Source: BroBible
Summary
A TikTok user shared a video of a baked potato from Texas Roadhouse, highlighting an excessive amount of salt on the skin. The post sparked discussion among customers and employees about the preparation method. Some employees explained that the potatoes are coated in bacon grease and salt before cooking. Health experts warn that high sodium intake can lead to serious health issues. Texas Roadhouse has not officially commented on the matter.
Our Reading
The habit gets a new name.
Customers are now calling it “Wendy’s on a plate.”
Employees say it’s just how they make em.
Salt is the new seasoning.
Fluffy or not, it’s a sodium bomb.
Author: Evan Null
‘That’s Just How We Make Em’
Val’s clip garnered over 26,000 views, and alleged Texas Roadhouse employees entered the chat with their explanations.
“I’m a server there and unfortunately they have to coat the baked potatoes like that, i hate it sm. But you can always request in person or leave a note to ask them to wash it off before cooking!” one viewer explained.
“They are coated in bacon grease while cooking and then we add a layer of kosher salt to finish them- txrh employee,” a second elaborated.
“It helps [make] them fluffy,” a third added.
“No [that’s] just how we make em LOLL,” a fourth stated.
How Much Salt Is A Problem?
Adding a dash of salt to a meal can increase flavor, and minimal amounts can even be beneficial to our health. However, per Healthline, overconsumption of salt over time can have serious consequences, including:
High blood pressure
Stroke, heart failure
Kidney stones
Kidney disease
Salt is 40% sodium and 60% chloride. According to the CDC, one teaspoon contains roughly 2,400 milligrams of sodium, which is more than the 2,300 milligram daily recommendation. And the Texas Roadhouse baked potato alone has 1,950 milligrams.
Customers Weigh In
Customers also weighed in with divided opinions.
“All of the salt. It’s my favorite part of the potatoes,” one commenter wrote.
“Nobody has complained after all these years!? Why are you wasting so much salt?” another remarked.
While Texas Roadhouse hasn’t confirmed how this side is prepared, it has been discussed online in the past. In the r/TexasRoadhouse subreddit, one alleged former worker wrote, “The salt is added after the bacon grease is applied and before they are cooked. I worked at a TXRH.”
Even copycat recipes like this Chowhound one recommends coating potatoes in bacon grease and salt to mimic the chain’s iconic flavors.
Health Risks Of Excess Sodium
Overconsumption of salt over time can have serious consequences, including high blood pressure, stroke, heart failure, kidney stones, and kidney disease.
The CDC states that one teaspoon of salt contains roughly 2,400 milligrams of sodium, which is more than the 2,300 milligram daily recommendation.
The Texas Roadhouse baked potato alone has 1,950 milligrams of sodium.
Like many commenters recommended, you can always request for your potato to be made with less salt if you are watching your sodium intake.
BroBible reached out to Val via TikTok direct message and to Texas Roadhouse via press email.
The Baked Potato Debate
The post Woman Gets Baked Potato To Go With Her Steak At Texas Roadhouse. Then She Takes A Closer Look: ‘Acting Like Wendy’s Fries’ appeared first on BroBible.
Val’s video sparked a conversation about the amount of salt on the baked potato, with some customers enjoying the extra seasoning and others questioning the practice.
Employees at Texas Roadhouse explained that the potatoes are coated in bacon grease and salt before cooking, which is part of the restaurant’s preparation method.
Despite the controversy, many customers still enjoy the dish, with some saying the salt is their favorite part.
The debate continues as more people weigh in on the issue of sodium in restaurant food.
