Originally Posted by StuckInYYZ (Post 34635182)

I wouldn't say it's unheard of, but not common, that's for sure. Personally, as much as I like butter, it's a tad too far for me. Same with crab or lobster. I don't mind a little au jus on the side.

Originally Posted by Visconti (Post 34635099)

I suspect dipping steak in butter is a pretty unusual, and dare I say eccentric, culinary practice. I don't ever recall ever having seen anyone else do it or anyone who just wasn't stunned when they see me engage in it.

A little OT - when I was a kid, I kept complaining that my steak didn't have enough flavor or fat; my grandma got so tired of my whining, she just placed a cup of melted butter, told me to dip my steak in it and be quiet (she actually used "shut-up, if I recall).

Originally Posted by Visconti (Post 34635273)

I suppose, it's just one of those habits from my early childhood that has remained with me throughout adulthood, e.g., dipping McDonald's fries into my sundae, butter and sugar in baked potatoes, peanut butter & Nutella.

Originally Posted by corky (Post 34635510)

You had a weird childhood. :D

Originally Posted by StuckInYYZ (Post 34635785)

One person I know... Slice of bread... Butter it, then sprinkle sugar on it. Heard of others doing it, but up to that point, never knew anyone who did it...

Originally Posted by corky (Post 34635892)

That isn't unusual. Dipping fries into a sundae is weird IMO.

Originally Posted by corky (Post 34635892)

That isn't unusual. Dipping fries into a sundae is weird IMO.

Originally Posted by StuckInYYZ (Post 34635950)

Now if you had said onion rings and ice cream....then it'd be awkward.

Originally Posted by corky (Post 34635892)

That isn't unusual. Dipping fries into a sundae is weird IMO.

Originally Posted by Visconti (Post 34635961)

Ketchup all the way on this one! Not even mayo, when it comes onion rings.

Originally Posted by StuckInYYZ (Post 34635785)

One person I know... Slice of bread... Butter it, then sprinkle sugar on it. Heard of others doing it, but up to that point, never knew anyone who did it...

Originally Posted by StuckInYYZ (Post 34636444)

For me, it depends on the breading. If it's something like BK or Harvey's (Canadian chain) then I'd go ketchup. But if it's dusted (not breaded) then I'm good plain or sometimes tartar sauce. When I order fish and chips, I often try to get the fries replaced with onion rings or a salad and if they give me rings, I ask for tartar sauce. Not sure if it's any healthier, but I can always pretend.

Originally Posted by braslvr (Post 34637047)

That was my Mom's solution when I was very young and wanted desert when there wasn't any. I cringe now...

Originally Posted by Visconti (Post 34637309)

Interesting. I've never tried onion rings with tartar sauce, but will do so next time.

Originally Posted by StuckInYYZ (Post 34635785)

One person I know... Slice of bread... Butter it, then sprinkle sugar on it. Heard of others doing it, but up to that point, never knew anyone who did it...

Originally Posted by braslvr (Post 34637047)

That was my Mom's solution when I was very young and wanted desert when there wasn't any. I cringe now...