UNBELIEVABLE SHRINKAGE! WAGYU Burgers REALLY??

[@wildwine6400]

Some of the nicest frozen burgers ive had are from Asda. "Extra Special 4 Aberdeen Angus Beef Quarter Pounders" . Worth giving them a try

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Enjoy

[@theshoe67]

Totally agree they rock and so do the asda extra special steak burgers too

[@roberthill6770]

bacon and cheese burgers are fantastic

[@DLC-sy7pp]

5% Japanese Wagyu steak trimmings. The bits that no one wants! Cheers Gareth. 👍

[@Nerfkilla]

All these food companies are having our pants down with there inflated prices, poor products, also I've noticed on a lot of product that they've lowered the grams by 5-10% without saying a thing, if they increased it by 10% they would make a song and dance about it on the packaging.

[@chrisallen1965]

"All fur coat and no knickers" describes them well...........😂😂

[@paulpaintshop103]

I'll carry on making my own Gaz, the quality of shop bought burgers has really gone downhill lately.

[@popeyedish]

Packaging looks like an expensive chocolate bar...🤔

[@David-The-YorkshireMan]

Wagyu beef has a high fat content, it's because of the fat it's marbled and so expensive. A5 Japanese Wagyu costs in the article I saw in dollars $225 for 100g

[@PaulEcosse]

Talking about old burgers in the 80s. Do you remember Farmfoods used to do a burger with beans on top enclosed in breadcrumbs, they were amazing and they stopped making them.

[@ukar69]

The raw burger on the packaging looks gourmet. The actual raw burger looks like cat food!

[@PaoloBanke]

They did look a bit iffy.

[@C_Pedro13]

Bang on

[@comicmania2008]

I wouldn't give one to my cat! 😱

[@nickgissing5741]

Your not wrong

[@jshaw4757]

Meow

[@matthewberry1033]

Gareth looks like you overcooked these. Wagyu due to the extremely high fat content is intended to be only heated through and served a little on the rare side to avoid the "shrinkage" and excessive fat rendering. Still love your videos!

[@andrewlaidlaw7975]

This is one of my biggest pet hates a ton of packaging for not a lot of actual product only for the main product to be potentially cheeped out on in some cheap cuts with onion & other fillers. Although I am thinking of trying them but with most things I'm unsure if its just me with did taste buds or something else in trying to find that certain something in burgers from the supermarkets as I'm thinking of checking out one of the local butchers near me to see if they offer something.

[@SuperLittleTyke]

For a start, the price. I buy Aldi Oakhurst brand frozen beefburgers with onion for £1.89. For that price you get 6 tasty burgers. But it was only near the end of the video that I realised that there is only 5% Japanese wagyu beef in the Iceland burgers. They are overpriced.

[@mikewright447]

the old onion burgers that you could actually watch shrink as they cooked , only now they call them sliders and charge you more for them.

[@edwardhinton1615]

I'm getting more and more disgusted with these prices. The big stores and companies are pushing there luck.

[@BlueZirnitra]

Wagyu has always been expensive, it's a luxury product.

[@edwardhinton1615]

@@BlueZirnitra Maybe so but BFG just cooked them the correct way and said they taste just like cheap burgers. There's no defending over £5 for 6 grams of actual wagu beef.

[@danmyers7827]

Thank you for helping us save money.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Our pleasure!

[@jpgoat5488]

Scissors are referred to as a pair as you quite rightly said, because of the two cutting edges. No too sure on these burgers. Keep up the good work, have a spot on easter

[@aprilfox1057]

I think they broke up because you flattened them out. Had you left them and cooked slowly they would have been ok, with a little shrinkage, of course. Shrinkage is all around, everything is getting g smaller.

[@mattyhaughton4577]

Another class video as always! Have you thought about trying that Webster's in town? It's the new Gasto burger van next to b&q, always has a massive queue

[@clarecasey1069]

Yessss he needs to try this!!!

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

I'll check it out!

[@matthewparkes2503]

I think you have overcooked them and rendered the fat out, which is why they have shrunk so much. I'd go for a very quick fry / grill. Would be good on the BBQ.

[@BlueZirnitra]

The packaging goes into great detail about not overlooking them because the fat would render out and cause shrinkage. They say lower temp than usual and be careful. I'm really not surprised that they shrunk, half of wagyu is fat.

[@46joe]

fry quick ...(undercooked) then get food poisoning!🤣🤣🤣

[@BlueZirnitra]

@@46joe No, you fry slow and gently at a lower heat, until they are cooked. No one said undercook them. Its about utilising your brain and adjusting time and heat as necessary.

[@46joe]

@@BlueZirnitra 👍

[@comicmania2008]

So expensive for what they are! I'm glad you tried these, so we didn't have to! 😂🤣 I've been getting them Aberdeen Angus burgers, 4 x 1/2 pounders for about 3 quid, they're GRRRRR-E-A-A-A-T!

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Glad you like them!

[@imconfused1237]

Gaz, Costco sell a brand of Wagyu burgers called ‘Finnebrogue’. Think you get 8 for £10. Had um on the BBQ last summer - absolutely sensational!! 😋

[@blackbob3358]

T'Asda "essential" beef burgers, just over 10 bob apiece , right enough for me. They're handy enough for lobbing one or two in a stew, as well. Would'nt "stand on" with those Brioche buns though. They're 4 bob a chuck in t'essential range.

[@ianrobert6239]

As you say Gaeth, the packaging is more impressive than the actual small burgers.👍

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers Ian, yes unimpressed

[@mancunianinlondon]

@@BaldFoodieGuy The packaging is meant to draw the consumer in. It did that to me. I thought it must be a superior burger, but it was in fact the opposite. Gold letters but crap contents

[@Rondawwg]

Slimming word advert giving us all a cheeky talking too!!!!

[@jshaw4757]

That's a good point about the scissors 😂😂

[@eileenthirling3676]

I don't think I could justify spending that much money. Thank you for sharing

[@mikethedigitaldoctorjarvis]

My Mrs picked me these up a few weeks ago !...just seemed like normal burgers to me !

[@girlsdrinkfeck]

yeah dont let fancy brand or cultural labelling fool you , it never did for me , if i want gourmet burgers i make my own or just by supermarkets own branded " best " brand

[@mikethedigitaldoctorjarvis]

@@girlsdrinkfeck I don't,she was out and thought i might like them !

[@GerryLewis-qb4pv]

Another review I missed due to being in hospital. Wagyu beef is graded in the UK based on how it's bred. Proper 100% Wagyu would not be used in burgers due to the cost, it's very, very expensive. How can I explain it? It's like if you breed a pure bred Dalmatian dog with a Golden Retriever and the puppies have spots. They aren't really Dalmatians. The way Wagyu meat is graded is very complicated, so I steer clear of steaks in the UK claiming to be Wagyu. If it were really Wagyu, it would cost a fortune.

[@kahyui2486]

The thing with wagyu is if it's processed then it loses all its quality. It's only steak where it keeps its quality

[@pe2euk]

We have bought wagyu burgers from aldi from the fresh meat section, they were lovely I would highly recommend them

[@pe2euk]

@@darrengordon-hill no will have to try some

[@leehenry5764]

Lost over 40% in weight once cooked, that's ridiculous considering the price

[@eugeneaspeling7872]

Wagyu contains up to 50% fat that would render out when cooking, so if it is genuine Wagyu that would explain the shrinkage.

[@brianherring6393]

With the fancy packaging I thought you have been shopping at Harrods. I would have probably bought them so you have saved me some money 👍

[@alanthomson1227]

Just another 30 secs and you would have made your own charcoal briquettes . A thin smashed burger like that takes just about a minute or two each side notbten !

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

🤣

[@YTDumpsterBaby]

better bite from some Aberdeen Angus beef burgers me think. I got Wagyu burgers once and i had the exact same reaction. I felt that for the price they were a let down. Can't go wrong with a bit of Wagyu steak if you can afford it though but Wagyu beef doesn't make great burgers. The intermuscular fat is just too much so you pay for Wagyu burgers but like you said. You're likely getting regular beef with a small % of Wagyu otherwise the burget would just melt apart. Horses for courses and i think the Aberdeen Angus wins the burger race.

[@pauljennings8432]

The packaging looked like a perfume box! A good review as ever

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Haha cheers Paul

[@gamewizard1760]

I think you have to cook Wagyu more delicately. With such a high percentage of fat, you're going to get a lot of shrinkage if it's allowed to render down. The fat content is the whole point of Wagyu, so cooking it off defeats the purpose.

[@sneer0101]

Having wagyu in a burger defeats the purpose too

[@missmerrily4830]

@@sneer0101 Not when you have false teeth love! 🤣

[@LimerickWarrior1]

10% fat mince, salt pepper( U can add Tabasco or Worcester sauce) roll some in a ball in your hands to get the fat to mold to the meat, then put some cling down and put the ball of mince on it and cover with more cling. Get a side plate and push down until u get the thickness u want. Always lift with a fish slice or spatula, never handle the raw burgers after or they will come apart and put into the pan using a fish slice or spatula. Cook on one side until slightly over brown and then cook a little less on the other side. The result is perfect burgers without the additives.

[@maltronics]

Gareth that was classic gold watching you cook them burgers so funny 🤣

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

I couldn't flip them 🤣

[@allanroyle7622]

They cook in their own fat and that renders down.. hence the weight loss..maybe I should render myself down 🤣

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Haha me too

[@SuperLittleTyke]

The fat left in the pan was crying out for fried potatoes and a fried egg.

[@enarabone2555]

You should have put the burger in the pan then flattened then down with the turner spatula, much easier by far 🙂🙂

[@debrachapman60]

Packaging looks really good. That's all I have to say about that. 😂😂😂😂

[@Slycockney]

I remember the days when the only burgers you could buy were pretty much Bird's eye and they were basically all onion and no meat.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers Reaper

[@mearcat]

I still buy burgers in a tin. They are lovely.

[@R0BCRAM]

As others have said, you really need to have Angus steak burgers in this country. Also frozen and defrosting ruins the flavour.Thanks for the great honest video. You seem very likeable.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

You're welcome thank you 😊

[@1aberbeeg]

Love the way you recover after something goes wrong, I laugh with you not at you.😆

[@billmmckelvie5188]

Thanks Gareth, I think its all being said from the luminous green glow on opening the box. To your demonstration of The Wagon Wheel Syndrome (Old v New) done in 10 minutes! 🤣 Follow on video how to make your own bio-diesel from Wagyu Beef fat! Soz!

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

You're welcome Bill

[@kizzyfarrell6156]

They look nice I remember birdeye burgers like you say they shrink you put four on they make 2 burger at best but they had a Special taste old school Best wishes Gareth

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers Kizzy

[@andyhawkins9541]

Lol pound burgers the rest was on packaging 😂 bless yah taking one for the team.

[@paulhowe8420]

I tried the aldi wagya fresh burgers 2 were about 4.50 I cooked them in one of those George forman type grills, fried some onions and had in a bunch with cheese slice I was well impressed 👌

[@vampdiva6878]

You literally just saved me!!! Saw these and was going to try them!! Ended up buying 2 Rustlers deluxe bacon cheeseburgers instead 😂

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Happy Easter Vamp 🐣

[@vampdiva6878]

@@BaldFoodieGuy You too lovely ❤

[@eadweard.]

Rustler's though?

[@vampdiva6878]

@@eadweard. Absolutely lol I add a bit lettuce and onion too... actually decent 👌🏼 I like their rib one too

[@Dmrdecs]

@@vampdiva6878 bit of red onion on the rib one makes it special

[@macrook1961]

Just like magic ! Start of with 2 , 4oz burgers and end up with one 4 oz Pattie.

[@sharonhumphreys4560]

They look a little like Aldi specially selected range but put me in notion to make a burger well done Gareth

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Thank you

[@hammy2.039]

I tell you what Gareth. Last week I went to the butchers and bought beef shin which is one of the cheaper cuts. Got a kilogram for £10. Sealed it in the pan and cooked it in the oven at 190c for 30 minutes and it was brilliant. Compared to those burgers, probably 10x better and a lot cheaper

[@PaoloBanke]

Shin has a lot of flavour and is very underrated.

[@futureskeletons66669]

Beef shin is very very underrated. I bought a load last week. Braise it for 2hrs at a good simmer with some stock, celery, carrots and onion. Then use the braising liquid to make a pepper sauce or gravy. Delicious and super cheap.

[@PotatoPirate123]

Shin for 30 mins? That would be like eating a shoe surely?? It's supposed to be cooked slowly as it's one of the hardest working muscles on the cow

[@PaoloBanke]

@@PotatoPirate123 Oh should really be done in a slow cooker in a stew it falls apart then and the gravy is unmatched.

[@PotatoPirate123]

@@PaoloBanke I use it myself for pies etc. If you cooked it for 30 mins it would be horrendous though. I wonder if this person actually bought shin or something else

[@roberthill6770]

i looked at them yesterday and just thought to much fat they will go down to nothing.. thankyou for proving me right

[@jshaw4757]

More shrinkage than honey I shrunk the kids movie...more shrinkage than the borrowers movie 😂😂

[@mrsplumbridge4888]

I know exactly what you mean about the nostalgic burgers as a kid. I know you may not want to mention the name but they were Birds Eye burgers with onion. I have to confess it's my dirty secret I still buy them occasionally 😂

[@nige536]

5% Japanese WAGYU you have to laugh .... Catherine Tate come to mind "f kin liberty" 😉 so glad you review these products before we get ripped off 👍

[@dalebaker9109]

These started off as burgers, and ended up as meatballs. 😅😅 seriously £5.50 for that is taking the mick massively. Top end video, done by a star of you tube.

[@irreverend_]

To be fair the selling point of wagyu beef is it's texture and taste as an actual steak, so the idea of selling it as a minced up burger seems like a way to cash in on the parts of the cows you can't sell as steak. It's probably pretty much the same as any other beef burger.

[@irreverend_]

Additionally, you lose a lot of fat frying anything like that. Should keep beef fat to fry other things in or for roasting. Or eventually tallow candles if it gets too unpleasant to use for frying. Not difficult to render it so it keeps well

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers pal

[@irreverend_]

@@BaldFoodieGuy sorry I think I edited that after you replied, but rendering beef fat so it doesn't go rancid is very easy and worth doing if you don't do a lot of frying. Just a low heat for a long while after sieving it. If it's particularly blackened you can boil it in some water, let it cool and then skim the fat from the top of the cool water, then heat at low temp again to get all the water out

[@kalui96]

From what I understand Wagyu is very plump fatty meat so it doesn't really surprise me they shrank. But they do look good regardless

[@Andrew-ck1ob]

Wagu too expensive for the cost of living crisis

[@Kulvinder1974]

I can’t say that I’m actually convinced about even trying them. The way you described it, it didn’t sound all that appetising. Just being honest. Thanks again, as ever, for a great review. Above all, honest.

[@CB-xr1eg]

It makes no odds to him whether you try them or not. He's just after your views,likes, subscription.

[@Kulvinder1974]

@@CB-xr1eg that may be true, my comment is none-the-less valid.

[@finlayfraser9952]

I'm glad to see your not paying the outrageous price for Heinz ketchup! Are you thinking about Birds Eye burgers? They shrank to nothing, but they tasted good.

[@starilvara]

2:55 says it's got 'rice four' in it... Yikes. Super fancy box but they leave a typo on...

[@sebulreath7401]

Great burger review: as it's Easter weekend. These burgers look a bit too processed for me. Would you try cooking them in the pre heated air fryer to reduce the shrinkage. Save the fat as you can't find beef dripping anywhere.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers pal

[@WHuds01]

Your honesty is First Class Gareth 100%

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Ask the best pal

[@gavrfc09]

The packaging certainly doing whats its created to do - sell!

[@arthurvasey]

On the packet, they look like the red Rowntree’s Fruit Pastilles, giant size!

[@Jimbo878]

"Boil n burn", this works with any meat, especially burgers, put the burgers (or any other meat) in a pan, add water to half way up the burgers, put the heat on low, once they have been flipped and have changed colour, remove from pan to rest, empty the pan, dry off and add butter (fat), heat on medium, when pan is hot put burgers back in to add colour, flipping frequently and pressing down 👍🏻🤤

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Nice one

[@Jimbo878]

@@BaldFoodieGuy Try this the next time you make pork bangers, the sweetness is off the scale, don't do this while hungry as this technique will more than double your normal cooking time, don't get hangry, low n slow is the way to go! 😎🍽️

[@karennill7131]

You could buy lean beef mince. And put in what you like and it is best results.

[@macrook1961]

The illustration on the packaging is to draw your eye to it, does it say anywhere on the packaging that the illustration is a true resemblance to the product ?

[@H1-NMR]

Try out different types of juices it’s been time Gaz

[@johnbowyer6902]

Haha, such shrinkage. It's like Kobe beef of Japan, the worlds most expensive beef, but does it taste any better?? I doubt it. A great vlog.😊

[@Alexander_l322]

Aldi frozen burgers 4 for £2.19 I think and they are very good either on the bbq or in the frying pan. Way nicer than tesco equivalent ones. And btw you’ve over cooked them.

[@simplymonks7929]

you pretty much said it all, i dont think its worth the price, glad you did this review, i will prolly not buy these :) cheers for the heads up, with only 5% wagyu you wont even notice the taste

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

No problem 👍

[@jackmchammocklashing224]

Going back to service life, We used to get a burger van roll up most nights, the Burgers were bright red and immersed in hot water and there was boiled onions, all stuck on a dry roll DELICIOUS I can not find these said burgers anywhere

[@roymillsjnr5172]

They all shrink a bit ,but they look large starting off, £5.50 mind you they'll still be radioactive ,good look on that front 😂✌️

[@billmmckelvie5188]

maybe that's why there's only 5% Japanese Beef in there to keep the radioactive meat to an acceptable level. 🤣

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers Roy

[@robtok1968]

Don’t know if you have it in any of your other videos or have reviewed it but when you were doing the Aldi wagyu you mentioned bacon would be a nice addition, well in Aldi Ireland here I get their bacon mayonnaise, a game changer!! Look out for it if you don’t already have it.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Yes I have

[@kevinbrookes2032]

That's a really useful review as I WOULD have bought them based on the packaging and 'wagyu' meat. Thank you Gareth 🙂 🙂

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

My pleasure 😊

[@aland5810]

Exactly, Gareth does these videos so we don't have to waste our money 👍

[@michael-iy7qc]

The burgers are cheaper in the butcher shop then what they are in Iceland .What a rip off

[@wobblybob9511]

I wouldn't do them on a bbq if they fall apart like that they'll go straight through the bars.

[@daze1945]

It would have been interesting to see one burger flattened and the other not to see if there is a difference. Real Wagyu beef is extremely expensive and will never get one for less than £20. Given only 5% is "Wagyu" is misleading to describe them as Wagyu. Lovely packaging. Probably cost £4. Great video as always. 😂

[@nudger1965]

Looking at this, i'm struggling with why Wagyu beef is considered to be a better quality than something like Aberdeen Angus. I've done the maths again and this works out at a 68.70% of the original weight or 31.30% loss in weight from raw to cooked. While i'm sure you could use the rendered out fat for cooking something, i can't help but think that even cheap 20% fat mince would be better value for money. I hope there is someone out there that can explain to the rest of us about Wagyu beef in more detail.

[@danimayb]

Wagyu is a breed of cattle native to Japan. The fat takes on a different texture with it's marbling through the tissues and is softer, has a lower melting point and contains more omega fatty acids which in turn gives great flavour. This is why it's considered a delicacy and carries a price tag to match! But god knows how you can call these burgers Wagyu with a very small percentage of 'probably' just Wagyu fat mixed in with cheap beef mince lol

[@shhh2583]

Using wagyu in burgers is sacrilege

[@libbyscott1871]

I will stick to the Aldi deluxe burger, still a bit pricey but not as much as those you had.

[@KristianTreen]

Hi Gareth,after watching your wagu burger video,i thought I’d ask you if you have noticed that Brisket is more expensive now than a roast beef joint,same size,apparently it’s because brisket as become really popular with barbecuing 🥩🥩👍

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers pal

[@alanloan66]

I think the cooking times would have worked better if you hadn’t squashed them and I love onions but hate it when they use the powder ( usually to much )

[@Woddawic]

I've never bought a pre-made burger that tastes better than just spending £2.50 on 500g of 20% fat minced beef, forming it into 4 burgers and generously covering them in salt and pepper. Cheap and tasty. Cheesy slices belong on a burger but use some Stilton if you want to make them posh

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers pal

[@danielbailey3611]

Can you do a video of trying something compared to making your own for the Same price or less, I could of made a better burger for cheaper than just the price of them two patties, great videos mate, and the humour

[@peterthornton2396]

You’ve got me thinking about bloody scissors now lol 😅

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Haha

[@menopausalbarbie7467]

I think I'll give them a miss. Thanks for another honest review 💜💜💜

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers Barbie 👍

[@garethsims-sq4re]

Shocking how much oil and fat that came out of them especially at that crazy price. I always buy the 4 pack 1/4lb Aberdeen Angus burgers 99% Angus beef very little oil comes out . Love your honest assessment

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers Gareth yes was shocked about all the oil coming out.

[@christinehyslop7105]

You should do the tinned burgers in gravy from Asda, they probably have more going for them than the £5 a pack frozen stuff😂

[@jamesstead2256]

Nice in Toasties

[@SuperLittleTyke]

I've tried the Westlers tinned burgers once and they were disgusting. I didn't even finish the one I heated up and threw the rest in the bin.

[@CravingBeer]

Westlers are more well known for their range of hot dogs. They are remarkably unpleasant as well.

[@Nerfkilla]

This is what we feed our dogs when we have BBQs, can't afford to feed them the real thing but it goes nice in a bread bun with a bit tomato sauce, they don't know the difference.

[@CravingBeer]

I feel sorry for your poor dogs.

[@npc3po301]

Gareth taste test code: Nods head = good Shakes head = v good Nod, shake and closed eyes = oh yes Arched back = bingo, Baldie acheivement unlocked

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Haha cheers

[@michaeltb1358]

Found these in my local Co-op. Just picking up the box says it all. Not much more than half full.

[@rhianwenj7597]

Good video again. Think I'd have set the fat aside and glazed the burgers with small amount of cranberry sauce or ham. But really a high end burger shouldn't need anything adding to it. Not even for "slippage" 🤔🤔.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers

[@sherlockgnomes8971]

I’m afraid Iceland meat isn’t ever going to be premium . I bought two wagyu burgers from M&S last week and they shrunk a little bit but were a lot bigger and juicier than these. Personally, I am lucky enough to say that I don’t like to skimp when it comes to buying meat and sea food, I know it’s not always possible in these times..

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Thank you 😊

[@tuffty203]

I had them and found them to be far too expensive. They were yummy and I agree with you that normal Birds eye burgers have the same or similar taste for me. They are a treat but a once in a life time treat. I can't see me paying that much money again for any burgers. As for all the fat don't waste it. Add onions and bacon and add to the burger. Another great video.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Thank you 😊

[@blackhawk69100]

I find with those type of burgers you have to sear them first then slow fry them. However in reality who actually does that. And it won’t change the cheap taste the onion gives it. Best part was definitely you fighting with the breaking in the pan. Good show👌

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Good tip!

[@BlueZirnitra]

"Who does that" People who read the instructions.

[@geoffjoffy]

They didn't look that small when cooked. Cheers!

[@luvuforeverjames]

The burgers did look rather mushy looking, not very appetising tbh! Think I'll give these ones a miss. Hope you all have a great easter weekend Gareth. 👍🏻