Fry Hard

"Fry Hard"
Series	Good Eats
Season	2
Episode	9
Theme	Frying
Recipes	Chips and Fish
Production Number	EA1B10
Airdate	May 10, 2000
Episode Chronology
Previous	"A Grind is a Terrible Thing to Waste"
Next	"Urban Preservation: Part 1"
Related Titles
Next	"Fry Hard II: The Chicken"

Source

Fry is not a dirty word. Alton wants to show that proper know-how allows everyone to make healthy, delicious and safe fried foods.

Facts

• "ABC" class fire extinguishers put out fires involving grease or oil, electricity and standard combustibles such as fabric, paper and wood.
• Never re-use any frying oil that has been heated beyond 400°.
• Fryer bound foods should be free of excess surface moisture.
• The "French" in "French Fry" refers not to the country of origin, but to the cut of the potatoes which are "frenched."
• 1864: The first Fish & Chip shop opens in London. Within a decade, there will be over a thousand.

Cast

Shirley O. Corriher ... Food Scientist (Herself)
Merrilyn Crouch ... Marsha
Vickie Eng ... W

Ingredients

Oil, Safflower oil, Palm oil, Olive oil, Walnut oil, Almond oil, Hazelnut oil, Canola oil, Peanut oil, Soybean oil, Grapeseed oil, Sunflower oil; Potato, Russet potato; Salt, Kosher salt; Flour, All-purpose flour; Baking powder; Cayenne pepper; Old Bay; Fish, Whitefish, Haddock, Tilapia, Pollock, Cod, Shad, Grouper, Mackerel, Salmon, Bluefish, Tuna; Lard; Butter; Popcorn; Shortening; Club soda; Water; Milk; Beer; Egg, Eggwhites, Egg yolk; Cornstarch; Vinegar, Malt vinegar; Tallow

Dishes

French fries; Fried fish

Tools

Deep fryer; Toaster oven; Dutch oven; Thermometer (Fry); Fire extinguisher; Paper towel; Sheet pan (Cake rack); Strainer (Spider/Wire/Salad); Tongs; Knife; Mandoline; Salad spinner; Newsprint; Parchment paper; Beaker; Stove; Towel; Container; Refrigerator; Bowl (Stainless-steel/Glass); Measuring cup; Measuring spoon; Salt container; Whisk; Tray; Sink; Oven; Spritzer

Techniques

Frying; Blanching; Drying; Julienning; Dredging

Terminology

Batter; Seafood; White fish; Meat; Baked goods; Seasoning; Spice; Peel

Science

Energy; Fat; Surface area; Absorption; Triglyceride; Glycerol; Alcohol; Fatty acids; Hydrogen; Saturation; Shelf life; Covalent bond; Manufacturing; Monounsaturated fat; Molecule; Shelf stable; Polyunsaturated fat; Smoke point; Oil; Iron oxide; Acid; Steam; Grease; Electricity; Combustibility; Fabric; Paper; Wood; Boiling point; Leavening; Bubbles; Tablespoon (measurement); Liquid; Starch; Vessel; Degree; Teaspoon (measurement); Cup (measurement)

Organizations

None

Culture

Asia; France; 1864; Fish & chip shop; London; England

Visual Aids

Fat train; The Box; Oil change

Locations

• The Kitchen
• Bed, Bath & Beyond
• The Driveway

Title Origin

"Die Hard" - Movie Series

References

• "Good Eats Fan Page", January 7, 2000.

• "Fry Hard". Good Eats. May 10, 2000. No. 9, season 2.