I grew a Mcdonalds #2 meal

[@LifebyMikeG]

Check out the Carbon Steel Collection and Made In’s other cookware being using my link to save on your order - madein.cc/0824-prohomecooks

[@thofficialmusic]

Make pizza next (If you haven't)

[@coreyleighmilner-013]

How can you still be getting made in sponsorships when you sold out for another brand in the past 🤡🤡🤡

[@johnathancohen7772]

Sassafras was banned by the FDA for causing cancer and liver damage which is why root beer isn't made with it, I suppose if you remove the safrole it could be made safe but I wouldn't recommend growing and using it at home.⚠

[@charleshimes2032]

My wife and I realized what we were spending on nuggets and fries every week (and we really only did it about once a week). I made a giant batch of nuggets and fries (slightly different recipe than yours, we did the boil for 3.5 minutes in water and vinegar then the first fry), and threw them in the freezer. 12 minutes in an airfryer beats 12 minutes in a drive through line and we haven't missed fast food at all.

[@ecl1p5e]

And it's probably better for you :)

[@pilly1000]

You went from unhealthy junk food to slightly healthier junk food.

[@allysonmcgrory2180]

You went from I've no fucking idea what is in this, to, I know EVERYTHING that is in this. And that's just better overall

[@Mateuszyk]

@@pilly1000not that junk. Just meat, grains and veggies.

[@pinobluevogel6458]

I appreciate the effort of making things yourself, which is nearly always healthier but also cheaper. However, why not make anything actually incredibly good that is also healthy? Even a fully decked out burger with some good bread and vegetables would be a much healthier and more delicious option over nuggets and fries, especially if you can buy organically.

[@Indiapapa100]

It's good to see that you both liked the Macdonalds version. I think too many KZbinrs that do these kind of of videos are overdramatic about how "bad" they think the fast food versions are.

[@jerrislittlereef4023]

I'm 53, and as a child, I fell in love with mcdonald's rootbeer soda with my happy meal. I still love rootbeer. Their frenchfries were fried in beef tallow and were heavenly. Another great video, Mike!

[@soothsayersentinel7777]

Such a cool concept. I did this last year with pizza, the only thing on my margarita pizza I didn't grow was the cheese, but I made it from milk from a local farm. The pizza was tiny because I could barely grow enough wheat for a full pizza, but it counts!

[@smokingtarheel3003]

You're amazing Mike. I have no words but am just mesmerized watching you prepare food from your garden. You're like a food scientist. Keep up the great content! Off to the store for some dough conditioner.

[@DytliefMoller]

Always a treat to see a new video from you guys♥ Keep em coming, home grown is becoming a lost art.

[@robertbeatty5709]

Coke owns Barq's root beer since about 1995. But, since it is a regional brand it is not carried every where for some reason. Before they bought it it would be understandable since they only distributed it before they bought out the brand.

[@PourMeOne]

No comparison to a homemade burger. The crust, quality meat and toppings. Carly, love the swiss army knife tattoo!

[@imtoto813]

oh, love this concept! really showcases how much you can make and produce yourself

[@ryanspencerlauderdale687]

Hey Mike! Would love to see some party food ideas in a video.

[@Robert-xy4gi]

Next iconic meal: Long John Silvers Fish and Chips

[@DayOwlify]

Fried chicken is also a popular fast food. KY Fry is ubiquitous but there are a lot of local companies that offer 2-3 pieces with biscuit and fries.

[@Naerger]

She's spot on "Unfortunately, it's so good"

[@LifebyMikeG]

hah!

[@pilly1000]

It's not though. In terms of flavour it is one of the worst tasting fast food chains.

[@thegoodrevbadandyarr4272]

@@pilly1000 Yeah, in terms of burger flavor, Id go with BK for their simulation of flame broiling, and for the veggie ingredients, Id go with Jack. If someone managed to pull off a combo of those, they would probably dominate.

[@ChoJun69]

As someone who doesn't order McDonalds at all, or KFC. Because im from EU and i would rather eat kebab or pizza as takeout trash food (if good portions kebab is kinda healthy). I recently tried McDonalds few burgers and i have to say they were mid af, especially for high price. Can literally just throw in few spices into the grounded meat package, mix it and will come out tastier.

[@jedb9677]

It's really not good. I tried it again for the 1st time in about 15 years. It tasted watery and it was dry at the same time. How is that even a thing? I think I had a big mac double, deluxe or something like that. At least burger king's meat patties taste like meat.

[@FreddyB41]

It's a crime against humanity to not have ROOT BEER available.

[@JacoboKitchen]

Not sure if anyone agrees, but root beer is THE BEST SODA

[@Madbro204]

It must’ve been the one location. McDonald’s has root beer

[@gavinathling]

@@Madbro204 They often have faulty machines and things not available, so maybe what the person meant was, "Sorry, we don't have root beer today."

[@jimiboston]

Love the new format and content. I currently buy Made In cookware and swear by it. Loved the homemade Root beer recipe!

[@raymiller1383]

Love the video and the way it was put together… so many good ideas.

[@manateecat922]

Loving the rebrand! Fun format - looking forward to more!

[@marygrott8095]

This was a very cool video! Thanks for going to the effort of showing how it can be done, Mike. Very impressive!

[@DomenicoBettinelli]

There are so many fast foods that you might think are too hard to make at home, but some of them are deceptively easy to make or make better. Cold oil French fries are so easy!!! I cut up Yukon golds, toss them in the Dutch oven, cover in veg oil, and only then turn it on med high. Let it come up to a sizzle and keep stirring until they are g.b.d. Drain, salt, and eat. Fast and easy! The brined method isn't fast, but it's fascinating. I may have to try it.

[@edaniellevideos]

Great experiment and looks so much healthier and tastier that the original. We don't have a garden set-up yet but might try and recreate this with produce from our local farmer's market. And thanks for the tip about naturally carbonating with Instant Yeast - we are for sure going to try using that!

[@nickybuchanan2480]

I’m loving the content! The dynamic between you two is great! As a former restaurant line worker I definitely agree home cooked home grown is so much better!! Yes in the moment it taste good but just like she said you are going to feel bad later

[@nieshat]

Love, love, love the direction of the new channel! Keep up the great work.

[@SeanVeaudry]

Need to come up to Canada where A&W Canada keeps root beer alive.

[@parkedawn]

And it's DELICIOUS.

[@chuckmccauley3859]

Barq's Root Beer is bottled by Coke. It used to taste amazing, very similar to sassafras and it had caffeine. Process 'improvements' changed Barq's so that they use the same flavors as all the rest-wintergreen and teaberry, and they took out the caffeine. Now it tastes more like Double Bubble chewing gum than root beer. I will try your recipe if I can find the sassafras.

[@pashaperry296]

barqs is so gross i dont know if it used to taste better but i hate how it tastes now

[@chuckmccauley3859]

@@pashaperry296 100% agree and it's even worse compared to what it was before Coca Cola got involved. It went from best to worst, IMHO.

[@DailyJAB]

fries from mcdonalds varies from place to place. some places do a consistently great job at cooking the fries while other turn out soggy all the time... they def are so much better cooked a little longer. this video was great enjoyed it

[@BETSWITHFIST]

I love these reviews on fast food. They examine it like it came from outer space. When in fact we all have consumed our fair share growing up.

[@DensDigitalDen]

Great video. Love the root beer and the way you didi the fries! Awesome.🍔

[@junecat11]

This is so awesome!!!! @LifebyMikeG would you consider creating a video on how to make Root Beer flavored Kombucha? I love all of your kombucha videos. They have helped my husband and I so much! We rewatch them all of the time!

[@Canny-Octopus]

Hi Mike, your meal prep videos are amazing. Could you do more of them? I'd love Thai (you have that recipes, but I'm hoping for the meal prep for the week), and Korean. And I'd love some fall/winter casseroles made with whole foods!

[@YOUENJOYLIFE]

Bub used to always talk about how soft fast food burgers were, so you could eat them almost too easily, they just smash down, no effort to chew, which probably makes people crave them more, it's not just fast food that is quick and affordable, it's convenient for your mouth to eat! Great video, I need to make that root beer.

[@lindseykrow]

Keep doing these remakes!! Sending love from indiana!!!❤

[@fyrewaterr]

Another iconic fast food meal: Whopper with Fries? Basically the same thing as what you just made. Or... the Chick-Fil-A chicken sandwich with waffle fries...

[@nortongreeen]

Mike, absolutely loved this video and the new video format !!! I feel like the title/thumbnail could have been a bit more clickbaity, I skipped through the video a couple of times before I watched it - but then it was totally worth it. Thank you so much!!!

[@juliaolson3707]

Wow! This video is phenomenal, I love it!

[@ForestKiddo]

I live this girl! She’s a pro

[@LifebyMikeG]

Carly is the best!

[@Manoagrl]

Back in the day, Julia Child loved McD's fries.They were fried in tallow. Then, came the heinous lowfat movement and now they are fried in nasty seed oil. I am blessed enough to live in a ranch community where I can buy tallow. Yum!

[@padders1068]

Looks delicious, and shows the difference between mass produced, over salted, over sugared, mushy "fast food" compared with real food that you can make yourself. Great job Mike 🙂😋❤

[@mikeprobst8219]

Mike i love all your videos man your best long time fan thank you for all the awesome vids!

[@DRICE1]

I have been watching cooking videos for years. Home cooks, Chefs, and everything in between. I haven’t in my life seen someone whip out a “Dough Conditioner”

[@lalsen]

I bet you could grow most of a taco bell burrito supreme - I think it's not american cheeses either. Time to hit your neighborhood dairy and make sour cream and cheddar yourself :)

[@rachaelkveton517]

Yes! I said Taco Bell too. But their hard shell tacos and Mexican Pizza.

[@marioknoll7695]

Amazing vid - we are also increasing the amount of homegrown garden greens, love it.

[@eugeneysaye2685]

Who is Moruf? I am a Chinese . 64 year old. Somehow I love watching you. 😅

[@peetwi]

Awesome video. The recalibrated direction of your channel is on point. Thank you for the watch.

[@oilikaekoile]

Wendy’s classic double. I’d love to that. I love your work, the breakdown and walkthrough ❤

[@di3352]

I really enjoyed the video. The burgers looked tasty and I really like the idea of Root beer. I've never had Root beer before but I might have to make it myself. Watching from Queensland, Australia. 😊🦘

[@nataliameyer4947]

Love the ideas you come up with !!!!

[@reputedasnothing]

My mouth is seriously watering! YUM to the O! How about replicating a "homegrown" bucket of chicken from KFC?!?!

[@udoheinz7845]

nice video idea! We made fries from th egarden for the first time last season... just amazing

[@GardeningwithDave]

I love this idea for the kids Mike!

[@dvdgarcia9426]

This video was so engaging omg

[@danielsantiagourtado3430]

Thanks For this! You're the Best! Love your content ❤❤❤❤❤

[@Immortal_BP]

i think they were just out of rootbeer at that mcdonalds, 95% certain mcdonalds have rootbeer as a drink option atleast in washington state edit: local mcdonalds sells Barqs rootbeer

[@Mandragorn]

Well i mean, to get away from doing another burger especially, Id say you have to do the KFC dinner! Fried chicken, mashed potatos and gravy, coleslaw, mac and cheese, biscuits w/ honey and butter

[@lindalanham9487]

Love your videos and have tried some of your recipes. This comment referring to 4 easy breakfasts. I grew up in 50’s and 60’s. Right after post ww2. . Processed foods started coming out and it hit big I guess because before that everything was made from scratch. These processed foods were great for the housewife because they were fast, easy and got them out of the kitchen faster. Can you imagine , in their eyes, how much time was spent in the kitchen making 3 meals a day from scratch? There were no crockpots, microwaves, air fryers etc. and no one ever mentioned what ingredients were in these processed foods at all, or talked about organic. My daughter is 45 and when I raised her I was always trying to make healthy food. But even then in the 80s there wasn’t much mentioned . Things started coming around in the later 90s. So in today’s world I read every label and am very particular what I feed myself and my grandson. Food anymore is a scary thing.

[@danneyandroid0391]

You can always say that you need a sec to look at the menu wherever you go.

[@JackieDannenberg]

Great video. Looking forward to more in your new channel of life.

[@Thelaceyjoy]

Love this concept and have been a fan for a while! I ferment my own ketchup mustard sourdough make vinegars etc thanks to your vids. I find my kombucha doesn’t get super fizzy can you explain more in detail about using bakers yeast to ferment and fizz drinks?

[@JacoboKitchen]

New style of video is super cool

[@p0up0un3]

frying fries : 1) fry at 140C until cooked through but not golden 2) let them cool down at room temperature 3) fry again at 180-190C until golden 4) lightly salt while taking the excess oil off in a dish lined with paper towel. For better taste, use beef fat instead of frying oil, but I know it's harder to find in the US 😅 Your first oil bath is too hot 😊

[@savagesarethebest7251]

I guess that's a joke, I mean don't the have more beef per person than the rest of the world.

[@PierrePblais]

Making American cheese is actually not that hard… just melt mild cheddar cheese and mix it with sodium citrate (found in the kosher section of most grocery store), then let it solidify again! Of course you can then make it with any cheese you want, I’ve made it with gruyère and Stilton mixed together and that was something!

[@xx.hannahrose]

So yummy. 😋 what a great video thanks for the inspiration

[@carenmcfarland7034]

I feel like one of the things I like about a fast food burger is that the bun has sweetness. I could do without the sweetness inside the burger. Great video!

[@Chris77Rocks77]

You can make American cheese from scratch. Cheddar cheese and water + sodium citrate as an emulsifier/stabilizer. You can even synthesize your own sodium citrate using baking soda and citric acid.

[@karlaalvarez3694]

Love this concept, I am motivated to make one!

[@luckyrobinshomestead]

Other types of Russet potatoes similar to the Burbank for making French fries without some of the Burbank's issues are the Rainer, Norkotah, and Ranger. The Nooksack is, too, in fact, better, but it has such a long dormancy period (good for long-term storage) that it takes forever to sprout in the spring so will be a late season potato.

[@vbella39]

Loved this! I knew from the start your “slow food” with natural home grown produce would instantly be better than McD’s. The best thing for me is that I am able to make my burger from meats of my choice. Turkey, Black Bean, Salmon ect! As I am a low carb eater due to type 2 diabetes, I can omit the bread or make a low carb bread option. Thanks for the education and insight! Now, I better go find a Sassafras Tree and see if I can make that Rootbeer with a natural no carb sweetener! I bet it can be done! Allulose? Maybe?

[@AlmightyAphrodite]

Can we talk about those burgers barely shrinking after grilling? 😮 Thats some quality meat right there, not pumped full of water 👌👌

[@v8packard]

Root beer is readily available in northern Illinois.

[@hannahmcgary7866]

Crunch wrap would be a fun meal to recreate!

[@santigandolfo4056]

Such a sick vid I think a chipotle bowl with agua fresca, maybe chick fil a with a milkshake or lemonade or sweet tea. Maybe a Culver’s fish or chicken sandwich with cheese curds and ice cream. Love the videos a I recently subscribed. You guys have pushed me to dream more about being self sufficient with food once I own more land so thank you!

[@R.oboCop.]

Thanks for sharing. I really enjoyed the video

[@partyfists]

You can totally make American Cheese at home! You'd need baking soda, but if you mix lemon juice with baking soda you'll make sodium citrate. Combining that with cheese and some milk is all you need. Your cheese will be lemony, which may not be what you want. But you can always buy sodium citrate online for cheap and use it to make american cheese!

[@4skinned]

Pls pls make this a series!

[@movieguy4245]

I think you could make a series called "fast food slow digestion", with the premise being you create your take on the burgers but all the ingredients to aid in the absorption of nutrients.

[@shobuddha8491]

I didn't know you were on Chopped. That's awesome!

[@klimtkahlo]

Thanks for this! I never really cared for McDonalds although MacDonalds is so much better in Europe, starting with the places being clean and with all the recycling bins minus all the homeless. Anyway, so much better to eat stuff made from scratch and I am happy I will now be able to reproduce a good burguer (which may be lacking in Europe!) over here in Europe. How about a home made replica of chick-fil-a and five-guys and shake-shak and Chipotle? 😊 Thank you for all your work! Big fan!

[@robertthompson5084]

Reminds me of the chicken sandwich that cost $1500 and took 6 months. Look up the video. It's a good one too. Does a great job illustrating scale and how lucky we are to live in the times we do.

[@ChiralityPracticality]

I'm starving! That looked great! Only thing I have in the cupboard is instant chicken flavoured rice and eggs 😢😢

[@meenha1976]

Youre missing the middle bun piece but I'm super impressed with you makimg root beer and mayo and ketchup ❤❤❤❤❤, ive subscribed ❤🎉🎉

[@Notable2Nikki]

I love the root beer at Culver's. I don't know if that chain extends into NY though. Culver's would be good to replicate though too. Love butter burgers and fried cheese curds!

[@HotSauceStain]

Great video!! We’re all suckers for fast food remake videos. Fried chicken video next? 😅

[@fatimasiddiki4208]

Been following since you and your brother used to do budget food videos. How much has changed! Hope he is well 🎉

[@nathancooley8459]

Making American cheese at home is actually surprisingly simple. You just melt down some cheddar cheese then mix in an emulsifier of your choice and add water. It’s just cheddar cheese with a higher water content which allows it to melt so well. However because the water content is so high the USDA doesn’t allow it to technically be called cheese, which is why you see it called “cheese product”

[@desireedoan9267]

I love root beer! there's no caffeine, so it's an anytime drink so refreshing very American

[@pgprentice]

Hahaha! Right from the start. All McCrap is a number 2. 🤣🤣

[@Synchronicitizen]

I noticed that as well. Glad it wasn’t just me!😂

[@lynnledger5880]

I think its a regional thing because we have root beer in Oregon at McDonalds, but my friends in Minneapolis don't...

[@Scrone18]

Iconic……well…Chili Cheese Dogs. I’ve tried numerous amounts and think that the Chili Cheese Dog from Sonic is the most enjoyable.

[@sylviah1234]

We like Chipote Mexican fast food for a don't want to cook day. I bet you could whip up a super healthy one from your garden..btw I always leave out the rice..so all garden would make this an easy homemade meal right from your garden.. :)). just add chicken or beef.

[@mhkins]

Making American cheese from scratch is waaaaaay easier than growing a meal 😂 Sodium citrate can also save so many bad cheese sauces 👏🙌

[@allisonabbott-kline4765]

Root Beer is LIFE!

[@cindycam9651]

Iconic meal…bucket of KFC with macaroni salad, coleslaw, fries & gravy

[@tony_25or6to4]

The Quarter Pounder meat is better than the last time you had it. The patties are no longer frozen. Definitely tastes better.

[@Kakoriat]

You guys should recreate some Taco Bell menu items next! Ground beef tacos are one of my favorite foods to make. I’ve recreated the Crunchwrap before as well and it came out great.

[@EMSpdx]

Hi! Fozrmer McD's person here: I don't think that McD's carries root beer now. Burger King and Wendy's, yes- but not McD's. 2) That root beer looked SO good and I know what I am doing this weekend! 3) Another icon: Chicken nuggets, of course!

[@sccrespoc]

I'm really intrigued with the tomato sauce, gonna try

[@Notable2Nikki]

Iconic fast food... chicken sandwich and waffle fries with chick fil sauce, KFC fried chicken meal with biscuits and mashed potatoes.

[@Krissco2]

Very entertaining! I loved your tasting notes / descriptions and how you have props to McDonalds on making a delicious product. The beef in your burger is nowhere near a fair comparison! The quarter pounder is salty, fatty, beefy… but will never be able to compete with high-quality beef like that. Also, no root beer? That’s nuts!

[@Lancerris]

This was a good video - i liked this - I will hope for more

[@gnomeandgarden6157]

Sugar is one of the big defining tastes of fast food. They literally add it to create an addictive food. It's not even a secret. These companies are proud of the science that they've done to get a perfect balance of the exact amount of sugar to add to not taste sugary, of salt to not taste salty. All to keep you coming back.