Recreating Paul Rudd’s favorite KC sandwich completely from scratch

[@leekc926]

The Z-man is about the only thing I get when, I go to Joe's. It's absolutely amazing. Being a KC native I have it muntiple times a year.

[@Scootenfruity]

As an Austrian it always feels weird that so many people call us part of Eastern Europe. I think in Austria people mostly say central or Western Europe (mostly based on history though). Btw.. I know the Kaisersemmel more as crispy

[@heulboje21]

we don't even call them "Kaisersemmel". In South-West germany they are just the "normals"

[@Bfordandafter]

I don't think of it as eastern Europe either, though I'm from Texas. I did get to visit two years ago and had a great time. I can't wait to go back.

[@crapthatass88]

It’s just plain wrong to say Eastern Europe. Central Europe wouldn’t be wrong though.

[@Scootenfruity]

@@heulboje21 Where I come from, it's just the normal. But I'm currently living in a part of Austria where the norm is a "Langsemmel" which is basically a lazy version of the only real Kaisersemmel.

[@okinoboo4743]

I'm so happy to be in Austria to buy the semmel without having to bake the bread

[@zain5368]

Please do more budget related/low ingredient videos! And more sandwich series! Love the channel, inspired me to cook more!

[@TSgitaar]

This sandwich series is my favorite! So fun to watch all the passion and work to make these things from scratch.

[@DreamzAnimation]

i loved the history lesson, do more of that!

[@LifebyMikeG]

always for the sandwich series!

[@raggaeldestro]

That’s good to know. Thanks for the knowledge.

[@AttilaTheHun333333]

Lot of false or half-truth information in it, but yeah.

[@AttilaTheHun333333]

TheOmninovoi I’m born in Hungary and live in Austria for over 30 years.

[@vetren23]

@@AttilaTheHun333333 That's not evidence

[@bujjik.2372]

Love this series!! LOVE the history lessons too!! You do a great job, I appreciate all of your effort you put into your videos, Mike!! Keep up the great work!! You're destined to do AMAZING THINGS!! ❤

[@Tonicfly1337]

I'm from KC and I still call it Oklahoma joes. Nice to see KC getting the BBQ love!

[@jefftaargus6672]

Me too, nothing like gettin' some OK Joe's and going to Rosedale Park

[@whereschippi]

I live in Cincinnati and on the site of the home of Charles Fleischmann, founder of the Fleischmann Yeast Company, the park was given to the city of Cincinnati in 1925 by his heirs and expanded in 1976. I've been there a few times.

[@gimmeamarg]

Guys! I’m from NY and I have lived in KC for almost 8 years! Let me tell you it is an incredible Sandwich!!

[@LandonWhitsitt]

All KC Pro Home Cooks fans thank you,.

[@supperandjazz2249]

I had no idea Kaiser rolls were so popular in America. In Austria we call them semmel

[@woahhbro2906]

You should do the Cuban sandwich on the next episode. They're all over the place here in Florida

[@bassdropheadshot]

Binging with babish did one for the movie chef I gave it to a cuban friend of mine and he said it was the closest hes had in the midwest

[@manny1903]

@@bassdropheadshot Joshua weisman also did a Cubano from chef

[@nucalabadze3850]

the research bit of this video was great. thanks for the high quality content always.

[@miserycord0666]

I thought I was sick of Paul Rudd but now I’m a fan again after this video. Who would’ve thought? Not me.🤣🤣

[@shishigamii]

I saw your first few videos. Saw you on Vimeo. Saw brothers green and even the mtv shows. Been following you since the start but Never commented. Your videos were like comfort food. I just want to say, from where you started to where you are now, I’m super proud of you. Keep up the amazing work.

[@edithclarke1492]

Hey Mike, after watching your Kombucha and Sourdough video I started making both at home on a regular base! If you could make a video about Kefir that would be absolutely wonderful. I could not find any good channels covering the subject and I think it would make a great video.

[@katrinacooney8593]

Yes! I was thinking the same thing.

[@glosh9421]

I saw that GT's sells water Kefir but a video about how to make milk Kefir would be great!

[@bobkelso3312]

Please make this video!!!!!

[@ericericson192]

the Christmas Leftovers sandwich, Traditional in my family. You can add anything, but the heart of the sandwich is Roast turkey on Swedish rye spread with fresh cranberry sauce. Everyone made their own from the smorgasbord. My Mom baked the bread fresh. There was smoked fish, kippered herring, (actually there were usually four or five different kinds of fish) six to eight kinds of cheese, lettuce and tomato, five different kinds of pickle, (the mustard pickles were the best.) a couple of good stone ground mustards... there was a load of things on the table and anything was fair game for the sandwich or you could eat it separately. We had the same thing after thanks giving too.

[@danieluwu97]

since when is Austria eastern European?

[@accutus]

it isnt.

[@Neth91]

upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/f5/Europe_1812_map_en.png thats austria in the 1800s. so... it was eastern europe back then

[@TheGarodes]

The hungarian Part maybe, but Vienna, where the bread came from wasnt and isnt

[@lawrencetaylor4101]

It's east of me in Western Switzerland. RED (Lauging Out Loud in French)

[@TheTwoHeadedDragon]

Exactly my thought, as an Austrian. ^^ I didn't actually know these rolls (or Semmel, as they are called here) were so popular in the US. Cool to see.

[@mingwangchung]

Bonus pdf bread book! This guy!!! Love your work mate

[@ibec69]

I was only here to see how he'd recreate the sauce then he said there's no need for it! Aaaarrgghh!

[@AspiringHermit]

My house would go nuts for the Joe and the Juice (Danish cafe) tunacado! Tuna Mousse, pesto, and a Danish bread that they're very secretive of....if I could learn to make that my wife would lose her mind. I'd be her hero...you'd be her hero! Let's be the heroes this city deserves!

[@The_Chef2511]

I've made the four hour drive from St. Louis to KC and spent three days eating basically everything on the Joe's Kansas City menu after my first bite quickly showed me why it was Anthony Bourdain's favorite joint. The Z-Man is effortlessly the best barbecue sandwich I've had, but I personally am more a pulled pork guy.

[@all.day.day-dreamer]

I also live near Joe's, 1 minute car drive from 42nd and Mission up to the corner. Joe's is good and that sandwich is super popular. For me, it's okay but this is only because they have changed the sandwich over the years slightly ( less meat ) so I stopped buying it. 7 - 8 years ago I think you got maybe about a 1/3 more meat. Which, sadly a lot of BBQ places here in KC have done over years. But I won't get into that here. Also, try and french fry seasoning .. it will blow your mind. Also, if you're into extremely good BBQ sauce, get Slaps BBQ sauce, no seriously, get their sauce and then get mamaws bbq sauce from Hawg Jaw Que & Brew.

[@uzmeyer1752]

I have now seen multiple vids where the kaiser roll is seen as some fancy bread and as an Austrian this is really funny to me because here it is literally the most basic and often the cheapest bread you can get. Using it for a sandwich instantly turns it into a basic or rustic one. The two classic Austrian sandwiches that need a kaiser roll are the "Schnitzelsemmel" (Semmel is our common term for the kaiser roll), a roll with a Schnitzel in it and salad and condiments to taste and the "Leberkassemmel", filled with Leberkas (i guess imagine meatloaf but it's a sausage) and condiments to taste. (Maybe worth an episode at some point in time...). Both are considered very working class, the opposite of fancy. Other than that, the kaiser roll is used mostly for breakfast with butter, jam and/or honey or as the perfect acompliment for a pair of frankfurter sausages with mustard and horseradish, again a very working class dish (tasty as fuck nonetherless)

[@williamlessner5114]

This is one of the best channels on KZbin by far

[@mesoed]

By far my favorite sandwich as well!! I spent 14 years living 10 minutes from Joes. I've been in Indianapolis for 7 years and I still CRAVE this sandwich regularly (as does my family). Although the mail order version looks pretty weak. Joes smokes their BBQ on pure oak, so the hickory from the liquid smoke a slightly different. That said, I like using hickory myself.

[@bexg2902]

Thank you so much for providing this amazing bread guide to your community ❤❤❤ I can't wait to make them ALL!

[@dominiksepulveda9813]

There is actually another technique for folding the Kaiser roll shape, which I know as the traditional.. You start with a flatted out sphere and create the sections by folding it dough multiple times.

[@3lcapitan0]

dude its so cool, that you gave out your bread baking handbook for free. I love your content.

[@accutus]

austria/vienna here: this roll doesnt look at all like a "kaiser roll" here. it seems to be too dense. a kaisersemmel should have real real crunch on the outside and should be really really fluffy in the inside. if you visit austria just order a "handsemmel" which is the same thing made by hand, its usually the best.

[@sprengglaubigermitdetonati6727]

Außerhalb von Europa und vieleicht noch im nahen Osten gibt es auf der ganzen Welt kein anständiges Brot / Semmeln. Ich bin beruflich viel rumgekommen und kann dir sagen: Bei den Amis sind selbst die Brezen wie Burgerbuns. 🤮 Die schneiden sogar teilweise die "Kruste" vom Toastbrot. 🤦‍♂️ Südamerika und Asien sind nicht besser, überall nur dieser pappige weiche Mist.

[@EdgarLopez-pv8co]

He literally critics his own bread for the exact same reason...

[@MySkilletfan]

I will never see bread making the same after baking professionally for a couple of years. I'm constantly like no, really, holy shit, and like yeah that's it. I always think I know how it goes but I'm always humbled in the end. But I think I will always keep my masters recipes at heart

[@juice1623]

My happy place is when I am cooking so this show is my jam! Cooking from scratch is time consuming but so fulfilling in the end. Thank you for being you!

[@snoopaka]

Thanks for the AWESOME PDF of the great bread recipes. Fun episode.

[@margo5682]

Every episode Nobody: Mike: I grew up on this sandwich

[@kerryloper6142]

I personally loved the information your provided. I love a good history lesson especially when it comes to foods. So keep that coming. I love kaiser rolls and never attempted them. I think I might have to. My kids grew up on kaiser rolls well... and wonder bread. Lol. Thanks for another great video and the pdf on breads. I’m going to go get it now!!🏃‍♀️

[@justinwolf3311]

There was a sandwich I made as a kid that I called the pool day or beach day sandwich, the cheapest whitest bread you can find, a slice of American cheese on both sides, plain yellow mustard and ruffles plain potato chips. There isn't any meat so it doesn't need to be in a cooler

[@markyoungman7267]

I think the title, “Kaiser,” is the Germanized version of the title/name, “Caesar.” Love the channel and learn so much! Keep up the good work.

[@Drewman1219]

Z-man straight out the kitchen is like non other! Simply amazing!

[@TheMultisportGeek]

Great job putting this video together. Editing was awesome.

[@firelordkushroll]

the zman is the best ever! glad to see this pop up on my feed!

[@joaquincastaneda9520]

mate i really enjoy your storytelling way of talk. thanks 4 everything, greetins from Argentina. have a nice one.

[@wyfyj]

I'm from KC and have lived next to pit masters. Never have I seen someone put pink curing salt in a brisket brine

[@wyfyj]

Also look up history of BBQ. Not a cut of meat, dawg. Why talk about Eastern Europe?

[@Fetch26291]

At the pizzeria I go to (Rico's Pizzeria in Walpole, MA), they have a sandwich called the BJ wrap. It is chicken fingers, bacon, french fries, mozzarella, and Rebel sauce (a honey mustard based sauce) in a wrap. It is named for kid that played for the high school team and ordered the Rebel wrap (all that, minus fries) with fries and put the fries into it. So the owners decided to start making it with the fries inside and named it for him. They offer it with bbq or buffalo sauce instead of Rebel sauce (the few times I got it, I got bbq, as I don't like honey mustard)

[@teresamedeiros7441]

Wow :) @Pro home cooks you inspire me to cook . I made eggplant with rice and your tips help me a lot . I love this serie

[@WhiteThunderBBQ]

I have been planning on making this too!

[@catex5452]

The kaiser roll or in german "Kaiser Brötchen" looks so different to what I´m used to. The ones I ate in Germany and Austria were more airy inside and crispy on the outside. The american version looks great too though! Although I got a little bit bored of all the soft white breads when I was in America.

[@be.love.shine.]

I love the history addition looks great! God bless you and your family!

[@OGNISTYSZKQAJDII]

as someone who is from europe i think kaiserole is probably as same popular as in the US like in every shop u can find kaiseroles and those are absolutly sold out everytime never seen any kaiserole left on racks as shop is just about to close nothings better than going to shop early just to pick up kaiseroles that were just taken from the oven

[@bryandhispup]

i cant imagine the sandwich by mail is anywhere near as a fresh one IN HOUSE. Please travel to KC and enjoy Joe's KC Z-Man freshly assembled by the Wizards at JKC. While you're here, visit some of our other GREAT BBQ places, definitely try the Brisket Burnt Ends.

[@tony_25or6to4]

How about a Chicago Italian Beef sandwich? Make the roll, beef, the au jus, and hot giardinera. Especially the hot giardinera. Use Serrano peppers, not jalapeno.

[@2204tenn]

Bread is the paper you write your sandwich on!

[@cjtheejuic3839]

That thing you got sent in the mail looks absolutely nothing like the actual sandwich in KC lol

[@rcwbud52]

In KC this is one of many amazing smoked meats sandwiches we all make routinely in our back yards. Joe's is great but this is smoked meat central.

[@nickdavis2929]

That bite though!

[@glennzanotti3346]

Just a little history correction from someone in Texas. The German immigrants who created Texas BBQ where not necessarily Jewish. Jews were just a small percentage of a rather diverse German influx. Today, the heart of German Central Texas is predominately Lutheran. Smoking meats was a way to preserve them, and beef was abundant, so brisket became the backbone of Texas BBQ.

[@trentd9963]

been going to Joes Kansas city since I was a kid.. when it was still Oklahoma Joes lol really cool to see my favorite restaurant represented like that

[@crreplogle]

I loved the history part, keep it up! Great show overall and your presentation is amazing. I love that you critique your own work.

[@lukasdinter1289]

Ein Hoch auf die Kaiser-Semmerl! Greetings from Austria

[@Icanhasmovies]

Thank you for repping KC! I can attest the Z-man you made there gives no justice to the real Z-man - that had about half the meat - a baked onion ring and the cheese wasn't melted - so I guess you better come to KC and try one next time! :) that or come try the ROCKET PIG - it's even yummier and SPICY

[@padraig5335]

KC!

[@ethantodd1949]

@@padraig5335 is it really that good? Just curious please be truly personally honest

[@JoeL-zr4kx]

I live about 15 min away from this sandwich and have had it many times. I went from a pasta recipe to seeing this on the side channels and gave it a look. Not only am i subscribing, but every way you re did this sandwich is amazing to say the least. I would give 89 dollars for you to send me yours to try to be perfectly honest. Truly great video i am amazed thank you! and that is one bad A$$ kitchen.

[@ethantodd1949]

I second this. Send me it!! Hahaha

[@Basomic]

I was in school in KC briefly, but because of COVID, I had to move out sooner than expected, and I never got to try any of KC's bbq or the Z-Man Sandwich. If I can't have the real Z-Man dammit I'm going to make it! Thanks PHC!

[@edboy707]

Mike when you ganna do a Monte cristo? The debate of French toast style or the superior batter and fry would be cool to touch on.

[@thesozoguy6175]

From the picture I thought the sauce on top was a cranberry sauce, which honestly would be a great flavor combination with the brisket and provolone

[@adeadcrab]

another stellar video

[@mikegant4600]

Awesome video bro. Here in south Jersey we get a delicious Italian treat called a panzarotti. I think it would be a perfect fit for one of your videos.

[@jimsjacob]

Man, that looks good!

[@Tonithenightowl]

I realize people are pressed for time but I like to make a sponge a day or so ahead bc it does make a difference in flavor. It's the same reason I like a slow rise in the fridge. Yes, I'm old and retired so time isn't an issue... unless I run out of it. :o)

[@tommcgrath6668]

Do Irish chicken fillet roll or breakfast roll please

[@PerHansa75]

Great video. You are a savant in the kitchen! The elephant in the room though....the most critical ingredient to the Z-man is the BBQ brisket, cooked low and slow using oak fueled fire over an open pit. Not sure if rubbing it with liquid smoke, and cooking using sous-vide method, creates the same effect. Great job though, looks delicious.

[@RonJDuncan]

On my last trip to KC a few years back I made it a mission to enjoy as much BBQ as I reasonably could. Had the Z-man at Joe's (the gas station location) and it was pretty damn good. One of the keys to getting the flavor though is missing here. In order to achieve the brisket the way it's done there, not only is natural smoke essential, so are using the right ratio of woods to permeate the meat. Sure, you can make an excellent brisket using the methods here, but it's not the same.

[@MrSeanmcgall]

Real Kaiser rols are hard, outside of it is as crispy as a biscuit, what you have as a 'kaiser roll' looks more like a milk bun

[@b1ck00]

I really like how you put Austria into Eastern Europe ! :)

[@salmanhasan8702]

Hi Mike! Thanks for all the great recipes and the history lesson! I may have missed it if you’ve already done this, but have you made shawarma?

[@jellycheah]

Been there! And stood in line outside!

[@angelicajelly7276]

I had Joe’s for my rehearsal dinner. It was amazing and the price was great. I miss it.

[@tamphex]

That monster should be called "The Bowel Blocker" - looks very tasty though!

[@pierremontparnasse]

*Opens Mike’s sandwich book “Put your brisket in brine for A WEEK” *Closes book and puts it down Aight! Imma head out

[@LifebyMikeG]

haha I get it but you know I go extra on the sandwich series...

[@pierremontparnasse]

@@LifebyMikeG I'm teasing you Mike! You are awesome and inspiring to me! I've followed you guys since forever and I am even proud that your brother got to visit my hometown in the jungle. Can't wait for the next video, bro! Edit: Forgot to mention I really have your bread baking book!

[@hugocarvalho2350]

Love this series man! You should try the Francesinha sandwich from Portugal. It's a different type of sandwinch that i'm sure you'll love it

[@chaosultimamage]

this looks so good. KC bbq is amazing. i'll have to try this.

[@phillipmota8148]

You’ve done it. You made a great educational video about food. Thank you!

[@rdropcuff]

I havent seen all of your other episodes, just like 10 or so other videos. However, if you have not done an episode for the Banh Mi sandwich, would highly reccomend.

[@bheemalramlogan4737]

You should try a "Trinidad Bake and Shark" with pepper sauce, tamarind chutney, chadon beni chutney, slaw and cucumber chow 🇹🇹

[@MsMandyandy]

Very cool info I love history and food.

[@javia3883]

Love the history lesson. Thank you

[@frostytheredd]

2:42 thought I was in an episode of Brain Dump

[@ArguablyTheWorst]

Almost heard that egg head crack!

[@damienmatte7240]

Do the pan bagnat! Most famous South French sandwich! Fish, vegetables, eggs... You're gonna love it!

[@FourAlexia]

i like how you make these recipes affordable for any young lad

[@ryanjohnson4845]

This is my go-to order at Joe's when I'm in KC

[@godsculte]

im from jeresy born and raised Although popular, Not sure you can make as broad a statement as the Kaiser role is the "roll of choice in the Northeast"

[@Beastboy909]

Cuban sandwich/bread wya don’t let me down

[@michaelmaiara4770]

Would love to see a cuban sandwich or muffaletta. Also, maybe a New Orleans po' boy.

[@Telenova.]

Can you make a from scratch (no faux foods) exceptionally delicious Vegan sandwich? I just really miss a Kick-Ass sandwich and haven't perfected the best 'at home' Vegan one yet.

[@none941]

You can get a softer, lighter bread by adding scalded milk instead of water and raising the hydration a bit. That said, I know you bake by the seat of your pants so this may not help.

[@quintengromowski277]

The sound of the pot at the end of the video is literally my boy ripping the bong

[@jonv8177]

I live in Oklahoma, I have been to the original Oklahoma/Kansas City Joe's (used to be called Oklahoma Joe's) in Kansas city, as well as their branches here in Oklahoma. I'd say the Z man is a little better in Kansas, but the Ribs, & pork are better in Oklahoma. I will say there sauce is incredible, as are their beans, from either state

[@360cooldood]

You have to do the Portuguese Francesinha! Very epic sandwich from Porto

[@jfunch]

Great recipe - I have to try it! Have you tried adding baking enzymes to the dough to get a more fluffy bread?

[@FrugalFoodie]

Ok as a true Kansas Citian from "The Real" Kansas City in Missouri...Joe's KC can not compete with Arthur Bryans pulled pork sandwhich. Period! 🖤 Love the content. 😉

[@diyjan2580]

AL's Chicago beef sandwich 👌

[@dontheeconomist]

When I was a teenager I was into potato chip sandwiches made with a lot of mayo. It is weird but I'm glad I'm not alone.

[@goddessldn2920]

You need to do the London England brick land salt beef bagel with mustard and pickles 😍😍😍😍