Can you get no onions at White Castle?

Remember, you can get your sliders however you want. No onions, extra onions, just a big plate of onions.
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Do all White Castle burgers have onions?

The onions on White Castle burgers are an integral part of the recipe. Without the onions, a White Castle slider would not be a slider at all. The burgers are cooked on a bed of steaming onions, which help permeate the burger patties and the buns placed on top at the end of the cooking process.
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Do frozen White Castles have onions?

The frozen White Castle cheeseburgers are almost identical to their fresh counterparts, they both have the patented burger patties with five holes, a whole lot of onions, and a small slice of American cheese, in between a small bun.
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Do all Krystal burgers have onions?

Order a Krystal burger, and it will come with mustard, pickle, and onions, while a White Castle burger only has pickles and onions. Oh, and then there is the patty itself. Although the meat patties from both places are super thin, the ones from White Castle have holes punched in them, while Krystal burgers do not.
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What is the difference between White Castle and Krystal?

The Verdict

So if you want a sweet burger, go with White Castle, but for tangy and savory burgers, it's Krystal. The other major difference between the two is the bun, as Krystal feels fuller. However, some folks might prefer White Castle because of its juicy sweet taste, and it is also a few cents cheaper.
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What You Should Absolutely Never Order At White Castle



Are White Castle and Krystal the same company?

That's partially because the first Krystal restaurant, which opened in 1932, was basically a rip-off of the earlier, already established White Castle. It's a part of Krystal history that the brand doesn't deny.
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Why does White Castle Make You Sick?

You may get a sour stomach after eating White Castle sliders

About 30 minutes after they stuffed themselves, according to Liam, "we went out to his garden and we threw up together." Whether it's the dehydrated onions or the processed meat patties, White Castle sliders have a reputation for causing a sour stomach.
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Why does White Castle give me diarrhea?

Listeria is the most commonly reported diagnosis from White Castle, and diarrhea and nausea are the most commonly reported symptoms.
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Why are there 5 holes in White Castle burgers?

There are holes in the meat patties

The crave-worthy sliders have five holes in the patties. According to CBS News, this is so the burger can be thoroughly cooked through faster without having to flip it over. The idea to incorporate these holes came from an employee suggestion back in 1954.
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Are White Castle burgers made of liver?

SECRET INGREDIENT: If there is a secret ingredient to the White Castle Burger, it's not peanut butter, baby food (yuk), or liver (double yuk); it's in the onions. The onions have to be dried, and rehydrated before using. THE PICKLE: Only one pickle per slider, please.
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What is a 1921 slider?

The 1921 Slider is a thick, 100% beef patty, seared and seasoned to perfection, then topped with cheddar cheese, grilled caramelized onions, a slice of Roma tomato, lettuce and pickles. Inspired by White Castle's first slider, it promises to bring Cravers back in time to the hamburger that launched an industry!
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Why dont frozen White Castles have pickles?

But it was soon discovered that pickles don't freeze well, because the water evaporates, then, when the burger is microwaved, the pickle becomes tough and practically inedible. So, White Castle conducted a pickle study.
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Why are White Castle burgers so small?

They're small for a reason

White Castle designed their burgers super thin and seared them on both sides to seal in flavor. If that sounds remarkably familiar, that's because Steak 'N Shake, Five Guys, and even McDonald's do the same thing. And of course, the thinner the burger the quicker the cook time.
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What is White Castle meat made out of?

Like regular hamburgers, White Castle hamburgers are made with ground beef, which is high in fat, protein and calories.
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Why is White Castle so good?

While other restaurants were making hand shaped, individually cooked burgers, White Castle has mastered a more uniform method that no longer involves searing. However, they still use those thin slider patties, resulting in universally delicious, juicy burgers in every White Castle slider.
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Are White Castles healthy?

While they're slightly higher in protein and fiber than Burger King and McDonald's, White Castle's burgers almost double the sodium of our healthiest pick. It's similar to Burger King's hamburger in size and numbers, but takes second because of its higher sodium content.
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Which is older White Castle vs Krystal?

Krystal is the seventh or eighth-oldest hamburger chain in the United States (the oldest being White Castle) and the oldest in the South.
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Does White Castle use real eggs?

White Castle breakfast is simply heavenly. All of their eggs are freshly cracked, lightly scrambled, and everything is made-to-order.
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What is wrong with White Castle burgers?

White Castle issues voluntary recall of some burgers due to possible listeria contamination. The hamburgers and cheeseburgers involved had August 2020 best-by dates. The recall, which involves products with best-by dates for August 2020, according to the FDA, is due to a possible listeria contamination.
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Are Frozen White Castle burgers safe to eat?

Freezing does not kill Listeria monocytogenes. “White Castle conducts frequent and regular quality assurance tests.
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What oil does White Castle use?

Cooked with Buttery Flavored Oil (Soybean Oil and Hydrogenated Soybean Oil with Salt, Soy Lecithin, Natural and Artificial Flavor, TBHQ and Citric Acid added as preservatives, and Artificial Color.
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How much was a White Castle burger in 1970?

In 1970, your burger cost an average of $0.18.
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Why is Krystal closing?

Krystal, the fast-food chain known for its tiny, square hamburgers, will exit bankruptcy after it agreed to sell itself to a New York private equity fund. Dunwoody-based Krystal will keep most of its 300 locations open nationwide, although its new owner may choose to close some properties, according to court documents.
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What is the oldest hamburger chain?

The oldest hamburger restaurant chain in the United States is White Castle. The first White Castle restaurant opened in Wichita, Kansas, in 1921. The first McDonald's didn't open until 1948, by comparison. The White Castle chain was started by Walter A.
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