1 00:00:03,938 --> 00:00:07,039 I'm at Penny Ann's Cafe at Salt Lake City, Utah, 2 00:00:07,041 --> 00:00:08,807 taking on the PAC Stack Challenge. 3 00:00:08,809 --> 00:00:10,843 I don't know how you're gonna do it, to be honest with you. 4 00:00:10,944 --> 00:00:11,610 Me neither. 5 00:00:12,546 --> 00:00:14,279 Good luck, buddy. 6 00:00:14,281 --> 00:00:17,516 If I finish three and a half pounds of Heavenly Hot Cakes in under 30 minutes... 7 00:00:17,518 --> 00:00:19,051 We had a couple families order it... 8 00:00:19,053 --> 00:00:20,185 [Casey] Right, families. 9 00:00:20,187 --> 00:00:22,921 ...I'll win hot cake mix and syrup. 10 00:00:22,923 --> 00:00:24,156 Let's go, Casey. Come on! 11 00:00:24,224 --> 00:00:26,425 [woman] Salt Lake City, Casey! 12 00:00:26,427 --> 00:00:27,926 So many pecans! 13 00:00:27,928 --> 00:00:29,328 [crowd chanting] Cake, cake, cake... 14 00:00:29,330 --> 00:00:30,963 [Casey] PAC Stack Challenge 15 00:00:30,965 --> 00:00:34,099 I'm gonna send you packin'! 16 00:00:34,101 --> 00:00:35,601 [crowd cheering] 17 00:00:38,039 --> 00:00:39,004 [Casey] For years, 18 00:00:39,006 --> 00:00:41,040 food's army has grown unchecked. 19 00:00:43,210 --> 00:00:44,009 Bigger... 20 00:00:44,011 --> 00:00:44,943 Wow! 21 00:00:44,945 --> 00:00:46,045 ...spicier... 22 00:00:46,146 --> 00:00:46,912 Whoo! 23 00:00:46,914 --> 00:00:47,846 ...bolder. 24 00:00:47,915 --> 00:00:49,314 What is that? 25 00:00:49,316 --> 00:00:50,616 But a hero rises... 26 00:00:50,618 --> 00:00:51,784 That's tremendous. 27 00:00:51,786 --> 00:00:54,219 ...ready to taste the nation most epic eats. 28 00:00:55,956 --> 00:00:56,855 Uh... 29 00:00:57,525 --> 00:00:58,524 I'm Casey Webb. 30 00:00:58,526 --> 00:01:00,059 Yes! 31 00:01:00,061 --> 00:01:03,362 Holding the banner of man, and armed with years of experience 32 00:01:03,431 --> 00:01:05,264 in the restaurant industry. 33 00:01:05,332 --> 00:01:06,598 [crowd chanting] Ca-sey, Ca-sey! 34 00:01:06,600 --> 00:01:07,833 [Casey] I go into battle. 35 00:01:08,803 --> 00:01:10,035 Bring out the steak! 36 00:01:11,705 --> 00:01:14,039 Food, your days are numbered 37 00:01:14,108 --> 00:01:15,507 It's gonna be a wild ride! 38 00:01:15,509 --> 00:01:18,243 The mighty Casey has a taste for victory. 39 00:01:18,345 --> 00:01:19,445 Whoo! 40 00:01:21,415 --> 00:01:23,949 This is Man v. Food. 41 00:01:32,660 --> 00:01:35,928 My new expedition has taken me to Salt Lake City, Utah, 42 00:01:35,930 --> 00:01:39,398 for a totally bonkers burger a Hawaiian haven, 43 00:01:39,400 --> 00:01:42,301 and a super sweet hot cake challenge. 44 00:01:42,303 --> 00:01:44,603 Salt Lake City, don't be salty. 45 00:01:44,605 --> 00:01:45,737 I'm here! 46 00:01:50,111 --> 00:01:52,945 Lovers of winters cold and summer sun, 47 00:01:52,947 --> 00:01:55,247 the 801 knows how it's done 48 00:01:57,118 --> 00:01:58,750 Named after the great Salt Lake, 49 00:01:58,819 --> 00:02:01,753 this capital city lies insid a mountain valley, 50 00:02:01,855 --> 00:02:04,957 making it a year-round destination for outdoor fun 51 00:02:04,959 --> 00:02:07,526 And after a long run on the slopes, 52 00:02:07,528 --> 00:02:11,430 there's a special burger waiting to whet the appetite 53 00:02:11,432 --> 00:02:14,199 Pastrami burgers are ubiquitous in Salt Lake City, 54 00:02:14,201 --> 00:02:15,734 but when locals want the very best, 55 00:02:15,836 --> 00:02:17,803 they come here to Lucky's Iron Door, 56 00:02:17,805 --> 00:02:20,739 where they're serving a vas array of burger behemoths. 57 00:02:25,946 --> 00:02:28,847 Salt Lake earned its crown as a burger town 58 00:02:28,949 --> 00:02:31,717 by way of their classic pastrami burger. 59 00:02:34,088 --> 00:02:39,091 A pastrami-topped patty popularized by Utah's Greek communities. 60 00:02:39,093 --> 00:02:41,527 [man] You know, growing up in Utah, pastrami burgers are a thing 61 00:02:41,529 --> 00:02:44,029 Like, they're... There's multiple places that do them well, 62 00:02:44,031 --> 00:02:45,564 but this place does it over the top. 63 00:02:45,566 --> 00:02:48,700 You've had pastrami burgers your whole life, is that safe to say? 64 00:02:48,702 --> 00:02:49,935 -[customer 1] Sure. -[customer 2] Very safe to say. 65 00:02:49,937 --> 00:02:51,102 A lot of 'em. 66 00:02:51,104 --> 00:02:52,104 Tell me, have you been anywhere else in the country 67 00:02:52,106 --> 00:02:53,205 that you had a pastrami burger? 68 00:02:53,207 --> 00:02:54,205 No. 69 00:02:54,208 --> 00:02:55,574 I'm not sure, not that I can recall... 70 00:02:55,576 --> 00:02:56,641 Cause I don't think it's actually a thing outside of Utah. 71 00:02:56,643 --> 00:02:59,711 I didn't realize it wasn't a thing outside of Utah. 72 00:02:59,713 --> 00:03:04,416 [Casey] And at Lucky's, they surpass all tradition and go next level. 73 00:03:04,418 --> 00:03:07,386 Taking regular burgers and blowing them out of the water 74 00:03:07,388 --> 00:03:11,290 with big and bold flavors you've never seen before. 75 00:03:11,292 --> 00:03:14,059 Like the al pastor burger with grilled pineapple, 76 00:03:14,061 --> 00:03:19,364 or the spicy bear burger stuffed between two grilled cheeses. 77 00:03:19,433 --> 00:03:22,000 You can always try something that's a new adventure. 78 00:03:22,002 --> 00:03:23,302 That makes my mouth happy. 79 00:03:23,304 --> 00:03:24,669 [Casey] Are you gonna finish that? 80 00:03:28,042 --> 00:03:32,311 But die-hards know that the Reuben burger is boss, 81 00:03:32,313 --> 00:03:34,713 an ultimate take on the Salt Lake staple, 82 00:03:34,715 --> 00:03:37,449 topped with thinly-sliced hickory-smoked pastrami, 83 00:03:37,551 --> 00:03:41,153 melted Swiss, sauerkraut, and house Thousand Island 84 00:03:41,255 --> 00:03:44,223 sandwiched between a caraway-seeded rye bun. 85 00:03:44,225 --> 00:03:46,024 -So it's a burger... -Yes. 86 00:03:46,026 --> 00:03:48,126 ...that has a Reuben on it. 87 00:03:48,929 --> 00:03:50,829 It's like a whole experience. 88 00:03:50,831 --> 00:03:53,165 The first time I tried it, it was there and it was gone. 89 00:03:53,233 --> 00:03:54,833 -[Casey] Really? -And I was just covered in sauce. 90 00:03:54,902 --> 00:03:57,336 I think it's the cheese and the dressing 91 00:03:57,404 --> 00:03:59,705 and the kraut that bring ou all that extra flavor. 92 00:03:59,707 --> 00:04:01,440 My mouth is actually watering. 93 00:04:01,541 --> 00:04:02,841 [woman] Cheers. 94 00:04:06,413 --> 00:04:10,349 [Casey] Time to witness this beat on meat magnum opu 95 00:04:10,417 --> 00:04:11,617 -Hey, Rob! -How are ya? 96 00:04:11,619 --> 00:04:13,018 -I'm doing great, man. -Good, good. 97 00:04:13,020 --> 00:04:13,752 Thanks for having me. 98 00:04:13,820 --> 00:04:16,054 -Lucky's Roadhouse. -Yes. 99 00:04:16,123 --> 00:04:17,756 -Burgers... -Burgers, bacon, booze. 100 00:04:17,824 --> 00:04:19,524 Why has it taken me so long to get here? 101 00:04:19,526 --> 00:04:21,493 So, what is it about the pastrami burger? 102 00:04:21,495 --> 00:04:22,660 [Rob] It's a Utah thing. 103 00:04:22,730 --> 00:04:24,263 We wanted to elevate it a little bit, you know? 104 00:04:24,364 --> 00:04:27,132 A little smoke on it, turn it into a Reuben burger. 105 00:04:27,201 --> 00:04:28,100 Stop it. 106 00:04:28,102 --> 00:04:30,068 We begin with a brine. 107 00:04:30,070 --> 00:04:32,037 We're starting out with a little pink salt. 108 00:04:32,139 --> 00:04:35,007 [Casey] We add regular salt sugar, garlic powder, 109 00:04:35,009 --> 00:04:37,809 and Rob's house pickling spice. 110 00:04:37,811 --> 00:04:41,647 There's some coriander, some mustard seed, and then some other things. 111 00:04:41,748 --> 00:04:44,750 Basically, Rob's not gonna tell me what's in here at all. 112 00:04:44,818 --> 00:04:47,919 We take out the brisket and pour out the brine. 113 00:04:47,921 --> 00:04:49,955 So, I'm gonna cover this up, stick it in the fridge for... 114 00:04:50,524 --> 00:04:51,957 7 to 14 days. 115 00:04:52,026 --> 00:04:53,625 And then after that seventh day? 116 00:04:55,262 --> 00:04:56,428 [laughing] God created pastrami. 117 00:05:00,601 --> 00:05:03,035 There it is! Nice! 118 00:05:03,037 --> 00:05:05,304 Once it's had a nice soak in the brine bath, 119 00:05:05,306 --> 00:05:07,539 we rub on mustard as our binder. 120 00:05:07,641 --> 00:05:10,909 Mustard is the... like, the greatest sticky substance for our seasoning, 121 00:05:10,911 --> 00:05:12,411 'cause most of the flavor's gonna cook off it, 122 00:05:12,413 --> 00:05:13,745 and it's not gonna overwhelm our meat. 123 00:05:13,814 --> 00:05:15,747 And there's secret seasoning 124 00:05:15,816 --> 00:05:19,217 [Rob] A little bit of toaste coriander, toasted mustard seeds, 125 00:05:19,219 --> 00:05:21,053 and that's about as far as I'm gonna go with that. 126 00:05:21,121 --> 00:05:22,788 -A lot of secrets here in Utah. -Lot of secrets. 127 00:05:22,790 --> 00:05:24,656 Lot of secrets here in Utah. 128 00:05:24,658 --> 00:05:29,528 We head out to the smoke she and pop our brisket in for nine hours at 250. 129 00:05:29,530 --> 00:05:32,597 Rested and sliced, Rob lays down our pastrami 130 00:05:32,599 --> 00:05:34,933 with a splash of beef jus for flavor, 131 00:05:35,002 --> 00:05:38,537 a fresh chucked patty, and a caraway-seeded bun. 132 00:05:38,605 --> 00:05:41,406 It's time our burger and Reuben become one. 133 00:05:41,408 --> 00:05:45,944 And lucky for me, this town is big enough for the two of 'em. 134 00:05:46,046 --> 00:05:47,512 There's a Reuben for ya. 135 00:05:48,148 --> 00:05:49,247 There is a Reuben! 136 00:05:49,316 --> 00:05:50,916 And there's a burger in there, too! 137 00:05:50,918 --> 00:05:52,718 Got any last words? Any direction? 138 00:05:52,720 --> 00:05:54,219 Don't burn your face. 139 00:05:57,424 --> 00:06:00,525 [Casey] I love the richness and the tang of the sauerkraut. 140 00:06:00,527 --> 00:06:03,562 It's the last part of the bite, and it comes shining through, 141 00:06:03,663 --> 00:06:05,530 so you're definitely eatin' a Reuben at first. 142 00:06:05,532 --> 00:06:07,032 Like, it's full-on Reuben. 143 00:06:07,134 --> 00:06:11,203 And the pastrami is so tende the nuttiness of the cheese 144 00:06:11,205 --> 00:06:12,704 the burger is perfectly cooked. 145 00:06:12,706 --> 00:06:15,040 Great sear. Got that little bit of crunch to it. 146 00:06:15,142 --> 00:06:17,809 The Thousand Island dressin is just the star of the show 147 00:06:17,811 --> 00:06:19,044 All the flavors really come together. 148 00:06:19,046 --> 00:06:21,346 It's, like, two of my favorite sandwiches all in one! 149 00:06:26,320 --> 00:06:28,253 This burger has me feelin' lucky, 150 00:06:28,321 --> 00:06:31,123 but a stack of hot cakes awaits. 151 00:06:31,125 --> 00:06:33,959 -[crowd cheering] -It's just the biggest stack of pancakes I've ever seen. 152 00:06:34,027 --> 00:06:37,429 PAC Stack Challenge, get ready to flip! 153 00:06:38,732 --> 00:06:40,665 Whoo! 154 00:06:48,008 --> 00:06:53,211 [Casey] I'm at Salt Lake Cit Utah, coming in hot for a hi stack of hot cakes. 155 00:06:53,213 --> 00:06:55,247 But before I take on breakfast, 156 00:06:55,348 --> 00:06:57,416 I'm gearing up for big island flavor. 157 00:06:57,418 --> 00:07:01,319 With the highest percentage of Pacific Islanders in the continental U.S., 158 00:07:01,321 --> 00:07:05,023 it's no surprise that Utah has some great Hawaiian eats 159 00:07:05,025 --> 00:07:09,628 And when that island craving hits, there's no better place than The Salty Pineapple. 160 00:07:11,765 --> 00:07:14,499 Starting as a food truck in 2016, 161 00:07:14,501 --> 00:07:16,802 this Hawaiian barbecue have serves up 162 00:07:16,804 --> 00:07:21,706 the traditional Hawaiian plate lunch with a flavor-packed punch. 163 00:07:21,708 --> 00:07:25,110 Using family recipes, owner Daysha Filipe 164 00:07:25,112 --> 00:07:28,914 redefines what comfort food means to the Salt Lake community. 165 00:07:28,916 --> 00:07:34,119 A lot of folks have never been exposed to island food or Polynesian-style food. 166 00:07:34,121 --> 00:07:35,253 Here, it's pretty common. 167 00:07:35,355 --> 00:07:38,757 We have a lot of Polynesian people here in Utah. 168 00:07:38,859 --> 00:07:41,293 Because of that we have a lot of restaurants, 169 00:07:41,295 --> 00:07:43,762 but Salty Pineapple has to b number one. 170 00:07:43,831 --> 00:07:46,097 I like the flavor the most, just pops out... 171 00:07:46,099 --> 00:07:47,599 -Right. -...compared to what I've had. 172 00:07:47,601 --> 00:07:50,402 They put their spin on traditional food that you're used to. 173 00:07:50,404 --> 00:07:53,104 We're in a very much of a tropical vibe, 174 00:07:53,106 --> 00:07:54,039 but we're in Utah. 175 00:07:55,209 --> 00:07:56,741 And it's actually snowing. 176 00:07:56,743 --> 00:07:59,044 [woman] I think that's why Utahns love The Salty Pineapple, 177 00:07:59,046 --> 00:08:01,112 because Utahns love Hawaii. 178 00:08:01,114 --> 00:08:03,415 -Put a palm tree in front of the table, maybe? -Uh-huh. 179 00:08:03,417 --> 00:08:06,585 [Casey] The plate lunch dates back to the 1880s, 180 00:08:06,587 --> 00:08:11,323 where locals used white ric and mac sal to bulk up leftover meats. 181 00:08:11,325 --> 00:08:14,793 But at The Salty Pineapple, you get choice of proteins 182 00:08:14,795 --> 00:08:19,698 like Hawaiian barbecue with teriyaki, or surf and turf with coconut shrimp 183 00:08:19,700 --> 00:08:20,932 [crunching] 184 00:08:21,869 --> 00:08:23,702 -Can hear the crunch from here. -Mmm-hmm. 185 00:08:23,704 --> 00:08:27,739 [Casey] Yep, your taste bud will be saying, "Mahalo." 186 00:08:27,841 --> 00:08:31,209 Here, we can get choices of one protein, two or three, 187 00:08:31,211 --> 00:08:32,611 so we choose all of it. 188 00:08:32,613 --> 00:08:33,778 Delicious. 189 00:08:33,780 --> 00:08:35,647 [Casey] But, for the best of both worlds, 190 00:08:35,716 --> 00:08:40,218 real islanders know the sweet and salty plate is unmatched. 191 00:08:40,220 --> 00:08:44,956 With classic white rice, Polynesian mac salad, savory kalua pork, 192 00:08:44,958 --> 00:08:48,627 and Pop's sweet garlic chick topped with fresh pineapple 193 00:08:48,629 --> 00:08:49,728 What is this? 194 00:08:51,498 --> 00:08:53,298 [Casey] And you're the "Pop's?" 195 00:08:53,300 --> 00:08:55,700 So it's the most popular and it's also named after you. 196 00:08:55,702 --> 00:08:57,702 Is it sweet, is it spicy, is it salty? 197 00:09:01,408 --> 00:09:03,008 [Casey] You can't tell me what it is now, can you? 198 00:09:05,045 --> 00:09:07,512 Turn off the cameras, he's gonna tell me the secrets. 199 00:09:07,514 --> 00:09:11,116 First bite, crunchy, then you get all the sweet flavoring to it. 200 00:09:11,118 --> 00:09:12,117 Just, ooh! 201 00:09:13,420 --> 00:09:14,552 Just, ooh! 202 00:09:16,290 --> 00:09:19,257 I've heard enough. I'm hungry for Hawaiian. 203 00:09:20,427 --> 00:09:21,826 -[Casey] Daysha! -Hi! 204 00:09:21,828 --> 00:09:23,128 -[Casey] How are you? -Good, how are you? 205 00:09:23,130 --> 00:09:24,629 -I'm doin' great. -Aloha to you. 206 00:09:24,631 --> 00:09:27,332 Thank you for having me, this is so great. I'm so excited. 207 00:09:27,401 --> 00:09:29,034 Well, I'm excited to put you to work! 208 00:09:29,036 --> 00:09:30,835 I'm ready to work, I'm here to work, that's why I came here. 209 00:09:30,937 --> 00:09:32,337 How did this all come to be? 210 00:09:32,439 --> 00:09:34,606 Well, my grandparents opened a restaurant 211 00:09:34,608 --> 00:09:37,208 about 20 years ago, um, just down the street. 212 00:09:37,210 --> 00:09:40,312 I've pretty much worked ther since I could grab tongs. 213 00:09:40,314 --> 00:09:42,514 -The cool thing is, you've stayed in the business. -Right. 214 00:09:42,516 --> 00:09:43,515 [Casey] What are we making today? 215 00:09:43,583 --> 00:09:46,418 So, today we're gonna make the island favorite, 216 00:09:46,420 --> 00:09:47,552 sweet and salty plate. 217 00:09:47,654 --> 00:09:49,254 So where do we start? I see banana leaves... 218 00:09:49,356 --> 00:09:53,325 Yes. Our banana leaves, this is, like, crucial in kalua pork. 219 00:09:53,327 --> 00:09:54,726 [Casey] Banana leaves are perfect for cooking, 220 00:09:54,728 --> 00:09:57,829 because their pores allow the steam to pass through. 221 00:09:57,831 --> 00:10:03,034 [Casey] We tie up our pork, and move to the oven for an eight hour steam. 222 00:10:04,504 --> 00:10:05,604 Wow, look at that! 223 00:10:06,106 --> 00:10:07,238 That's amazing! 224 00:10:07,240 --> 00:10:09,507 -So we're just going to... -[Casey] Just unravel it! 225 00:10:10,510 --> 00:10:11,610 Thank you. 226 00:10:11,612 --> 00:10:14,412 So now we are going to take the bone out. 227 00:10:14,414 --> 00:10:15,847 [Casey] It just falls right out. 228 00:10:19,653 --> 00:10:20,952 It's so good! 229 00:10:20,954 --> 00:10:22,220 There's more meats in this plate, though, isn't there? 230 00:10:22,222 --> 00:10:23,488 Definitely. 231 00:10:23,490 --> 00:10:25,924 So we are gonna make the Pop's sweet garlic chicken. 232 00:10:25,926 --> 00:10:27,626 -That is my grandpa. -It's his recipe. 233 00:10:27,628 --> 00:10:28,860 Right, it is. 234 00:10:28,895 --> 00:10:30,362 The secret recipe is the sauce. 235 00:10:30,364 --> 00:10:32,664 Are you gonna be able to tell me somewhat of that secret recipe? 236 00:10:32,766 --> 00:10:33,798 -Some of it, yes. -Some of it, okay. 237 00:10:33,800 --> 00:10:35,433 -I don't wanna get disowned. -No, no! 238 00:10:37,371 --> 00:10:40,939 We double dredge cubed chicken breast for an extra crunch, 239 00:10:40,941 --> 00:10:44,209 using secretly seasoned flou and buttermilk. 240 00:10:44,211 --> 00:10:47,212 Now it's off to the fryer, and onto the sauce. 241 00:10:47,214 --> 00:10:49,147 We're gonna make the Pop's sweet garlic sauce. 242 00:10:49,216 --> 00:10:50,715 Awesome. 243 00:10:50,717 --> 00:10:54,019 Daysha drops in shoyu soy sauce, sugar, minced garlic, 244 00:10:54,021 --> 00:10:56,421 and her Pop's top secret sauce. 245 00:10:56,423 --> 00:10:58,123 All right, so we need the sugars to break down 246 00:10:58,125 --> 00:11:01,726 to make it more of a sauce so it can actually adhere to the chicken, is that right? 247 00:11:01,728 --> 00:11:02,560 -Yes. -Okay. 248 00:11:02,629 --> 00:11:04,329 Let the sugar floweth. 249 00:11:04,331 --> 00:11:07,532 Our fried chicken gets coate in the sweet garlic sauce, 250 00:11:07,601 --> 00:11:10,502 and it's time to plate our plate lunch. 251 00:11:10,504 --> 00:11:14,305 So, with every Hawaiian-style plate we gotta start with the rice. 252 00:11:14,307 --> 00:11:16,741 [Casey] We dress our rice with furikake, 253 00:11:16,810 --> 00:11:20,545 a dry seasoning of seaweed, sesame seeds, and fish flake 254 00:11:20,647 --> 00:11:23,615 On goes the mac salad, fresh pineapple, 255 00:11:23,617 --> 00:11:28,553 and last but not least, Pop's sweet garlic chicken and our kalua pork. 256 00:11:28,655 --> 00:11:29,920 Have it sitting in its juices 257 00:11:29,923 --> 00:11:31,489 -so it's gotten a little more tender. -Wow, this... 258 00:11:31,491 --> 00:11:33,224 The smells in here are silly. 259 00:11:34,261 --> 00:11:35,827 The sweet and salty plate. 260 00:11:35,829 --> 00:11:37,729 -Yeah. -It's family style all in one plate, 261 00:11:37,731 --> 00:11:39,631 without you having to do all the work. 262 00:11:42,202 --> 00:11:47,138 I love how crunchy it is, it's like the perfect balanc between sweet and savory. 263 00:11:47,240 --> 00:11:51,209 Pork is so tender and smoky I love the flavor of the banana leaf, 264 00:11:51,211 --> 00:11:52,443 just simply salted. 265 00:11:52,445 --> 00:11:54,512 It's, like, really letting the pork do its job. 266 00:11:54,514 --> 00:11:56,414 I want to start over with the sweet, then go to the salty. 267 00:11:56,416 --> 00:11:57,916 There is like a figure eight of flavor here. 268 00:12:01,922 --> 00:12:04,522 I've had my lunch plate, but now I'm ready for dessert. 269 00:12:04,524 --> 00:12:06,324 Put those hot cakes down the hatch! 270 00:12:06,326 --> 00:12:08,159 [crowd cheering] 271 00:12:11,064 --> 00:12:13,765 PAC Stack Challenge, batter up! 272 00:12:15,102 --> 00:12:17,235 Whoo, yeah! 273 00:12:26,546 --> 00:12:31,015 [Casey] I'm in Salt Lake Cit at Penny Ann's Cafe for the PAC Stack Challenge 274 00:12:31,017 --> 00:12:34,018 If I finish three and a hal pounds of sky-high hot cakes, 275 00:12:34,020 --> 00:12:37,222 I get their specialty hot cake mix and syrup. 276 00:12:37,224 --> 00:12:41,826 Look out, PAC Stack, 'cause the higher they climb, the harder they fall. 277 00:12:45,832 --> 00:12:49,000 Owned and operated by the Willey family since 2011, 278 00:12:49,002 --> 00:12:52,036 Penny Ann's Cafe is a Salt Lake institution, 279 00:12:52,105 --> 00:12:55,440 bringing the best of East Coast diners to the West. 280 00:12:55,542 --> 00:12:57,308 -Well, I'm from New York. -Oh, you are? 281 00:12:57,310 --> 00:12:59,844 [man] And this is like a Ne York diner, when you can't beat New York diners. 282 00:12:59,946 --> 00:13:01,312 Right, what is a diner about? 283 00:13:01,314 --> 00:13:04,315 Family, great food, and usually more than you can eat. 284 00:13:04,317 --> 00:13:05,950 Like you're coming home. 285 00:13:06,019 --> 00:13:08,620 [Casey] Served with a smile and over-the-top flavor, 286 00:13:08,622 --> 00:13:11,823 here, breakfast is way beyon two eggs and toast, 287 00:13:11,825 --> 00:13:15,460 with specialties like the bacon and maple BAM waffle, 288 00:13:15,528 --> 00:13:17,829 and the Penny Pot potatoes. 289 00:13:17,831 --> 00:13:21,099 But everyone knows Penny Ann's true claim to fame 290 00:13:21,101 --> 00:13:23,368 is the Heavenly Hot Cakes. 291 00:13:23,370 --> 00:13:26,137 A cherished family recipe made with sour cream, 292 00:13:26,239 --> 00:13:30,241 they're moist, fluffy, and flippin' fantastic. 293 00:13:30,310 --> 00:13:33,311 The hot cakes are just heavenly. They are! 294 00:13:33,313 --> 00:13:35,313 -[Casey] It says it up there. -[all chuckling] 295 00:13:35,315 --> 00:13:37,348 [Casey] But I'm not here fo a short stack. 296 00:13:37,450 --> 00:13:40,051 I'm here for the PAC Stack Challenge. 297 00:13:41,621 --> 00:13:44,556 Ten towering hot cakes topped with caramel sauce, 298 00:13:44,657 --> 00:13:46,958 candied pecans, and whipped cream, 299 00:13:47,060 --> 00:13:49,727 weighing in at three and a half pounds. 300 00:13:51,164 --> 00:13:53,798 I can put down easily, three. 301 00:13:53,800 --> 00:13:56,201 But if I go after that, you know what I mean, 302 00:13:56,203 --> 00:13:57,802 it's because I'm trying to impress him. 303 00:13:57,804 --> 00:14:00,104 You wanna have one solution to make it happen? 304 00:14:00,106 --> 00:14:02,407 -What's that? -You need to do the shake! 305 00:14:02,409 --> 00:14:03,975 -[laughing] -[Casey] Shake it all down. 306 00:14:03,977 --> 00:14:06,711 You're just a storage, you know what I mean? Compartmentalizing... 307 00:14:06,713 --> 00:14:08,813 Compartmentalize my hot cakes. 308 00:14:08,815 --> 00:14:10,949 [man 2] I don't know how you're gonna do it, to be honest with you. 309 00:14:11,017 --> 00:14:11,816 Me neither. 310 00:14:11,818 --> 00:14:13,051 What if I compress it? 311 00:14:13,119 --> 00:14:14,385 -Is there actual... -[man 2] No. 312 00:14:14,387 --> 00:14:15,854 -[Casey] There's a lot of bounce back. -That's a lot. 313 00:14:15,922 --> 00:14:17,121 Good luck, buddy. 314 00:14:17,257 --> 00:14:18,923 [woman] I think you just got go for it quick. 315 00:14:18,925 --> 00:14:21,526 -Yeah, I shouldn't savor the sweet. -No. 316 00:14:21,528 --> 00:14:22,927 -There's no time for that! -[woman 2] Down it. 317 00:14:22,929 --> 00:14:24,329 -You only have 30 minutes! -[woman 2] Just down it. 318 00:14:24,331 --> 00:14:27,832 [Casey] My fate awaits. Time to batter up. 319 00:14:28,401 --> 00:14:29,801 -Warren! -Casey! 320 00:14:29,803 --> 00:14:30,935 -How you doin'? -Good, how are you? 321 00:14:31,004 --> 00:14:32,103 I'm doin' pretty good. 322 00:14:33,340 --> 00:14:35,139 The PAC Stack Challenge. 323 00:14:35,141 --> 00:14:38,142 [Warren] It's pretty much ou full stack and our short stack combined. 324 00:14:38,211 --> 00:14:39,811 You're a cruel man, Warren. 325 00:14:39,813 --> 00:14:42,113 So, how long do I have to finish it? 326 00:14:42,115 --> 00:14:44,015 -30 minutes. -[Casey] You gonna help me? 327 00:14:44,017 --> 00:14:45,082 No. 328 00:14:45,184 --> 00:14:47,852 I've tried it once and got about halfway through. 329 00:14:47,954 --> 00:14:48,820 If and when... 330 00:14:49,522 --> 00:14:50,521 ...I finish the challenge. 331 00:14:50,523 --> 00:14:51,889 What do I get? 332 00:14:51,891 --> 00:14:54,959 You get to take a bag of our hot cake mix home with you... 333 00:14:55,028 --> 00:14:57,795 -[Casey] Wow. -[Warren] ...and some of ou real Vermont maple syrup. 334 00:14:57,797 --> 00:14:59,497 But has anyone ever finished it? 335 00:14:59,499 --> 00:15:01,298 No one's finished it yet. 336 00:15:01,300 --> 00:15:03,601 We had a couple families order it and they finish it together, you know? 337 00:15:03,603 --> 00:15:04,736 A little bit out of the caravan... 338 00:15:04,804 --> 00:15:06,037 Mom, dad, couple kids. 339 00:15:06,105 --> 00:15:08,006 So, let's make some hot cakes. 340 00:15:08,008 --> 00:15:09,640 We begin with the batter. 341 00:15:09,642 --> 00:15:13,411 Warren whisks eggs thoroughl and adds in their secret weapon, 342 00:15:13,413 --> 00:15:15,346 sour cream. 343 00:15:15,448 --> 00:15:17,115 A little bit more moist, not as dry. 344 00:15:17,117 --> 00:15:20,418 [Casey] In goes kosher salt baking soda, sugar, 345 00:15:20,420 --> 00:15:23,121 and their specialty hot cake flour. 346 00:15:23,123 --> 00:15:25,790 And so this is all well-combined, and it's ready to go. 347 00:15:25,792 --> 00:15:28,126 These are growing as we're talking about it. 348 00:15:28,128 --> 00:15:29,827 [Warren] Leave 'em on, don't flip 'em too early. 349 00:15:29,829 --> 00:15:32,230 You'll actually start to se bubbles come up in the middl 350 00:15:32,232 --> 00:15:33,431 -Ten, huh? -Yes. 351 00:15:33,433 --> 00:15:34,599 Ten. 352 00:15:35,135 --> 00:15:36,234 It's never less than ten? 353 00:15:36,303 --> 00:15:37,035 No. 354 00:15:38,471 --> 00:15:39,837 [Casey] We flip. 355 00:15:39,906 --> 00:15:42,707 Is there any way to cook out some of the weight? 356 00:15:42,709 --> 00:15:44,042 -No. -Not really, no. 357 00:15:44,044 --> 00:15:46,311 And pack on the PAC stack. 358 00:15:46,313 --> 00:15:47,812 Here we go. 359 00:15:53,420 --> 00:15:55,954 With a hefty drizzle of caramel, 360 00:15:55,956 --> 00:15:57,755 you got a heavy hand, Warren. 361 00:15:57,857 --> 00:15:58,656 You bartend? 362 00:15:58,692 --> 00:15:59,757 [Warren chuckling] 363 00:16:00,727 --> 00:16:03,294 Candied pecans and fresh whipped cream, 364 00:16:03,296 --> 00:16:06,631 the hot cake tower has been topped. 365 00:16:06,633 --> 00:16:07,932 [Warren] What do you think? 366 00:16:08,601 --> 00:16:09,701 I think I'll call my mom. 367 00:16:11,237 --> 00:16:13,037 [crowd cheering] 368 00:16:14,808 --> 00:16:16,808 Casey, you have 30 minutes. 369 00:16:16,810 --> 00:16:18,509 Are you ready for the hot cake challenge? 370 00:16:18,511 --> 00:16:19,610 Are you guys ready? 371 00:16:21,514 --> 00:16:22,513 I'm ready! 372 00:16:22,515 --> 00:16:24,615 Bring on the hot cakes! 373 00:16:24,617 --> 00:16:26,851 [all] Three... two... one... 374 00:16:26,953 --> 00:16:28,953 -[all] Go! -[crowd cheering] 375 00:16:30,423 --> 00:16:33,825 They're as fluffy and delicious as everyone said they were gonna be! 376 00:16:35,295 --> 00:16:38,129 [all] PAC Stack! PAC Stack! PAC Stack! 377 00:16:39,332 --> 00:16:42,934 [Casey] As promised, these hot cakes are heavenly 378 00:16:44,404 --> 00:16:45,303 So good! 379 00:16:46,339 --> 00:16:49,040 [all] Ca-sey! Ca-sey! Ca-sey! 380 00:16:49,142 --> 00:16:54,045 [Casey] But I quickly learn there's no time to savor all this breakfast bliss. 381 00:16:54,114 --> 00:16:55,013 That's a lot! 382 00:16:56,516 --> 00:16:58,149 A lot to do. 383 00:16:58,151 --> 00:17:01,619 He's gotta eat faster. Your brain won't figure out your stomach's full. 384 00:17:01,621 --> 00:17:03,955 Just shove... Just shove it down. 385 00:17:03,957 --> 00:17:06,524 [Casey] The food wall is approaching, 386 00:17:06,526 --> 00:17:10,061 and these cakes are really rich and heavy. 387 00:17:10,130 --> 00:17:13,464 Will I be able to bounce bac from this sinful stack? 388 00:17:21,041 --> 00:17:25,510 [all] Attack that stack! Attack that stack! Attack that stack! 389 00:17:25,512 --> 00:17:28,146 [Casey] I'm at Salt Lake Cit at Penny Ann's Cafe 390 00:17:28,247 --> 00:17:29,947 battling the PAC Stack Challenge 391 00:17:29,949 --> 00:17:32,316 in Casey to hot cake combat 392 00:17:32,318 --> 00:17:34,352 You can do this, Casey! Come on! 393 00:17:36,056 --> 00:17:38,756 [Casey] After racing to get the first half down, 394 00:17:38,825 --> 00:17:42,427 the flapjack fatigue is starting to hit. 395 00:17:42,429 --> 00:17:43,428 You're halfway there. 396 00:17:43,430 --> 00:17:44,662 [Casey] Whoo! 397 00:17:44,664 --> 00:17:46,230 You have 15 minutes. Take some deep, cleansing breaths. 398 00:17:46,232 --> 00:17:47,331 -Yes. -Push it down. 399 00:17:47,333 --> 00:17:48,499 -Deep cleansing breaths. -Deep cleansing breaths. 400 00:17:48,501 --> 00:17:49,801 -[taking deep breaths] -There we go. 401 00:17:50,437 --> 00:17:51,936 There we go. 402 00:17:52,005 --> 00:17:54,105 [Casey] Cool, calm, and determined, 403 00:17:55,608 --> 00:17:57,008 I keep going. 404 00:17:58,244 --> 00:18:00,778 It's just the biggest stack of pancakes I've ever seen. 405 00:18:00,780 --> 00:18:03,414 The hardest part is, like, yeah, it's all that sugar. 406 00:18:03,416 --> 00:18:06,117 To when I think he's just gonna have to take some motivation from the crowd. 407 00:18:06,953 --> 00:18:08,619 Do it for Salt Lake City, Casey! 408 00:18:08,621 --> 00:18:10,121 Let's go, Casey! Come on! 409 00:18:10,123 --> 00:18:12,056 -[crowd cheering] -You got this, yeah! 410 00:18:12,058 --> 00:18:16,360 [Casey] The caramel is so sticky it's stopping me in my tracks. 411 00:18:16,429 --> 00:18:18,062 Taking a friend's advice... 412 00:18:18,131 --> 00:18:20,431 You only have one solution. You need to do the shake! 413 00:18:22,502 --> 00:18:27,038 [Casey] I do my shake to help push the hot cakes down. 414 00:18:27,040 --> 00:18:29,207 But with all these candied pecans, 415 00:18:29,209 --> 00:18:32,343 a tired jaw still stands in my way. 416 00:18:32,445 --> 00:18:33,811 [all] Ca-sey! Ca-sey! 417 00:18:33,813 --> 00:18:35,546 So many pecans! 418 00:18:35,648 --> 00:18:37,715 Time is ticking... 419 00:18:37,717 --> 00:18:41,119 [crowd chanting] Cake! Cake! Cake! Cake! Cake! Cake! Cake! 420 00:18:41,121 --> 00:18:43,121 [Casey] Yet, a short stack remains. 421 00:18:43,123 --> 00:18:44,922 I need a miracle. 422 00:18:44,924 --> 00:18:46,124 You got about five minutes left. 423 00:18:46,126 --> 00:18:48,059 -Five minutes left! -You got five minutes. 424 00:18:48,061 --> 00:18:49,460 Keep goin'. 425 00:18:51,097 --> 00:18:54,165 [Casey] Just as I'm ready to throw in the towel, 426 00:18:54,200 --> 00:18:58,636 the candied pecans kick in with a full-speed sugar rush 427 00:18:58,738 --> 00:19:00,037 Go nuts, Casey! 428 00:19:05,044 --> 00:19:06,410 He's down to the final hot cake. 429 00:19:06,412 --> 00:19:08,412 One final push till the end. 430 00:19:08,414 --> 00:19:10,248 Come on, Casey! You got this. 431 00:19:10,349 --> 00:19:12,049 Put those hot cakes down the hatch! 432 00:19:14,921 --> 00:19:17,855 [Casey] I tap into a supersonic trance... 433 00:19:23,696 --> 00:19:28,132 [crowd chanting] Last bite! Last bite! Last bite! Last bite! Last bite! 434 00:19:28,234 --> 00:19:30,101 [Casey] ...and claim victory 435 00:19:30,103 --> 00:19:31,802 [all cheering] 436 00:19:35,708 --> 00:19:37,041 Whoo! 437 00:19:37,043 --> 00:19:38,809 I am... I am extremely impressed. 438 00:19:38,811 --> 00:19:42,213 You crushed it and you still had a good 12 seconds left. 439 00:19:42,215 --> 00:19:43,915 -Thank you so much! -You're welcome. 440 00:19:43,917 --> 00:19:47,218 And I'm excited to say, in a battle of Man v. Food, 441 00:19:47,220 --> 00:19:50,054 -Man won! -[all cheering] 442 00:19:51,424 --> 00:19:53,658 [crowd chanting] Ca-sey! Ca-sey! Ca-sey! 443 00:19:53,726 --> 00:19:56,661 I love you, Salt Lake City! Whoo! 444 00:19:56,762 --> 00:19:57,562 [all] Whoo!