The video is a cooking episode of "Binging with Babish" where the host recreates the "Four Horsemeals of the Eggporkalypse" from the TV show "Parks and Recreation." The dish consists of a massive breakfast platter featuring a 12-egg scramble, bacon, sausage, ham, hash browns, chicken fried steak, and a giant tower of buttermilk pancakes. The host guides the viewer through each component of the dish, sharing various cooking techniques and tips. After completing the meal, the host reflects on the fact that this is the final episode to be filmed in their current kitchen, and they express a mix of emotions about moving on to a new space. The episode ends with the host enjoying the finished dish and thanking their audience for their support.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The dish being prepared is called the "Four Horsemeals of the Egg Pork".
2. The dish includes a 12-egg scramble, bacon, sausage, ham, hash browns, chicken fried steak, and a giant tower of buttermilk pancakes.
3. The recipe for the buttermilk pancakes is a factory-standard recipe.
4. The pancakes are whisked to a lumpy smooth consistency, covered with plastic wrap, and refrigerated for up to 24 hours.
5. There are two different iterations of hash browns: a mountain of scattered and shredded hash browns and five deep-fried hash brown patties.
6. The hash brown patties are made by peeling and chopping 5 medium russet potatoes into 1-inch chunks.
7. The potatoes are immediately dunked into a cool water bath to prevent discoloration and excess starch.
8. The potatoes are drained and patted dry on paper towels.
9. The potatoes are par-fried in 350°F vegetable oil for 3-4 minutes until lightly browned and cooked through.
10. The potatoes are cooled completely at room temperature for about 20 minutes.
11. The potatoes are processed into a chunky paste using a food processor.
12. The potato mixture is seasoned with sugar, black pepper, kosher salt, and potato starch.
13. The potato mixture is formed into patties and frozen for about an hour.
14. The patties are deep-fried in 375°F oil for about 5 minutes until deeply golden brown and crisp.
15. The chicken fried steak is made using top sirloin, which is tenderized using a meat tenderizer.
16. The steak is breaded using a dry breading station with flour, kosher salt, and cayenne pepper.
17. The steak is double-battered, meaning it is coated with the dry breading mixture, then the wet breading mixture, and finally the dry breading mixture again.
18. The steak is fried in 350°F oil for about 4-5 minutes per side until deeply golden brown and crisp.
19. The gravy is made by reserving the browned bits from the pan, adding flour as a thickener, and whisking in beef stock and light cream.
20. The sausage is cooked on the flat top with the pancakes.
21. The pancakes are made using a buttermilk pancake recipe and are fried in bacon fat.
22. The potatoes for the scattered hash browns are peeled and shredded directly into a bowl of cool water.
23. The potatoes are lightly seasoned with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
24. The potatoes are fried on the flat top with the sausage and pancakes.
25. The 12-egg scramble is cooked on the flat top using bacon and sausage fat.
Note: Some of the facts are repeated or rephrased for clarity.