More individual kitchen gadget tests here ua-cam.com/video/olFYfhtScR4/v-deo.html Or if you prefer a few gadgets bunched together here is the other playlist ua-cam.com/video/hECAxPxsdmo/v-deo.html
About your transformer: It's puny. It says 45W on the box, and that means that anything that uses over 45 watts will eventually make it melt. You want your transformer to have MORE WATTS than the thing you plug into it. Preferably way more watts. I'm surprised that your tiny transformer actually survived the mac maker. You could consider buying a 3KVA Thorsman site transformer (designed for power tools) and getting an electrician to make a north american output plug for it. Then you would have a 3000W transformer instead of your 45W transformer and you could run ANY north american appliance with no worries, no matter how power hungry they are.
@@irishdragon2311 Well it's enough to charge your phone or laptop, but not much more. At least if you want to avoid risking a fire. Take a look at the label on any electrical device and see what the wattage is. Not many things in modern life use less than 45W.
@@MrScotttraynor Well, I didn't see any smoke, so perhaps my numbers are way off - but I'm really surprised anything with a heating element worked plugged into a 45 W power adapter.
Converting the voltage from 230vAC to 110vAC isn't the only thing you need to worry about. That thing draws 1200W of power, while your converter can only handle 45W 2:17 so I'm surprised it worked at all. Your converter might have been sending 220vAC to that thing, making it potentially dangerous. In the future, you should check the required input power of your appliance and then get a converter than can handle higher than that required input power. :)
@@Subirasri the dorm I was in wouldn't allow for hot plate and devices with hot plates. Too many people popping breakers and falling asleep while it's on.
This feels like a gadget to have more work for making something that is otherwise very simple to make in a normal pot ;) Not to mention the design makes it look like a kids toy....
Meghan Subirasri Any electric element like hot plates, coffee makers, and even kettles were forbidden at my university residence ... not that it stopped anyone 🧀
@@MsMormoopidae my college allowed electric kettles and things as long as the heating element wasn't exposed on the outside -- aka something like this would've been perfect. Definitely better than the easy mac I ended up having instead
You're trying to power a high power appliance off a low output (45 watt?) step down converter. I'm surprised it didn't set your converter on fire. That's why the light was only coming on when on the low setting. Not enough voltage to light it when loaded as the output from the converter would of been very low. Something to look out for in the future. The converter needs to be rated for the same or higher than the appliance it's powering. Just noticed I wasn't the first to spot that.
I'm guessing after his run in with the cheese toaster he made sure this one had some serious protections on it. so I'm guessing it's simply cutting off when it overloads.
@@CrossRoadsOfTime he tried running the toaster on 240v direct from the mains. He brought a 110v step down converter but didn't realise how big it would have to be. This is just simply overloaded and as a consequence is unable to maintain the correct output voltage. No protection circuitry, just physics coming into play.
As said before you need to get a way more beefy (wattage) step-down converter, with a higher wattage than what you plug in (because of conversion losses). Keep in mind that appliances with a decent heater can easily be more than 2000 Watts.
@@user-dx8nj7qj2g It's not entirely backwards to all devices. Waffle makers tend to have this style light so that you don't add the batter until it is up to temperature. But a simple "heating element is on" light would probably be more useful.
Actually the reason the light turned on at the low setting is because it’s using less watts the thing uses a max of 1200 watts while the converter uses 45 watts max so when he puts in on a higher setting the wattage is to week for the light to turn on
Barry Lewis if you’re camping where you have electricity then a normal pot would be better. Maybe college dorm rooms where you’re not allowed hot plates
@@meggerz5687 Definitely better - a lot less likely that he'll burn down his tent too - the voltage converter he's using has 1/30th of the right capacity.
Barry, you really need to read some of your comments better!! you are using an inverter rated for up to 45 Watts to run a device that draws 1200 Watts.. 45 Watts is barely enough to run a light bulb. Either get a inverter rated up to 1500 Watts or stop trying to do videos on 110V appliances, you're still risking burning your house down with that puny little inverter!
I'm glad it's not just me that wondered what the hell he was playing at. This stuff isn't hard to grasp and I can never tell if it's part of his shtick or if he's just alive through sheer good fortune.
@@Flamekebab I'll start by stating I like Barry's videos and his personality, But... He does come across as about the least practical and technically aware person I've ever seen, If a gadget can be used incorrectly, put together wrong or instructions can be ignored he'll manage it somehow, mostly I find it amusing but.... using a 45W inverter for anything with a heating element is just dangerous!
When I saw the toaster thing I was flabbergasted that he didn't know about the voltage difference given that it's so important for safety. I thought he'd have learnt his lesson by now!
Transformer box clearly says 45W on it. I’d suspect any device containing a heating element would be more than 45w. TBH, a lot of appliances are multi-voltage anyway, so when you’re checking the power consumption (on the sticker on the bottom of the device) you could also look at the voltage and if it’s upto 240v then you don’t need the transformer anyway 👍
Yeah, I was waiting for the cut away from the Mac and Cheese maker to the burning lump of plastic plugged into one of his wall sockets. No idea how that surivived. The manual for the MAC-1E mac and cheese maker says it's 1200W. But I'm wondering if that's a European version (which also shouldn't have worked in 45W adapter)?
I just posted the same and when he first got that inverter out in the previous video it was used loads of people commented that it was a joke of an inverter and not fit for purpose!, atill when it goes bang and lets the smoke out he might realise and hopefully nobody or nothing gets hurt!
"In need to check if the water is boiling" Most people: Open the little door on the top and check. Barry: Rip the lid off and scold one self. "I need to pour the Macaroni in" Most people: Open the little door on top and pour in from an angle that is comfortable and safe. Barry: Try and pour in from the most awkward angle, fail and pull the lid off again.
Your step down converter looked like it said it was rated for 45w=Watts, but I suspect this gadget would want to be using several hundred if not a thousand Watts. (It should say somewhere in the manual)
Barry! Just a tip for cooking, I noticed you added in oil before heat, you should always add your oil after you heat the pan, you have more chance burning the oil bringing up to heat in the pan rather than adding room temp to a hot pan, don’t ask my why but it’s a Michelin star chef tip I know that much, also should note that the pan should be smoking hot before adding oil in
I had this exact Mac and cheese maker. My sister gave it to me. It’s actually more trouble than it’s worth 😂. It’s a pain to clean. Using a pot is much easier than this thing. I imagine maybe a dorm room or like a room and board type of deal would be ideal for this kind of gadget.
Of course you can use a pot but this product was designed with students in dorms in mind. In most university dorms you can only have a hot plate kettle, no stove. Yes you can have a microwave but this product actually makes mac and cheese better than in the microwave. Also really good for lapping. We often had cabins with electricity and a sink but no stoves. This is perfect for certain circumstances, it is not meant as a replacement for making Mac and cheese in a regular kitchen.
@@MadisonReeves5423 I think you may be right but I'm still not sure how I feel about the idea if eating macaroni with chocolate sauce. Maybe that's just me though.
I do hope you're checking the power consumption of whatever you're plugging into that step-down transformer. I would be very careful with anything that has a heating element. The manual for that mac and cheese maker says it consumes 1.2kw of power - the box your step-down converter says it's good for 45W. Your kitchen gadget will be safe, but this might overwhelm your really low-power step-down converter. Same fire, different end of the wire. But I'm not an electrician.BIG CLIVE?!
I've seen this being rewieved before and I think this is the only one that actually turned out ok. To be fair though I think this is aimed to e.g. American college students, I believe a lot of them have to stay in dorms for at least the first two semesters and they don't have stoves in their dorms and aren't allowed cook tops so I guess this could be useful to them when used with an oven mitt.
I've never had macaroni and cheese. Mostly because cheese is expensive here. Usually when we cook macaroni, we add like condensed milk or mayonnaise with some fruits added in. It's sweet. This looked delicious, Barry.
I love that you are a bargain hunter like myself ! Most youtubers try to show off how fancy their life is now they gained success!! You keep it real !!
@@Okurka. yeah sure does buddy that's why am so surprised this seems to be a new thing to the presenter haha 😂 He obviously does not cook for himself that much lolz.
Actually the reason the light turned on at the low setting is because it’s using less watts the thing uses a max of 1200 watts while the converter uses 45 watts max so when he puts in on a higher setting the wattage is to week for the light to turn on
Barry I know this is horrible but i rewound back to you scalding yourself about 5 times. It was the child like reaction had me in stitches! Great content mate you keep being you!
You are going to love the pasta maker! I got mine off EBay for about $60 usd. Made ramen, lasagne & pasta for Mac & Cheese. Your kids are going to love it too!
Is spoiling the video at the start known to boost long term views or something? I've noticed for a while now that your editor tends to edit in an 'exciting' bit at the start, and tends to spoil the end result of whatever you're doing. There's less incentive to watch the whole thing when it gets shown to you in the first 10 seconds.
That’s why whenever I watch one of Barry’s videos (and other channels), I look away from the initially clip... or do the double tap on the screen to fast forward 10secs. I don’t like seeing the end result before the video has even begun. I try not to look at the thumbnail too closely as well. You just enjoy the video much more when you don’t know the ending. I think most people enjoy it that way too... but that’s my opinion, so... yeah.
I just got one of these for xmas. I put it on the list I handed to relatives on a lark after seeing this video and actually got it. And it works great! I didn't have any issues Barry did (Mostly because mine isn't broken on the lid and I'm an American using American outlets)
The problem is that his step down transformer is intended for a maximum of 45 watts, while this draws 1,200 watts. I'm surprised he didn't start a fire with that.
Thank you for saying you’re not mad *about* that, instead of that you’re not mad *at* it. Also, thank you for confirming for me that I was pronouncing my cheese name correctly today. I got an advent calendar of British cheeses and today’s was Red Leicester.
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Barry! Please don't burn your house down mate! This mac and cheese boiler thingy is rated at 1200W while your little converter is only rated at 45W. You are absolutely torturing that thing and I am surprised that it actually still works. You have to buy a way heavier step down converter or you will actually end up with fire in your kitchen again. This thing has to run insanely hot delivering about 25 times(!!!) it's rated power...
So I had that mac and cheese maker in uni. I used it has a hot pot/electric kettle. I got it at the good will next to my campus for like $3 US. I cooked in it a lot my first year, then I moved in to a dorm with a kitchen. All my friends learned I can cook and I did a lot.
I just bought one of these about three weeks ago and was hoping there was a video about it. Then you go and make one! Closest being on the planet to reading my mind. I love it. 🎉🎆🎊 I got mine at a thrift store and it was brand new in the box. I'm so excited!
It looks like the sort of kid version, I think it's all the plastic. You had the advantage of good food at the start which made the only real problem if it was too hot or cold- rather surprised it worked. I would have loved that as a teen. A reasonably fast & no need for a stove it sounds good for flat shares too.
It would be fab if you did the challenge like BuzzFeed do where you have to make a 3 course meal out of one appliance! So far they've done a microwave, an iron, a coffee maker, and a few others 🤣 would be soooo amazing!
honestly man when i first saw the kebab rotisserie video i was thinking Who Gave This Bloke His Kebab License and then you were advertising the cookbook and i was like what is going on here just show me the rotisserie stop having fun and then it was like, i dunno, i like it now, i am enjoying having your channel autoplaying quietly in the backround now, cheers mate i like the look of that rspinning cooker and whatnot, goodluck, thanks for the backround sounds while i take a photo of my cat lying on a pizza box cheers
Probably better than nuking stuff in a microwave but this seems like an attempt by some offbrand fisher price to break into cookware. Lid seemed way too tight for something that contains hot water, safety warning or not. The bacon step seemed backwards as it makes more sense to me to fry the bacon as small bits in some butter (with garlic or mustard) thats then used for the sauce to get the flavour going through.
Really this video should be called "Barry Burns himself for about 15 minutes" xD! Serious kudo's for keeping on at it though! always looking for the quickest and best way to make mac and cheese :)
If your cubed steak is more than ½” thick, you’ll want to pound it out until thin. This will provide additional tenderizing as well as allowing for more even cooking. Season cubed steaks lightly with salt and pepper. On a plate, place ½ cup flour - set aside. In a shallow bowl, mix remaining ½ cup flour, saltine cracker crumbs, seasoned salt, garlic powder and cayenne pepper. In another shallow bowl, whisk together eggs and ⅓ cup milk. Dredge cubed steak in flour, then dip in egg mixture and then finally coat with saltine cracker mixture. Continue the same procedure for the rest of the steaks and place them on a large baking sheet. shortening in a large pan (preferably cast iron) over medium heat. Note: I prefer shortening for these but use the oil you prefer. Cook steak in 2 batches for about 5 minutes per side. Continue with the rest of the steaks. Remove steaks to a paper towel-lined baking sheet to drain excess oil. For the sawmill gravy: Once steaks are finished cooking, remove excess oil from pan (leaving about ¼ cup remaining). Add ¼ cup flour to pan. Whisk and cook over medium heat for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk and cook until thick. Whisk constantly and season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Pour gravy over steaks. Notes Depending on where you live, this cut of meat is called cube or cubed steak. It is usually a round steak that has been run through a mechanical meat tenderizer and you'll see tiny little holes punched in it (see my image below.) Sometimes, even after it is tenderized, it is still thick. If that is the case, you are going to want to pound it down until it is thinner so that it cooks quickly and evenly. I really prefer to use shortening to fry these - it really deepens the flavor - but regular peanut or vegetable oil works fine too. Salt and pepper are key. It sounds silly but to really get a super tasty white gravy, you need to season it really well. So add a little, then taste. Add a bit more, then taste. Keep doing this until it is just right and not bland
If you let cold water run from the faucet while pouring the hot water out of the pot, it’ll help prevent the steam from burning your hands (and gets rid of the starchy water in your sink too)... 🤗❤️
I just cook the pasta in milk, add cheese and a wee bit dijon mustard (or not...or your preferred mustard, bacon optional) and any herbage/spices you like.
Boil macaroni in a saucepan of salted water. Meanwhile, melt some butter in a large glass (Pyrex) jug in a microwave. Add plain flour, mustard and mix, then add milk. Cook in microwave in bursts of 30 seconds, adding extra milk to get correct consistency. Add cheese and microwave again to melt cheese. Stir cheese sauce, combine with macaroni and enjoy!! I suppose you could put the macaroni cheese in a dish, add extra cheese and breadcrumbs on top and grill for a crunchy topping. In landfill, I am sure the Mac and Cheese would actually last longer then the Mac and Cheese Maker 😲
I had something like that for college, except it was used like a kettle. I could boil water for tea and cook pasta/soup. I was born and raised in America and I have a tip when using American plugs. If the product is one that gets really hot when cooking, it needs to be plugged into a outlet. Ive had alot of power strips catch on fire and even melt...It's one reason coffee makers were banned in my dorm (not my falt, but another student). We even lost the use of the dorm kitchen when another student left something plugged on high and resulted in a kitchen fire😅. American appliances are funny sometimes...it can work too hard making it overheat or not enough power to work. I haven't found a power strip that could handle high heat appliances, I'm sure one exists (might be expensive) 🤨😀
Just so you know, those small voltage converters like that are NOT meant to use with appliances etc, just for shavers and small things like that. For other things you’re supposed to get a bigger converter or whatever it’s called again.
Bucket of plastic lovin! 😂😂 I don’t even need to see the outcome to know it’s not going to be great. But I will watch because you’re so funny and entertaining. I wish I had the joy that you exude. How do you not have clumpy flour in that? When I make homemade, I cook the flour and butter together to cook the floury taste down. I’m thoroughly shocked that it worked.
I literally JUST made mac n cheese. It took like, 10 minutes while I sat around looking at my phone. I made it in a pot, with random cheeses from my fridge, a little bit of milk and butter and stuff. It took barely any time, was super easy, and tasted good. Why would I spend $40+ for this thing?
I have one of these at home too, only the brand I got calls itself a "pot" or a "saucepan". No, but Barry, making a one-pot mac and cheese without any extra gadgets is a thing, and it's really easy. You basically cook your pasta directly in the milk. Look up the UA-cam channel "Food Wishes" and he'll show you how to do it. Maybe do a "Barry Tries" video and compare Chef John's one pot version to whatever this thing creates. I actually haven't finished the video yet.
Safety issue... I've noticed that in your new, and previous house, that you've always needed an extension cord to plug in items on your countertop work area. Is it feasible, to put a power outlet on the walk through side or table side of your countertop work area? This way no one could walk into the extension cord and pull the appliance off the countertop or burn the cord with the cook top (hobb). Wouldn't want to see anyone burned or the cord catch fire.
Literally the only benefit I can see is if you live in some sort of dorm or room and board accommodation and don't have access to a stove top or hotplate but even then I feel like there must be an easier way
I never though you could start a roux like that, I’ve always boiled the pasta, then melted the butter and added the flour and cooked JUST the butter and flour until it comes together. Then add milk, stirring until it came together as a sauce and add the cheese. One the cheese sauce is done, add the noodles.
Cooking food in a plastic container? Seems... Carcinogenic. Edit: Also, cooking bacon on the hotplate would most likely melt the container. Definitely carcinogenic.
More individual kitchen gadget tests here ua-cam.com/video/olFYfhtScR4/v-deo.html
Or if you prefer a few gadgets bunched together here is the other playlist ua-cam.com/video/hECAxPxsdmo/v-deo.html
About your transformer: It's puny. It says 45W on the box, and that means that anything that uses over 45 watts will eventually make it melt. You want your transformer to have MORE WATTS than the thing you plug into it. Preferably way more watts. I'm surprised that your tiny transformer actually survived the mac maker. You could consider buying a 3KVA Thorsman site transformer (designed for power tools) and getting an electrician to make a north american output plug for it. Then you would have a 3000W transformer instead of your 45W transformer and you could run ANY north american appliance with no worries, no matter how power hungry they are.
@@PenZon its not really all that puny now is it.?
@@irishdragon2311 Well it's enough to charge your phone or laptop, but not much more. At least if you want to avoid risking a fire. Take a look at the label on any electrical device and see what the wattage is. Not many things in modern life use less than 45W.
@@PenZon alright pal that's true you are right, solid advise.👌
This Mac n Cheese looks so fluffy. owo I wanna taste it...
Nothing makes m&c better than the aftertaste of heated dodgy Chinese plastic.
Not sure if you're talking about the cheese-mac maker or the 45W transformer he's pulling 1.2kW through.
ah channeling Big Clive ;)
@@MrScotttraynor Well, I didn't see any smoke, so perhaps my numbers are way off - but I'm really surprised anything with a heating element worked plugged into a 45 W power adapter.
@@DaveF. well i really was thinking about the dodgy smell/taste line.. kinda big cliveish
Looooove big clive
Barry, I'm glad you buy these gadgets so we don't have to :)
Barry: "There's got to be an easier way" Yeah it's called a saucepan! 🤣
Converting the voltage from 230vAC to 110vAC isn't the only thing you need to worry about. That thing draws 1200W of power, while your converter can only handle 45W 2:17 so I'm surprised it worked at all. Your converter might have been sending 220vAC to that thing, making it potentially dangerous.
In the future, you should check the required input power of your appliance and then get a converter than can handle higher than that required input power. :)
This seems so pointless, inadequate and time consuming ! Use a pot folks !
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a saucepan is the exact same size, just boil it in there and use a spatula
its for situations, like university dorms, where you don't have access to a stove.
@@Subirasri the dorm I was in wouldn't allow for hot plate and devices with hot plates. Too many people popping breakers and falling asleep while it's on.
@@Subirasri even then though, you can still make mac and cheese in a microwave or with a kettle.
@@skyler6175 I have used this and I think the Mac and cheese it makes is better than microwaved. personal preference.
This feels like a gadget to have more work for making something that is otherwise very simple to make in a normal pot ;) Not to mention the design makes it look like a kids toy....
And the cleanup must be awful. It's got an electric cord permanently attached - not like you can chuck it in a hot soapy sink.
its for situations, like university dorms, where you don't have access to a stove.
Meghan Subirasri Any electric element like hot plates, coffee makers, and even kettles were forbidden at my university residence ... not that it stopped anyone 🧀
X like making crack
@@MsMormoopidae my college allowed electric kettles and things as long as the heating element wasn't exposed on the outside -- aka something like this would've been perfect. Definitely better than the easy mac I ended up having instead
You're trying to power a high power appliance off a low output (45 watt?) step down converter. I'm surprised it didn't set your converter on fire.
That's why the light was only coming on when on the low setting. Not enough voltage to light it when loaded as the output from the converter would of been very low.
Something to look out for in the future. The converter needs to be rated for the same or higher than the appliance it's powering.
Just noticed I wasn't the first to spot that.
I'm guessing after his run in with the cheese toaster he made sure this one had some serious protections on it. so I'm guessing it's simply cutting off when it overloads.
@@CrossRoadsOfTime he tried running the toaster on 240v direct from the mains. He brought a 110v step down converter but didn't realise how big it would have to be. This is just simply overloaded and as a consequence is unable to maintain the correct output voltage. No protection circuitry, just physics coming into play.
Interesting! Makes sense
As said before you need to get a way more beefy (wattage) step-down converter, with a higher wattage than what you plug in (because of conversion losses). Keep in mind that appliances with a decent heater can easily be more than 2000 Watts.
It seems the light comes on when it reaches to the temperature you want, hence light automatic when low. 8:44 light now on boil.
Get out of here with that sound logic and reasonable thinking.!👌😂
@@user-dx8nj7qj2g It's not entirely backwards to all devices. Waffle makers tend to have this style light so that you don't add the batter until it is up to temperature. But a simple "heating element is on" light would probably be more useful.
Actually the reason the light turned on at the low setting is because it’s using less watts the thing uses a max of 1200 watts while the converter uses 45 watts max so when he puts in on a higher setting the wattage is to week for the light to turn on
I feel like it's so much easier to just do it in a normal pan! That steam was keeping me on the edge of my seat 😅
Yeah it seems a little tedious compared to stove-top prep.
Haha yeah I agree, it’s fun, maybe good for camping??
@@mrbarrylewis i really hope that is BPA Free
Barry Lewis if you’re camping where you have electricity then a normal pot would be better. Maybe college dorm rooms where you’re not allowed hot plates
@@meggerz5687 Definitely better - a lot less likely that he'll burn down his tent too - the voltage converter he's using has 1/30th of the right capacity.
Barry! That stepdown converter is for max 45 Watts. That mac&cheese maker is rated at 1200 Watts max. I would check this first but it could brake.
This is what I was thinking some serious power to heat things 1000w step down is a big bit of kit.
'brake'
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Barry, you really need to read some of your comments better!! you are using an inverter rated for up to 45 Watts to run a device that draws 1200 Watts.. 45 Watts is barely enough to run a light bulb.
Either get a inverter rated up to 1500 Watts or stop trying to do videos on 110V appliances, you're still risking burning your house down with that puny little inverter!
I'm glad it's not just me that wondered what the hell he was playing at. This stuff isn't hard to grasp and I can never tell if it's part of his shtick or if he's just alive through sheer good fortune.
@@Flamekebab I'll start by stating I like Barry's videos and his personality, But...
He does come across as about the least practical and technically aware person I've ever seen, If a gadget can be used incorrectly, put together wrong or instructions can be ignored he'll manage it somehow, mostly I find it amusing but.... using a 45W inverter for anything with a heating element is just dangerous!
When I saw the toaster thing I was flabbergasted that he didn't know about the voltage difference given that it's so important for safety. I thought he'd have learnt his lesson by now!
@@Flamekebab Let's hope he never reviews anything that relies on the mains frequency!
****mind will be blown***
When he puts pepper on Mac and cheese what do people expect.
It's painful to watch but I have watched the whole thing
It's just an electric kettle with a stirring lid.
Transformer box clearly says 45W on it. I’d suspect any device containing a heating element would be more than 45w.
TBH, a lot of appliances are multi-voltage anyway, so when you’re checking the power consumption (on the sticker on the bottom of the device) you could also look at the voltage and if it’s upto 240v then you don’t need the transformer anyway 👍
Wanted to mention this as well!
Yeah, I was waiting for the cut away from the Mac and Cheese maker to the burning lump of plastic plugged into one of his wall sockets. No idea how that surivived. The manual for the MAC-1E mac and cheese maker says it's 1200W. But I'm wondering if that's a European version (which also shouldn't have worked in 45W adapter)?
I just posted the same and when he first got that inverter out in the previous video it was used loads of people commented that it was a joke of an inverter and not fit for purpose!, atill when it goes bang and lets the smoke out he might realise and hopefully nobody or nothing gets hurt!
Next video. How my house insurance refused to pay out for fire damage.
@@ChuckFickens1972 Which one was that - not the Rottis. Rotti.. Err, chicken on a stick video - I watched that one avidly.
"In need to check if the water is boiling"
Most people: Open the little door on the top and check.
Barry: Rip the lid off and scold one self.
"I need to pour the Macaroni in"
Most people: Open the little door on top and pour in from an angle that is comfortable and safe.
Barry: Try and pour in from the most awkward angle, fail and pull the lid off again.
How do you scold yourself? Stand in front of a mirror and yell insults? Or did you mean SCALD?
@@KatKevaKelise you can totally scold yourself not sure what you're on mate
Yep he’s not the sharpest is he
Your step down converter looked like it said it was rated for 45w=Watts, but I suspect this gadget would want to be using several hundred if not a thousand Watts. (It should say somewhere in the manual)
1.2kW (!!)
@@DaveF. Ooh dear!
Barry! Just a tip for cooking, I noticed you added in oil before heat, you should always add your oil after you heat the pan, you have more chance burning the oil bringing up to heat in the pan rather than adding room temp to a hot pan, don’t ask my why but it’s a Michelin star chef tip I know that much, also should note that the pan should be smoking hot before adding oil in
I had this exact Mac and cheese maker. My sister gave it to me. It’s actually more trouble than it’s worth 😂. It’s a pain to clean. Using a pot is much easier than this thing. I imagine maybe a dorm room or like a room and board type of deal would be ideal for this kind of gadget.
Of course you can use a pot but this product was designed with students in dorms in mind. In most university dorms you can only have a hot plate kettle, no stove. Yes you can have a microwave but this product actually makes mac and cheese better than in the microwave. Also really good for lapping. We often had cabins with electricity and a sink but no stoves. This is perfect for certain circumstances, it is not meant as a replacement for making Mac and cheese in a regular kitchen.
Boston always looks so sad, bless him. I just want to squeeze him!
My fav Barry t shirt too!
"There has got to be a better way" Yeah Barry, the way you normally do it. I'm surprised something like this even exists lol.
I heard you about to say “chocolate mac and cheese” please try and make that
What sort of cheese would you recommend for that?
Tara Wright I wouldn’t 😂 it would be Nutella
@@JimJam2001 I like the way your mind works!
@@mustwereallydothis I feel like mascarpone could potentially work for it?
@@MadisonReeves5423 I think you may be right but I'm still not sure how I feel about the idea if eating macaroni with chocolate sauce. Maybe that's just me though.
The end result looks amazing! Hopefully you're okay, Barry. Steam burns are the worst. Definitely easier making it the old fashioned way though. Haha.
10:40 - it’s like me when I used to pretend a salad spinner was a washer as a kid 😂😂
It was the beginning of an epic tale that we have yet to hear.
I do hope you're checking the power consumption of whatever you're plugging into that step-down transformer. I would be very careful with anything that has a heating element. The manual for that mac and cheese maker says it consumes 1.2kw of power - the box your step-down converter says it's good for 45W. Your kitchen gadget will be safe, but this might overwhelm your really low-power step-down converter. Same fire, different end of the wire. But I'm not an electrician.BIG CLIVE?!
Big Clive? no no, we need the help of Andy from Photonicinduction. He'll get mac and cheese made in 60 seconds or less with his special 10Kw adapter.
Barry, you're using a 45W power converter on an appliance that's probably drawing upwards of 1000W. Please stop. Another fire is in the offing.
Now now, let's not confuse Barry with facts and science.
Yeah I was worried that the converter was going to catch fire the dude has to put more effort into making sure his house does not burn down omg
Talk about needlessly overcomplicating something, lol.
I've seen this being rewieved before and I think this is the only one that actually turned out ok.
To be fair though I think this is aimed to e.g. American college students, I believe a lot of them have to stay in dorms for at least the first two semesters and they don't have stoves in their dorms and aren't allowed cook tops so I guess this could be useful to them when used with an oven mitt.
I've never had macaroni and cheese. Mostly because cheese is expensive here. Usually when we cook macaroni, we add like condensed milk or mayonnaise with some fruits added in.
It's sweet.
This looked delicious, Barry.
I love that you are a bargain hunter like myself !
Most youtubers try to show off how fancy their life is now they gained success!! You keep it real !!
Perhaps the light comes on when it is at temperature.
You mean like on all cooking device's ever made in the history of cooking device's.? Lol
@@Okurka. yeah sure does buddy that's why am so surprised this seems to be a new thing to the presenter haha 😂
He obviously does not cook for himself that much lolz.
@@Okurka. lol ha very nice way of putting it but hey we all have our fault's.👌😠
Actually the reason the light turned on at the low setting is because it’s using less watts the thing uses a max of 1200 watts while the converter uses 45 watts max so when he puts in on a higher setting the wattage is to week for the light to turn on
@@1addition1subtraction The more you know. LOL
Barry I know this is horrible but i rewound back to you scalding yourself about 5 times. It was the child like reaction had me in stitches!
Great content mate you keep being you!
You are going to love the pasta maker! I got mine off EBay for about $60 usd. Made ramen, lasagne & pasta for Mac & Cheese. Your kids are going to love it too!
Is spoiling the video at the start known to boost long term views or something? I've noticed for a while now that your editor tends to edit in an 'exciting' bit at the start, and tends to spoil the end result of whatever you're doing. There's less incentive to watch the whole thing when it gets shown to you in the first 10 seconds.
I hate that too
They really didn’t spoil much at all
People today have such low attention sp
That’s why whenever I watch one of Barry’s videos (and other channels), I look away from the initially clip... or do the double tap on the screen to fast forward 10secs. I don’t like seeing the end result before the video has even begun. I try not to look at the thumbnail too closely as well. You just enjoy the video much more when you don’t know the ending. I think most people enjoy it that way too... but that’s my opinion, so... yeah.
@@tentringer4065 People today can't express an opinion without someone crying about it.
I just got one of these for xmas. I put it on the list I handed to relatives on a lark after seeing this video and actually got it. And it works great! I didn't have any issues Barry did (Mostly because mine isn't broken on the lid and I'm an American using American outlets)
The problem is that his step down transformer is intended for a maximum of 45 watts, while this draws 1,200 watts. I'm surprised he didn't start a fire with that.
Always a breath of fresh air. Thanks for always being so Barry!
45 Watt transformer, appliance with a heating element in it, I foresee melty moments, and not the good sort... :P
But the Parmesan/breadcrumb/olive oil crust you get when you do a final bake in the oven is the best bit! I'll stick to my own recipe
If you had burnt that new(ish) worktop, and Mrs Barry had found out, you would probably have ended up wearing your ribcage as a hat, Barry.
Whaoooo.....a machine designed to make Mac&cheese actually works and makes said food.! Absolutely life changing incredible.!🙋
Wow how did that plug adapter not blow up lol, they are not rated for that
Need to check if the waters boiling? You can either:
A) use the ingredients slot on the top
Or
B) just pull off the whole bloody lid
I think everyone could use some more 90s r&b intros in their lives
This seems a bit too expensive for the cheapness of it.
@Aias Stocco In the video he said he paid £5 for it second hand, and it was marketed as £40 new.
@@Stettafire Yup. Wouldn't say this is worth £40. Interesting idea, though.
Thank you for saying you’re not mad *about* that, instead of that you’re not mad *at* it.
Also, thank you for confirming for me that I was pronouncing my cheese name correctly today. I got an advent calendar of British cheeses and today’s was Red Leicester.
Barry! Please don't burn your house down mate! This mac and cheese boiler thingy is rated at 1200W while your little converter is only rated at 45W. You are absolutely torturing that thing and I am surprised that it actually still works. You have to buy a way heavier step down converter or you will actually end up with fire in your kitchen again. This thing has to run insanely hot delivering about 25 times(!!!) it's rated power...
So I had that mac and cheese maker in uni. I used it has a hot pot/electric kettle. I got it at the good will next to my campus for like $3 US. I cooked in it a lot my first year, then I moved in to a dorm with a kitchen. All my friends learned I can cook and I did a lot.
I just bought one of these about three weeks ago and was hoping there was a video about it. Then you go and make one! Closest being on the planet to reading my mind. I love it. 🎉🎆🎊 I got mine at a thrift store and it was brand new in the box. I'm so excited!
Well its been 2 years, have you tried it yet?
It looks like the sort of kid version, I think it's all the plastic. You had the advantage of good food at the start which made the only real problem if it was too hot or cold- rather surprised it worked. I would have loved that as a teen. A reasonably fast & no need for a stove it sounds good for flat shares too.
It would be fab if you did the challenge like BuzzFeed do where you have to make a 3 course meal out of one appliance! So far they've done a microwave, an iron, a coffee maker, and a few others 🤣 would be soooo amazing!
Barry, salt and pepper are considered spices ;)
Salt isn't seasoning. Its a mineral. Nothing more nothing less
Oh, Barry. You and your kooky, clunky and crazy gadgets.
honestly man when i first saw the kebab rotisserie video i was thinking Who Gave This Bloke His Kebab License and then you were advertising the cookbook and i was like what is going on here just show me the rotisserie stop having fun and then it was like, i dunno, i like it now, i am enjoying having your channel autoplaying quietly in the backround now, cheers mate i like the look of that rspinning cooker and whatnot, goodluck, thanks for the backround sounds while i take a photo of my cat lying on a pizza box cheers
Probably better than nuking stuff in a microwave but this seems like an attempt by some offbrand fisher price to break into cookware.
Lid seemed way too tight for something that contains hot water, safety warning or not.
The bacon step seemed backwards as it makes more sense to me to fry the bacon as small bits in some butter (with garlic or mustard) thats then used for the sauce to get the flavour going through.
God this gadget is so painful to watch work 😭😭 bless you Barry for going through all this.
Literally no part of this was easier or faster than just using a pot and colander.
"Save the clock tower" good Back To The Future refference👍👌
I could've sworn I heard you say cook the bacon to preferred Christmas. I was so confused until I realised it was preferred crispness.
You know, not all American plugs have two-prong fittings. The majority of my appliances here in the US have three-prong plugs.
Thanks for the Back to the Future reference.
Emmymadeinjapan reviewed this and did compare it to making it in a normal pan, the pan was easier.
Andy Sutcliffe was wondering where I’ve seen it before, thought i was having dejavu
Was just going to mention that.
Hi Barry what was the one with the fire in the toaster? Have you got a link as I can’t find it. Many thanks.
This is the first video I saw of yours. I've been watching ever since. 😊
This machine reminds me of my hot water kettle when I was in college back in the late 1980s. I made Mac&cheese, hot chocolate.
Really this video should be called "Barry Burns himself for about 15 minutes" xD!
Serious kudo's for keeping on at it though! always looking for the quickest and best way to make mac and cheese :)
If your cubed steak is more than ½” thick, you’ll want to pound it out until thin. This will provide additional tenderizing as well as allowing for more even cooking.
Season cubed steaks lightly with salt and pepper.
On a plate, place ½ cup flour - set aside. In a shallow bowl, mix remaining ½ cup flour, saltine cracker crumbs, seasoned salt, garlic powder and cayenne pepper.
In another shallow bowl, whisk together eggs and ⅓ cup milk.
Dredge cubed steak in flour, then dip in egg mixture and then finally coat with saltine cracker mixture.
Continue the same procedure for the rest of the steaks and place them on a large baking sheet.
shortening in a large pan (preferably cast iron) over medium heat. Note: I prefer shortening for these but use the oil you prefer.
Cook steak in 2 batches for about 5 minutes per side. Continue with the rest of the steaks.
Remove steaks to a paper towel-lined baking sheet to drain excess oil.
For the sawmill gravy:
Once steaks are finished cooking, remove excess oil from pan (leaving about ¼ cup remaining). Add ¼ cup flour to pan.
Whisk and cook over medium heat for 1 minute.
Gradually whisk in milk and cook until thick.
Whisk constantly and season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Pour gravy over steaks.
Notes
Depending on where you live, this cut of meat is called cube or cubed steak. It is usually a round steak that has been run through a mechanical meat tenderizer and you'll see tiny little holes punched in it (see my image below.)
Sometimes, even after it is tenderized, it is still thick. If that is the case, you are going to want to pound it down until it is thinner so that it cooks quickly and evenly.
I really prefer to use shortening to fry these - it really deepens the flavor - but regular peanut or vegetable oil works fine too.
Salt and pepper are key. It sounds silly but to really get a super tasty white gravy, you need to season it really well. So add a little, then taste. Add a bit more, then taste. Keep doing this until it is just right and not bland
If you let cold water run from the faucet while pouring the hot water out of the pot, it’ll help prevent the steam from burning your hands (and gets rid of the starchy water in your sink too)... 🤗❤️
I just cook the pasta in milk, add cheese and a wee bit dijon mustard (or not...or your preferred mustard, bacon optional) and any herbage/spices you like.
I had a dream last night you and Gordon Ramsay colabed n made Mac n cheese and now I see this 😂🤯😳
Boil macaroni in a saucepan of salted water. Meanwhile, melt some butter in a large glass (Pyrex) jug in a microwave. Add plain flour, mustard and mix, then add milk. Cook in microwave in bursts of 30 seconds, adding extra milk to get correct consistency. Add cheese and microwave again to melt cheese. Stir cheese sauce, combine with macaroni and enjoy!! I suppose you could put the macaroni cheese in a dish, add extra cheese and breadcrumbs on top and grill for a crunchy topping.
In landfill, I am sure the Mac and Cheese would actually last longer then the Mac and Cheese Maker
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I had something like that for college, except it was used like a kettle. I could boil water for tea and cook pasta/soup.
I was born and raised in America and I have a tip when using American plugs. If the product is one that gets really hot when cooking, it needs to be plugged into a outlet. Ive had alot of power strips catch on fire and even melt...It's one reason coffee makers were banned in my dorm (not my falt, but another student). We even lost the use of the dorm kitchen when another student left something plugged on high and resulted in a kitchen fire😅. American appliances are funny sometimes...it can work too hard making it overheat or not enough power to work. I haven't found a power strip that could handle high heat appliances, I'm sure one exists (might be expensive) 🤨😀
Today Barry learned that water at over 100C is hot 🤣
Just so you know, those small voltage converters like that are NOT meant to use with appliances etc, just for shavers and small things like that. For other things you’re supposed to get a bigger converter or whatever it’s called again.
It works.. i,ve seen Emmy use it. Only with the typical American box of kraft mac n cheese. Thats what its designed for really.
I saw sorted review your kebab thing last night!
it’s basically a hot pot renamed and a spat hula added. and stuff can burn get stuck to the bottom
When you started mixing and it was a big clump I lost all hope but actually turned out looking amazing!! 😍
You have the same advent calendar as me this year!👍 Lol, random I know. Seriously, love watching your videos, keep up the good work!
Bucket of plastic lovin! 😂😂 I don’t even need to see the outcome to know it’s not going to be great. But I will watch because you’re so funny and entertaining. I wish I had the joy that you exude. How do you not have clumpy flour in that? When I make homemade, I cook the flour and butter together to cook the floury taste down. I’m thoroughly shocked that it worked.
I found this channel on accident but this is the only video that matters
There is also a Campbell's soup version.
I literally JUST made mac n cheese. It took like, 10 minutes while I sat around looking at my phone. I made it in a pot, with random cheeses from my fridge, a little bit of milk and butter and stuff.
It took barely any time, was super easy, and tasted good.
Why would I spend $40+ for this thing?
I have one of these at home too, only the brand I got calls itself a "pot" or a "saucepan".
No, but Barry, making a one-pot mac and cheese without any extra gadgets is a thing, and it's really easy.
You basically cook your pasta directly in the milk.
Look up the UA-cam channel "Food Wishes" and he'll show you how to do it.
Maybe do a "Barry Tries" video and compare Chef John's one pot version to whatever this thing creates.
I actually haven't finished the video yet.
Stirring it with the lid open it's probably how the lid was damaged damaged in the first place.
Bit of a design flaw that.
Why do I always watch your videos when I'm hungry 😋🙃
If only there was an easier way to make Mac and cheese!
Regular ol' Pot: Am I a joke to you?
It must be amazing to have Barry as your dad 😄
Stonking work mate. You didnt burn the work top or the kitchen. Good show
The scale of success lol
He almost certainly did burn out the 45W transformer he plugged a 1200W pasta cooker into though.
@@DaveF. I'm genuinely flawed that it didn't melt, blow an internal fuse or catch on fire.
If I’m being honest Barry, I’d rather do it in a pan, on the stove.
Ooh I might make mac and cheese for tea. This looks stonkin
That texture is exactly how I like my mac and cheese!
Safety issue... I've noticed that in your new, and previous house, that you've always needed an extension cord to plug in items on your countertop work area.
Is it feasible, to put a power outlet on the walk through side or table side of your countertop work area?
This way no one could walk into the extension cord and pull the appliance off the countertop or burn the cord with the cook top (hobb).
Wouldn't want to see anyone burned or the cord catch fire.
Like what's the advantage of doing this instead of a pan? It just appears to be more work 😂
Literally the only benefit I can see is if you live in some sort of dorm or room and board accommodation and don't have access to a stove top or hotplate but even then I feel like there must be an easier way
This how they make macaroni cheese in purgatory.
Absolutely a single-use gadget. It's fun seeing the home-made stuff come out of it, though. EmmyMadeInJapan tested it with the boxed stuff.....
I never though you could start a roux like that, I’ve always boiled the pasta, then melted the butter and added the flour and cooked JUST the butter and flour until it comes together. Then add milk, stirring until it came together as a sauce and add the cheese. One the cheese sauce is done, add the noodles.
Cooking food in a plastic container? Seems... Carcinogenic.
Edit: Also, cooking bacon on the hotplate would most likely melt the container. Definitely carcinogenic.
Love the Baby Got Back jumper bud 😂
I never that at any store in my part of USA look cheaply made . great video
That it’s cup sizes doesn’t necessarily mean it’s American. We have metric cups too. 1 imperial cup is 237 ml, while a metric cup is 250 ml. 😊