White Castle

Re:White Castle (Michael Hoffman)

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 20:46:03 GMT

Foodbme

Michael Hoffman

saps

For some reason, White Castle has become a Thanksgiving Day tradition. We use to pick up a 30 pack after playing football in the morning to tide us over to dinner. I still pick up a 30 pack to this day, and whoever comes over grabs a couple before dinner while we are watching football.

Sure, it makes the house smell like farts (and that's before we eat them) and causes various GI-tract maladies, but it's a form of self-abuse that I still practice- and when they are hot, they are awfully good.

Funny about traditions. We'd always stop at a Waffle House on Thanksgiving morning on the way to hunt pheasants. I still go there every Thanksgiving.

WHITE CASTLE??????-------WAFFLE HOUSE??????--------- Why bother with Thanksgiving Dinner???? It doesn't get any better than that!!!----- Unless maybe you get a Marie Callanders Pumpkin Pie for Dessert!!

I don't bother with Thanksgiving dinner. After my wife died I found no pleasure in it. I still, however, make the rip to the Waffle House because that's what we used to do before the hunt, and before we went home to prepare Thanksgiving dinner.

Re:White Castle (Foodbme)

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 19:44:24 GMT

Michael Hoffman

saps

For some reason, White Castle has become a Thanksgiving Day tradition. We use to pick up a 30 pack after playing football in the morning to tide us over to dinner. I still pick up a 30 pack to this day, and whoever comes over grabs a couple before dinner while we are watching football.

Sure, it makes the house smell like farts (and that's before we eat them) and causes various GI-tract maladies, but it's a form of self-abuse that I still practice- and when they are hot, they are awfully good.

Funny about traditions. We'd always stop at a Waffle House on Thanksgiving morning on the way to hunt pheasants. I still go there every Thanksgiving.

WHITE CASTLE??????-------WAFFLE HOUSE??????--------- Why bother with Thanksgiving Dinner???? It doesn't get any better than that!!!----- Unless maybe you get a Marie Callanders Pumpkin Pie for Dessert!!

Re:White Castle (Michael Hoffman)

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 16:57:48 GMT

saps

For some reason, White Castle has become a Thanksgiving Day tradition. We use to pick up a 30 pack after playing football in the morning to tide us over to dinner. I still pick up a 30 pack to this day, and whoever comes over grabs a couple before dinner while we are watching football.

Sure, it makes the house smell like farts (and that's before we eat them) and causes various GI-tract maladies, but it's a form of self-abuse that I still practice- and when they are hot, they are awfully good.

Funny about traditions. We'd always stop at a Waffle House on Thanksgiving morning on the way to hunt pheasants. I still go there every Thanksgiving.

Re:White Castle (saps)

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 16:32:08 GMT

For some reason, White Castle has become a Thanksgiving Day tradition. We use to pick up a 30 pack after playing football in the morning to tide us over to dinner. I still pick up a 30 pack to this day, and whoever comes over grabs a couple before dinner while we are watching football.

Sure, it makes the house smell like farts (and that's before we eat them) and causes various GI-tract maladies, but it's a form of self-abuse that I still practice- and when they are hot, they are awfully good.

Re:White Castle (NYPIzzaNut)

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 15:47:24 GMT

Brad_Olson

white castle is something that tastes good if you eat it once ~~a year~~ an hour, anymore then that is pushing it.
There. That's much better.

Brad

I am about 36 miles away from the nearest Castle and more times than not I stop there when in the area and bring some home (and eat some along the way).

I had never asked for extra onions but will do so henceforth!

Re:White Castle (Foodbme)

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 15:35:23 GMT

Michael Hoffman

russ2304

Michael Hoffman

Well, no one would even consider disputing the word of someone who was busy getting drunk when he was in prep school.

Ah! Hoffmeister you never fail to amuse --------------- glad to see you understand the wisdom of one so young.

Russ

Too bad you do not have the wisdom to address someone properly. Clearly, you missed out by spending your prep school days in a drunken haze.

Russ

Mr Hoffman is very sensitive about people misusing, misspelling, etc other people's names.

Re:White Castle (ScreamingChicken)

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 14:48:29 GMT

white castle is something that tastes good if you eat it once ~~a year~~ an hour, anymore then that is pushing it.
There. That's much better.

Brad

Re:White Castle (Eatallday)

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 14:20:19 GMT

white castle is something that tastes good if you eat it once a year, anymore then that is pushing it.

Re:White Castle (Michael Hoffman)

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 09:36:03 GMT

russ2304

Michael Hoffman

Well, no one would even consider disputing the word of someone who was busy getting drunk when he was in prep school.

Ah! Hoffmeister you never fail to amuse --------------- glad to see you understand the wisdom of one so young.

Russ

Too bad you do not have the wisdom to address someone peoperly. Clearly, you missed out by spending your prep school days in a drunken haze.

Re:White Castle (russ2304)

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 01:33:58 GMT

Michael Hoffman

Well, no one would even consider disputing the word of someone who was busy getting drunk when he was in prep school.

Ah! Hoffmeister you never fail to amuse --------------- glad to see you understand the wisdom of one so young.

Russ

Re:White Castle (Michael Hoffman)

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 19:24:35 GMT

Well, no one would even consider disputing the word of someone who was busy getting drunk when he was in prep school.

Re:White Castle (russ2304)

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 16:59:04 GMT

courtneyt77

white castle is what you eat after a night of drinking.

otherwise no!

There ya go courtney------------back in the day ---some 45 yrs ago-----after many a prep school drunk out in Georgetown,DC------------stumbling into that little white building with a green roof ---on I believe it was Wisconsin ave.--- a bag of the dozens was was divine now it seems to be demonic--------my great neice calls them Murder Burgers-----------can't abide the smell let alone the taste-----------sorry Hoffman and all advocates but coutney's quote sums it up perfectly and as long as all future generations follow suit WC will live on in Urban Legends hall of fame.

Russ

Re:White Castle (NYPIzzaNut)

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 14:20:48 GMT

Foodbme

What the Hell is wrong with you people?????
I've never seen or heard of a headline that says, "Joe Blisfick Dies From Eating A White Castle Burger". If you have proof, let's hear it! Otherwise, go witchhunting someplace else, and back-off the Rat Burgers!

We are taking on the Yankees now - White Castle can rest in peace.

Re:White Castle (Foodbme)

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 13:40:44 GMT

Michael Hoffman

Foodbme

What the Hell is wrong with you people?????
I've never seen or heard of a headline that says, "Joe Blisfick Dies From Eating A White Castle Burger". If you have proof, let's hear it! Otherwise, go witchhunting someplace else, and back-off the Rat Burgers!

That's Joe Btfsplk -- The world's most loving friend and worst jinx who always travels with a dark cloud over his head.

Yep! That's the Guy I'm talkin' about. Thanx for the correct spilin

Re:White Castle (Michael Hoffman)

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 13:36:16 GMT

Foodbme

What the Hell is wrong with you people?????
I've never seen or heard of a headline that says, "Joe Blisfick Dies From Eating A White Castle Burger". If you have proof, let's hear it! Otherwise, go witchhunting someplace else, and back-off the Rat Burgers!

That's Joe Btfsplk -- The world's most loving friend and worst jinx who always travels with a dark cloud over his head.

Re:White Castle (Foodbme)

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 01:35:34 GMT

What the Hell is wrong with you people?????
I've never seen or heard of a headline that says, "Joe Blisfick Dies From Eating A White Castle Burger". If you have proof, let's hear it! Otherwise, go witchhunting someplace else, and back-off the Rat Burgers!

Re:White Castle (k9hckmac)

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 22:37:13 GMT

gostillerz

k9hckmac

Never ate there, it's a chain.

Shouldn't post here then, this is the Fast Food thread ;)

I suggest you get a sense of humor...

Re:White Castle (Bruce Bilmes and Susan Boyle)

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 09:59:07 GMT

NYPIzzaNut

I guess all is Kosher since they have lasted so long - their website details the cooking method and has a video available also:
http://www.whitecastle.com/_pages/secret.asp

Oh, I'm sure. Whatever they are doing, I'm sure they have considered food safety a thousand different ways.

Re:White Castle (NYPIzzaNut)

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 09:53:59 GMT

I guess all is Kosher since they have lasted so long - their website details the cooking method and has a video available also:
http://www.whitecastle.com/_pages/secret.asp

Re:White Castle (Bruce Bilmes and Susan Boyle)

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 09:46:20 GMT

Michael Hoffman

Bruce Bilmes and Sue Boyle

marzsit, it's always a good idea to have at least a tiny bit of knowledge about a subject before speaking. The issue is not the growth of bacteria as the burger defrosts on the grill. The problem is the bacteria that arrives with the frozen burger, from the slaughterhouse or processor. Pick up a newspaper once in a while.

By the way, the meat is still uncooked when it's placed on the onions. What's the difference between placing uncooked meat on the onions and placing a bun on the as-yet not fully cooked meat?

The cooking kills the bacteria. The onions get hot enough to cook. The meat gets hot enough to cook. The bun does not. Probably. Or maybe it does. Maybe the steam that comes up through the holes in the burger effectively kills any bacteria. I don't know. Seems unlikely to me that the cut surface of the bun reaches 160 degrees.

Re:White Castle (Michael Hoffman)

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 09:34:40 GMT

Bruce Bilmes and Sue Boyle

marzsit, it's always a good idea to have at least a tiny bit of knowledge about a subject before speaking. The issue is not the growth of bacteria as the burger defrosts on the grill. The problem is the bacteria that arrives with the frozen burger, from the slaughterhouse or processor. Pick up a newspaper once in a while.

By the way, the meat is still uncooked when it's placed on the onions. What's the difference between placing uncooked meat on the onions and placing a bun on the as-yet not fully cooked meat?

Re:White Castle (Bruce Bilmes and Susan Boyle)

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 09:01:47 GMT

marzsit, it's always a good idea to have at least a tiny bit of knowledge about a subject before speaking. The issue is not the growth of bacteria as the burger defrosts on the grill. The problem is the bacteria that arrives with the frozen burger, from the slaughterhouse or processor. Pick up a newspaper once in a while.

Re:White Castle (marzsit)

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 07:05:36 GMT

Bruce Bilmes and Sue Boyle

Michael Hoffman

Bruce Bilmes and Sue Boyle

I guess putting the buns atop the raw, uncooked burger as the underside cooks is a bad idea in theory. On the other hand, perhaps White Castle has done some things beforehand, like sourcing their beef carefully, or testing it carefully, or irradiating it. If they are certain their beef is not contaminated then the danger of cantact between the bun and raw burger is minimized. In fact, I'm certain they are doing something like that, because otherwise they'd be courting disaster.

Did you notice how long it was before the bun was placed atop the patty? That's becaue the top is actually already cooking as a result of the steam heat coming up through the five holes. Because Castles steam-cook the top of the patty retains it's color till after the bun is placed on the meat.

I was just going by the video posted by Ken K. I have no idea if that's representative of how it's really done, but in the video the buns are put on the burgers while they are still frozen, I'd venture to say.

I take it from others' comments that you are a big WC fan? I am too - and I am so lucky there are none to be found anywhere near where I live, or I'd be in big trouble.

i consider this post a representative of what is wrong with the educational system in this country........

"the raw, uncooked burger" in the video was raw and uncooked for less than 5 minutes and was frozen solid ony a few minutes before that. how long do you think it takes for bacteria to grow anyway?

Re:White Castle (CheeseburgerChet)

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:43:57 GMT

You drink everynight?

Re:White Castle (Foodbme)

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 23:59:38 GMT

I'm sure WC has a very specific Food Prep Operations Manual that describes in great detail how to prepare a W C Burger. They, like McDonalds, Burger King, Jack In The Box et al, are the last company that wants to be accused of poorly cooked Burgers. If you're concerned, Contact them at www.whitecastle.com

Re:White Castle (alwayshungry475)

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 18:06:54 GMT

They do make some fine Honey Butter Biscuits.

Re:White Castle (NYPIzzaNut)

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 17:20:25 GMT

Do they charge for the extra onions, if you nix the pickles?

Re:White Castle (Michael Hoffman)

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 16:37:55 GMT

Yes, you can get extra onions. I always order mine with no pickles, but if memory serves, they add the pickles just before placing the Castles in the serving boxes, or directly on plates.

Re:White Castle (NYPIzzaNut)

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 16:23:56 GMT

I hated to see them clear away some of the onions when putting the patty on the bun. Also when do they put the pickle on?

Can you order them with extra onions?

Re:White Castle (Michael Hoffman)

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 16:05:27 GMT

NYPIzzaNut

Is it safe to say though that the bottom side of the patty cooks a wee bit more than the top side?

I wouldn't think so. Neither side actually touches the heat source.