative. No frills and down to business. Just what I was looking for. Thanks so much.

[@TheRIZeffect]

That’s perfect, perfect presentation. Love the blues in the background

[@billdewrell3320]

Thank you for the recipes Daddy Jack..we always made fried meatballs here in the South, but yours look awesome. Will definitely try. You have encouraged me to watch all your videos!

[@yo-yolanda4654]

I have to visit this restaurant.👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@lesliecooke2729]

Love it so so easy the way he is doen it great job ✌✌✌

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[@leethurston4774]

We all need to

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g hough Look what we have here? A fuckin Aristocrat?

[@jamesmckeown2999]

Funny how people dickride this guy.. He is a hack, not a chef.

[@charliemcmillan7824]

August 2024, and I still love all your videos, Daddy Jack!

[@lowlifetim]

My father was a chef he would allways tell me never trust a skinny chef

[@christhompson8630]

We love and miss you Jack

[@lmanzano0617]

jack you throw down my man! you remind me of my uncle Rey RIP. old school n love to cook. man I'ma try your recipes. thank you

[@davidlepow1310]

Love daddy jack. Love how everyone hangs out and eats. So friendly. Love the small kitchen. Amazing. I would so love to eat there. Please be healthy daddy jack. thats it daddy.

[@chaplinsrestaurant]

Thanks David, Hope all is good in your world! Keep The Peace, Jack Become A Member Of “Cooking With The Blues” patreon.com/cookingwiththeblues

[@stephaniemccollum8019]

Thank you Tommy and Bob for helping bring this masterpiece to us! Thumbs up

[@TWFM8215]

Such a great cook jack and looks like an absolute gentleman the way he welcomes his guest to try a dish he’s just made. Love what food does for people, it’s the glue to all the party’s and entertainment that we do. Love watching and hope to see lots more of the great food.

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Daddy Jack, you’re truly an inspiration. I hope to be able to visit your restaurant soon. Your down to earth approach is sooo refreshing. Love watching your videos. God Bless

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Love watching you cook Jack, thanks for all your videos

[@Quentin02143]

Thanks for uploading all of these. I always look forward to them! Next time I'm in your neck of the woods I'll stop by.

[@MP-cx2rh]

I will definitely try this...being born and raised in South Louisiana i never learned the North East Italian recipes. Thanks for sharing

[@MsBrainers]

You guys are the greatest! There is nothing I don't like. You are a great teacher and cook.

[@acurygodoy]

Love your humor while Cooking, Cury from São Paulo Brazil

[@hippydippy]

It's cool to watch these old videos before the restaurant was even open. You've come a long ways since then!

[@jeffpalmeri9102]

I make my meatballs similar but I don't use a food processer and I add mint and grated romano cheese. It's my Sicilian Grandmother's recipe from the old country. It comes out fantastic!

[@donnabrown1679]

Just love all your videos and your recipes, thank you for sharing your expertise.

[@punisher8455]

This man has made me a a chef,,,I I now cook at home and never order food again thanks Jacki rest in peace ,, I will always be grateful that all your recipes,,,

[@dogman4100]

I swear- watching Jack cook is a feast for the eyes. I'm gonna try this recipe this weekend.

[@murph3001]

Miss you big guy

[@ynasra1065]

You are the man .... Make me miss the restaurant business .... Perfect food that you do ......show us the pizza art in your future videos and god bless......

[@harrymurphey2634]

... a trick I was taught while I worked, by a greek chef, in a restaurant ... use a "ice cream scooper do make all the meatball the same size. I like to do the same, cook the meatballs in the sauce ( that makes it "red gravy" !!!) in small batches ... but if you are planning to serve/plate a lot of people, then you have to "fry" the meatballs. Save the 'drippin's" and add that to the sauce too.

[@raizinboyz]

There’s so much love in those meatballs, you can see it oozing out! RIP

[@tonychapman1259]

That looks just perfect and an easy to follow recipe!

[@wdarylt1]

Thanks a bunch. Love the channel. Old school cooking.

[@robertsplitt3795]

Wow great meatballs i made them with tarragon and another batch with dried basil. I loved the basil were fantastic. Keep the great recipes comming

[@gm3ten]

I really enjoy your videos Jack. You laid back style and approach to cooking really make them fun to watch. Look forward to trying your restaurant next time we're in the area. Keep up the good work!

[@jamesrategan955]

You can absolutely fry the meatballs before putting them in sauce. Just a quick browning of the outside to give them a nice crust. You don’t want to cook them thru. Let sauce do that. You then pour off most of the oil then deglaze pan with white wine. Pour this into sauce. These 2 tips will significantly elevate your dish.

[@gregkeller80]

Shame on me for never getting to his place…I always wanted to

[@gbarrettomates]

RIP Chef!

[@anthonyf.9170]

LOVE these videos and recipes, Gone too soon, may you rest in peace. 🙏

[@rudyswartz9092]

I could watch these all night long. Literally for hours.

[@gerardojimenezcastillo6624]

you are an autentic chef. very easy to understand and the way you coking. congratulations desde ciudad juarez chihuahua mexico. bravoooooo!!!!!

[@911dispatcher1956]

Love me some Italian Food !! Wish I could go to your place and eat that !! But I live in Mississippi..... Still love it.... My Sister and I joke all the time that we have Italian in us and it is very possible... We love the Food ! You make it so good !

[@robertmezza3045]

Enjoy your shows keep it up. Enjoy your style. Thank you

[@RFD510]

Will definitely try to make this. Looked beautiful.

[@jeffpoff8134]

I broke down and made these exactly like you said. It was a hit with everyone. I did hold a few back and browned them in a bit of bacon grease in a nonstick pan. I had a bit left over so, me being me, I had to try something. It's already a bit wet so I added some duck breast. Its duck season here so I had plenty. I chilled the duck and ground it. I ground it with a little bacon. I added it to my leftover mixture and did the same thing. I put some in the sauce and I browned off some and finished in the oven. I made myself a meatball sandwich with the duck balls. OMG.

[@steakwilliams4448]

I thought processing the meatballs like that would make them "mealy" but they appeared tender. Never thought of poaching em in tomato sauce. I think I've had sausage done like this, like you mentioned, which were extremely tender. I think this may be how they did them. Gotta try this recipe!

[@shawnhayden6674]

I love the train horn in the background at 6:47. Stuff like that brings it down to Earth at my level...takes me home. Love it.

[@eyestoenvy]

I love this guy, will def pay a visit from the Bronx NYC very soon .....

[@Boatswain1985]

Heyyy, great job Jack,,, I think we will make our Sunday dinner like this weekend... Thanks for the yummm ideas,,,

[@michaelmendillo4614]

I used to make a special trip out your way, being a Carpenter, to buy tools at Coastal Tool on Bank St. !!!!Are they still there ? What a great place to buy tools in the day ! When things where good and construction was booming !!! But they didn't sell Meatballs !!! Lol !!! TY Big Guy !!! Thats one hell of a Meatball !!!! 😁🖒✌🕇💕

[@georgeomine135]

I used to cook spaghetti for many years, and for the first time I got the best compliment from my "spaghetti boy" after using your recipe for the spaghetti Bolognese

[@marantz7783]

Love you Jack-- stay safe and healthy--- America Loves You !!

[@justifiedlife1595]

I've always thought fried was best, but I can feel these melting in my mouth. Thanks for saying how bread has yeast, and makes them plump, helped me understand why cooking in sauce works so well. Will try, Thanks!

[@victoranfossi4201]

Hi Dady Jacks ! I always taught that you had to fry the meat balls ! Thanks for the advise if you put bread in your mixture you Dont have to fry them ! Will try your way next time I make meat balls ! Realy enjoy your videos always look at them before I plan on cooking a meal at my house ! Have a good week ! Vic 👍🍷

[@mikemunski191]

I enjoy your cooking videos Jack... many thanks !!! .

[@gfgoblue3330]

RIP Jack...love using the Kwisee-nart! Never thought of using leeks...will definitely add them to my next meatball recipe.

[@Brokeazzchef]

Awesome videos, it's like watching family . It would be awesome to do this on Sundays and cook a family meal .

[@jimparker7778]

Jack's meatballs has me drooling and I just finished eating breakfast

[@TheBamamom2]

I can't wait to try these. I hate to stand at the stove and fry them. I'm going to try the crock pot. Thanks

[@oneandone2744]

You don't have to fry them but if you brown them a couple minutes before putting them in the sauce it would give them a little more personality.

[@des11487]

Wish we had got some like him in England he was a brilliant chef

[@jacquespaluy6797]

His daughters say that he was the "soul" of the restaurant and when you watch just one video you can see what they mean. This man had an old world hospitality that has almost disappeared from the industry. You can tell he loves what he does and he loves who he does it for. I am happy that such a rare thing was captured and shared. One of my greatest disappointments was not being able to visit his restaurants. I wear the apron, I use the seasonings and I even have the bumper sticker on my fridge, R.I.P. and god bless 👍✌

[@rodzillarox4882]

Hello from Indiana .. love your vids! Thanks for sharing your meals

[@leechadwick5169]

Gunna try this for definite looks so good I've also tried lots of your recipes myself always a winner at my table all the way from sunny darwen in England 🇬🇧 👍

[@autogyro420]

Daddy Jack!! Love your passion for cooking,great videos !!!

[@bobbypentland5764]

I got the same problem, I really like every variation of 🧑‍🍳 cooking 🥘 and will be happy to eat all of them which is why I hover around 400 lbs. Thanks for sharing this, see you next time.

[@chaplinsrestaurant]

Better drop a few lbs. Bobby, nothing to brag about! I dropped 40 this past year and have been feeling great! Blessings, Jack. Become a Member of “Cooking With The Blues” www.patreon.com/cookingwiththeblues For Aprons, Blackening Seasoning, CD’s and other Memorabilia www.daddyjacksnewlondon.com

[@theresabollman8061]

I'd LOVE to have that for Sunday dinner..Or Monday dinner...or LOL!

[@KentlandVFD33]

theresa bollman what about Tuesday dinner?

[@theresabollman8061]

@@KentlandVFD33 Well, George, let's just say: If Jack's cooking it, I'm eating it any day. I love his recipes.

[@KentlandVFD33]

@@theresabollman8061 Mangia, me too

[@theresabollman8061]

@@KentlandVFD33Haha! Pardon the pun but I'd say we both have "Good Taste" :)

[@bingobiscuit5995]

Love his style, calm demeanor and great cooking

[@rbubbarayp4021]

Jack you are killing me fellow chef , I am missing my home state{ RI-Conn-Mass} restaurants so much , great looking meatballs , never knew can just raw poach like that , but again it still hits the temp of 160 etc so seems safe and much nicer to do .. I miss scungilli the most :)

[@Halluci44]

You cant have 3 home states dumbass

[@ChanDaKillaMan]

Halluci yes you can. It’s either Narnia or land of food poisoning

[@justifiedlife1595]

Most recipes call for browning the meatballs, but I knew I really likes soft ones, and poaching would give me that, so thanks for recipe, and confirming that for me.

[@chaplinsrestaurant]

You are so welcome Life, they come out so light that melt in your mouth! Happy Days, Jack Become a Member Of "Cooking With The Blues" www.patreon.com/CookingWithTheBlues?fan_landing=true

[@robertmulverhill7930]

You nailed it again Jack..thanks for the bread tip, I'll use it in my next dish.

[@cnate3]

Italian cooking with blues in the back round. Winning!

[@MrJeffrs]

Watching the Chef cook has really inspired me to start making food from scratch again🍴🍽