Jacques Pépin Techniques: Proper Knife Skills for Cutting, Chopping and Slicing

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  • Chef Jacques Pépin discusses knife basics and demonstrates proper knife skills for cutting, chopping and slicing. He claims you need three types of knives for food preparation and then shows how to use a knife to efficiently and safely cut vegetables.
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  • @carstenhansen1920
    @carstenhansen1920 Před 3 lety +82

    “You need just 3 knives. That said, I have 300 knives in my house.”
    He’s just my kind of chef. Love his videos.

  • @TheLifeontheropes
    @TheLifeontheropes Před 6 lety +323

    “Don’t pay much money for a paring knife, you tend to lose it.”
    ...ahh wise words for every new line/prep cook.

    • @BrokenCurtain
      @BrokenCurtain Před 4 lety +8

      Well, he's using a Wüsthof Classic Ikon 4086. I have that knife as well and it costs about 50-60 Euros.
      I'd say it's worth the money, though.

  • @PanamaSticks
    @PanamaSticks Před 5 lety +184

    He's an excellent teacher, highly skilled chef, and a nice man.

    • @RICDirector
      @RICDirector Před 4 lety +7

      He is a true Master, with every possible positive nuance of the term. I am absolutely in awe. And love. :)

    • @ledovejpatek8803
      @ledovejpatek8803 Před 2 lety +1

      Handsome as well

  • @alexandruepuran
    @alexandruepuran Před 6 lety +572

    "That being said I have probably 300 knives at my house" - ah, lovely Jacques Pepin...

    • @fitrianhidayat
      @fitrianhidayat Před 6 lety +8

      Alexandru EPURAN thak goodness he's not in uk

    • @YY-wu7et
      @YY-wu7et Před 6 lety +15

      Chef's knives are some of the most satisfying things to collect.

    • @wait...what...
      @wait...what... Před 5 lety +5

      Such a lovely, funny man! :)

    • @phishtrader7744
      @phishtrader7744 Před 5 lety +5

      It's about the journey, not the destination.

    • @sigogglin
      @sigogglin Před 5 lety +2

      Same thing happens with guitars!! :)

  • @PaulHeagen
    @PaulHeagen Před 5 lety +67

    I love his teaching. Clear, professional, pleasant. The French accent makes it all the more authentic!

  • @boniboomer
    @boniboomer Před 5 lety +10

    As a culinary teacher for middle school, I've tried to teach my students how to use "the claw" so they don't cut themselves. Now I can just have Jacques Pepin do it. I'm sure they'll listen to him. Splendid!

  • @hanovergreen4091
    @hanovergreen4091 Před 5 lety +14

    The peeling tip just saved me 50% time. Never thought of that!

  • @bartram33
    @bartram33 Před 5 lety +19

    Watched his series on daytime TV about 15/20 years ago. Still the best Chef I've seen!

  • @hugodesrosiers-plaisance3156

    Jacques Pépin, the safest man in the world with a knife.

  • @papillonvu
    @papillonvu Před 2 lety +7

    I’m just getting started with home cooking-thank you Covid lockdown- and I’ve watched dozens of knife cutting videos from world-renowned chefs…
    but this is the first one that actually allowed me to significantly improve my knife cutting skills! This man is such a great teacher!

  • @Twilightmagi
    @Twilightmagi Před 2 lety +2

    This is by far the best explanation on this subject I have ever heard. What a humble genius.

  • @jojomama4787
    @jojomama4787 Před 7 lety +11

    perhaps the best knife handling advice you should pay attention to...God bless that man!

  • @amiri1986
    @amiri1986 Před 6 lety +180

    you need 3 knifes, that being said i probably have 300 knifes

  • @talking_tech_with_Steven
    @talking_tech_with_Steven Před 9 lety +92

    Jacques is the Master.

  • @TBBrickYT
    @TBBrickYT Před 3 lety +4

    Bless you Chef Pepin!!! Many years ago my husband bought me a lovely set of Wusthof knives. Over the years, I have cut myself. Now I can use them without bloodletting concerns. 😊

  • @BrokenCurtain
    @BrokenCurtain Před 3 lety +17

    He's using knives from the Wüsthof Classic Ikon line, for those who'd like to know.

    • @fun_ghoul
      @fun_ghoul Před 3 lety

      Nobody cares.

    • @jdd8826
      @jdd8826 Před 3 lety +4

      Tx

    • @BrokenCurtain
      @BrokenCurtain Před 3 lety +1

      @@jdd8826 You're welcome.
      The Zwilling Pro line is just as good, but a bit less expensive and has a curved bolster, which makes it perfect for the blade grip. If you're looking for a professional chef's knife, I recommend checking out both: the Wüsthof Classic Ikon Chef Knife ‎1040330120 and the Zwilling Pro Chef Knife 38401-201-0.

    • @personontheinternet2164
      @personontheinternet2164 Před 2 lety +1

      @@BrokenCurtain thanks!

  • @JJ-mx7dz
    @JJ-mx7dz Před 3 lety +2

    What a gift he is to the world. I am so glad he is still with us

  • @AdvancedUSA
    @AdvancedUSA Před 5 lety +9

    You are a culinary genius. Thank you for many pleasant memories watching you on TV for many years with my parents. Find memories. As to your cutting - many hours of practice and a good amount of talent.

  • @maximilianschafer1078
    @maximilianschafer1078 Před 3 lety +64

    Wer ist von pietsmiet hier?

  • @Sklang32
    @Sklang32 Před 6 lety +25

    Awww man, I remember watching St. Jaques and Master Yan everyday after school. *gets misty*

  • @SuperAdobeFlash
    @SuperAdobeFlash Před 7 lety +6

    The God of cooking. Take a bow Sir

  • @Solo-M-rf4em
    @Solo-M-rf4em Před 5 lety +12

    I beg to differ Sir. You ARE a genius.

  • @georgedavey9702
    @georgedavey9702 Před 5 lety +6

    Thank you master, I've always enjoyed watching you work.

  • @chihuahuabulldog
    @chihuahuabulldog Před 8 lety +1

    WOW! Great information! I love watching him use a knife, cook and all! Thank you so much for sharing this.

  • @scottyg9167
    @scottyg9167 Před 5 lety +7

    Sir, I don’t think I would ever have loved cooking some much if it were not for how much I have learned from YOU.

  • @kevinsawtell4336
    @kevinsawtell4336 Před 8 lety +13

    love watching him

  • @joannew-schmidhammer9325

    Fantastic demonstration from a Master. Merci !

  • @kevinfield9391
    @kevinfield9391 Před 2 lety +1

    Whenever I'm asked who's my favorite chef my answer is always Jacques Pépin. A true legend

    • @JohnAckerman93
      @JohnAckerman93 Před 2 lety +1

      Same here. Jacques is truly a legend who makes cooking easy and fun. I remember watching him and Julia Child on PBS every weekend as a little kid. I learn so much when I watch him or Julia Child. They are my two favorite chefs

  • @colinmcdonald2499
    @colinmcdonald2499 Před 3 lety +1

    I would love to see a long video of Chef discussing/ reviewing all 300 of his knives! I am interested in buying a few really great knives. Seeing what knives he has and his critique of each one would be amazing!

  • @jameshatzopoulos9885
    @jameshatzopoulos9885 Před 2 lety

    Very informational video. Thank you. I just showed my class this video!

  • @Nugs59
    @Nugs59 Před 4 lety +15

    Pepin: *Starts waving hand and knife around*
    Me: *Anxiety Intensifies*

  • @Bronco541
    @Bronco541 Před 2 lety

    the simplicity yet genius of techniques like these never fails to impress me.

  • @Pinaman69
    @Pinaman69 Před rokem

    Excellent! A true master, you have inspired several generations. God bless you for all!

  • @tigertiger1699
    @tigertiger1699 Před 5 lety +2

    Cheers, great teacher 🙏👍

  • @confoundedbridge6357
    @confoundedbridge6357 Před 6 lety +37

    Jacques is an international treasure. The best.

  • @ChefRamidaThaiFoodExpert

    Thank you so much Jacques . you are the best.

  • @sharathraghavendra4121
    @sharathraghavendra4121 Před 3 lety +1

    Awesome to hear you. Thank you

  • @RS-wh9yh
    @RS-wh9yh Před 3 lety

    Gosh I just love watching his cooking show. French food, délicieux!

  • @theastewart6721
    @theastewart6721 Před 4 lety

    Excellent video! Thanks!

  • @kingzeus36
    @kingzeus36 Před 8 lety +38

    We LOVE you and Julia Child on the twitch Food Channel. your know how and can do attitude is awesome.

    • @lunaratlas3704
      @lunaratlas3704 Před 6 lety

      King KarlySama I just hope you stay away from any of the live streams with carrots

    • @MediciMedic
      @MediciMedic Před 5 lety

      Shut up?

  • @isabaucave
    @isabaucave Před 4 lety +2

    Maurice Chevalier in the kitchen! Love you!

  • @JohnKorvell
    @JohnKorvell Před 6 měsíci

    Many love Julia. Can't blame them. Sh brought a lot of good cooking to the masses in an era of TV dinners being popular.
    But for my money, Jacques is the master!!

  • @victorcross5949
    @victorcross5949 Před 6 lety +2

    Gotta love Jacques.

  • @1boortzfan
    @1boortzfan Před 5 lety +9

    Nobody has better knife skills than Jacques.

  • @ThePhilneale
    @ThePhilneale Před 3 lety +1

    You skill is amazing and you a genius at.being.a.great human being.

  • @MEADVICE
    @MEADVICE Před 5 lety +1

    excellent video, chef

  • @ericlundquistjr.568
    @ericlundquistjr.568 Před 4 lety +1

    I love this man.

  • @AnExPor
    @AnExPor Před 3 lety

    Good video. I find prep work kind of calming / meditative at this point.

    • @JohnAckerman93
      @JohnAckerman93 Před 2 lety

      Same here. A quick story. A few months ago I had a car accident. We don’t know exactly what caused it. About a month or two after, I was having some anxiety. Lately I’ve been watching Jacques Pépin, and watching him really takes a lot of my anxiety away.

  • @jaylewis8789
    @jaylewis8789 Před rokem

    I can always learn something from a real professional. That's why I clicked on this. I've been cutting, slicing and chopping for 60 years. My father taught me but he didn't teach me to peel. Mr. Pépin just did.

  • @vesperjade07
    @vesperjade07 Před 9 lety +4

    Thank you. :)

  • @aquilestadeu
    @aquilestadeu Před 6 lety +3

    You are a master...I am glad I got to know you and your videos though French Guy Cooking....you inspire me! Think you so much

  • @danielgbr1
    @danielgbr1 Před 6 lety +1

    Great vid

  • @ravishraj7319
    @ravishraj7319 Před 5 lety +1

    That flower vase is the most beautiful thing ever.

  • @johnwheater4412
    @johnwheater4412 Před 5 lety +1

    Good knife skill ty

  • @pktdbgnzwl
    @pktdbgnzwl Před rokem

    Nice.
    Short, very good information and to the point.
    Too many YT instructors drone on for 15 minutes.

  • @crx5555
    @crx5555 Před 5 lety +3

    My grandma use to watch him on PBS I use to love when he would cook with his daughter and be yelling at her lol

  • @reginabarron4073
    @reginabarron4073 Před 4 lety

    Very, good video!

  • @dapursukabeda
    @dapursukabeda Před 5 lety +2

    That is amazing

  • @brandonmichaels5194
    @brandonmichaels5194 Před 8 měsíci

    This man is a national treasure.

  • @CraigArndt
    @CraigArndt Před rokem

    I made a chicken Ballantine tonight, had to refresh my memory on cutting it and while watching Jacques I said, he’s a genius. It came out perfect, man is a genius.

  • @H_Eevee
    @H_Eevee Před 4 lety +25

    JP: "You don't have to pay much for a paring knife. You tend to lose it."
    Me: ...Hmm. True.
    JP: "You only need these 3 knives. That being said, I have about 300 knives at home."
    Me: Are the other 297 lost paring knives?

  • @anishinaabe8928
    @anishinaabe8928 Před 4 lety

    I chuckle everytime I watch Jacques slice mushrooms... Jacques Rocks!

  • @Vikkar1
    @Vikkar1 Před 3 lety

    A true Grandmaster Chef!

  • @stuff2008
    @stuff2008 Před 3 lety

    Honestly best guy!

  • @jojomama4787
    @jojomama4787 Před 5 lety +4

    This guy deserves to be paid attention to...be wise and listen!

  • @gabrielmyre
    @gabrielmyre Před 3 lety

    I learned how to peal properly while watching Chef Pépin and Claudine in the mid 90's on PBS

  • @NewfieAsianKid
    @NewfieAsianKid Před 11 měsíci

    As a Chinese Cantonese man, we have a traditional knife called the Cleaver. One of my favorites. Very versatile and convient for scooping up the chopped veggies after prepping. Everyone should at least get one of those.

  • @nancysardo8274
    @nancysardo8274 Před 6 lety +1

    Great tips for home cooks.Thank you Master Jacques!!

  • @kyzercube
    @kyzercube Před 5 lety +2

    OMG I did that with my thumb @ 1:22 cutting celery. Lesson learned :D

  • @Tommy-jk8ei
    @Tommy-jk8ei Před 3 lety +27

    PIETSMIET ARMY

  • @hrabia
    @hrabia Před 5 lety

    I love the comments on the cooking/etc vids. People hit with sarcasm harder than with a cast iron pan

  • @jojomama4787
    @jojomama4787 Před 6 lety +2

    What will we do when we have Jacques no more??!??may God bless that man...

  • @dallasraisbeck7297
    @dallasraisbeck7297 Před 28 dny

    No, YOU are a genius Jacques Pepin

  • @Mandinga5112
    @Mandinga5112 Před 5 lety +1

    Genius!!

  • @eliasroos7185
    @eliasroos7185 Před 8 lety +16

    I learned about tucking the thumb a little too late, and I have a very deep scar to show for it.

    • @bahroum69
      @bahroum69 Před 5 lety +3

      Same here. Knife went right through my thumb nail, and quite deep in the flesh several years ago. Will never make that mistake again.

  • @65elcamino283
    @65elcamino283 Před 5 lety

    LLLLiterally LOL'd quite loudly at the 300 knives part. Also glad to hear that I dont have "problem" hoarding knives...

  • @alansmithee1030
    @alansmithee1030 Před 8 lety +202

    "Knife for me are the extension of my finger."
    Guys, it's Freddy Kreuger in disguise.

  • @davidprimeau3368
    @davidprimeau3368 Před 5 lety

    I always find peeling before cutting off the ends is easier since I don't have to peel right to end or start right at the beginning, I will cut off both ends after peeling anyways.

  • @Jimmyzb36
    @Jimmyzb36 Před 4 lety

    Love my jacques!!!!!

  • @andyvaldez212
    @andyvaldez212 Před 4 lety +223

    “Im not a genius” ... yeah okay, whatever man.

    • @H_Eevee
      @H_Eevee Před 4 lety +5

      Right!? Lol.

    • @heymetaa
      @heymetaa Před 3 lety +5

      Came here to say this. Beaten by a fellow chef in training... a year earlier!

    • @victorycoffee92
      @victorycoffee92 Před 3 lety +3

      ikr

    • @ROCKAPOTAMUSINMYHAND
      @ROCKAPOTAMUSINMYHAND Před 3 lety +2

      Exactly

    • @fredericlinden
      @fredericlinden Před 3 lety +1

      So much 'substance', politeness and consideration in your comment... Truly, I guess you have no idea who Mr. Pepin is in the culinary world...Too bad

  • @pittbrat7963
    @pittbrat7963 Před 5 lety

    He mentioned something about the Phantom Of the Opera? Ah oui! Enchanté!

    • @12345fowler
      @12345fowler Před 5 lety

      No he mentioned "the little rats of the Opera" beeing the young opera or ballet dancers learners

  • @SumoCumLoudly
    @SumoCumLoudly Před 5 lety +63

    You need 300 knives, that being said, I only have 3.

  • @craigh8602
    @craigh8602 Před 5 lety +53

    And a serrated bread knife.

    • @sheba134
      @sheba134 Před 4 lety +2

      Craig H in his other videos he doesn’t seem to use them. He has a technique of just using his kitchen knife

    • @alex27826
      @alex27826 Před 4 lety +5

      You don't need a serrated knife if your other knives are sharp enough

    • @andrewmurphy5310
      @andrewmurphy5310 Před 4 lety +2

      If you are cutting a lot of bread it is probbably easier to have a serated knife than keep sharpening your other knives

  • @conscience-commenter
    @conscience-commenter Před 4 měsíci

    Please do a video on your famous "rocking technique ".

  • @MajDogMeat
    @MajDogMeat Před 3 lety

    The Man!

  • @sapogato4518
    @sapogato4518 Před 2 lety

    I can count by the fingers in both hands the amount of times I made a mistake whilst chopping and that number keeps going down every time so I must be getting better at it.

  • @darkbloom9218
    @darkbloom9218 Před 4 lety +7

    "The way I move my hand will control the knife." "Don't pay too much money on paring knife you tend to lose it. Just a cheap paring knife." "Only need 3 knives." "Proper knife technique is essential. I'm not a genius man. You don't have to." Gotta listen to the wise and stop playing by the books.

  • @gilgemash
    @gilgemash Před 4 lety

    Thank you sir, for waking me up 😷

  • @thomshere
    @thomshere Před 5 lety +2

    I wish more people would learn that a dull knife is a dangerous knife!

  • @HarPlayer
    @HarPlayer Před 4 lety

    Learning from A " PRO" !!!!!!😃😃!!!!!!😄😄😄!!!!!!!

  • @puresoul5560
    @puresoul5560 Před 5 lety +1

    Thanks sir ❤

  • @instantbeansoup
    @instantbeansoup Před 3 lety +1

    After scrolling through a bunch of useless 20min videos, i finally found this gold

  • @xyzllii
    @xyzllii Před 3 lety

    I would love to know the MAKE of those 2 large knives?

    • @jdd8826
      @jdd8826 Před 3 lety

      Read the comments.

  • @vicshun4701
    @vicshun4701 Před 3 lety

    Chef - Do you no that Cook WRarchel - said there are 265 apple varieties in New York State.?.

  • @hans_____
    @hans_____ Před 4 lety

    I have a butter knife. Does that count?

  • @Adam-yy2kj
    @Adam-yy2kj Před 3 lety

    Jacques Well we finally run out of butter, what video to do now?

  • @greenking9336
    @greenking9336 Před 4 lety

    His voice is ASMR

  • @bifeldman
    @bifeldman Před 5 lety +2

    I don’t know. I think he’s a genius.

  • @imsljr420
    @imsljr420 Před 3 lety

    1:48 I'm afraid I'm going to get my wrist. My peeler isn't very sharp so I need to use a lot of force.

  • @cosaruromeea4181
    @cosaruromeea4181 Před 5 lety +5

    Wusthof Ikon commercial. :)