You Learn Something New Every Day: Animal-Style Fries At In-N-Out
I'm originally from Southern California, so In-N-Out is the native food of my people. Whenever I go back, I slip on my scuba gear and dive into the middle of a double double. I don't ever come out. I just smother myself in its deliciousness until my caca even smells like something off of their menu.
Because I consider a serious In-N-Out-aholic, I'm a little ashamed to admit that I've never heard of fries animal-style. It's not on the menu, so you have to ask for it. Now, I've eaten a cheeseburger animal-style, but didn't even know you could get that mess on your fries. I didn't know until a reader we'll call Rachel let me in on the secret today.
Just like the burger, they top the fries with melted cheese, grilled onions and gallons of Thousand Island dressing. After staring at this picture, I don't know whether to bite at my screen or cry into a toilet. It kind of looks like something you'd find in the dumpster outside of an abortion clinic. Like something Vadge would smear her face with. I think I see something moving. That's never stopped me before, so as soon as I land back in my homeland in a few months, I will drive up to an In-N-Out and ask for my fries abortion-style.
I order my Animal Style Fries without grilled onions.For those who have never tried this,Im telling you...It's so effin good!I've lived in Cali all my life and lived in Baldwin Park for 5 yrs.Anyone who is a In-n-Out fan knows the secret recipes and that it's called "Spread" not "Thousand Islands".Next time try the neopolitan shake or a Flying Dutchman.
I've never been to an in-n-out burger place before...last night. Damn you Michael K! FYI, I ordered the animal fries. I could have done without the sauce, I really don't care for thousand island. I would recommend getting the sauce on the side if you try it. I ordered them well-done so they were nice and crispy. It was okay, but after eating it, it felt like lead in my stomach and I immediately wanted to go to sleep, plus I've had onion breath all day. I would recommend trying them just for the experience of it, but I wouldn't order it again.
Just my 2 cents...
ewww... thousand island dressing? I've never heard of "animal style" before and I thank jebus for that. Though maybe that pic is preventing me from imagining the taste. Also poutine isn't pronounced "puts-in".... it's "poo-teen".
Oddly enough we learned about this on the exact same day MK...these fries look GROSS! Is that topped with beef or chili or some shit? MEthinks YES!
"The master's tools will never dismantle the master's house." Audre Lorde
Auch, Michael!
"vaya con huevos mi amigos"
Holy Mother - I just went to the "This is why You're Fat" website. Not sure whether to laugh or cry....I have to say, the "Cornhole" recipe is my fave...As to In-N-Out, I just finished a project in South San Fran - been there for months, and had no less than 3 opportunities to go to In-N-Out.
Kicking myself in the ass now.....
get two orders ... you know your going to anyway, once you finish the first, you'll realize one wasn't enough
It sounded pretty good to me until they got to the "Thousand Island dressing" part. The In N' Out we went to in L.A. was so crowded. The parking lot was tiny so we left. I wanted to see what the hype was all about. Now I know... EEEEeeeek!
If you are not in the mood for the meat part, this really IS THE TICKET. It is soooo delicious and they really do grill the onions just like the do for the burgers. I expect photos posted from your next visit.
BTW....I have a book from the 80's that Morgan Fairchild put out that shows all of her make up tips and upkeep. That bitch still looks good! I will send to you. Might be good for an open post day.
Submitted by mahaatma on Tue, 04/28/2009 - 2:18am.
Sheeps.....wondering, are you an In-N-Out fan?....
I am! And, for local color, have been to the one on Rt 79 going east out of Temecula. I only eat at In-N-Out maybe twice a year but I greatly admire their business plan.
You can also order a 4 x 4 it is not on the menu.
or Protein style, but who wants that!
poutine, in n'out fries - you are nothing compared to a garbage plate from Nick Tahoe's in Rochester, NY - delicious
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Next time you go order a "Flying Dutchman."
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Being Canadaian and never eating in and/or out, I would try this to see if it's better or worse than Poutine. Or bacon sprinkled Poutine. The most heart clogging food there is.
Religion: Dlisted!
AY! Im from AUSTRALIA and knew such an item existed. Perhaps I spend too much time on the net as Ive never been to USA. Oh well me SMRT
Submitted by KaosAndMe on Tue, 04/28/2009 - 6:59am.
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LOL, good post Kaos.
I'll second that invite.
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This place has got everything.
Why do they call it animal fries? I could insert a gross joke here but I'll refrain.
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The pair of moobs that makes a cameo at the 0:45 second was an interesting surprise - MK
OKay, I live in Chicago, originally from NY but knew that fries were available in animal style! What the hell MK? You need to get up on your fast food... regardless, you'd toss that double double in the sewer sewer for whataburger - shit is like crack... Californian's might be too proud to admit/beg for that shit...
also, poutin is awesome... (pronounced puts-in)
Submitted by Ophelias evil twin on Tue, 04/28/2009 - 7:16am.
Well, I've never had Poutine or the dogbarf on fries in this pic, so I guess I should try before i comment. Still.......
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The pair of moobs that makes a cameo at the 0:45 second was an interesting surprise - MK
Sugaroo: can't be any worse than this In and Out abortion on a plate. :)
Actually it is quite delicious. The hot gravy melts the cheese and get some crispy fries goin' on with that and it's heaven.
Poutine sounds nassy! Cheese curds? Dear God!
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The pair of moobs that makes a cameo at the 0:45 second was an interesting surprise - MK
Hey KaosAndMe .. thanks that reminds me -- I'm gonna have to visit the chip wagon dude at lunch time today. That there is some good eatin'
oh and I put salt and vinegar on mine ;)
MK..
On behalf of all DListed Canadians,
I invite you to visit a chip wagon in our country
and have yourself a POUTINE.
A delicious French Canadian mess..
chips covered in cheese curds and then smothered in gravy!
Some people also add ketchup, but it is best with just salt and a lot of pepper..
wash it all down with a cold Coke ( Or Pepsi if you really want the full experience!).
Those Animal fries look yucky, and probably taste like they look.
Long Live POUTINE!
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Ranch dressing/fries, YES
Thousand Island dressing/Big Mac, YES
Thousand Island on FF, NO
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I also am from SoCal and now live on the East Coast. How I miss those N and Outs! Damn, best burgers and fries in the universe. Why oh why not out here?
I lived in California for two years and I never had In&Out. Am I alone here?
But then again, I did not live in L.A.
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Sheeps.....wondering, are you an In-N-Out fan?....
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I'm shocked that MK did not know about yummy animal style fries. Shocked!
MK, I don't know if you can still claim Socal now.
Animal Style Fries do look like vomit...but they are oh-so good. Amen.
Not feeling the pink sauce, did My Pretty Pony heave on my fries?
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Submitted by CuddlyCarla on Mon, 04/27/2009 - 10:22pm.
The secret menu is not-so-secret, you can view it at the official restaurant webpage.
I def don't work at In-N-Out and don't even eat there much. But everything you say is true. To me, it's proof that if you have a good product, at a good price, with good service, and treat your employees right, you can make a friggin mint.
as unbelievably shocked to hear that you didn't know about animal style fries, i find it endearing & sweet that it shows you still have some innocence left in ya!
thanks for being the rude, crude & vulgar betch that brings a smile to my face everyday!
con mucho amor,
elizabeth from orange, ca
Wow, I can't believe he actually posted it! My husband orders that nastiness every time we go there. I actually ate some of it this time... I have been feeling gross all day.
Ugh...thousand island dressing (what does that name even mean?) always reminded me of vomit; I wouldn't be able to stomach the fries
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I so needed to laugh...thank god for dlisted because my xanax has not kicked in and people within a twenty mile radius of me better be on their best behavior!!! fucking cunts...
That looks nasty.
It kind of looks like something you'd find in the dumpster outside of an abortion clinic.
MK, you CRACK me up!!
I've only had In-N-Out burgers are few times in my life, but Sweet Christ on a Cracker, they are AWESOME!!! I wish they'd make their way to the east coast, darn it!!
Although, those fries do look kinda nasty-take away the dressing & add some cheese & that's the kind of filth that I like!!
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Why in bronzer on the nutsack hell is she naked, but he's fully clothed? Take all them panties off, Zac!
CuddlyCarla, are you sure you still don't work there?
You should fly to the west coast just for some animal style fries They are well worth it you are in for a delight !!
The secret menu is not-so-secret, you can view it at the official restaurant webpage. I used to work at an IN-N-OUT back in my LA days and quite a few customers were well versed in it (speaking of versus, check under your soda cups and on your burger wraps and you'll find hidden Bible verses. You can get fries or burgers animal style, though both are different things. If memory serves me correctly, animal fries have melted cheese, grilled onions, and thousand island spread. So do animal burgers, but they also include a few extra things. You can also ask for any burger patty/cheese ratio you want, i.e. 4x4's, 3x2's, among other things. Also, if you ask for a bag of green peppers, stickers, or fry hats, they will give them to you freely! The place really was fantastic, especially as far as fast food goes. Starting salary a few years ago was $10, they are generous with raises, and anytime I go back to visit the same people I worked with are there, a strong sign of a great company. The managers can make six figure salaries. Great ethics, no refrigerators or freezers, about as good as it gets. Fast food doesn't taste better anywhere else. Just watch your intake, I got it free everyday I worked and gained SO much weight. But boy, was it tasty :)
Submitted by EvilShoe on Mon, 04/27/2009 - 10:14pm.
I'm accepting all donations of onion rings, mozzarella sticks, and fried chicken. I only have 4 food groups: fried, deep fried, vodka, and cheese.
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Submitted by M.E. on Mon, 04/27/2009 - 6:24pm.
Clarisse - I've been doing it so long now that if I cheat and eat something full of bad carbs, I feel like complete shit.
It's become basically second nature now. And I really don't miss the carbs. (Potaoes, bread, etc.)
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Same here. I also don't do deep fried foods, if I had some it would make me literally ill.
Submitted by jalynne on Mon, 04/27/2009 - 9:59pm.
looks like somebody regurgitated some fries and a strawberry shake on top of that.
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No! No! Not a shake...a SPREAD doncha know? Yes, they regurgitated a SPREAD on top of that mess....okaaaaay? ;-). Get over yourself if you think it's anything other than a SPREAD...;-)...
Oh, I KEEED, I KEED...
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looks like somebody regurgitated some fries and a strawberry shake on top of that.
NASTY!
puurrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr,
moosh
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I am shocked you were unaware. My friends love it, I am a ketchup and fries person myself.
being an in n out aholic myself i ALWAYS get my burger and fries animal style... MK!!! HOW DID U NOT KNOW ABOUT ANIMAL FRIES?? THEY ARE THE BEST!! PLEASE TELL ME YOU KNOW ABOUT THE "SECRET MENU" FROM IN N OUT!!! U KNOW THEY HAVE A COMPLETE SECRET MENU RIGHT??
Submitted by AmberChella on Mon, 04/27/2009 - 9:14pm.
First of all, it ain't thousand island or secret sauce, it's SPREAD. And fuck anyone talking about vinegarette. Really? Vinegarette? It's a burger, not a fucking gourmet meal. Get the fuck over yourself.
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What the fuck is a SPREAD?????
And we were talking aboout salad dressings, so whatevs on that shit.....*talk to the paw*....
I don't need to get over myself cuz I wasn't under myself, some low rent trick was....
And ain't nuffin' wrong wif no gourmet meal, just like ain't nuffin wrong wif no cheeseburger...And ain't nuffin wrong wif da two makin' sweet, sweet wuv....
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Sorry, Roger, you are tiger now...
First of all, it ain't thousand island or secret sauce, it's SPREAD. And fuck anyone talking about vinegarette. Really? Vinegarette? It's a burger, not a fucking gourmet meal. Get the fuck over yourself.
& there are many secret items you can get at In-N-Out, including a grilled cheese.
Have your fries animal style once in a while!