McDonald’s has been cooking its famous burgers since May 15, 1940 – but people are only just learning the process they go through to make it onto your plate
Everyone has their go-to McDonald’s order – whether it’s a Big Mac or McChicken Nugget meal. But not everyone stops to wonder how their favourite meal is actually made from start to finish – with some even choosing to avoid this knowledge entirely.
However, the YouTube channel How It’s Made has shared how McDonald’s beef patties make it from the field to your mouths for those wanting to know. In their video, it says: “The beef patty is the cornerstone of the McDonald’s burger and it all starts with the selection of the beef.
“McDonald’s has a rigorous selection process and works with a group of trusted suppliers to ensure that the beef is of the highest quality.” According to How It’s Made, once the beef arrives at the processing plant, it is inspected and trimmed to remove excess, fat, gristle, and bone before being placed into a grinder.
“McDonald’s uses a precise blend of beef cuts including chuck, round and Sirloin to create the perfect balance of flavour and texture,” the video adds. Following this, the ground beef is mixed with salt, pepper and other seasonings to “enhance the flavour”.
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The video continues: “McDonald’s uses a unique process called portioning and forming to ensure that each patty is consistent in size and thickness. The ground beef mixture is placed into a machine that compresses and shapes the patty. The machine uses pressure and heat to create the perfect patty ensuring that it cooks evenly and retains its juicy texture.
Now sharing the cooking process inside a McDonald’s restaurant, the video adds: “Once the patties are formed, they are cooked on a grill using a unique process called continuous grilling. The grill is heated to a high temperature and the patties are seared on each side for a specific amount of time. This technique helps to lock in the flavor and juices giving the burger that perfect taste.
“The patties are then placed inside a warming cabinet which keeps them at the perfect temperature and texture until they are ready to be served.” However, many McDonald’s fans were unconvinced by the video, with one even comparing the clip to “old propaganda”.
One user said: “I feel so gaslit right now.” Another user added: “I find this video incredibly misleading – over half of the footage is not of McDonald’s products and merely stock footage.” A third user said: “I am so glad I wasn’t the only one who thought this video was biased and seemed sponsored…” One more user added: “Smart. A commercial hiding in a documentary.”
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