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Have you tried making your own mcdonald's french fries? This process was tedious, but surprisingly effective: http://aht.seriouseats.com/archives/2010/05/the-b

Have you tried making your own mcdonald's french fries? This process was tedious, but surprisingly effective: http://aht.seriouseats.com/archives/2010/05/the-burger-lab-how-to-make-perfect-mcdonalds-style-french-fries.html http://aht.seriouseats.com/archives/2010/05/the-burger-lab-h... I did not have an accurate way to measure the temp of the oil, which is important. Also I reused peanut oil, fresh oil would make the color nicer and a more pure taste.

ghaff 10y ago
I do like their fries--though that's about the only thing. To me, McDonalds has better fries than places like In-and-Out but their burgers are far inferior.
- sturmen 10y ago
  I agree that McDonald's has the best fries in the game. Although In-N-Out's fries (when ordered plain) are some of the worst. As is custom, Animal Style is the way to go!
  - DrScump 10y ago
    Try them "well done". Fresh potatoes cut in-store moments before cooking (McD's are pre-cut and frozen).
    - ghaff 10y ago
      >McD's are pre-cut and frozen So? There are lots and lots of reasons with many types of food to prefer fresh. But it's also possible to fetishize fresh over frozen for no particular reason. (As is often the case with seafood.) I can only report my experience, which is that I'll sometimes grab (only) some McD's fries when on a long drive and I generally avoid either In-N-Out or ShakeShack fries when getting the rare burger at those places (which I rather enjoy). It's probably also worth noting though that the premium fast burger places are, to greater or lesser degrees, (unsurprisingly) a non-trivial uplift over McDonalds.
      - DrScump 10y ago
        So? Just stating fact without making judgments. a non-trivial uplift over McDonalds I agree. McD's price for their "premium" sandwiches are a poor value compared to In-n-Out, Five Guys, etc.
        ghaff 10y ago
        >Just stating fact without making judgments. Fair enough. But "frozen" gets so often used as an automatic disparagement relative to fresh. To your other point, I personally can't stand McD's burgers so would avoid them unless I were starving so In-n-Out etc. are a better value if I have a choice. (Doubt if I've had a McD's burger in more than a decade.) No judgment about people who do. Just not for me.
- balls187 10y ago
  Of the tier-1 fastfood joints, I'd rank Wendy's followed by Burger King (always order it "CTO"--cooked to order). McDonald's burgers have a unique flavor, which I like, but would not be my first choice. In-n-Out burgers are decent, as is ShakeShack (though their cheese is salty), but my favorite burger is from Five Guys. McDonald's french fries, however, are the undisputed king of sides.
amelius 10y ago
(That link is hilarious and informative at the same time.) Do you also have a recipe for the sauce?
- balls187 10y ago
  I'm in the US, so "sauce" means Heinz Ketchup. Is there another sauce you are referring to?
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- jdmichal 10y ago
  Are you referring to the Big Mac sauce? If so, a thousand island dressing gets you pretty close. Or just mix ketchup, mayo, and sweet relish for an easy DIY version. Balance to taste.

ghaff 10y ago

I do like their fries--though that's about the only thing. To me, McDonalds has better fries than places like In-and-Out but their burgers are far inferior.

sturmen 10y ago
I agree that McDonald's has the best fries in the game. Although In-N-Out's fries (when ordered plain) are some of the worst. As is custom, Animal Style is the way to go!
- DrScump 10y ago
  Try them "well done". Fresh potatoes cut in-store moments before cooking (McD's are pre-cut and frozen).
  - ghaff 10y ago
    >McD's are pre-cut and frozen So? There are lots and lots of reasons with many types of food to prefer fresh. But it's also possible to fetishize fresh over frozen for no particular reason. (As is often the case with seafood.) I can only report my experience, which is that I'll sometimes grab (only) some McD's fries when on a long drive and I generally avoid either In-N-Out or ShakeShack fries when getting the rare burger at those places (which I rather enjoy). It's probably also worth noting though that the premium fast burger places are, to greater or lesser degrees, (unsurprisingly) a non-trivial uplift over McDonalds.
    - DrScump 10y ago
      So? Just stating fact without making judgments. a non-trivial uplift over McDonalds I agree. McD's price for their "premium" sandwiches are a poor value compared to In-n-Out, Five Guys, etc.
      - ghaff 10y ago
        >Just stating fact without making judgments. Fair enough. But "frozen" gets so often used as an automatic disparagement relative to fresh. To your other point, I personally can't stand McD's burgers so would avoid them unless I were starving so In-n-Out etc. are a better value if I have a choice. (Doubt if I've had a McD's burger in more than a decade.) No judgment about people who do. Just not for me.
balls187 10y ago
Of the tier-1 fastfood joints, I'd rank Wendy's followed by Burger King (always order it "CTO"--cooked to order). McDonald's burgers have a unique flavor, which I like, but would not be my first choice. In-n-Out burgers are decent, as is ShakeShack (though their cheese is salty), but my favorite burger is from Five Guys. McDonald's french fries, however, are the undisputed king of sides.

amelius 10y ago

(That link is hilarious and informative at the same time.) Do you also have a recipe for the sauce?

balls187 10y ago
I'm in the US, so "sauce" means Heinz Ketchup. Is there another sauce you are referring to?
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jdmichal 10y ago
Are you referring to the Big Mac sauce? If so, a thousand island dressing gets you pretty close. Or just mix ketchup, mayo, and sweet relish for an easy DIY version. Balance to taste.