The 9th level of multimedia popularity over the Internet: posting irregularly and still holding an adoring fanbase who are just astonished to see a video longer than 10 minutes
There is never a point that you are done cooking vegetables, not is there a definitive ranking of what is better or harder than others like could exist with meat; if only because there's so many kinds of vegetables and like a million preparations. If meat is a ladder, vegetables are like a roadmap of an entire continent.
@@averagejoey2000 Joseph is absolutely right but certain aspects similar to meat still apply. Cook it till it's edible, Cook properly, Cook to enhance flavour, add cultural aspects, add bulk with consistent quality, Apply complicated techniques, MoLeCUlar cooking ( Chefsteps has a ton of videos on gels, foams, and spherification)
As someone who’s graduated Culinary school and worked in kitchens for 5 years, this video is so accurate, i only think that the barbecue level and the level of feast could possibly be swapped as a result of location, here in Canada were not smoking as much meat as were cooking feasts
so glad your brand of youtube home cooks exist, im sick of everyone else doing caviar and lobsters in a ribeye or some bull. while i know some of this information (im on the meat chapter of food lab) i still feel like i can learn something from you and have a conversation about food, instead of feeling yelled at by a guy who's lifestyle isn't relatable.
woof woof: I believe you would like "Budget Eats" by Delish, June is an amazing cook and her content is unlike anyone else. Also, "J. Kenji López-Alt"s channel (author of The Food Lab). One of the best chefs is Lucas Sin but he doesn't do a channel, you just have to look his name up.
did the chicken thigh thing it worked like a charm. Combine that with my homemade *family recipe* buffalo sauce and that shit slapped. Thanks Internet Shaq.
Before going into this video I would have said I'm at level 5 or 6, now I realize I'm at level 3. The path is long but rewarding, guess I'm going to go buy some duck breasts.
Funnily enough I've never actually managed to BBQ anything successfully but I've been a baker for 10 years so I make dumplings and pastry based dishes with ease.
I dabble in level 7 but have never attempted 5 and 6. Consistently 4. I don't think this is like an experience bar to move on to the next level. Experimenting outside of your normal range will potentially benefit the earlier ranges
I would class myself as a level seven. Cooking for my large extended family (also Texan) was a big part of my culinary upbringing. Now I prepare feast style dinners 2-3 times a month for my immediate family! The menu planning and organizing what needs to be cooked when is half of the fun. ☺️ There is just something special in a meal that took days of planning and preparation. Thanksgiving turkey “Alton Brown - Good Eats” style is probably my favorite meal of the year.
7, 8 and 9 seem like three different skillsets that each elevate food but aren't really distinct levels of meat prep. Making complicated food with many moving parts, making lots of food and considering presentation and entertainment, and really understanding what is happening when you cook. The best thing I've ever cooked was a technique from 6 inspired by the skill at 9, and I served it at an event where the meat was made with the technique at 5 and the host clearly had the skill of 8.
"Too bad my wife is pescatarian" ahh so that's why like every date night video is fish. Kind of a bummer because my wife's the opposite and won't eat fish so I can never use those recipes.
Ayyy skillshare sponsor, moving up the ladder. Your videos are exceptional, your content is one of the best on youtube, entertaining, funny and educational! Always happy to see a new video come out.
Shaq, i love your style and for that, i've watched the entire thing. I rank myself at level 0 because i'm vegetarian, so who gives a shit either way keep up the great work
I'm so happy you included Nowrooz! As such, I know I can make a feast, but I have minimal outdoor cooking experience. Kebabs in a impromptu tandoor? Yes. Chicken on a flame? Yes. Anything else? Basically no. Is there a level for those of us who have missed some levels? lol
I almost failed level 1attempting level bbq around 15 years ago. My friends were really nice about it considering everything could have made them sick. I’ve done a few level 8 feasts. But I feel like I skipped on the laborious dishes. A lot to consider. Thanks!
All of the little cooking tips I learn from this channel are cool, but what keeps me returning is your excellent writing and delivery. Even at 12 minutes, everything feels very tight and polished. Really appreciate all the effort taken here.
I'm Filipino and a feast often occurs when my grandma finds out we are coming over for. Doesn't matter if we are coming over every day during summer vacation or it's Christmas. God bless Grandmas.
I'm at Level 5 -- just moved into my first house and I've never owned a grill. Looking forward to Spring/Summer where I can start exploring this whole world.
Hey Shaquille, I know this is 3 years old now but just wanted to say thank you for this. I've been cooking with my family ever since I was old enough to reach the counter but moving out for the first time and being on my own has added a significant level of intimidation to things I'm otherwise used to or that would be handled by my parents while cooking dinner. So seeing videos like this has restored a significant level of confidence in my ability to cook, and having people like this as a lifeline for learning more challenging meals has been a breath of fresh air. Thank you.
In Argentina we do what we call an "asado" on sundays. It stands for "roast". It lies somewhere between a cookout and a feast... the main dish is roasted cow ribs, served with various salads (potatoes & egg, rice & tuna, greens). The person who cooks the "asado" is called the "asador" and it is tradition to clap and cheer when he brings the meat to the table 😌
at least 6 I think is the minimum he is requiring to qualify for this step. 6 would be a pretty small thanksgiving gathering for most people I would think, but certainly not at all abnormal if you're living away from home or something for instance. If you realize that on average a western family has 1.5 kids then we could mathematically imagine that a given 2 adult household would have 4 parents, 1 sibling, and 1.5 kids. If the sibling is also married with family thats an adiitional 2 parents, 1 significant other and 1.5 more kids. Potential grand total average family 6 grandparents, 4 adults, 3 children. I don't really know why im doing this exercise at this point.
@@thejesusaurus6573 ummm... wat Honestly though I’m impressed and can objectively appreciate the math and thought you’ve put behind this, but I’m dyscalculic so you lost me at “mathematically imagine” 😂
I was about to say, my first Thanksgiving cooking solo was 29 people. It wouldn't have been possible if I didn't have a second kitchen to use for prep and holding
Please keep the videos coming. You’re straight to the point and great at explaining things. I’m a decent home cook but you put things in great perspective. Way better than some other popular UA-cam chefs with their try hard shenanigans
Great video,I'm always impressed with you're way of teaching and conveying knowledge. I'm surprised seasoning a meat/marinades wasn't specifically in it's own level. Also while traveling in south america I participated in what was like a luau when we hunted down a pig and killed it, prepared it and the other animals by taking out the insides or de-feathering it, then cooking it. That was on a tier of its own that took a whole community kind of like your feast level but by multiple people. I know there is much more like these you could have added but had to keep the video short and direct. Awesome job
I tried cooking chicken legs using method 4. I always hated chicken legs because I felt they were fatty yet tasteless, but these were amazing. Great video, as always!
I'd say I'm a 7. I having a thing for making really laborious dishes and sharing them with friends. Pre pandemic in my group I was that weird guy always inviting people over for pho, ramen, and dumplings. Great vid as always
Yeah, my college parties involved me cooking a feast for my friends. Basically I would make a shopping list and have people bring me ingredients or money so I didn't go broke hosting. Then I'd "slave" at the stove (in quotes because I loved it) and serve it up with some type of alcoholic punch in bulk so we could have mixed drinks the whole night with no one having to do work lol. That freed us up to play board games and videos games into the night (or study when we wanted to have a party but finals were getting a little close). I would also teach friends to cook that never had to before. Again, they'd bring me what I told them to and I'd show them how to put it together (trying to refrain from being a control freak as much as possible during the moments where I let them take over lol) I miss those nights :/ I still do this with my bf, but it's just not the same as being "under pressure" knowing that you have a dozen guests to serve. It is nice that my bf (mostly) knows how to cook though lol
@@msjkramey That sounds awesome, you have some lucky friends, for sure. :) I think it's really sweet that you enjoy sharing your passion for cooking with them and I feel like I should do this more often - as soon as this pandemic is over.
@@rememberallende it's the best and you definitely should (as soon as it's safe, of course). Cooking is exponentially better when you do it in tandem or share your creations with other people. And I have some really awesome friends who were willing to contribute, so I'd say I was lucky, too!
What the hell? That is your definition of "weird guy". Dude, you are like epitome of the 👏 amazing 👏 friend who can cook. I'm trying to get comfortable of cooking food and sharing it for others.
As someone who rarely cooks meat, I'm probably level 2? I appreciate the way you present cooking as a skill because it definitely is. So many people limit themselves but saying things like "I can't cook." There's a lot of simple but fulfilling options if you invest a little research and creativity.
When you've lived your whole life thinking, "well I'm finally an amateur chef".... This guy comes a long and demotes you down 4 levels of confidence. I'm not even sure I know what meat is at this point.
I've subscribed to you for quite awhile, and your videos are so succinct and entertaining. Your humor really comes across in your videos and you teach such practical things. You are fantastic!
A nice tip about level 2. Rather than trying to learn by cooking expensive steaks, try learning by cooking spam. It's way cheaper, the even rectangular shape makes it a piece of cake to see what's happening, and you don't have to fear undercooking it because it's safe to eat from the start
I was vegan for the first 3 years I cooked for myself, and even after going omnivorous a few years back, I still have just never learned how to cook meat for myself. This video inspired me to start learning!
As an aspiring vegetarian, a bad one at that, I would only rank myself as a level 3 or 4. I try not to buy much meat and only eat it when dining out. Thus I don't have a lot of experience in cooking meat. However, when I do I like to take all of your factors into account. I would love to see a video of yours that does 9 levels of cooking, period. Thank you for all of the great videos! Keep up the awesome work.
Thank you ! I'm totally at stage 1, it's great to learn this :) Want to start cooking for myself now. Cooking meat is always so scary for me, I'm just sticking to veg mostly haha
I'm fairly certain that I can manage not killing my guests, I'd say a solid 70% survive eating my food so that's nice. Also, I make a mean, and I mean MEAN hot water, definitely worth a try! On a somewhat serious note, though, thanks Shaq, your vids really spark my love for cooking everytime I watch them and always provide ideas and new things to try out. You really outdo yourself with every video you post, and this one is no exception. Very informative, with lots of great suggestions and techniques to inherit. Good job, as always, looking forward to the next bad boy the notifications tell me about!
Fantastically well-done instructional design. Shoutout for all of the dishes that you made for just this one video. It shows how much you care and the amount of work you put in just so we can also learn and grow.
I am working on level 5! Smoked my first pork shoulder and chicken using a weber kettle grill recently and they turned out pretty great. Learned a lot about how to maintain temperature in a simple grill like that and building fires. A bluetooth thermometer setup helps a lot!
I like to think I’m at a 9, having gone through culinary school and having a passion for food my whole life. Made Wellington and cassoulet a few year ago but I’ve now been finding a lot of joy in the simpler less labour intensive methods. Braising is a new favourite and I’ve found the key to making a good stewed dish is making some killer sticks to add instead of plain old water. Maybe you could do a video on stocks since it uses mostly excess products and will take anyone’s home cooking to the next level. Much love can’t wait for the next video in a month 😉
👍 thermapen. I have the dot by the same mfg. I prefer the dot because while it is not instant read, it has a remote probe and has an alarm when you hit temp, great for roasts and bbq. I also have a graveyard of cheap thermometers.
Very informative video, Thanks Shaq. I'm at level 8, though missing level 6 as I live in a condo with no way to Bar-be-que! Thing I miss most about COVID is cooking feasts for friends and family. Level 9 probably not attainable without serious investment or fine dining kitchen work experience.
Since I mostly lived in apartments when I was in school, I skipped the bbq and grilling stages and jumped to oven cooking and sous vide exploration..don’t know where these fall but I got plenty of compliments on my 48 hour chuck roast you could cut with a butter knife
I am maybe a level 6/7. Amatuer cook but have been doing it for years learning from great content like this. It's interesting to see so many comments from people who don't cook much! Internet Shaq is entertaining and informative though.
I can do some things like crimp dough around a soup dumpling because I grew up doing it, but I definitely can’t host a cookout or barbecue, so I don’t quite know where I land haha
I really like this concept and the execution, though I don't think the level system works quite as cleanly here as it could elsewhere. My background working food service in the mid-atlantic region means I'm pretty comfortable throwing together a feast, but I don't think I've ever "barbecued" something (at least, not in a sense that wouldn't give a southerner an aneurysm if I claimed it as barbecue). I think maybe a "skill tree" concept might better represent some of the higher levels, and I think you almost got at that when you said "a barbecue difficulty ceiling does not exist." That said, this was a great video that really made me think about my comfort with different cooking tasks, and I'm looking forward to more in this style.
"If you can successfully and reliably perform a cookout even after crushing a 6-pack on your own, you can call level five complete." Damn, what about 12 beers?
Level 5 is so spot on truthful! Understanding all of the tools you need ahead of time is crucial especially around people who are drinking alcohol. If you’re also a bit toasty with that 6 pack you better know what you’re doing otherwise those burgers are coming out burnt as hell. I’m Level 5
I'd say I'm just about to approach level 4. The chicken thigh example was exactly where I want to be. Also side note this is literally the first time I've clicked a link for a sponsor before finishing the video. Thanks for the content Shaq
I guess I'll share how my experiences line up with these levels since I've not seen many other comments do so The most intricate dish I've ever prepared apart from Solyanka is beef bourguignon (which I still have to look up the spelling for) While it was a very involved and lengthy cooking process to do by myself in a small kitchen, every time I thought I fucked up I actually didn't, so it's a rather forgiving dish which makes me think level 3 out of 9 fits braising perfectly. Despite being a 3/9 it was one of, if not the tastiest dish I've ever eaten and I've been to extremely expensive modern restaurants, so your take on "just because it's more complex doesn't mean it tastes better" is spot on too. Fantastic video as always Shaq
Level 1. Between COVID and dating a picky vegetarian, I don't cook meat enough to get sufficient practice. It's also something I've been phasing out of my diet to better adhere to the nutritional pyramid. Chicken sits in a crockpot until it falls apart, and ground beef/pork gets browned and seared before being incorporated into a ragù.
The 9th level of multimedia popularity over the Internet: posting irregularly and still holding an adoring fanbase who are just astonished to see a video longer than 10 minutes
Similarly see: Idubbbz, nerdcity, CGP Grey
Internet historian is the pinnacle of that lol
Still waiting for the next Primitive Technology video...
CommunityChannel is the reigning queen of this, lol
No kidding, I was watching this video like "Damn, this is a long 6 minutes."
I'm real early, but I swear this is the first time he's confirmed he's now married! Congratulations, especially during such crazy times!
I was hoping someone else caught that as well
y’all gotta follow dude on IG
@@laurapalmer2126 Went off, found dude, life is better now
Awwwwww!!!! So sweet!
I think he posted a video of his wedding
im dog meat level
Yoooo
Hi from the Dogscape!
same
yeah gee i wonder why... *cough* abuser *cough* creep *cough*
@@kaeateatamarieroberts-toth4947 tf elaborate
Killer approach to learning. Top-notch content good sir...also do you have an affiliate link to the cookout glasses?
no affiliate link but we in the pit viper gang would be happy to have you pitvipersunglasses.com/
@@internetshaquille @ethan would be awesome to see you guys do a collab video , cheers
Hi ethan
Adam Ragusea is right about deep frying
lmao, i can just imagine you rocking those shades with your stache, and it is a great look.
Level 10: Opening a thing of bacon to take out 1 strip without ruining the entire package
I've given up, I just take the bits and pieces and think of it as scrambled bacon.
Impossible
Or cheat and buy uncut bacon
Unheard of!
Take out all your bacon out of the pack, space it out evenly on layered sheets of parchment paper, put it all in a freezer bag, then freeze.
Level 1 - A focus on safety 0:28
Level 2 - Cooking to spec 2:02
Level 3 - The braise 2:48
Level 4 - Get cracklin' 3:50
Level 5 - The cookout 5:29
Level 6 - Barbecuing 6:58
Level 7 - Laborious dishes 8:18
Level 8 - Cooking a feast 9:08
Level 9 - Molecular gastronomy 10:14
Can you do a 9 levels of cooking vegetables/fruits/desserts in the future? I'm really curious what the ladder for those would look like
There is never a point that you are done cooking vegetables, not is there a definitive ranking of what is better or harder than others like could exist with meat; if only because there's so many kinds of vegetables and like a million preparations. If meat is a ladder, vegetables are like a roadmap of an entire continent.
@@averagejoey2000 Joseph is absolutely right but certain aspects similar to meat still apply. Cook it till it's edible, Cook properly, Cook to enhance flavour, add cultural aspects, add bulk with consistent quality, Apply complicated techniques, MoLeCUlar cooking ( Chefsteps has a ton of videos on gels, foams, and spherification)
I think the higher levels would be the same.
It's probably just 2 levels.
1. Cook them.
2. Is that how you like them? They're done. 🤣
@@dylanefg lmao
As someone who’s graduated Culinary school and worked in kitchens for 5 years, this video is so accurate, i only think that the barbecue level and the level of feast could possibly be swapped as a result of location, here in Canada were not smoking as much meat as were cooking feasts
Yes, I was thinking the same. I have smoked meat but our climate just isn't as friendly for outdoor cooking.
so glad your brand of youtube home cooks exist, im sick of everyone else doing caviar and lobsters in a ribeye or some bull. while i know some of this information (im on the meat chapter of food lab) i still feel like i can learn something from you and have a conversation about food, instead of feeling yelled at by a guy who's lifestyle isn't relatable.
woof woof: I believe you would like "Budget Eats" by Delish, June is an amazing cook and her content is unlike anyone else. Also, "J. Kenji López-Alt"s channel (author of The Food Lab). One of the best chefs is Lucas Sin but he doesn't do a channel, you just have to look his name up.
did the chicken thigh thing it worked like a charm. Combine that with my homemade *family recipe* buffalo sauce and that shit slapped. Thanks Internet Shaq.
I can relate to having a pescatarian wife. I spent all that time in my youth learning how to make romantic steak dinners... for myself.
Omg, your very first over 10 Minutes video. Congratulation
Seems like someone has forgotten the epic video that is "99% of Humans Will Never Try This Rare Burger Patty" that clocks in at 10:41 ;)
@@nofaceon Which is ironic because he showed a clip of that video in this one
This man has made upload incosistency his brand and beat the youtube algorithm.
Before going into this video I would have said I'm at level 5 or 6, now I realize I'm at level 3. The path is long but rewarding, guess I'm going to go buy some duck breasts.
Dude same. I’m like a 2, I thought I was so much better
Funnily enough I've never actually managed to BBQ anything successfully but I've been a baker for 10 years so I make dumplings and pastry based dishes with ease.
I dabble in level 7 but have never attempted 5 and 6. Consistently 4. I don't think this is like an experience bar to move on to the next level. Experimenting outside of your normal range will potentially benefit the earlier ranges
Try sous vide-it's a game changer (duck pun intended). He has a video on it and OMG the burgers were AWESOME!!!!
I would class myself as a level seven. Cooking for my large extended family (also Texan) was a big part of my culinary upbringing. Now I prepare feast style dinners 2-3 times a month for my immediate family! The menu planning and organizing what needs to be cooked when is half of the fun. ☺️ There is just something special in a meal that took days of planning and preparation. Thanksgiving turkey “Alton Brown - Good Eats” style is probably my favorite meal of the year.
7, 8 and 9 seem like three different skillsets that each elevate food but aren't really distinct levels of meat prep. Making complicated food with many moving parts, making lots of food and considering presentation and entertainment, and really understanding what is happening when you cook. The best thing I've ever cooked was a technique from 6 inspired by the skill at 9, and I served it at an event where the meat was made with the technique at 5 and the host clearly had the skill of 8.
Ramadan is 30 days of feasts (after a daytime of fasting) great opportunity to practice cooking feasts.
Ok but this plaid shirt & gray apron situation looks gr8
in which shaq continues to operate the most informative cooking channel on yt
"Too bad my wife is pescatarian" ahh so that's why like every date night video is fish. Kind of a bummer because my wife's the opposite and won't eat fish so I can never use those recipes.
Ayyy skillshare sponsor, moving up the ladder. Your videos are exceptional, your content is one of the best on youtube, entertaining, funny and educational! Always happy to see a new video come out.
I love how his stuff has no fluff in it.. he gets right to the point
Akshay Padhye I agree. We’re just here before this man blows up like crazy.
Damn man, your instructional design muscles got me feeling some type of way
Aroused? 😏
9 Levels of Internet Shaquille: Truth to get burned
6:20
"..you have to demonstrate resilience when things inevitably go wrong, whether it rains, or a Vegan arrives" that fucking got me 😂😂
Shaq, i love your style and for that, i've watched the entire thing.
I rank myself at level 0 because i'm vegetarian, so who gives a shit either way
keep up the great work
Oh believe you me. I give a big shit about mushy, overcooked vegetables.
@@suparockr oh, yeah, that's the worst
me: a vegetarian who never cooks meat
also me: *pays very close attention*
Ikr? Still nice to cook for parties which is my joy in life.
HYPOTHETICALLY
Hey, I'm pescatarian and I cook meat for my boyfriend all the time. It's still good to learn, especially if you enjoy cooking.
Only a matter of time
@@christophera.kreusel4329 that's ominous
I'm so happy you included Nowrooz! As such, I know I can make a feast, but I have minimal outdoor cooking experience. Kebabs in a impromptu tandoor? Yes. Chicken on a flame? Yes. Anything else? Basically no. Is there a level for those of us who have missed some levels? lol
That's gotta be the coolest way to introduce and present an ad.
You are my new favourite channel. Informative yet to the point. Professional but slightly sarcastic and witty. A joy to watch and learn. Thank you.
Loving the uptick in content, but when do we get a hair tutorial?
I almost failed level 1attempting level bbq around 15 years ago. My friends were really nice about it considering everything could have made them sick. I’ve done a few level 8 feasts. But I feel like I skipped on the laborious dishes. A lot to consider. Thanks!
Ahhhh this is the contractually obligated sponsored video he was talking about 😌
still haven't showered in the new alcove tho
@@internetshaquille C'est la vie 😔
I don't know if you'd be down for it, but if this became a regular series from you, I'd be a huge fan! This is awesome!
All of the little cooking tips I learn from this channel are cool, but what keeps me returning is your excellent writing and delivery. Even at 12 minutes, everything feels very tight and polished. Really appreciate all the effort taken here.
Finally! A full length video!
I'm Filipino and a feast often occurs when my grandma finds out we are coming over for. Doesn't matter if we are coming over every day during summer vacation or it's Christmas. God bless Grandmas.
I'm at Level 5 -- just moved into my first house and I've never owned a grill. Looking forward to Spring/Summer where I can start exploring this whole world.
Hey Shaquille, I know this is 3 years old now but just wanted to say thank you for this. I've been cooking with my family ever since I was old enough to reach the counter but moving out for the first time and being on my own has added a significant level of intimidation to things I'm otherwise used to or that would be handled by my parents while cooking dinner. So seeing videos like this has restored a significant level of confidence in my ability to cook, and having people like this as a lifeline for learning more challenging meals has been a breath of fresh air. Thank you.
Chicken liver is one of most delicious kinds of meat: fried with onions, ground pepper and optionally baked apples it's pure delight.
In Argentina we do what we call an "asado" on sundays. It stands for "roast". It lies somewhere between a cookout and a feast... the main dish is roasted cow ribs, served with various salads (potatoes & egg, rice & tuna, greens). The person who cooks the "asado" is called the "asador" and it is tradition to clap and cheer when he brings the meat to the table 😌
9:45 “people are expected to cook a feast for 6 people on thanksgiving”
Me, an arab whose immediate family is 16 people: say what now?
at least 6 I think is the minimum he is requiring to qualify for this step. 6 would be a pretty small thanksgiving gathering for most people I would think, but certainly not at all abnormal if you're living away from home or something for instance. If you realize that on average a western family has 1.5 kids then we could mathematically imagine that a given 2 adult household would have 4 parents, 1 sibling, and 1.5 kids. If the sibling is also married with family thats an adiitional 2 parents, 1 significant other and 1.5 more kids. Potential grand total average family 6 grandparents, 4 adults, 3 children. I don't really know why im doing this exercise at this point.
@@thejesusaurus6573 ummm... wat
Honestly though I’m impressed and can objectively appreciate the math and thought you’ve put behind this, but I’m dyscalculic so you lost me at “mathematically imagine” 😂
@@sal_alaa yeah I have no idea why I did that.
I was about to say, my first Thanksgiving cooking solo was 29 people. It wouldn't have been possible if I didn't have a second kitchen to use for prep and holding
Please keep the videos coming. You’re straight to the point and great at explaining things. I’m a decent home cook but you put things in great perspective. Way better than some other popular UA-cam chefs with their try hard shenanigans
Great video,I'm always impressed with you're way of teaching and conveying knowledge. I'm surprised seasoning a meat/marinades wasn't specifically in it's own level. Also while traveling in south america I participated in what was like a luau when we hunted down a pig and killed it, prepared it and the other animals by taking out the insides or de-feathering it, then cooking it. That was on a tier of its own that took a whole community kind of like your feast level but by multiple people. I know there is much more like these you could have added but had to keep the video short and direct. Awesome job
Hey man, just wanted to say that I love your personality. Thank you for being yourself
Love the "De mi Rancho a tu Cocina" cameo
IS secretly hoping for more referrals to Dona Angela than SkillShare.
Just discovered your channel, cooking content that isn't pretentious and isn't overly complicated.
Bravo sir.
9 levels of washing dishes is the next one I want to see.
I tried cooking chicken legs using method 4. I always hated chicken legs because I felt they were fatty yet tasteless, but these were amazing. Great video, as always!
I'd say I'm a 7. I having a thing for making really laborious dishes and sharing them with friends. Pre pandemic in my group I was that weird guy always inviting people over for pho, ramen, and dumplings.
Great vid as always
Yeah, my college parties involved me cooking a feast for my friends. Basically I would make a shopping list and have people bring me ingredients or money so I didn't go broke hosting. Then I'd "slave" at the stove (in quotes because I loved it) and serve it up with some type of alcoholic punch in bulk so we could have mixed drinks the whole night with no one having to do work lol. That freed us up to play board games and videos games into the night (or study when we wanted to have a party but finals were getting a little close).
I would also teach friends to cook that never had to before. Again, they'd bring me what I told them to and I'd show them how to put it together (trying to refrain from being a control freak as much as possible during the moments where I let them take over lol)
I miss those nights :/ I still do this with my bf, but it's just not the same as being "under pressure" knowing that you have a dozen guests to serve. It is nice that my bf (mostly) knows how to cook though lol
@@msjkramey
That sounds awesome, you have some lucky friends, for sure. :) I think it's really sweet that you enjoy sharing your passion for cooking with them and I feel like I should do this more often - as soon as this pandemic is over.
@@rememberallende it's the best and you definitely should (as soon as it's safe, of course). Cooking is exponentially better when you do it in tandem or share your creations with other people. And I have some really awesome friends who were willing to contribute, so I'd say I was lucky, too!
What the hell? That is your definition of "weird guy". Dude, you are like epitome of the 👏 amazing 👏 friend who can cook. I'm trying to get comfortable of cooking food and sharing it for others.
As someone who loves baking, I am level 1 MAYBE level 2 on a good day. Cooking meat is hard and I don't like it
As someone who rarely cooks meat, I'm probably level 2? I appreciate the way you present cooking as a skill because it definitely is. So many people limit themselves but saying things like "I can't cook." There's a lot of simple but fulfilling options if you invest a little research and creativity.
When you've lived your whole life thinking, "well I'm finally an amateur chef".... This guy comes a long and demotes you down 4 levels of confidence. I'm not even sure I know what meat is at this point.
Hawk Flurry: I believe you would like "J. Kenji López-Alt"s channel (author of The Food Lab).
I've subscribed to you for quite awhile, and your videos are so succinct and entertaining. Your humor really comes across in your videos and you teach such practical things. You are fantastic!
I'd put fermented foods and beef aging at level 10. It's science, art and patience all working together.
great suggestion
A nice tip about level 2. Rather than trying to learn by cooking expensive steaks, try learning by cooking spam. It's way cheaper, the even rectangular shape makes it a piece of cake to see what's happening, and you don't have to fear undercooking it because it's safe to eat from the start
10:10 lol in ramadan you get a feast everyday its pretty neat
I was vegan for the first 3 years I cooked for myself, and even after going omnivorous a few years back, I still have just never learned how to cook meat for myself. This video inspired me to start learning!
i made some chicken thighs with the technique you recommended and they were so goddamn good.
As an aspiring vegetarian, a bad one at that, I would only rank myself as a level 3 or 4. I try not to buy much meat and only eat it when dining out. Thus I don't have a lot of experience in cooking meat. However, when I do I like to take all of your factors into account. I would love to see a video of yours that does 9 levels of cooking, period.
Thank you for all of the great videos! Keep up the awesome work.
Anyone who comes to my cookout wanting a well-done steak will be politely but firmly asked to leave.
Thank you ! I'm totally at stage 1, it's great to learn this :) Want to start cooking for myself now. Cooking meat is always so scary for me, I'm just sticking to veg mostly haha
I'm fairly certain that I can manage not killing my guests, I'd say a solid 70% survive eating my food so that's nice. Also, I make a mean, and I mean MEAN hot water, definitely worth a try!
On a somewhat serious note, though, thanks Shaq, your vids really spark my love for cooking everytime I watch them and always provide ideas and new things to try out. You really outdo yourself with every video you post, and this one is no exception. Very informative, with lots of great suggestions and techniques to inherit. Good job, as always, looking forward to the next bad boy the notifications tell me about!
He gave me the confidence to cook in myself
Fantastically well-done instructional design. Shoutout for all of the dishes that you made for just this one video. It shows how much you care and the amount of work you put in just so we can also learn and grow.
Im around a level 3 when i cook to myself and 4-5 when cooking for others.
I am working on level 5! Smoked my first pork shoulder and chicken using a weber kettle grill recently and they turned out pretty great. Learned a lot about how to maintain temperature in a simple grill like that and building fires. A bluetooth thermometer setup helps a lot!
I like to think I’m at a 9, having gone through culinary school and having a passion for food my whole life. Made Wellington and cassoulet a few year ago but I’ve now been finding a lot of joy in the simpler less labour intensive methods. Braising is a new favourite and I’ve found the key to making a good stewed dish is making some killer sticks to add instead of plain old water. Maybe you could do a video on stocks since it uses mostly excess products and will take anyone’s home cooking to the next level. Much love can’t wait for the next video in a month 😉
COME ON GUYS, LET'S GET THIS TO TRENDING. Such a great video. New subscriber!
Will you ever ascend to level 2 uploading?
👍 thermapen. I have the dot by the same mfg. I prefer the dot because while it is not instant read, it has a remote probe and has an alarm when you hit temp, great for roasts and bbq. I also have a graveyard of cheap thermometers.
Wait wait...where’s the stache?!?!
It's a shadow of its former self ;)
It was for raising cancer awareness.
That's Level 10 NetShaq
he swallowed when he was sleeping
He...stashed it away somewhere
Very informative video, Thanks Shaq. I'm at level 8, though missing level 6 as I live in a condo with no way to Bar-be-que! Thing I miss most about COVID is cooking feasts for friends and family. Level 9 probably not attainable without serious investment or fine dining kitchen work experience.
Ok whoa I've never been this early.
When's another episode of the fuck it up challenge series coming up?
Since I mostly lived in apartments when I was in school, I skipped the bbq and grilling stages and jumped to oven cooking and sous vide exploration..don’t know where these fall but I got plenty of compliments on my 48 hour chuck roast you could cut with a butter knife
"Some of your guest may want it well done"
We ask them politely yet firmly to leave
I'm the weirdo who likes burnt meat so I guess I'll grab my jacket and leave 😂.
If it’s still dripping red, ITS FUCKING RAWWWW
I am maybe a level 6/7. Amatuer cook but have been doing it for years learning from great content like this. It's interesting to see so many comments from people who don't cook much! Internet Shaq is entertaining and informative though.
me, a vegetarian: so how does this apply to eggs
I can do some things like crimp dough around a soup dumpling because I grew up doing it, but I definitely can’t host a cookout or barbecue, so I don’t quite know where I land haha
level one is a cruel and unforgiving mistress...
Quite the masterpiece, and I was happy to see the Helen Rennie shoutout- she has some great content as well.
I'd say I'm at about negative two on the scale
I love this concept of presentation. I hope you make some more stuff like this time to time.
woah i thought it said uploaded 33 minutes ago woaah. never been this early lol
One of the few channels I've hit the bell for, cos it's a banger every time
1:56 can't help but think this is a jab at Adam Ragusea lol.
Could you elaborate? I don't really see it.
Knowing Shaq it most likely is. Dude will take any chance he gets.
I really like this concept and the execution, though I don't think the level system works quite as cleanly here as it could elsewhere. My background working food service in the mid-atlantic region means I'm pretty comfortable throwing together a feast, but I don't think I've ever "barbecued" something (at least, not in a sense that wouldn't give a southerner an aneurysm if I claimed it as barbecue). I think maybe a "skill tree" concept might better represent some of the higher levels, and I think you almost got at that when you said "a barbecue difficulty ceiling does not exist." That said, this was a great video that really made me think about my comfort with different cooking tasks, and I'm looking forward to more in this style.
"If you can successfully and reliably perform a cookout even after crushing a 6-pack on your own, you can call level five complete."
Damn, what about 12 beers?
Prestige begins. Now you have to start over but be drunk every time you level up.
If I drank 12 beers, somebody would probably be calling an ambulance
@@stirfryjedi If I drank 12 beers, some would call it tuesday
@@Beunibster touché
Love the format, very engaging. I'd say I'm an out-of-order 8. I've done all of it at some point, but not in the order you laid out here.
I am a vegetarian, but net shaq is net shaq
yess!!
Level 5 is so spot on truthful! Understanding all of the tools you need ahead of time is crucial especially around people who are drinking alcohol. If you’re also a bit toasty with that 6 pack you better know what you’re doing otherwise those burgers are coming out burnt as hell. I’m Level 5
“If things go wrong, a vegan shows up”
how hard can it be to correctly quote something
@@diamonddynamite1557 Yeah, I don't think that's at all what he said, lol. Or not quite like that.
"You have to demonstrate resilience when things inevitably go wrong, whether it rains, or a vegan arrives"
Hmm, I’m a lvl 5! For a home chef learning stuff from UA-cam, I’ll take it! Great vid man.
me, watching this whilst eating a pork chop that my mexican mom, who has never checked for safe meat temperatures, cooked: :)
I'd say I'm just about to approach level 4. The chicken thigh example was exactly where I want to be. Also side note this is literally the first time I've clicked a link for a sponsor before finishing the video. Thanks for the content Shaq
My adhd zoomer brain can't handle being concentrated for longer then 10 mins.
I guess I'll share how my experiences line up with these levels since I've not seen many other comments do so
The most intricate dish I've ever prepared apart from Solyanka is beef bourguignon (which I still have to look up the spelling for)
While it was a very involved and lengthy cooking process to do by myself in a small kitchen, every time I thought I fucked up I actually didn't, so it's a rather forgiving dish which makes me think level 3 out of 9 fits braising perfectly. Despite being a 3/9 it was one of, if not the tastiest dish I've ever eaten and I've been to extremely expensive modern restaurants, so your take on "just because it's more complex doesn't mean it tastes better" is spot on too.
Fantastic video as always Shaq
I'm just here to comment:
Sous vide
, and then I leave.
I put smoking meats above "feast" simply because i've never done it, and have done a lot of feast style meals. Good video
Level 10: don't, because it's unethical
level 11: shits tasty yo
@@tsmith99 I know, thankfully my moral code weighs heavier than any primitive desires.
@@Paksusuoli95 sorry for your loss
Level 1. Between COVID and dating a picky vegetarian, I don't cook meat enough to get sufficient practice. It's also something I've been phasing out of my diet to better adhere to the nutritional pyramid. Chicken sits in a crockpot until it falls apart, and ground beef/pork gets browned and seared before being incorporated into a ragù.
I've not done any difficult BBQ dishes like brisket, but I made 2 beef wellingtons for a family of 10 a few years ago and they both turned out great.