New Jersey’s King of Breakfast Sandwiches | Street Food Icons
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- čas přidán 4. 09. 2020
- For Johnny Yarusi, New Jersey’s famous pork roll has been a lifelong love affair. Now, he makes a variety of inspired pork roll sandwiches out of his food truck, Johnny’s Pork Roll. Johnny’s food truck operates around the Jersey coast, where he serves up the traditional pork roll, egg, and cheese sandwich, as well as a pork roll Reuben, a Hawaiian style pork roll sandwich, and more.
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No joke, his lunch truck looks spotless!
Well if there are two things that I know with certainty about people, it’s that a clean desk means a dirty mind, and that you can’t trust a skinny chef.
This guy is both.
Alec nolastname underrated comment
Alec nolastname I’m stealing this from you. The clean desk part, atleast. I do know some good skinny chefs, but they’re all on uppers lol.
You not lying his truck is spotless and super clean in and out
well he is serving basic simple sandwiches... should not be a mess ...
If you ever tell yourself its too late to chase your dream, remember this guy.
That’s the moral of the story with this whole series and I love it
What if you are 102 years old, you weigh 500 lbs and you wanna loose 300 lbs?
@@LegoMagnusDK if you're still alive then, im sure you can find a way.
Or Oprah
Amen....
Poor guy. You can really tell that he's really torn up about his dad passing away. I'm sure his dad would be proud that his son is happy doing something he loves.
Lost his career, lost his dad and his marriage imploded. Back-to-back-to-back.
My mans a survivor. Back to back tragedies like that tend to lead to deaths of despair and suicide spirals in most cases. Major respect for him.
Don't say poor guy, say strong man
In real life this guy is a scumbag, I don’t feel bad for him. 😤
@@henry7765 why?
Aiji Tiu he’s a creep. I was told he flirts with young teens.
Guy's just got a good genuine energy about him.
This dude loves his life and I want that for everybody.
He’s infectious for real 😀
That is a lovely wish God bless have. A great day😊
AMEN!🙏❤🙌🌎
Respect for his customers by providing quality food is his selling point. His go-getter attitude is his magnet too.
Yummy. Respect.
I like this guy's attitude. He seems like a really good guy.
For the record, back in the day - circa 1991, John Yarusi was literally the coolest DJ on the east coast (on the radio and at The Fastlane in Asbury Park). His Thursday nights at the club were epic 🔊
What did he play?
@@dunsmoregaines4239 he played a lot of indie dance, gothic, hip hop: Blur, KLF, Ministry, Naught by Nature, 808 State, EMF, Ocean Blue, Public Enemy, Meatbeat Manifesto, APB, Ned’s, etc #goodshit
@@PM2024- cool! I’ll have to look for some playlists that fit the bill. Thanks for posting those artists.
Even at the end of the video I'm still trying to figure out whether he is in his 30s or 60s
Omg this simple comment created a seriously heated debate lol. Flying kisses to those who liked ❤️🇵🇭🏝️
pork roll is the secret to eternal life
Have you ever heard of your late 40s bud
@@BoolyK he looks older than 40s but at the same time younger than 40s..u didn't get it did ya
Age is a number, but I guarantee my man knows how to do a frontside ollie.
He's 54/55. He said he had to start over at 47/48, and he had the truck for 7 years.
Freakin’ spotlessly clean truck! I love it !
Can’t have a dirty ass truck when you’re gonna be on CZcams
Ivan Macias Yes you can. The food just has to be good
@@ivanmorechairs6002 can't have a dirty truck if you only have 12 ingredients ...
czcams.com/video/spkIga2Nnh4/video.html
The Hawaiian would be next level if those pineapples were grilled on the flat top.
And if he uses fresh Pineapple 🍍
He probably doesn't have enough time, who knows how many orders/day he gets
Yeah that’s what I was saying it needs to be grilled the pineappples
@@johnnicholas6802 or maybe canned pineapples are better for the sandwich.
@@gc1319 would be expensive though
you can tell by the way he talks about his dad that his dad would be so proud of him
Happy for him
God bless you
As a jersey girl and growing up getting these before heading to the beach. I love this.
@Mr.Armenian it is what it is. We dont have it all the time. Everyone has a right to their opinion.
@Mr.Armenian what an ass.
Mr.Armenian “If this one man’s food product and truck are an indicator for an entire state, that state must be shit. “ Batting a thousand there bud
@JP G and if they wanna judge me off the state I was born in and not my character that's fine.
Mr.Armenian the great thing about jersey is they could give a shit if u want or don’t want to be part of their state
You can tell he’s good with advertising. His truck is soooo good looking.
His truck is fairly stock standard, and his logo uses an old 1950's-ish coffee logo
@@SilvaDreams So what? The fact is his truck looks really good in comparison to most foodtrucks.
@@Jehowy666 so what?He stated the truth,and it’s the truth
You can tell just by how he talks to the customers that he loves this kind of work. I on the other hand can't fathom how he can do this day in and day out. Kudos to him
Being stuck behind a computer in an office with the same stale people day in and day out would probably kill this guy
A dude who loves what he does I love seeing stories like this
Me TOo
5:50 "He knows the egg ratio, everything" 1 egg = 1 burger?
Jokes aside, simple food made well with a great attitude is as good as it gets. And the photo of his old man after the story was a really nice touch.
Ive never been more inspired than seeing these people making so many other people happy with genuine smiles on their faces that youd never get from a fast food place.
Pork roll sandwiches are soooo good
Taco Stacks Taylor ham*
fried boloni is ok. theres a reason why is hasnt spread out jersey .. povertys a bitch
ZombieMind Freer bologna & taylor ham taste different, bologna is trash
Muslim’s break their vow for it
@@bettywhiti2025 people all over eat it lol what are you talking about bud
"He really makes it bomb everytime" the highest honor a bro can give to a food establishment
"i just usually get like an egg and cheese, but he still makes it bomb... like every time." coming from a new jerseyan, that's the most jersey thing i've heard in a while
He's either a very gray 30-40 or a very youthful 55-65
If hes in the food industry prolly a grey 30-40.
Cocaine?....
He is 55 years old.😀😀😀
Joshua Lee i was thinking that the whole episode
He is 47 he said
Man I wish I could try his sandwiches, they look amazing and I love his attitude! All the best from Bulgaria, love these series by Munchies
I would give it like a 7.5 out of 10 compared to other ones I've had throughout the state.
"Pork roll saved my life" thats my line too👍
To think it might have been the death of a few too.
NJ is the best state for cheap, simple, to go food along with diners. Love NJ.
And cheap hookers and crack.
NJ is the only state I’ve ever had Chicken Parmigiana Pizza. It’s a magical place
jjh lk amen brother
No it’s not lol New Jersey has the highest exit rate right now for any state in the us bc of the shitty cops and high taxes
But I will say this food and dts is unmatched
I'm surprised he didn't talk about the hardrolls. I moved out of jersey and they don't exist! That makes or breaks a pork roll sandwich
Same thing with sandwich rolls, they need to be hard on the outside light on the inside and they don’t exist outside of the northeast with the exception of New Orleans.
Sounds and looks a lot like German Brötchen
Isaac Peress the Vietnamese have a special “baguette” they make that fits that description. Similar to French baguettes, but they use a mix of rice flour and wheat flour. Super crispy on the outside and pillowy on the inside. Few places make it properly, but man does it taste amazing when they get it right.
Bread is All over nyc and Long Island.
@@isaacperess8852 I agree with you 100 percent. Stay safe and healthy. God Bless.
Lived in Jersey my whole life, parents from Puerto Rico. I didn’t try porkroll til high school & now it’s a crucial stop when I visit Jersey again, I miss it so much
I’m from east coast around New Jersey and Philly area and I can say this dude is real deal. Super chill nice down to earth with great sandwiches.
I’m from Texas and I thought he was Cooking fried bologna sandwiches!...
would still buy
Oh man. I Love fried bologna. Reminds me when I was a kid and my mom made them. Better and simpler times. I am now 41
I'm from New Zealand and I thought the same thing!!!
It's kind of like a fried bologna sandwich (I've had both) but pork roll has more of a ham-like flavor. Taylor Pork Roll brand is my favorite.
@@JoeBlow_4 basically spam in a sense
@@davidgray7907 It doesn't have that odd fake taste that SPAM does. It tastes a lot like ham but with the consistency of bologna. When you fry it, it gets that crispy outside. It's good. I've tried SPAM and i can't eat it.
Good for you my man. Being a fellow Asburian, this makes me smile. AP came a long way from the turmoil in the last 50 years.
Reinventing his life and thriving after a career change at 47 48 yoa? Hell yeah man
Good for him, a trueAmerican entrepreneur. How many people can honestly say “ pork rolls saved my life”.
I’m feeling this dude.
He’s got a good spirit to him.
Such a youthful spirit! He looks so young! Must be the pork roll sandwich diet!
@ghooloobeats I feel bad for you
I love his attitude towards food. Cook to make people happy 😊
I love genuine ppl - hard to find.
This guy makes me smile!!!
This is an awesome video, some of my best memories are of us going to get pork roll sandwiches as a family. I love how much he loves what he does!
This is one of the best channels on this site, thanks for letting us in to this guy’s life
Im lucky enough that this is like a mile from my house. Johnny’s is the genuine article! NJ at its finest
I'm from Long Branch originally. Lived in AP too.. Just a Jersey girl in NC now. Definitely remember pork roll sandwiches
I work on a pork roll truck in Jersey, not his of course, our sandwiches are relatively similar. I’d love to meet this dude he seems so cool
Me too! Except im an electrician
Well then I bet your main sandwich tastes exactly the goddamn same. Sorry but Taylor ham is Taylor ham. You’re not inventing the wheel with something as basic as that
@@lunch7213 dont gotta be a dick, and no they probably dont. Assembly and preparation are different and thats totally cool, I'm simply saying its sweet there is another truck. Calm down, nothing about my comment was hostile so no need to be with me.
@@lunch7213 that makes no sense. Whose to say they all use taylor? Do you have any idea how many brands of pork roll there are lol
Just got fired from my job as a order selector which I love. I been wanting to follow my passion cooking and one day own a food truck like my dad did. I'm 28 I wanna chase my dream
Do it, start with a cart or rent a trunk then save up a buy your own
I could listen to his stories all day. He's a great storyteller.
There's something so relaxing and therapeutic I find about watching these videos. Just seeing everyday hardworking down-to-earth people making great food for their community... 😊❤
This guys story is pretty damn amazing im happy for him foreal foreal has anyone been using the word nostalgic lately i have and i feel like its because of rona
Most charismatic dude ever. If I get to visit NY in the spring I’ll make sure to get out to NJ just for this guy.
I came for the food and stayed for a great individual with so many stories, passion, and energy
I love this guy's energy and zest for life
Moved to Florida in 2019 from Red Bank, NJ. I sure do miss the food. Florida pales to NJ when it comes to GOOD food!
There’s great Latin and Caribbean food in Florida, but not much else lmao
d;3;f;s: Where? I’m in the Treasure Coast area...Stuart, Port Saint Lucie.
@@mnob1122 Miami
jeexbit Thanks, I’ve heard that. I try and stay away from Miami, especially now while that area has high rates of COVID.
I miss the great pizza from NYC/NJ. Recently found Taylor Ham in PUBLIX, but only pre-sliced.
M. Maldonado Miami, Tampa, if you want REALLY fresh food try The Keys, and Orlando. (Also good Vietnamese food!)
You live on the Treasure Coast? I live in-between Orlando and Tampa. The Treasure Coast has beautiful scenery, but not much in terms of food.
The bread is so important in this sandwich like this. I wonder if he would do one for me with extra egg, extra cheese and some mustard.
If you play the drum solo from the Catalina Wine Mixer, I'm sure he would do that for you.
No way, I can tell from his personality that he'd run you out of the parking lot if you asked him that
Its crazy to me that there isnt mustard in the standwich. Mustard would work so much better than ketchup
he seems like such a nice person really. i just wish the best for him.
As somebody who left litigation support to go into brewing beer for a living, I Get this guy. Hoping I can find him the next time I'm at the Jersey shore with my mom's family.
This man is a treasure ❤️
Johnny...you make me soooo hungry! To the people who have never had a pork roll sandwich you must!!!!!
Love the attitude. Great! 👌
Awesome!! Looks delicious, and great story! I wish you continued success!
Stuck in Vegas right now. Miss Jersey badly!
“He knows the egg ratio.” They must of put him on the spot
Nooooooo.... it’s a Jersey thing.... some places slice the pork roll thick, some too thin... some too much egg... some are amazing... some are too Greasy. It’s a thing.
Great dude wish nothing but the best for him!
Love this guys energy! ❤ Bravo!
I always see him around but never cared to try lol might have to just to see the hype
Bruh it’s a $5 sandwich you act like you’re buying a car
yoitsdakid920 all the sandwiches are from $7-10 but yeah I’d totally try one if I was in Jersey
Had to ask, it's been 2 months. Have you tried it yet?
@@Spicyfriedchickenwings if youre wondering how it is. im the next town over ill go try it within the next week
@@XxXGBatXxX and?
I almost went and assumed this was a fried bologna sammich, but this looks far superior.
Your comment made me so happy just seeing sammich
That's it look like fucking fried bologna anybody can cook pork and make it taste good don't look like you doing
My parents just got diagnosed with covid watching this soothes my spirit I can’t be around anyone but I feel like I’m watching him face to face ! I can relate
Love the story! God bless you!
And if any of you are from jersey, you know how passionate we are about our breakfast sandwiches
Great guy with great food that is conveniently two minutes from my house! Gotta love Jersey and “The Sandwich”
Great episode!
What a cool dude love seeing people take a chance and succeed
I want to look and be like this guy when I get older. He’s doing it right.
these munchies street food series hit me right in the heart
Good food, so good sharing. I'll try it tomorrow. Thank you so much for sharing.
I live in VA moved here from South Jersey. Just recently public started carrying Pork Roll! Words can’t describe how happy I was when I saw that they had Amarosa rolls and pork roll.
"He knows the egg ratio" this kid is mystified by the cracking of a single egg.
I think he meant the cooking ratio of the egg
im surprised I dont see any Taylor Ham VS Pork Roll arguments in the comments
Taylor ham is king you southern Jersey swine
That’s because everyone knows Johnny is right by calling it pork roll.
Same bro! Are they the same thing? Im from jersey and have never had a "pork roll," but I've had a taylor ham egg and cheese on a bagel and theyre amazing. I was expecting the top comment to be something related to this as well.
@E.W. Hans cases ftw, also taylor lost a lawsuit and cant legally call it ham is why its now called taylor pork roll and not taylor ham
Because there is no argument, taylor is nothing more than a specific brand lol. Its not even the biggest brand from trenton or jersey in general
He’s truely happy and that also keeps him young . If you got a dream don’t give up , might be hard , might take long . But it’s achievable and just look at his happiness he has. Everydays a dream for the man
Love ur energy
This guy really takes pride in his food. I am unfortunately from Illinois. We have nothing like these style sandwiches.
You say as if being from Illinois is a bad thing.
LandInbetween it is
@@SantiagoMAXIMOleon How so? What state are you from?
i would love to try one! it looks seriously delicious.
Grab one, salt pepper ketchup. You'll thank me later ....
The aroma of eggs and pork roll cooking on a grill top. Nothing beats it and I’m sure he gets a lot of sales on that alone.
Love you Johnny Porkroll!!
Bruh this dude awesome me and my buddy’s see him at his store in red bank NJ playin wiffle ball in the street and he’s lovin life 😂
I need this in my life.
Over 250 miles to New Jersey. I think it's worth it.
This guys energy just makes you smile
Please continue this series forever
"He knows the egg ratio, everything"
Now I've gotta go
just moved to NC from NJ and mannn this got me missin home
is it that cheap down here
You sure chopped cheese is way better it’s a New York sandwich
I love these kind of stories.
You do you! Much respect.
I got to try this. I tried to develop a pork roll and pineapple sandwich. Figured it would make a good basis for an iconic sandwich. I couldn't quite get it right. You need a way to dry out the pineapple and also to grill it without making a burnt sugar mess. Maybe it needs thinly sliced pineapple or even crushed pineapple. Also I'd go with a potato roll, though the size of a kaiser is nice for adding volume to a sandwich with intensely flavored ingredients like pork roll.
King of breakfast in NJ is a bold ass statement. I don’t know about that.
never have so many been so proud of so little
Love his energy .
this man is doing god's work
It’s always been my dream to eat a sandwich from a sandwich king lol
Dads proud for sure man
Great upload. Johnny is a really cool guy and I hope I see his truck out and about next time I hop over to the Jersey shore.
He has the energy of a late 20s or early 30 year old but the looks of a 50 year old. He looks amazing and aged very well.
I'm starting a pork roll food cart in Colorado! Can't wait to show everybody how great these sandwiches are
How do you get pork roll in colorado? As far as I know you can only buy pork roll locally.
So simple but fire
Looks amazing