Beat the Chef: MYSTERY INGREDIENT Challenge

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  • čas přidán 29. 10. 2022
  • AD | Another opportunity to team up with the BASF Agricultural Solutions team to understand more about our mystery ingredient. Then, after a trip to Germany, Mike and Ben compete to cook up a dish to celebrate that ingredient. Can Mike Beat the Chef this time?
    Find both recipes here…
    Mike’s:- www.sortedfood.com/basf-mikes-german-schewinebraten-style-pot-pie
    Ben’s:- www.sortedfood.com/basf-bens-german-inspired-sharing-board
    Also don’t forget to checkout a glimpse of the Behind The Scenes of the trip to Germany on their CZcams channel here: • Behind the Scenes with...
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Komentáře • 731

  • @JAF30
    @JAF30 Před rokem +587

    Mike's was the home style meal that sends you to feeling like your at Grandma's. Ben's was the cool and hip lunch place that you go back to time and time again.

    • @SortedFood
      @SortedFood  Před rokem +53

      Love this.

    • @morphman86
      @morphman86 Před rokem +33

      That's usually what I look for when people say "authentic". It's not about who can cook according to the cookbooks of the region, but who can make it feel like a grandmother from the region made it.

    • @WintrBorn
      @WintrBorn Před rokem +9

      That’s what I was looking for to describe this. Mike may have made a “simple” meal, but it’s meals like this one that will be still in use generations later. The sampler board is a nice appetizer or maybe a lunch, but it’s not the sort of thing that would become someone’s comfort meal.

    • @bochapman1058
      @bochapman1058 Před 7 měsíci

      So memorable, vs forgettable once you move.

  • @Sadiene23
    @Sadiene23 Před rokem +1135

    As a longtime German subscriber, I have to say this episode was very fun to see!!

    • @SortedFood
      @SortedFood  Před rokem +77

      Thanks for watching! We’re glad you enjoyed it.

    • @jabz1582
      @jabz1582 Před rokem +18

      Must agree, good fun as usual and love seeing Mike's take on a Schweinebraten style dish!

    • @Icefox67
      @Icefox67 Před rokem +5

      Same here

    • @jurgenweimann3627
      @jurgenweimann3627 Před rokem +3

      Same for me

    • @ZebrasGonnaZeb
      @ZebrasGonnaZeb Před rokem +22

      The pronunciations are painful though 😂

  • @Psychoti
    @Psychoti Před rokem +510

    I like that you're doing the format a little bit differently, not just giving an info dump at the beginning and getting on with it. At first I wasn't sure if I liked it, but by the end it was clear that the editing was very clever and it was nearly completely seamless. Kudos.

    • @SortedFood
      @SortedFood  Před rokem +79

      That’s amazing to hear, thank you! Sometimes it’s a risk mixing things up.

    • @tenten32158
      @tenten32158 Před rokem +23

      I also agree with the this. I've never been a huge fan of the info dumps. I usually watch them on the first time I watch the video but skip past on subsequent rewatches. So, I definitely prefer the intermittent style, and I won't skip past the info parts when I inevitably rewatch this video :)

    • @AO2437.
      @AO2437. Před rokem +6

      Alright, not a huge fan here but to each their own

    • @sandtall1
      @sandtall1 Před rokem +4

      It definitely feels more like something you’d see on the Food network with the lore mixed in. It just flows better and keeps the viewers attention. At least it keeps mine better!

    • @Nooticus
      @Nooticus Před rokem +2

      Absolutely agree!

  • @maybevoldemort8995
    @maybevoldemort8995 Před rokem +339

    The enthusiasm of the wine guy was great. Sometimes they visit places and people are a bit awkward (fair enough- they don’t do this all the time). He just bled enthusiasm and felt very natural on camera

    • @Psylaine64
      @Psylaine64 Před rokem +4

      why would Germany be awkward? genuine question

    • @maybevoldemort8995
      @maybevoldemort8995 Před rokem +58

      @@Psylaine64 I am not saying anyone German would be awkward. I more mean that other people they have interviewed, particularly with the BASF videos, haven’t been the most natural in front of the camera. That is fine, it isn’t their job. I was more complimenting him, rather than making any comment about his nationality.

    • @SortedFood
      @SortedFood  Před rokem +54

      His enthusiasm was awesome. So glad you enjoyed the video :)

    • @HappyFluegel
      @HappyFluegel Před rokem +10

      well the wineyard owners often give those tours and have wine tastings for customers were they explain the winemaking. But yeah he was great

    • @Arsagon26
      @Arsagon26 Před rokem +12

      He has his wine company logo tattooed on his arm

  • @papercurse2162
    @papercurse2162 Před rokem +702

    As a german from wine country I gotta say I really appreciate Ebbers dish. It captured the essence of the region beautifully and looked spectacular, takes me back to some good times. (though I am a bit sceptical about pickled grapes...)

    • @SortedFood
      @SortedFood  Před rokem +65

      That really means a lot, thank you!

    • @davidharman7245
      @davidharman7245 Před rokem +22

      Ebbers pulled off the opposite of a Jamie then 🤣

    • @jennmannhardt
      @jennmannhardt Před rokem +2

      Hiii! German by heritage and I would LOVE to know if there are any CZcams channels you know of that are doing/sharing authentic German food. Either similar format to our beloved Sorted, or more ASMR-esque, etc doesn’t matter to me. I’m hoping that my US based algorithm isn’t giving me the results I want, and not that no one is really doing it. Thank you in advance 🥰

    • @Kifflington
      @Kifflington Před rokem

      @@davidharman7245 An Eimaj!

    • @BlueGangsta1958
      @BlueGangsta1958 Před rokem

      @Jenn Mannhardt
      I didn't really find anything after a quick look, but if it's just recipes you're after, I could help you with that, being German myself

  • @fresco825
    @fresco825 Před rokem +52

    I love the little german-isms of the winemaker. Translating expressions literally like "ground recipe" and "it's in everybodies mouth" are very genuinely German.

  • @maybevoldemort8995
    @maybevoldemort8995 Před rokem +453

    Great to see the guys build Mike up and compliment him. He gets trolled a bit sometimes and I get it, but I will forever be a Mike Stan

    • @scruffythejanitor1969
      @scruffythejanitor1969 Před rokem

      Fitting username. (JK- I identify with Mike the most)

    • @lewismaddock1654
      @lewismaddock1654 Před rokem +5

      Indeed this was a very humbling episode, not to mention that the Wine farmer that looks like he comes out of a heavy metal band, had perfect English compared to the wine retailer.
      Don't judge a pork pie by its tiger marks.

    • @GirishManjunathMusic
      @GirishManjunathMusic Před rokem +1

      Hey more Mike Stans!

    • @Bryan_K_27435
      @Bryan_K_27435 Před rokem +2

      @@lewismaddock1654 Christoff was oozing with charisma. Every little explanation he gave had the right amounts of dramatic and passion behind his words to keep you engaged. Watching him is like watching a play whilst watching the wine connoisseur is like attending a lecture, not taking anything away from him of course.

    • @TheLikenessOfNormal
      @TheLikenessOfNormal Před rokem +1

      I felt Mike really embraced the mystery ingredient more, making it a key component of his dish.
      Ebbers made a pretzel snack board that had some grapes on it.
      Gotta give the win to Mike with that.

  • @frenchfriar
    @frenchfriar Před rokem +218

    I think this was a win that Mike genuinely earned. His food looked delicious, and was the kind of thing I think of as "hearty German fare".
    While Ben's efforts also looked amazing, it was just too many different fiddly things, instead of a more unified whole.
    It was great to see Mike front and center again, though I love Baz & Jamie, we don't get to see enough of Mike lately.
    And Mike really challenged Ben this time, too, I'm so proud of him!
    Well done, everyone.
    Oh, and loved the way you integrated the interviews from your visit, too.
    This was one of the best episodes ever!

    • @SortedFood
      @SortedFood  Před rokem +35

      He was well overdue a win too. Well done Mike! Thanks for watching 😁

    • @janmay3901
      @janmay3901 Před rokem +11

      Well said. The insertion of the interviews during the battle made for a fascinating episode. Learned lots and thoroughly enjoyed it.

    • @jennv.s.o.p1603
      @jennv.s.o.p1603 Před rokem +2

      I completely agree.

  • @laurensabino182
    @laurensabino182 Před rokem +134

    It’s so nice to see Mike! I feel like we get to see him less and less as years go by since he’s so busy behind the camera, but I’ve missed him 😻🤍

    • @SortedFood
      @SortedFood  Před rokem +31

      It’s always nice when Mike is on camera too!

    • @laurensabino182
      @laurensabino182 Před rokem +13

      @@SortedFood a Huddlestorm is never under appreciated here!

    • @shachiphene
      @shachiphene Před rokem +3

      Agreed!!

  • @killuahsmathetricks389
    @killuahsmathetricks389 Před rokem +264

    As a german I can say that you definately didnt mess up as badly as in the burrito episode :D Your recipes will not cause a national german outrage and will not make it to the news ;P
    Good job and I would love to taste it.
    And for the reaction about Ben's Bretzel: In my opinion they need to be at least that dark. Obviously not burned, but it may be a deep colour for me. However in germany the camps are split^^ Basically "suuuuuper lightly baked" (sometimes called "Baked in moonshine" =D ) or at least as "dark" as Bens.
    So all in all good job and keep on doing stuff like this. Always love to see you outside of your studio and exploring new things

    • @SortedFood
      @SortedFood  Před rokem +26

      Thanks so much for your lovely comment! 😁

    • @uweschroeder
      @uweschroeder Před rokem +2

      Well, don't tell that to a Bavarian Baker...

  • @johalt12894
    @johalt12894 Před rokem +124

    As a German, I can say ebbers did a really good job making pretzels. They are not in the quality of a south german Bakery, but they are high-end homemade pretzels. Mike did also a great job with the Schweinebraten (style) I would say, that most of the Germans would see it as a German dish (except for the Pie part, but I would love to try it as a pie) if they would taste it.

    • @SortedFood
      @SortedFood  Před rokem +17

      What a lovely comment. Thank you Jo.

  • @kateh7484
    @kateh7484 Před rokem +127

    I love when Ben gets geeky excited about things, such childlike joy.

  • @heidilee_13
    @heidilee_13 Před rokem +46

    I like the way this video was edited, flipping back and forth between the studio and the vineyard. Nice flow and storytelling technique.

    • @SortedFood
      @SortedFood  Před rokem +7

      Thanks so much, comments like this really do mean a lot to the whole team 😁

  • @EvaMaler
    @EvaMaler Před rokem +19

    As a the German representative in London: I think Mike's dish is a perfect german-british fusion.
    Gut gemacht. 😊

  • @thomasandrewclifford
    @thomasandrewclifford Před rokem +176

    I wish they had the funds to do these more often with further afoot locations. I'd love to see what they'd do with Peruvian or Mexican cuisines and ingredients.

    • @SortedFood
      @SortedFood  Před rokem +32

      We’re so glad you enjoy this type of content. Learning while having fun 👍

    • @Pertinax193A.D.
      @Pertinax193A.D. Před rokem +1

      Well Ben did Cook Peruvian several Times because he was there I think, but yeah a new trip would be nice, it most times seem that they just go to the US

    • @Jlowrey8
      @Jlowrey8 Před rokem +1

      @@SortedFood I love it. I love learning more about the foods, while also bringing attention to things like climate change and how it effects us and the food we consume. Thank you

    • @baileylosse5562
      @baileylosse5562 Před rokem

      @@Pertinax193A.D. i agree that newer trips would be nice but if you think about it… The US is more foreign than the rest of Europe bc we’re a whole ocean away. It’s probably slightly cheaper to be all across the US for 1-2wks than a week in a European country. The US also has an amazing mish-mashed food culture because the US is an immigrant country. So in one city, you‘re very likely able to taste 3-10, sometimes 15, different and authentic cuisines from all over the world. So while I love the thought of a new adventure from the channel, I also think that their US Tours also have such potential because while the US isn’t very interesting or positive in most aspects, the food culture is super diverse and interesting! :) There’s so much to explore in the food realm; authentic cuisines, westernized cuisines, hybrid cuisines, local and signature American dishes(like Chicago Deepdish & Chicken and Waffles)!! 😁😁😁

    • @thomasandrewclifford
      @thomasandrewclifford Před rokem +1

      @@Pertinax193A.D. Latin America has been a bit of an unadventured area overall if you ask me but I have a bias towards that area to the point I don't think I'd ever get enough. I may not have seen the write episodes as I've never seen Peruvian food on the show. It's probably my favorite cuisine so I should definitely have a deeper search.

  • @greteukulele4561
    @greteukulele4561 Před rokem +30

    So happy you've been to Germany! Thank you for featuring our food culture! ☺️
    Those pretzels looked really delicious, but I think the best way is to eat them is with lots of butter and chives!
    And to make them look and taste even better, roll the ends very thinly, and then tie the knot. This gives the pretzels two different textures: the crunchy knot, and the thick and fluffier middle.

    • @DizzyBusy
      @DizzyBusy Před rokem +2

      You must be from, or have ties to, Swabia :) based on your pretzel preference alone

    • @freibier
      @freibier Před rokem +8

      Yes, Brezel needs to be half-and-half (half soft, half crunchy). I like to cut open the soft part (like a half bagel) and put butter or cream cheese on it, and the crunchy knot side can be eaten as is or dipped in something. The only time I eat mustard together with a Brezel is when I have a Weisswurst (and then it is sweet mustard). I would never dip a Brezel in regular mustard, seems a bit weird to me and I haver never seen anybody else around here in Germany doing that, either.

    • @greteukulele4561
      @greteukulele4561 Před rokem +2

      @@DizzyBusy That is very correct! 😁 My mom's from there, and I worked south of Stuttgart for a few years.
      No Swabian pairs Brezel with mustard, that's Bavarian, but only with Weißwurst!
      Are you Swabian?

    • @greteukulele4561
      @greteukulele4561 Před rokem

      @@freibier I completely agree!

    • @DizzyBusy
      @DizzyBusy Před rokem +1

      @@greteukulele4561 No, I'm a transplant from Pott but I work in Stuttgart now.

  • @rebeccawight7228
    @rebeccawight7228 Před rokem +4

    I really enjoyed this episode. The explanation on Germany's wine was tasteful. Whoever's idea it was to edit this video so smoothly by having the trip Mike & Ebbers went on throughout the whole video was really, just quite perfect.
    Good work 👏🏼

  • @ReiNamine
    @ReiNamine Před rokem +14

    As a native German i was very happy to watch an episode dedicated to our wine culture! I had a lot of fun :D

  • @WaDarkPhoenix
    @WaDarkPhoenix Před rokem +12

    Has to go to Mike by default. Ebbers had at least 2 things pre-prepared (The soaked mustard and the potatoes that appeared from nowhere right at the start), and his pretzels somehow got made, rested half an hour, froze within an hour and then got cooked in time to serve. Kinda defeats the purpose of a time limit :P

  • @ichselbst6609
    @ichselbst6609 Před rokem +17

    I‘m from Germany and loved this episode. Well done, Mike and Ben! It‘s a different approach to German Cuisine and yours has potential. 👍🏽 Greetings from Frankfurt.

  • @Daph112
    @Daph112 Před rokem +3

    Christof's way of speaking and explaining - you can see and FEEL his passion in his craft. Reminds me of my zoology professor back when I was studying biology in Germany. It's so inspiring and makes you so motivated to learn!

  • @Anna-uh3jq
    @Anna-uh3jq Před rokem +42

    Loved the countdown in German. And love that this one features Germany. There’s so much wonderful food found with our neighbours across the border.

    • @Lindseyisloony
      @Lindseyisloony Před rokem

      It's a shame that Germany has a reputation for bad food because they have some pretty unique things!

    • @Maialeen
      @Maialeen Před rokem +3

      @@Lindseyisloony Does it? I've never heard anyone say that.

  • @PublicPoll
    @PublicPoll Před rokem +1

    Born and raised in the Pfalz region, I am so happy to see you guys over there. Hope you had a great time!

  • @ericaschner3283
    @ericaschner3283 Před rokem +20

    One of the few times I genuinely don't know which one I'd order, both look so good!

  • @saskia5644
    @saskia5644 Před rokem +29

    So cool! Yesterday I was in Germany and had some lovely flammkuchen with a glass of federweisser (very young wine) so this is very relevant. Would love to have some more videos about Northern European food!

    • @SortedFood
      @SortedFood  Před rokem +7

      Thank you, we’re so glad you enjoyed it! German wine is amazing.

  • @IBareBear_
    @IBareBear_ Před 9 měsíci +1

    I love how humble Ebbers is every time :) You can see it in his eyes that he always wants to win, but he's also very happy for Mike to win

  • @SarimDeLaurec
    @SarimDeLaurec Před rokem +6

    I'm impressed on Jamies pronounciation of the ch-Sound in kochen, since most english speakers I met have massive problems with that sound (they would have a rather hard time in Switzerland, since their german is almost 50% ch ;) ).
    I think it's always funny when you guys do something with BASF, since I worked 4 years in their QC crop protection department where I did analytical monitoring of every stage of the Xemium production.
    It was a fun and interesting job, too bad my contract ran out and at the time they did not hire anyone directly (they let go of about 7.000 to 9.000 temporary contract workers).
    To all aspiring chemical lab workers: try getting a job at BASF, since their pay is very good and if you manage to get hired permanently it's almost impossible to lose you job, as long as you are not grossly incompetent.

    • @SortedFood
      @SortedFood  Před rokem +4

      Thank you! We do try our best with the pronunciation, however we don’t always get things right! Thanks for watching 😁

  • @JudyCZ
    @JudyCZ Před rokem +2

    Guys, thank you for always having proper captions with your videos! So many people depend on them and so many channels don't care. Much appreciated! ♥️

  • @Anna-uh3jq
    @Anna-uh3jq Před rokem +42

    “It’s like rapeseed oil but with a G in front of it.”
    This nearly made me spit out my drink. 😂😂😂

    • @Lindseyisloony
      @Lindseyisloony Před rokem +1

      And then Ben being Ben and feeling the need to nix that comparison lol

    • @jennv.s.o.p1603
      @jennv.s.o.p1603 Před rokem +1

      Yes, that was a great joke. Perhaps subtle for some but those are the best jokes, in my opion.

  • @kanndirwurstsein9674
    @kanndirwurstsein9674 Před rokem +2

    As a long-time German viewer and a native of Germany, I found the episode very entertaining, only when it came to the "roast pork" I bit into the tabletop because roast pork is actually made from a whole piece of pork rump and not like goulash or other stews with pieces. XD

  • @jennv.s.o.p1603
    @jennv.s.o.p1603 Před rokem +7

    I loved everything about this episode.
    The laughs, the jokes, the food all looked fantastic and made me wish I could taste it all.
    But the trip to Germany and the interviews really make this extra special. And what great interviews they were.

  • @PhilBoswell
    @PhilBoswell Před rokem +4

    Am I right in thinking that at 3:37 Ben actually said they were in the *Pfalz* region of Germany, rather than-as the subtitles alleged-in the *France* region of Germany?
    🤪🤣

  • @fauxtaux
    @fauxtaux Před rokem +3

    Y’all make my heart feel good. This month, I am celebrating a 50 year relationship with my best friend. Seeing you guys laugh together and tease each other reminds me of my own friendships that have persevered from childhood through adulthood. Worth celebrating with good food and good wine! You are all winners here in my mind ❤

  • @thomaszinser8714
    @thomaszinser8714 Před rokem +9

    As a German from a different wine-growing region than where you visited, both of those look fantastic. Personally I would probably go for Ebber's dish, but I do simply love good Brezels.

  • @gsg2311
    @gsg2311 Před rokem +11

    As a half german/half spaniard you have redeemd yourself from the chorizo incident with these dishes. I come from Pfalz and i almost could taste them just by looking at them. Imo mike didnt need to put the filling into pie form but im sure it tasted good. And ebbers plate looks nice, would love to try it.

  • @TheDerMiku
    @TheDerMiku Před rokem +2

    So many Germans already commenting, I have to do the same. :D
    As a North German who lived in South Germany (Baden-Württemberg; Ulm) for 3 and a bit years....great video.
    The interviews were informative and not too dry (wine joke, heyhooooo) and the dishes were very interesting.
    Ebbers did a plate full of stuff you wouldnt normally find but everything was definitely german-esque with a chef's touch while Mike's dish looked quintessentially german: "It doesnt need to look pretty but damn right it's gonna taste like heaven."
    I enjoyed this episode very much, thanks SF.
    Next time for North Germany: Labskaus. ;)

  • @evilofdevil9030
    @evilofdevil9030 Před rokem +4

    As a german viewer for almost 6 years now, it is always fun to see your own cultural ingredients used in these battles

  • @DjaffOfficial
    @DjaffOfficial Před rokem +2

    I totally agree with Baz's comment! Mike's food looked like a homely, comforting meal that would stun dinner guests, while Ben's dish looked like something you'd get at a fancy wine tasting course or bistro. Great job to everyone and hats off to the editors on this one!

  • @hahu9088
    @hahu9088 Před rokem +11

    It's wonderful that you finally explored some German cuisine. Really loved this one!

  • @DJNHmusic
    @DJNHmusic Před rokem +2

    I went on a solo trip to the Mosel and Rhein valleys this summer. The scenery is spectacular and the wines fantastic. Must do for every wine enthusiast.

  • @tabularasa4880
    @tabularasa4880 Před rokem +1

    As someone who works in the Headquarters of the BASF in Ludwigshafen Germany its nice to see that you could visit my homeregion.

  • @markevans9188
    @markevans9188 Před rokem +2

    ben's board is the appetizer/ bar snacks and Mike's cooking is the sit down dinner for a party i'd go to.

  • @secretforreddit
    @secretforreddit Před rokem +2

    11:25 Ben says that he's using the vine leave in homage to canopy management; he should have said canape management!

  • @zivkobabz
    @zivkobabz Před rokem +2

    Our family goes to Germany for winetrip every year. Bringing home 120+ bottles of Riesling. Lovely to see you talk about Germany and wine.

  • @ThyBountyHunter
    @ThyBountyHunter Před rokem +10

    Three days of the week I look forward to waking up and finding a new video has dropped. Fridays I get Cutting Edge Engineering, and Wednesdays/Sundays I get Sorted food. Great ways to wake up and start a day.

  • @danielpra2850
    @danielpra2850 Před rokem +7

    Loved this episode as a German and a person from Rhineland Palantinate :) Wished you haved made a Sauerbraten :) it's a famous dish around the rhine region :)

    • @hmvollbanane1259
      @hmvollbanane1259 Před rokem

      Though a real rheinischer Sauerbraten would never be manageable to make in the time frame given for the competition.
      I would have picked Flammkuchen for the most obvious choice of German food to pair with a good wine or Zwiebelkuchen, especially with Federweißer (very young wine that still contains a lot of unfermented sugar)

    • @danielpra2850
      @danielpra2850 Před rokem

      @@hmvollbanane1259 Yes but sometimes they also show how to make it an Ben comes along with the before pre prepared thing :). I wouldn't really make a real real rheinischer Sauerbraten (classical with horse meat). I would do the common beef one.

  • @sarahwatts7152
    @sarahwatts7152 Před rokem +4

    Go Mike go! I really love the videos where the guys go to farms to see how the business of agriculture is done

  • @Ocerkin
    @Ocerkin Před rokem +39

    i want to see a blind taste test on bay leaves, identical dishes, one with bay leaf in the cooking and one without, see if it actually does anything

    • @gillbaldwin712
      @gillbaldwin712 Před rokem

      There is a difference done this with chefs and yes the good ones can tell

  • @darlouthia5153
    @darlouthia5153 Před rokem +11

    The research and the effort in this series is as enjoyable as it is informative.
    Also gotta love a battle !

    • @SortedFood
      @SortedFood  Před rokem +5

      Thank you! We were overdue a beat the chef.

  • @ashl177
    @ashl177 Před rokem

    As someone who works in agriculture, what I love most about these videos is the education and reconnection between consumer and farm. At least in Australia with people being more and more centred in cities there is less understanding of how farming works, why things are done like they are, and how innovative farmers are.
    I also love the comments the guys have said before about “buying the best you can afford”, so inclusive for everyone. But also important reminder that certain practices on farm cost more or are less productive (produce less so cost more to make) and farmers need to be compensated for that therefore the price goes up.
    I’ve learnt about so many other industries in these videos and how they do things differently, so much exciting stuff in ag!

  • @josieschulz2311
    @josieschulz2311 Před rokem +8

    Love that you guys have been to Germany! Also your pronounciation was not bad 🫣 Greetings from Germany!

  • @elpukito
    @elpukito Před rokem +15

    Definitely seeing some parallels between Mike's dish and Schweinsbraten. For example, they both have pork in them.
    Jokes aside, I would love to see more real german food on this channel. Schweinshaxe, Mettbrötchen, Sauerbraten, Knödel, Kartoffelklösse, Pannfisch, grüne Sosse... Ben's soft pretzels already looked pretty good. Keep em coming.

  • @FoxyAlphaRogerTango
    @FoxyAlphaRogerTango Před rokem +7

    Cambozola is SOOOO good. Absolutely delicious.
    Both looked wonderful. Congrats Mike!

    • @SortedFood
      @SortedFood  Před rokem +1

      It’s great huh? Absolutely delicious.

  • @shezario
    @shezario Před rokem +2

    I never even realized, how little of German Wine culture was known abroad... I mean, we got areas where every second village is called "wine"-something. Everyone knows the Beer but theres a local wine for all of those as well ...

  • @kendrabrooks8802
    @kendrabrooks8802 Před rokem +3

    It's fantastic to see the video has been up for 30 mins and already has over 16k views. Fabulous.
    Also, im German, did not think that grapes would send you to Germany! 😳

  • @librasgirl08
    @librasgirl08 Před rokem +26

    Very interesting to see you take on a bit of Germany. The 'style' was a good addition to the title of Mike's dish, because I would call it a British-German fusion. Sure, we have Flammkuchen, but we don't really do savoury pies. Not sure if the Rotkohl has glove, but that one was pretty good. I do like mine with apple for some sweetness. Mashed potatoes were fine, but I do cringe when I see the use of hot water for cooking them. What would Poppy say?
    Ben's Laugenbrezeln were pretty authentic. Best mustard is Bautzener, but I would try Ben's. In German cuisine wine leaves are not really used for cooking. It's more part of the Greek, Turkish or Arabian cuisine . But since we have many people with Turkish ancestry in Germany since the 70ies, it's actually not that far off. Beignets are French, but you were close to France in your trip.
    You both had something German, with the Laugenbretzel and the Rotkohl.
    Your German was on point!

    • @kilianortmann9979
      @kilianortmann9979 Před rokem +4

      The question of best mustard is a very emotional one and down to individual taste, but it's Born Senf.

    • @AL-xj4ou
      @AL-xj4ou Před rokem +1

      @@kilianortmann9979 You misspelled Altenburger.

    • @lacrimamundi
      @lacrimamundi Před rokem

      @librasgirl08 I'm entirely certain gloves don't go well with Rotkohl, that would become quite a bit chewy. ;-) My family usually uses cloves instead.
      Gloves = Handschuhe
      Cloves = Nelken

  • @susanneschau1408
    @susanneschau1408 Před rokem +3

    As people from the Pfalz and long time sorted fans, we really enjoyed this episode! So funny to see you guys being in our region! 😊 Nothing beats a Riesling! ❤️

  • @DEtechtube
    @DEtechtube Před rokem +9

    Glad to see you guys make some German style stuff. As a German myself, this makes me happy

  • @lizisneat
    @lizisneat Před rokem +1

    This episode made me smile SO BIG. Go Mike!!

  • @InCardiaSnoop
    @InCardiaSnoop Před rokem +5

    Yeah. Finally some German stuff. I‘ll devour that video. By the way: Just reactivated my sorted subscription yesterday. I love the rework of the sidekick app!

  • @vanillaraven5896
    @vanillaraven5896 Před 7 dny

    As a German, I have to admit that Mike and Ebbers have raised German cuisine to a new level. Thanks for that.

  • @erichdamer1312
    @erichdamer1312 Před rokem

    German here. Both dishes feel like something you would just encounter somewhere in Germany where people wanted to get a bit creative with their usual dishes. A snack platter isn't unusual and Ben enjoys it for a reason. But getting a good Schweinebraten with potato mash and some firm of nice pickled cabbage is as German as it gets when looking for a hearty traditional dish. Takes you right back to nice evenings with family, friends or sports club members.
    Glad you guys enjoyed the wines as well, Spätburgunder, Müller Thurgau and Riesling are great wines and I hope they get more popular outside of Germany someday.
    Great job guys, you did it.

  • @tiredpanda998
    @tiredpanda998 Před rokem +14

    Mike's pie looks really good but man, Ben's board looks amazing and inviting. He totally gets my vote.

  • @carpediem5232
    @carpediem5232 Před rokem +3

    Normally Scharzwälder Schinken is smoked over fir wood and or needles. I don't know of any product that uses oak especially as one of the main characteristics.

  • @agnesgrondahl1117
    @agnesgrondahl1117 Před rokem +2

    hear me out, two new ideas for challenges:
    1. no energy/depression cooking (needs a better name!), get the participants to use as few elements/stages as possible AND as little clean up needed as possible (like dishes, trash etc) as little effort as possible but still not like, microwave meals you know! lite sure, use shortcuts, but you're not supposed to notice them in the final dish. cook like you have no energy to cook/depression. when I am in a depressive episode the thought of many different stages or elements in cooking or the cleaning up afterwards makes it almost impossible to start cooking.
    2. Use as little electricity as possible! (don't really know how to measure this though, number of times or different points for low/medium/high...?)

  • @Actual_Neanderthal
    @Actual_Neanderthal Před rokem +30

    Any chance of getting Christoff into the studio as a judge for a wine based battle or to judge wine gadgets?

  • @bethanyh5853
    @bethanyh5853 Před rokem +2

    I love these episodes! I learn so much. The fruit fly thing is extraordinary, To not have to use pesticides is such a plus! But I did get confused about the beignets.

  • @mascambios
    @mascambios Před rokem +1

    Christoff was awesome. All the knowledge but able to explain it in such an engaging way. You have to bring him over for an episode.

  • @carinag.5374
    @carinag.5374 Před rokem +1

    It's so funny to hear "soft" pretzel specified. Because what Ben made is just a regular Bretzel here in Germany, and those little hard snack thingys are the ones you have to specify when talking about them. 😅 All in all, definitley a fun video and I really enjoyed watching it!😄😊

  • @mariarossberg5651
    @mariarossberg5651 Před rokem +1

    Oh my god !!! You guys were right in the region I live in, this is incredible. I love this channel XD I can look at the BASF from my window, this is so crazy.

  • @jeor1298
    @jeor1298 Před rokem

    Really enjoying your vids lately guys! Appreciate the variety and of course the pleasure of seeing all 4 of your in front of the cam :)

  • @benjaminmcginty6302
    @benjaminmcginty6302 Před rokem +1

    If Ben would've made sausages I would've been on his side because that was what was missing from his presentation... But those homemade pretzels though 😍😍😍

  • @melancholypolytheist4880

    I much prefer this format, with the expert chat interspersed with the cooking. Much more engaging - honestly I've been known to skip the field trip bits before but in context I really enjoyed them. Thanks, great video.

  • @kirstenpaff8946
    @kirstenpaff8946 Před rokem +1

    Jamie: I don't really associate Germany with wine.
    Me having grown up in a German wine producing town: I mean it's a regional thing, sure, but in fourth grade we literally learned about wine production in school, put on a play about the history of wine in the region, and took a class trip a vintner. Every fall we had wine festivals and the town had a reigning wine queen.
    Also, fun fact, there is a region in Germany called Franconia (Franken) that is subdivided into Bierfranken and Weinfranken (i.e. beer Franconia and wine Franconia) based on the distribution of wine grape and hops production.

  • @maddie.hatterx
    @maddie.hatterx Před rokem +4

    This was such a fun video! Would love to see another A-Z food challenge soon too!

  • @chrissi7560
    @chrissi7560 Před rokem +3

    Lots of love from the biggest rival wine region in Germany, Lower Franconia in Bavaria. So good to see Germany represented on here. Btw a great thing to acompany wine and brezel: Obatzda (kinda soft and dressed cheese spread), highly recommend trying :)

  • @pookhahare
    @pookhahare Před rokem +1

    Love how the episode was done. With German scenes intercut with the cooking. Very well edited. Kristoff waz a joy and would make a great guest. I do wish Ben had tried a stollen . But I agree both dishes great in own way. Mike's was great home cooking and Ben's fancy Tavern food.

  • @rainwolf2407
    @rainwolf2407 Před rokem +1

    Ebbers and Mike absolutely honored the grapes and German cuisine! I would be very pleased to eat both dishes. ❤❤😋😋

  • @MrOverTalk
    @MrOverTalk Před rokem +10

    I really liked the video, but as a German, I now understand how the paella burrito got that much of a reaction because even though I don't care much for German cuisine, Mike calling diced pork a "Schweinebaten" or Ben saying that mustard is the best thing to eat with pretzel (the SWEET mustard is more for the sasuege that is supposed to be with it) got a reaction out of me.
    but still grade video.

  • @lesliehunt3841
    @lesliehunt3841 Před rokem

    I loved Christoff - I could listen to him talk for hours about wine and I don't even drink it, but you can see his passion and love for what he does!!!

  • @SnowFiresinger
    @SnowFiresinger Před rokem +1

    As an American with Germanic heritage, I was very much enthralled with how everything went. I may have to steal that mustard recipe, though.
    Mike earned this one. He went out of his comfort zone a bit, did something out of the box, and went for heart, while Ben decided to play it safe and fall back on what he's done a lot of recently. Baz and Jamie were a riot, as well.
    Overall, another excellent episode.

  • @killrade4434
    @killrade4434 Před rokem +1

    Omg. Someone that peeled a potato that doesn't look like they were whittling wood. I think in the past it was hard to watch the normals peeling. Mike is a winner in my book.

  • @ladyT_VR46
    @ladyT_VR46 Před 2 měsíci +1

    "Drei, Zwei, Eins.... COCKEN" 😂😂 perfect boys 👌❤😂

  • @monicareno4088
    @monicareno4088 Před 11 měsíci

    I think Mike got his feeling hurt at first but was rightly lifted up with praise in the end. Great job Mike you deserve the win! 😊

  • @MrV1604
    @MrV1604 Před rokem +1

    8:50 I believe he says "huge problems", it's transcribed as "huge flowers"

  • @b_uppy
    @b_uppy Před rokem +2

    Can you do a show featuring American wild blue elderberries? Would love to see all of you making redeemable beverages, pies, etc from what is a very healthy food, with a challenging-to-appreciate flavor.
    Agree this was close, also agree Mike should win.

  • @aaronhelms
    @aaronhelms Před rokem +2

    They announced the winner and I genuinely gasped out loud.

  • @Nabend1402
    @Nabend1402 Před rokem +1

    As a German from broadly that same region (grew up near Mainz/Koblenz, now live in Heidelberg) I have so many opinions on this video that I struggle to decide which to let out...
    Anyway, clear win for Ebbers for me as he created something very German, a cold platter. Something winegrowers in Germany traditionally serve in their "Straußwirtschaft", their private pubs that they are allowed to open on their property for three months out of the year to serve their own wine and cold food, not hot.

  • @robshaw1294
    @robshaw1294 Před rokem

    As always , great video guys keep them coming !

  • @oserus999
    @oserus999 Před rokem +1

    I would have been happy to be served either of those dishes anytime.
    Also, just noticed.... it is amazing how clean Mike is when cooking compared to a couple fo years ago when the kitchen always ended up a disaster zone. Good job, Mike.

  • @cvbmaus
    @cvbmaus Před rokem

    I am a long Time viewer from Germany. It was the most fun thing to watch for a long time. And I was happy to see you were only an hour drive away from my hometown. Our region is just beautiful to live in. Hope you enjoyed your stay 😍💕

  • @KarlaJeannieDoddy
    @KarlaJeannieDoddy Před rokem

    Mike finally getting the win deserves, been so many times when he's been wronged when it comes to badges, wins etc, but he produced an amazing dish with a good wine pairing to accompany the dish, finally he got what he deserved!

  • @PovlKvols
    @PovlKvols Před rokem

    Great show, and great job!! Absolutely love your show. Well done!!

  • @Scotlind99
    @Scotlind99 Před rokem

    Love Sundays when I get to watch as soon as it uploads. Work gets in the way during the week! Great battle today. 😁

  • @ianpatrick9974
    @ianpatrick9974 Před rokem +2

    as a native german. the only thing I can actually do is nod and agree with this video.

  • @VikeLP
    @VikeLP Před rokem +1

    Mike trying to pronounce "Spätburgunder" was my favorite part of the video

  • @bea6987
    @bea6987 Před rokem +1

    Loved seeing you explore some of our beautiful cuisine and our country! Great video as always!

  • @Natalese13
    @Natalese13 Před 3 měsíci

    I'm not sure why the algorithm took so long to lead me to your channel (perhaps because I don't eat meat?), but I've been binging videos for days now. You fellas are just brilliant! I have particularly enjoyed this one, as I do love multi-levels of education.
    You have a new subscriber! Keep it up 🐱

  • @calebshawvideos
    @calebshawvideos Před rokem +3

    I always look forward to these videos! Class work guys 👌

  • @annieswett8944
    @annieswett8944 Před rokem

    What a great tweak to the format guys. Cutting in the educations with the cooking action was perfect pacing.