I still think these Krispy Juniors look like curly fries…oh wait, kurly fries. (Spotted by Chris B at Walmart.)
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Ever since McDonald’s (and pretty much every other fast food joint) started storing pre-cooked patties in those weird food drawers, their burgers have ranged from “dry” to “super dry” all the way to “oh my lord is that dry.”
Imagine my shock and befuddlement, then, when not only was the Quarter Pounder patty in my Jolly Burger not dry, but actually kind of juicy. A juicy patty at McDonald’s? Where’s the weird, pebbly texture? Where’s the dessicated beef that crumbles into dry little meat granules? What is this wizardry?
I don’t know if McDonald’s have somehow improved their process, or if I just got lucky with a one-off burger that happened to be fresh from the griddle. I suspect the latter, but I would love to be wrong.
The patty even had a decent beefy flavour that I would categorize as “not unpleasant,” so basically the whole experience made me wonder if Ronald McDonald had snuck into my house and Incepted me.
But of course, the bigger question is how the toppings were; even if I just got very lucky with the patty (and I suspect that I did), the toppings will be more consistent no matter which McDonald’s you go to.
They were pretty tasty!
The star of the show is the creamy peppercorn sauce. It tastes kind of like a variation on peppercorn gravy, with a sweet, pleasantly zesty flavour, and a kick of savoury oomph that complements the burger well.
The grilled onions were a touch undercooked, with a bit more bite than you’d probably want, but otherwise added more savouriness and blended quite well with the peppercorn sauce.
The combined sweetness of the sauce and the griddled onions might have been sweet overload, but the two slices of melty processed white cheddar added a nice dose of saltiness to round out the sweet.
As for the one piece of leaf lettuce, it seemed present more for colour than anything else; it added nothing to the taste or texture of the burger.
The whole thing comes on a cross-split bun, which basically tasted like a slightly denser, heartier version of what you’d find on a Quarter Pounder. It was a good fit for the burger at hand.
McDonald’s bills this burger as “holiday-inspired,” and yeah, with the gravy-like sauce and the savoury grilled onions, I can see it. It’s not exactly a turkey dinner, but it’s probably about as holiday-appropriate as you’re going to get from the golden arches.
(Nutrition Facts – 540 calories, 28 grams of fat, 13 grams of saturated fat, 1 gram of trans fat, 90 milligrams of cholesterol, 1220 milligrams of sodium, 42 grams of carbohydrates, 2 grams of fibre, 8 grams of sugar, 29 grams of protein..)
Item: McDonald’s Jolly Burger (Canada)
Purchased Price: $5.69 CAN
Size: N/A
Purchased at: McDonald’s
Rating: 8 out of 10
Pros: Juicy, mildly flavourful patty. Blend of zesty peppercorn sauce, savoury grilled onions and salty cheese is quite tasty. Hearty cross-split bun.
Cons: Slightly undercooked onions. Borderline too sweet. Getting Incepted by Ronald McDonald.
Every time I see the word “cantina,” the music from the cantina scene in Star Wars starts playing in my head. I guess that’s what happens when one watches Star Wars dozens of times. This caption is brought to you by “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” in theaters everywhere on December 18th. (Spotted by Robbie at Walmart.)
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Update: We reviewed it! Click here to read our review.
Impulsive Buy reader Brad sent in this photo from a Burger King in Chicago. It appears the fast food chain is offering special holiday cola beverages at locations that have Coke Freestyle Machines.
There are three flavors available. Secret Santa has cherry, lime, and vanilla flavors. Jolly Reindeer has a festive blend with vanilla flavor. Finally, Mistletoe Flow is a zero calorie blend with vanilla flavor.
If you seen these Holiday Beverages at your Burger King, let us know in the comments. Also, if you’ve tried any of them, let us know what you think of it in the comments.
Starring Mini M&M’s would’ve been more impressive on the marquee. Mini M&M’s are Brad Pitt. Candy Coated Chocolate Pieces are Val Kilmer. (Spotted by Lindsay A at Walgreens.)
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