American Chop Suey, Happy Valentines Day!

[@gerrymcdonald6194]

Jack was a very special human being. In addition, though he was professionally trained, Jack chose to be 'the working class' chef. His recipes were affordable, delicious, generous, and practical for the home chef. I watch his KZbin episodes again and again; not just for the recipes but to enjoy Jack's demeanour, his way, his love of people. He is sorely missed and will always be appreciated. RIP in heaven Jack.

[@ohger1]

I really don't think he was professionally trained - he is the epitome of the "greasy spoon" diner short order cook.

[@mrskinszszs]

​@@ohger1 i believe he said he was professionally trained. I could be wrong tho

[@scattergun21]

@@mrskinszszs You are right, he was professionally trained. Read his obituary (available on-line)

[@nitromartini1422]

​@@scattergun21It is not very professional to stick his fingers that he wipes his butt with in the canned tomatoes, is it?

[@snakejake15]

RIP to an all-time legend. Real, home style cooking, straight from the soul.

[@David-j5g4b]

Though he didn't live all.that long, he lived large

[@buccos2004]

Still watching these videos in 2024, and Jack is still alive and cooking! Thank you for the amazing contribution you made to the world, Jack! Rest in Peace! So thankful this channel is still on youtube, it would break my heart if the videos were taken down.

[@TylersJourney17]

He reminds me of my old boss so much, bigger guy. Nice as all hell, has jokes out the ass. Stands just like him, cooks just like him, old school Italian. He made sure I was fed & had a couple beers at the end of my shift for free. I was a dishwasher/cook with managerial responsibilities(keys,alarm codes). Sad to say, Al, my boss past away and had since quit the job. Makes me think of him, he was like a dad to me. R.i.p Al, and thank you for reminding me of him.

[@MarkWitucke]

Tyler Rodgers part of the family. Love

[@jeromeduffy9270]

Exactly my routine. You gotta be there anyway. Nice n clean spot. N yes. Do the pans immediately. Enjoy

[@alanlevine613]

Tyler Rodgers l

[@rudyswartz9092]

Respect brotha

[@paulnokio1199]

Sad news, Al sounds like a solid dude. Your both lucky to have known and worked with each other

[@yukmoutb5885]

This guy is the reason i started cooking for myself instead of just hitting a drive thru on the way home.

[@ivyandroses4373]

Yep, I do my grocery shopping based on Jacks videos, just go back in time and pick 7 of them out once a week and pick up the ingredients. Get some of the triple hot sausage !! Its fantastic !!

[@JCrook1028]

Good for you! Cooking is a blast and so much cheaper than fast food.

[@simonh9987]

hell yeah. that makes me happy

[@robedmund9948]

Daddy Jack probably saved your life!! Loved when he said, "Know what, we're goin with all of it. Da hell?!?" Atta boy, Jack. Spoil your gusets!

[@ceams]

Words everyone should live by.

[@lizh4933]

I had tears in my eyes thinking of my mother's chop suey. Made with left over spaghetti and chopped onion, tomatoes etc. Shredded cheese and in the oven it went. I love this guy and his hands on (in) the ingredients. Kisses from Canada.❤

[@ashleymarie7452]

Wow. I sure regret the fact that I never got to meet Daddy Jack and eat at his restaurant and didn't get to meet all the great people who surrounded him. Daddy Jack, through these videos, you will live on forever! May you watch over us from a better place!

[@penska12345]

These are just so fucking relaxing and I dont know why but I love it.

[@teamgitusome]

Because it’s real

[@KyleMaguire-sz4yu]

Absolutely love diving back into his videos. Glad he was able to chronicle his techniques and personality. A true Legend!

[@stefanrogge8155]

Watching your movies makes the world a better place. So much fun, so much pleasure, so much inspiration. I do enjoy the way you are cooking. It’s authentic, and not just a cooking show. You are a great person, Daddy Jack.

[@sionnachliath9192]

Wow, this brings back great memories of growing up in Boston.Thanks,Daddy Jack!

[@wakeupamericaandresist2413]

Same here my fellow Bostonian, my aunt always had a pot of this on the stove. And as I talked to my cousin today that still lives in the house he grew up in back east ✌️😀 it made me think of my aunt and her great cooking. I’m looking forward to cooking this dish, the last time I had it was in the 70s ✌️✌️

[@wakeupamericaandresist2413]

Had to post again, as we Bostonians back in the day came from very large families, 7 in my household 😂👍👍 so mom would make food that stuck to our bones ✌️✌️ This dish along with many clam chowder and potato soups 😂😂 Dear ole mom keep us fed ✊✊😀😀

[@TheMiddleMan667]

Man.... when it's in the sauce pan it looks DELICIOUS.. I've been enjoying cooking more since watching your channel! You bring the life into the food!

[@fuggenell]

This guy reminds me of my father, both chefs, both legends. God I miss that man.

[@lanceclay]

I've watched so many of these videos. He was such a genuine gentleman.

[@phildomingo2786]

My favorite part is watching you chop stuff up ! Mom called this goulash, mother-in-law called it macaroni and tomato’s. Love your channel

[@scottblackwell5789]

Phil Domingo yep, Jack’s knife skills are on point!

[@legoatfan1499]

Goulash yup

[@dandew1072]

Just goes to show you cant do nothing bout your mother-in-laws.

[@FrankIsAlwaysRight]

Your mom is dead wrong…goulash is commie food…commie.

[@francislambert5189]

Happy Valentines Day...Daddy Jack...I'm here in Boston and LOVE your channel...Peace :)

[@theghostofsagan]

Best cooking channel on KZbin! You guys rock!

[@johnbernal7267]

Your skills in the kitchen are spectacular

[@farmatys]

For some reason I am addicted to your channel and I have no idea why lol. Just subscribed.

[@bad2mx]

Because it is therapeutical.

[@joshurlaub6641]

DJ is genuine.

[@truss6282]

Because he's a no bs guy. Just a real fella cooking real food that we love.

[@GlennDeLauneOfficial]

I just discovered your channel about a week ago and I Love Love your style man!!! I'm Cajun and I am a cook as well. Domiciled down here in south Louisiana!! The Heart of Cajun Country, I learned to cook from my 2 grandmothers who I loved to watch them cook when I was very young. They were Masters of the Kitchen. I wish I could share some of my recipe's with you.

[@eml5086]

This type of dish is even better the next day!

[@douglasridgers7663]

Still enjoy your videos. Miss you Jack, always a pleasure to watch.

[@JEFFWEEE]

Friends and family must miss this guy

[@pineapplejuice87]

Man I know! If we miss him this much just imagine friends and family! Keep it cookin wherever you are jack!

[@bwatt1383]

Sticking his hand in the broiler lol that's a seasoned veteran right there

[@v1antbo]

Sticks his hands in the can of tomatoes. NO don't do that.

[@ronshawver6880]

@@v1antbo He explained that, and his friends don't seem to care, so why should "we"?

[@r.h.3084]

Haha, punny, you called a chef "seasoned" lmao.

[@r.h.3084]

@@v1antbo Doesn't hurt a damn thing. Pansies these days are delusional thinking everything has to be so over sanitized. Hands are no more dirty than the utensils that have touched numerous things or had unknowns sprayed on them. Same with those plastic gloves.

[@Diabolus1978]

@@r.h.3084 u didnt notice he had a bandaid on his hand....

[@patrickfisher5539]

This Guy is like most chefs I got to work with growing up, priceless. Everyone should watch his methods. notice how fast and fresh good food is.

[@tonypatey5669]

This is definitely a keeper. Thanks for sharing. Tony.

[@mtreams72]

Love watching this man, and how his "bear paw" hands dwarf a full size chef's knife to where it looks like he is holding a pairing knife.

[@PDM1967]

Thats a 6” knife right?

[@MrMkapusta]

And here I thought he liked using a pairing knife

[@lsb2623]

Yeah... he's really 12 feet tall.

[@TADAZ623]

I always thought he used a tiny ass knife🤣😂🤦‍♂️

[@JCrook1028]

That's not a full size chef's knife....

[@thomasmillott8061]

I love American Chop Suey. I've been making it for over fifty years and I never tire of it. I make mine pretty much the same as Daddy Jack but also use chopped celery in the base. In any event, I've already made the grocery list so I can cook it tomorrow for dinner.

[@TheDoorman55]

Always loved walking in the back door at mom & dads and seeing a huge pot of "slum" sitting on the stove. It was great that night and even better the next day. I miss my mom and her wonderful meals.

[@douglasanderson9929]

Made this chop suet for years. Love this guy, gotten some good recipes watching him. Rock on Jack!

[@joshww2339]

Really excited for you to do these recipes from the family. This is awesome man!

[@gerguil]

remember eating this when i was young, not with veggies though, just meat,sauce and elbow mac. rip mom and dad. memories last forever. thanks DJ

[@indigowashington905]

:)

[@leedaniels7196]

I are it the same way you did.🤗

[@alexanderfraser6379]

How he never chops up his bratwurst fingers Is skill alone.

[@brucelawson642]

Big Daddy Jack !! Great cook and a great teacher.😊

[@MindyB91669]

That looks amazing!!! Love Goulash, grew up eating it as well. I am German/American and we only add ground beef to ours, but the addition of the Italian sausage looks so good too. I will for sure try adding some next time I make it! Thanks for sharing, great video!

[@zmodem4619]

The best part about this is not only the addition of that sausage, but the fennel that is going to set everything off. Fennel is a crazy underrated ingredient in ground beef "stews" like this. Next time you make homemade chili, add some finely diced fennel into your base alongside the onions and garlic. Kaboom!

[@karolinesmail489]

Yes goulash I remember my mom making this and the lunch ladies in school...ah what a great time to grow up in

[@hellaintabadplacetobe6300]

One day I hope to come see you and enjoy a Fine dining experience. I would love to see that little kitchen and Restaurant. I fish so much, haven't been cooking lately, but I sure love it. I thoroughly enjoy every one of your videos. Keep it rolling, you have a God-given talent.

[@justfutsinaround]

i'm chief cook and bottle-washer at my house. i'm an electrician and always conscious that my hands may not be clean enough to be cooking . my uncle was a diesel mechanic and i came to find out that's why he always did dishes , to keep his hands clean. as with you , i do dishes to clean up my hands . nothing like scrubbing pots to be sure my hands are clean . then i'm ready to prep. as in your other videos, it's gratifying to cook a nice meal for your family . sometimes my big -batch , slow-cooked meals get shared with my older friends that are not apt to cook such meals for 1 person. they love it . i love it . it's truly a win -win. thanks for the ideas jack

[@QueenGoddessYume]

My father was a diesel mechanic. He would clean his nails in church with his pocket knife.. to my mother's horror🤣 every Sunday

[@ronshawver6880]

@@QueenGoddessYume Lol! Good times though, right?

[@fredrichardson1101]

You're one of the best. I enjoy watching you cook.

[@goatitisful]

2025 and Im still watching Daddy Jack.

[@lsb2623]

Grammy and Grampa used to cook American Chop and my Mom did too. It was always around in central Mass my whole life. I like it very simple. Macaroni, hamburger, tomatoes and onion. Seasoned with salt and pepper. My twist is shredding the onion on a cheese grater so it just melts in. Canned tomatoes. And I like it a little bit juicy. It is simple and sweet and beefy.

[@Whitebeard1111]

I'm from Toledo Ohio and I love this guy. When I get up that way I'm stopping in.

[@David-j5g4b]

Thanks for the years of entertainment big guy. It was a blast!

[@pineapplejuice87]

So true. Miss his videos hardcore. Great wholesome guy jack!!

[@johnsarcaneautos]

"Government cheese" I love it. down to earth comfort food. God Bless

[@zstidsen]

Dont change a single thing. Love watching your alchemy. Keep turning out gold!

[@dandew1072]

His hands are so massive they make that chef's knife look like a paring knife.

[@Original50]

Never trust a skinny chef... ;O)

[@ShadovvGazer227]

lol I thought that was a paring knife at first

[@Diabolus1978]

Not a chefs knife it's a Utility knife

[@RealHypocrisy]

yeah thats a 5inch utility knife

[@Oehmkekd]

The comments here reflect that it is smaller knife then a Large Chef Knife. I like a smaller knife, it has more utilitarian purposes and is less cumbersome. I dream of a perfect marriage between(so-called) utility and chef knives. Maybe a 7"? Can anyone suggest a mm length?

[@Spheriously]

You have rejuvenated my love and appreciation for my 6" chef knife. It now has become my go-to again. Thank you for bringing me back to the light.

[@markstargardt6308]

Daddy Jack you are the bomb! I love these recipes. Goulash was made by both my German and Polish grandmothers. I love the addition of the Cheez -It' s. I will try it for sure. Keep up the great videos. I love watching them!!

[@bethgriesauer3825]

This is nothing like Gulasch in Germany.

[@karolinesmail489]

@@bethgriesauer3825 exactly! German. Goulash lot. Different my mom made it

[@redsammy7789]

The real deal, howdy from South Texas, love your cooking and stories.

[@tpl1398]

Daddy Jack, use those hands,all the best dishes are made with love!

[@seanhurley6774]

Love your channel. Me and my whole family watch one or more of your videos every night. Love your cooking and great personality. If we ever get a chance to visit the area from California we will definitely be coming by. Keep up up the great videos and recipes.

[@LuizEduardoOdaFonseca]

My godness, this looks so good!!!! Thanks Jack! Greetings from Brasil!

[@garethbelfield1636]

@Daddy Jacks i love your style of cooking .. proper old school.. and you seem like a lovely genuine fella...God Bless You Sir...You are a top chef i can see that.

[@jdsgotninelives]

My new favourite quick all-in-one. Never heard of Chop Suey before. Winner winner chicken dinner :-)

[@g3everex]

Daddy Jack was such a kind man. He could have just taken it home but he shared this meal. I miss his videos. I learned a lot from Chef Jack.

[@chrismessenger2392]

I love Jack's comfort food. American cheese forever!!!

[@bosskaggs]

Love the authenticity, ehh lets use it all. LOL i do the same. nice work chef!!!!

[@soundzwicked]

13:17 A-Ha playing in the background, Love these videos, Word up Daddy Jack 👊🏻

[@docr8409]

Im still watching these after all this time RIP l never forget this gentle soul regards Doc from Down Under in Australia

[@shawnsteele4551]

I also remember the lunch ladies at school. We’d be extra polite and if lucky get an extra serving of the days dish. Back then we all knew their names and they all knew our favorite dishes. Good memories!

[@TutorialTelevision]

First time checking out the channel. Love this dude. Reminds me of cooking with my grandparents way back when. Real down to earth guy with no fancy camera shenanigans. I like the stories too. Subbed!

[@slickchooch]

love how those pots and pans are blazin' hot.....still amazes me

[@chrisreid5745]

Why does that amaze you?

[@martyjakob8611]

Miss your Videos, man. Much love from Australia.

[@johnking8888]

I remember this one well. Great winter dish especially after an afternoon of pond hockey. My humble input. Add some crushed red pepper and utilize some of the starchy pasta water for thickening the sauce. Skip the American cheese and toss with handful of grated Parmesan or Romano! Serve with bread and buttah 😊

[@user-ur6ci4kj7b]

He did put in crushed red pepper

[@johnking8888]

Josh I stand corrected!

[@orirbjrk5573]

Minnesota? You sound a lot like my dad telling stories about his childhood. Good input!

[@tpl1398]

John King love the pond hockey reference, grew up in upstate NY doing the same and coming in after dark for a warm bowl of goulash!😊

[@johnking8888]

Þorír Bjørk New England 😊

[@CraigArndt]

Great video. I was raised on goulash. No matter how bad a day you had, mom making goulash or newdelki (I think was a polish version we had) was incredible.

[@MasterYooda94]

13:17 when the piping hot food actually got him him this time

[@sherylosabel6847]

Shout out from Australia jack love yah cooking and down to earth attitude

[@joncairy9510]

THIS IS A TOTAL STONER MEAL!

[@ubroberts5541]

I just love these videos- SO east coast and unapologetic. Haha.

[@grandpacavendish4422]

An American classic from the 50's, Jack. My mom made it, too. She used Campbell's Tomato Soup. My mother-in-law made it as well. She called it "Mrs. Grundy's". Great Stuff! Take Care. Ed

[@scarface667]

I would not want to be those cheezits, with his paws. LOL, very nice video

[@jfbaker5351]

That's pretty much the last thing I expected to see after I read "Chop Suey"

[@bobbypentland5764]

You spend your whole day cooking for others, and there ain’t nothing better than seeing someone’s face when they bite into something you put your heart and soul into, and talk about how good it is. You spend your day doing this for others and at the end of it you just want someone to do something for you, that’s where stoffers comes in cause you got nothing left for yourself. Thanks for sharing, see you’s next time.

[@CookingWithTheBlues]

I do like a home cooked meal Bobby and LaKisha makes great meals, especially breakfast which I love. Best in 2021, Jack

[@d3ath8ybac0n4]

My man, grew up on goulash. This is next level stuff. Much respect.

[@nikocrow1889]

Thanks Jack for making me feel at home, what a wonderful channel im so glad i found you lol. Amazing recipes, remind me a lot of my own ma

[@bobevens7637]

Oh yes, this was a staple at my house growing up. The great thing about gulosh is that you can add in anything you have left over in the fridge

[@Ron4885]

That would work for me.

[@MarkWitucke]

Bob Evens. Suey = scraps or leftovers

[@JCrook1028]

Yep, crazy as it sounds I like a bit of canned corn in my ghoulash.

[@roby72s]

Thank you Sheffield another splendid receipt.

[@eml5086]

We used to call this "Stuffed Pepper Soup" - delicious

[@BorisTheSpyder]

I call it "The Special", but it doesn't have peppers in it and a slam in a couple spoonfuls of Cheez Whiz

[@BLDRUNNER81]

Man ever since I found chef Jack, I have been hooked on all his recipes. This is real American comfort food, like you would make for your Familia. I am Hispanic and all the dishes that chef Jack has made brings it home for me. God bless you for all these great recipes that I can make for my family.

[@thinkpositivealways4387]

Good day American friends wish you all good day🙏

[@CookingWithTheBlues]

Thank You Im, and You All As Well! Jack

[@thinkpositivealways4387]

@@CookingWithTheBlues Thank you Jack😊✌️🇱🇺

[@Lavin51]

I love this man ! :D Just act like u know what you do, if you dont know... fake it Every meal looks just amazing Much love from germany ! :)

[@ElonCrusty]

Can we just appreciate how small that chef's knife looks in comparison to this man's gargantuan hands

[@ssy12335]

Here I've been thinking, poor Jack, can't get any good-sized peppers or onions in that state! What kinda place is Connecticut, anyway??

[@Diabolus1978]

Utility knife

[@bigsmile9794]

I loved working in a italian kitchen.....Man!!! so much generosity Good Job Johnny!!

[@orgjam]

Thats REAL cookin !! His food ALWAYS looks devine !

[@cephlo1]

i don't agree, Judy

[@phillipsinclair136]

Always watch ur stuff very enjoyable in morning love ur calmness very humbling stuff brother happy sunday

[@striker677]

Cheezit took this dish to stoner heaven

[@ronshawver6880]

lol

[@frankblack1481]

Comfort cooking. That man. His vibe. The flame of the stove. Heartwarming

[@pineapplejuice87]

Miss his channel so much.jack was just a normal chill dude! Making great homemade meals for us all. R.I.P jack you are missed

[@comesahorseman]

The sausage is the secret weapon! That Cheez-it topping is genius too!!

[@joeyhardin1288]

Thank you ladies! This popped up on my list today. I miss him, I am sure you do too. God Bless and stay safe.

[@horizonfios]

Hilarious commentary 😂 all the jokes/commentary are hitting different these days might have to have your go at stand up Jack

[@steveanderson5888]

I love your channel on KZbin brother the way you cook it's home cooking With Love I just subscribed to your channel thank you very much sir all the way from the state of Washington the other corner

[@stevenckaroly]

Ah yes, US Armed Forces Recipe Service Card L-64, otherwise known as Creole Macaroni, was a mainstay on US Navy ships back in the day.

[@butchbradburn]

Those hands look like they've seen a lot of cooking! Great video, awesome recipe. Thanks!

[@WhereWasItLastTime]

14:41 "White cheddar" Never eat the orange stuff - when was the last time you saw orange milk coming from a cow! We used to make something similar to this, DJ. Lots of stock with the meat and veg, then add the pasta to it and it thickened up just great. Sometimes rice instead of pasta - all good.

[@jonchaulk2652]

A nice twist on goulash that I make regularly Jack! I sometimes bake leftovers but will try provolone next time. I've tried many of your recipes and refer your videos to my friends. Thanks from Canada. :-)

[@cephlo1]

my wife divorced me yesterday, after i tried this recipe

[@stifflers69mom1]

karate kent is that all I have to do ????? Been with my wife for 25years .......if I had killed her when I first met her I’d be out of prison by now

[@justfutsinaround]

never had the chance to meet jack. loved watching his videos. felt like i knew him. this is a way to visit an old friend from time to time

[@juice0628]

Y’all should look up Samoan chop suey!!🔥

[@lsb2623]

Hawaii style...

[@juice0628]

Love it bradda

[@codyablett4133]

Love your style of cooking Jack, learned a lot from you. Keep the recipes coming

[@TheonlyJonnyBanana]

Where's the celery and celery salt that's what my mom used to do

[@john2k24]

Growing up in New England my mom would make something similar once a week, loved it!