I, like so many other people, always assumed that In-N-Out burgers only came one way: well done. The vast majority of fast food burgers are served this way and, while I don't mind the odd crisp edge that appears on well-cooked burgers, many fast food fans lament the lack of juiciness in their meat. Lament no more, In-N-Out fans. According to a post on A Hamburger Today, you can get your burgers cooked medium-rare or rare at In-N-Out restaurants. Someone who identified himself as an In-N-Out associate told them that all you have to do is let the person taking your order know that you want it cooked to a certain doneness.
A fresh, delicious and extra juicy fast food burger? Quick - someone stop by In-N-Out for lunch and try this out. We want to know if it's true!
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6-15-2006 @ 11:28AM
BG said...
3:30 until lunch, I'll try it today. I know they will make your fries extra crispy, I always ask for that.
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6-15-2006 @ 11:38AM
CH said...
Yes, this is true. My usual order is: Cheeseburger Animal Style Medium Rare Whole Grilled Instead.
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6-15-2006 @ 1:30PM
cadbooy said...
Funny that you say that you always get your burger delivered to you well done. My experience at In n Out, as well as others I've spoken to, is that the burger is delivered brown on the outside and RAW on the inside, even if you ask for well done. They simply don't have the time to wait for the burger to get fully cooked. I don't admire their risking food poisoning like this. Its a shame cause although I like their product, I've stopped going there because of this.
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6-15-2006 @ 1:39PM
Don said...
Ordering a burger medium rare at a fast food joint? Talk about taking your life into your hands (literally!)
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6-15-2006 @ 2:57PM
Rob said...
What a bunch of hypochondriacs! First of all the chances of you getting food poisoning from beef is extremely rare, especially because of all the safeguards in place today. You are more likely to get sick from someone not washing their hands after going to the bathroom or transmitting an illness through poor hygiene than getting it through beef.
Secondly, I might agree with you about ordering a burger medium rare at a regular fast food place like McDonalds, but this is In-n-Out. These guys have different standards. Everything is fresh as it can be. I trust them implicitly.
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6-16-2006 @ 9:31AM
Buck Q. Fitch said...
Rob take it down a notch.
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6-19-2006 @ 5:50AM
Kelley Ritchey said...
I should point out that most hamburger establishments let you do this. Burger King used to promote this with the "have it your way" commercials to differentiate themselves from McDonalds.
It does slow down their operation. If everyone ordered it cooked to their specs, the industry would have to re-brand itself as the "almost fast food industry", but this should not stop you from getting the burger you want.
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