In-N-Out Burgers: Are they really that good?

While burgers are good sources of protein, iron and vitamin B12, they come with a lot of problems: Fatty meat, sugary ketchup, high salt content and refined grain buns. Analysis has proved that a total of 78 different artificial additives and seven E-numbers go into fast food burgers. E-numbers can cause side effects such as headaches and wheezing.

Research by the USDA surprised almost everyone by showing that a pink burger can be perfectly done and a brown one not done. Indeed, one out of every four burgers studied by USDA researchers had turned brown in the middle before reaching 160ºF, the temperature that ensures all pathogens in the meat are dead and the meat is safe to eat. Some patties looked done at temperatures as low as 135ºF!

Enjoy your burger.
 
I moved from Cal where we had in and out to Fl where they are not sold. I really liked them but not worth waiting in long lines. 14 hours is insane!!..wait until the hype settles down.
My fav go to burger is now Burger King Whooper Jr which is only 310 cal so I indulge ever so often. It just like the regular which is 660 calories so I tell myself it's ok :giggle:
 
I can accomplish a lot in 14 hours, but sitting in a lineup for that amount of time for a meal will never happen in my lifetime.

The burger joint could be handing out free burgers by the dozens and I wouldn't sit in a lineup for 5 minutes need alone 14 hours to get one, regardless of how tasty they are.
 
The same thing happened when In and Out came to Reno. Long lines of Californians. When I traveled with California expats they wanted to hit the In n out at the first opportunity. I have tried them several times and never been impressed. I like patty melts so I tried a burger animal style. Still not impressed. Must be a throw back from their childhood. Maybe it is the bragging rights of being able to say you were in line for 14 hours.
 
Personally, I don't get waiting in line for food at all unless there is no other means to obtain it (i.e. a line at a food shelf or homeless shelter). When I was working full time, the LAST thing I would want to do during my free hours would be to wait in line for a seat in a restaurant. If we go out to eat, it will always be when other people don't.

There was a donut chain that opened shops in my area at one time. It was such a big deal that I can't recall the name of it (Tasty Creme or something like that). What I do remember is that the lines were so long to buy a donut that it constantly make the local news for a few weeks. On one occasion, a co-worker bought a box of these things and brought them to work. After eating one, I was absolutely baffled as to why these were such a big deal. Apparently I was not alone because after a while we stopped hearing about these donuts and as far as I know, there haven't been any of these stores around in several years now.

Tony
 
tbeltrans said:
Personally, I don't get waiting in line for food at all unless there is no other means to obtain it (i.e. a line at a food shelf or homeless shelter). When I was working full time, the LAST thing I would want to do during my free hours would be to wait in line for a seat in a restaurant. If we go out to eat, it will always be when other people don't.

There was a donut chain that opened shops in my area at one time. It was such a big deal that I can't recall the name of it (Tasty Creme or something like that). What I do remember is that the lines were so long to buy a donut that it constantly make the local news for a few weeks. On one occasion, a co-worker bought a box of these things and brought them to work. After eating one, I was absolutely baffled as to why these were such a big deal. Apparently I was not alone because after a while we stopped hearing about these donuts and as far as I know, there haven't been any of these stores around in several years now.

Tony
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It was probably Crispy Cream, same thing happened here, long lines for months and then they were gone. Tried one once i would rather get an apple fritter any day.
 
Maybe I am missing out. I do not like messy food and with a burger piled high with extras I cannot bite into it. I read once that we should be able to put three fingers in our mouths. I can only get two but I have big hands. Either way, I avoid the big thick burgers I might be missing something!.
 
Jondalar7 said:
Maybe I am missing out. I do not like messy food and with a burger piled high with extras I cannot bite into it. I read once that we should be able to put three fingers in our mouths. I can only get two but I have big hands. Either way, I avoid the big thick burgers I might be missing something!.
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I also don't like messy food. To me, going out for a burger doesn't really make sense, since it is something we can make at home, cheap and easy - and put anything we want on it. One exception to my statement is that if one is in a rush and needs a quick lunch AND there is no wait, a burger might be just the thing at some fast food place.

Tony
 
tbeltrans said:
Personally, I don't get waiting in line for food at all unless there is no other means to obtain it (i.e. a line at a food shelf or homeless shelter). When I was working full time, the LAST thing I would want to do during my free hours would be to wait in line for a seat in a restaurant. If we go out to eat, it will always be when other people don't.

There was a donut chain that opened shops in my area at one time. It was such a big deal that I can't recall the name of it (Tasty Creme or something like that). What I do remember is that the lines were so long to buy a donut that it constantly make the local news for a few weeks. On one occasion, a co-worker bought a box of these things and brought them to work. After eating one, I was absolutely baffled as to why these were such a big deal. Apparently I was not alone because after a while we stopped hearing about these donuts and as far as I know, there haven't been any of these stores around in several years now.

Tony
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I remember when Krispy Kreme (or however it's spelled) came here. People lined up in there cars for miles. The first time I had one, was the last time. They've all but disappeared.
 
People are such sheep. I remember when the first Krispy Kreme opened in Colorado and people were raving about how great they were. I tried one and it was like, meh, it's just a glazed donut.

When somebody would get a dozen Dunkin' Donuts, the glazed were always the last remaining donuts in the box; everybody wanted the cream filled or jelly filled, or chocolate covered. The glazed were boring and lame. Krispy Kreme aren't any different from those lame donuts, so what's the big deal? The difference is, people have been convinced that they are wonderful! They were just the latest fad... the latest trending food product, and people want to be able to say that they experienced them.
 
I haven't been to an In and Out in decades, but I recall that they had a simple, affordable menu. I don't go to fast food places but perhaps once a year, if our town had an In and Out I'd go get a couple of their burgers for old time sakes.
 
The best part about In & Out is the young staff they hire. They are the most positive teens that I’ve ever seen. The place is immaculate Every thing is fresh. The menu is limited.

Me giving them a positive review is rare. For the few times, I eat in a fast food place, I don’t really enjoy it. It only happens when we’re travelling.
 
Here's a pic of one:
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American cheese, iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and their special sauce, on a sponge bun. The sauce has sugar in it, which is the secret to why people love them so much. Here's a recipe:
https://dinnerthendessert.com/wprm_print/11365
 

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