Are Homemade Tortilla Chips Worth It? You Can Do This!
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Date: 2020-05-20
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Je
Would you mind not assuming all of your viewers are idiots that can't properly do cost benefit analysis? If you're going to bring up which is cheaper? answer the question properly. How much does the fryer cost? How much does the oil cost (you mentioned how much it costs but you didn't change the per ounce price of the chips? How much time did it take for you to make the chips? In actuality, it's more expensive and time consuming to make homemade chips-- it's the reason premade chips exist and are almost the sole source of tortilla chips. They may taste better, but by practically lying to your viewers about homemade is cheaper, I no longer believe Cliff's opinion that the homemade are better.
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Would you mind not assuming all of your viewers are idiots that can't properly do cost benefit analysis? If you're going to bring up which is cheaper? answer the question properly. How much does the fryer cost? How much does the oil cost (you mentioned how much it costs but you didn't change the per ounce price of the chips? How much time did it take for you to make the chips? In actuality, it's more expensive and time consuming to make homemade chips-- it's the reason premade chips exist and are almost the sole source of tortilla chips. They may taste better, but by practically lying to your viewers about homemade is cheaper, I no longer believe Cliff's opinion that the homemade are better.
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Elf
I'm just here because I had to make tortilla chips after running out and was trying to figure out how to store them. This didn't answer my question, but I agree that the overall taste is better. The thickness of the tortilla compliments the spiciness of salsa, and they can pick up guacamole better. At the moment, making tortilla chips are super beneficial because a lot of leftover tortillas are overflowing my refrigerator, one batch can knock out half a bag. Using the tortillas for multiple dishes and reusing the oil for things like churros makes it more worth it.
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I'm just here because I had to make tortilla chips after running out and was trying to figure out how to store them. This didn't answer my question, but I agree that the overall taste is better. The thickness of the tortilla compliments the spiciness of salsa, and they can pick up guacamole better. At the moment, making tortilla chips are super beneficial because a lot of leftover tortillas are overflowing my refrigerator, one batch can knock out half a bag. Using the tortillas for multiple dishes and reusing the oil for things like churros makes it more worth it.
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Grilled
A plus to this method I don't see being acknowledged is, if the store bought chips are opened and not eaten within a certain amount of time, they eventually go stale but if you make your own you have more control to regulate quantity and therefore waste less food/money. I understand in America, although being a great country, people are no strangers to gluttony and likely have little need to worry about consuming a bag of chips before it goes bad but this would be beneficial for those of us conditioned to eat smaller portions.
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A plus to this method I don't see being acknowledged is, if the store bought chips are opened and not eaten within a certain amount of time, they eventually go stale but if you make your own you have more control to regulate quantity and therefore waste less food/money. I understand in America, although being a great country, people are no strangers to gluttony and likely have little need to worry about consuming a bag of chips before it goes bad but this would be beneficial for those of us conditioned to eat smaller portions.
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Fortuitous
Let's factor in the cost of my time and energy here too. Set up the deep fryer (assuming I have one, 2 quarts of oil, bring it up to temp, about 10 minutes cook time - not a big deal there - but then I've got filter the oil of any solids, pour it back into containers for storage, and clean the sheet pan you rested them over, the grate you rested them on, and the entire deep fryer. I love me some good homemade chips, but that's 20 to 30 minutes of work to save me 2 bucks.
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Let's factor in the cost of my time and energy here too. Set up the deep fryer (assuming I have one, 2 quarts of oil, bring it up to temp, about 10 minutes cook time - not a big deal there - but then I've got filter the oil of any solids, pour it back into containers for storage, and clean the sheet pan you rested them over, the grate you rested them on, and the entire deep fryer. I love me some good homemade chips, but that's 20 to 30 minutes of work to save me 2 bucks.
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Brock
Great Value brand vegetable oil at Walmart, 4. 88 for a gallon. If you really want the perfect tortilla chip experience buy some Maseca and make fresh tortillas and deep fry them. Fresh tortillas are super easy to make at home and there are dozens of videos on YouTube.
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Great Value brand vegetable oil at Walmart, 4. 88 for a gallon. If you really want the perfect tortilla chip experience buy some Maseca and make fresh tortillas and deep fry them. Fresh tortillas are super easy to make at home and there are dozens of videos on YouTube.
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Lucas
I honestly don't understand how anyone could dislike this video, it's showing you how to make good tortilla chips for cheaper, like, what's not to love about that? Unless you don't like tortilla chips, in that case why would you even watch this video?
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I honestly don't understand how anyone could dislike this video, it's showing you how to make good tortilla chips for cheaper, like, what's not to love about that? Unless you don't like tortilla chips, in that case why would you even watch this video?
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Phil
The best part about about the bagged factory chips is all the broken pieces in the bottom half. You need a spoon. Ever watch a vendor stack chip bags on the rack? Its a wonder any survive whole. Homemade wins, regardless of cost.
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The best part about about the bagged factory chips is all the broken pieces in the bottom half. You need a spoon. Ever watch a vendor stack chip bags on the rack? Its a wonder any survive whole. Homemade wins, regardless of cost.
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MYREALNAME
Oil +energy + tortillas puts the price at over 8 for 13 ounces of product. Not to mention labor cost. Imagine hosting a party and and spending 8 per bag of chips AND you have to work a fryer the whole time. No thanks dude.
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Oil +energy + tortillas puts the price at over 8 for 13 ounces of product. Not to mention labor cost. Imagine hosting a party and and spending 8 per bag of chips AND you have to work a fryer the whole time. No thanks dude.
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Jake
Your calculations assume your time is worthless. That being said, I am of the position that the increased enjoyment from home fried chips is well worth the small amount of time. The biggest hurdle here is owning a deep fryer
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Your calculations assume your time is worthless. That being said, I am of the position that the increased enjoyment from home fried chips is well worth the small amount of time. The biggest hurdle here is owning a deep fryer
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finndo
why don't these shows never consider the price of your own time in the equation? US minimum wage is 7. 25. The whole process is around 10 minutes, so that would mean at least 1. 20 for the labor (for the 16 ounces)
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why don't these shows never consider the price of your own time in the equation? US minimum wage is 7. 25. The whole process is around 10 minutes, so that would mean at least 1. 20 for the labor (for the 16 ounces)
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