Late Night Crispy Pulled Pork Sauerbraten and Red Cabbage Slaw Sandwich

Hi. I know these first person videos are usually the opposite of serious, but we're in more serious times now.

My restaurant, like many others, was forced to close most of our normal business, and contrary to what some may think, restaurants do not make much profit, no matter how popular they seem. As such, we have had to furlough many of our hourly employees. The goal with these free meals I've been producing is to form relationships with local programs working to get food to people who need it most - for instance, folks who were food-insecure before this started, or hospital workers and first responders who are risking their health and working overtime to keep us safe - as well as helping connect those who want to help (financially or otherwise) with businesses that are struggling through this crisis.

I truly believe that especially when times are tough, doing good is the best thing you can do on all fronts: for the community, for your own mental well-being, and for the business and all the people you employ.

Part of this plan is to start a meal kit program at my restaurant where customers will be able to order meal kits to pick up (contact-free) and take to cook at home that night, or on a future night. Some of the profit generated by these kits will go towards hiring back our staff as we increase production, while another chunk will go towards making more free meals for those in need.

Believe me, they are SERIOUSLY appreciated.

And if you want to give but cannot, don't worry - we're all in this together and we're all doing the best we can. I hope you are all healthy and safe.

[shayanali]

Its official: he’s stuck in that restaurant

[peter_smyth]

I tried this recipe at home, but I couldn't find the draught beer, and my housemates shouted at me when I started drumming on the stove.

[luicsan]

When he started that spatula solo, man, I felt that.

[Ayayron_e]

this quarantine just had a whole new meaning to him

[scuderiamoly]

1:57 my mom when she gets up in the weekend and I'm still tryin to sleep

[seth]

I usually just watch these and leave but now I was curious about your recent meals done in the restaurant so I read the video description... Man, you're such an amazing person for caring about people in need during this global outbreak. Keep up the good work!

[sixthrow]

That’s what’s ups bro I’m a chef as well and it’s hard times for everyone in this industry I’m glad your out here tryna make a change and look out for your staff in every way possible wish I could come out and help my job was considered essential by the grace of god because I’m a District chef for a school district so we are still feeding he kids and dropping off meals via buses and the routes they usually take to pick the kids up truly is a very great feeling when your profession that you work tirelessly for is called for an even greater purpose than you would’ve ever imagined stay safe out here homie peace and blessings 💯👊🏾

[shanemonteiro]

2:00 I see my boi has been working on his rudiments

[fnn]

Best of luck to you my friend in these challenging times. I hope your business is safe and you and your family are too

[dgitpadre]

I never realized these late night videos were truly so late night. True to the craft (also looks so damn good).

[davidsamson]

Read (and I cannot stress this enough) the description.

You sir are a hero 🙏

[jpaul]

POV: Hobo beggar sneaks into kitchen and whips up a banger meal and drinks beer

[williamalexandercheng]

kenji is a hero; give the man some appreciation for selflessly helping those in need

[cleanupinaisle]

When all this is over I will make it an objective of mine to visit you guys. Keep fighting the good fight, Kenji. You're a good man. One good thing to come out of all of this is people like you who do what you can to spread love and peace (and good eats), and also the fact that a lot of people are using this opportunity to hone their home culinary skills. We'll all be better cooks once this is over.

[GeorgeStreicherMusic]

This has quickly become one of my favorite channels. I LOVE these POV cooking videos!

[TheTrollingCrew]

Thank you for dedicating your efforts to helping people who need it the most during this weird time we are in. God bless you.

[qwerty]

Much respect Kenji. Thank you for your service through these difficult times. 🙏

[amirlecter]

Love what you're doing for the community in these times and I would like to thank you.

[Asrelis]

2:00 this mans diddles with spatulas better than I can with actual sticks wtf

[carlosemiliofelix]

2:43 Look at all those beers available and all of them just for Kenji haha so cool