Meat Eaters Review Vegan Bacon | The Ultimate Taste Test

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Bacon tho?! Chris and I teamed up with our meat eating and vegan friends to put vegan bacon to the test. Are they worth it? Let's find out!
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⋇ Dan: / thefiresidestory
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Bacon Products in This Video:
⋇ Lightlife Smoky Tempeh: lightlife.com/product/organic...
⋇ Lightlife Smart Bacon: lightlife.com/product/smart-b...
⋇ Sweet Earth Benevolent Bacon: www.sweetearthfoods.com/our-p...
⋇ Pimp My Salad Coconut Bacon: amzn.to/2Rsjq2J
⋇ Sweet Simple Vegan Rice Paper Bacon: bit.ly/SSV-Crispy-Vegan-Bacon
⋇ All Vegetarian Inc. Vegan Bacon Slices (different brand but same exact product): store.veganessentials.com/bac...
⋇ Sweet Simple Vegan Mushroom Bacon: bit.ly/SSV-Shiitake-Bacon
⋇ East Village Mistaken for Bacon: eastvillagepdx.com/
Other Vegan Bacon Products Not Mentioned in This Video:
⋇ Pig Out Bacon Chips: thrivemarket.com/p/pig-out-pi...
⋇ Upton's Seitan Bacon: store.veganessentials.com/bac...
⋇ Eggplant Bacon: sweetsimplevegan.com/2018/07/...
⋇ Carrot Bacon
⋇ Daikon Bacon
⋇ Atlas Monroe Cured Vegan Bacon: atlasmonroe.com/orderfoodnow/...
⋇ Our vegan recipe ebook: bit.ly/Planting-Our-Roots
⋇ Outro music by Chris' band: bit.ly/The-Fireside-Story
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@4878tg 4 жыл бұрын

The meat-eaters commentary was thoughtful and non-judgemental! Thanks to all!

@SkySweetie 3 жыл бұрын

I think it's plenty judgmental, on all sides, even the vegans. But it's reasonable and not hateful. They're respectful, and balanced.

@ihateyouall7026 3 жыл бұрын

Layith no it wasnt

@jenblack98 2 жыл бұрын

@@ihateyouall7026 I mean they were making judgements on the vegan bacon. That was the whole point of the video

@marjiegirl 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed I am not a vegan but was glad to see they were respectful.

@alicedebenedetti3847 4 жыл бұрын

I loved how open-minded but still honest the meat eaters were! They weren’t just automatically grossed out because it’s vegan. These are great videos!

@princessm6355 2 жыл бұрын

Of course! If you’ll eat dead animals, this is no problem to try at all

@Justmee1235 4 жыл бұрын

I feel like an air fryer could have changed the game

@christengardner4780 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed. An air fryer would definitely make the fourth bacon taste really really good the hickory sage one

@lisettebrown8317 3 жыл бұрын

I tried the benevolent bacon in my airfryer and it came out nice and crispy. The “bacon” tasted decent. It doesn’t taste like real bacon of course but it’s a good alternative.

@artur6682 3 жыл бұрын

I feel like the real bacon could have changed the game

@twerdeffan1080 3 жыл бұрын

@@artur6682 Clearly you don't own an air fryer

@courtneyblue15 4 жыл бұрын

I feel like the mushroom bacon would be great in tofu scramble or a breakfast burrito. Maybe some of the others would cook well in an air fryer? I think I'll try that!

@elenarotov5442 2 жыл бұрын

ive had the mushroom bacon from a vegan place around me in bk and on a BEC its bombb esp bc they use some version of big mac sauce on it

@KfolksMs 4 жыл бұрын

Love these taste tests with the varied crowd, so interesting!👀 Lol I’m vegan and I haven’t had bacon in 15 years....when I was vegetarian I used to eat Morningstar farms bacon-it was so weird but good...but that was like 10 years ago😱😂🤔

@rose8662 4 жыл бұрын

This took so much cost & effort and I REALLY appreciate that you did the taste test. Very helpful and your friends seem like they're a lot of fun. I liked that they were so honest, even when it came to bacon you guys had made. 💓🤛🙏

@NakiasHideaway 4 жыл бұрын

Benevolent Bacon is my favorite. I add Mrs. Dash table blend and sea salt for more saltiness and I definitely make mine extra crispy and it's great. 😁

@mahealani9067 4 жыл бұрын

Hey guys! Loved the video! A tip for the “Vegan bacon slices” one, deep fry it in oil to make it crunchy/crispy. I live on O’ahu and Down to Earth ( an awesome vegetarian/vegan grocery store) sells mock BLTS and uses that bacon strips but they say they deep fry it in oil. It’s amazing. Forreal!! 👍

@ashyh1 4 жыл бұрын

Sweet Earth is my favorite! I bake it in the oven at 375 for about 15 minutes. It gets crispy! I eat it in BLTA’s and Caeser salad.

@christengardner4780 3 жыл бұрын

I feel like that one would be good in an air fryer tbh I have never tried it tho

@CelesteKristan4444 4 жыл бұрын

"Morning satisfaction" lol

@Sweetsimplevegan 4 жыл бұрын

🤣

@dewybeam5542 4 жыл бұрын

Loved that guy xD

@KyleSpn 3 жыл бұрын

He was so annoying. Trying so hard

@calisongbird 2 жыл бұрын

@@KyleSpn right?? It was mildly funny the first time, but got old real quick

@martineo9638 4 жыл бұрын

This was fun to watch, when I went vegan I felt like I took everything I used to eat and disect why I ate it. You see it in this vid as well. One talks about texture, one about saltyness. You don't eat bacon (in this case) for the bacon but because it adds something to your dish you like. Can be fat, colour, taste, it can be about anything. For people who are open to it it is soooo fun to journey into why do I eat what I eat. TBH I was never a big animalproduct eater, never ate an egg, never ate cheese besides on pizza, never drank milk, never ate fish, I hated things like sour cream and whipped cream. I did eat chicken and beef in my standard dishes, and used dairy for recipes. It was so much fun to rediscover eating and creating all new dishes based on those findings. I gained so much understanding on why you put an egg or milk in something and learned to replace them in ways that fit my preference the most. Fun vid!

@user-xu8xu9jh7v 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Becon was one of the hardest things to give up! I'm way excited to try them. Loved how the meat eaters were down for most of them. That gives hope for sure... Keep rockin these vids out please.

@jbersk 4 жыл бұрын

The lightlife smart bacon is my favorite. But you have to cook it longer and make it crispy, not leave it floppy. I’m excited at how accepting the meat eaters were.

@candicecrawford2996 3 жыл бұрын

Same here.. they just didn’t cook it correctly.

@jennifers2555 4 жыл бұрын

I saw a recipe where they took thinly sliced bacon-seasoned mushrooms and wrapped them with the bacon-seasoned rice paper. It gave the finished product more chew but still had that crispy outside. Been meaning to try it!

@Sweetsimplevegan 4 жыл бұрын

Jennifer S woah!!! That sounds nuts

@jenniferhanson4828 4 жыл бұрын

This is super helpful! My husband has been vegetarian for almost a year. I'm not, but end up eating veggie most days because we live together. I appreciate the time you put into this... Definitely going to check out some of these! ♥️

@msjkramey 4 жыл бұрын

I love these videos because my brother has a sudden onset allergy to most animal products from a tick bite. And so he misses a lot of these foods. I send them to him all the time so he can have the substitutes without getting violently sick. I appreciate you guys so much

@fudgen.a1249 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for reviewing these items, and for bringing a variety of people with varying food preferences!

@legohandsliz 4 жыл бұрын

I love these taste test videos because it really helps me know what to buy and what to avoid. Thank you! I've never seen that All Vegetarian brand here in Orlando, but I'll keep my eyes peeled.

@lisaanderson7322 4 жыл бұрын

The Beggin’ Strips convo cracked me up 😂😂😂

@tonniebert3736 2 жыл бұрын

Loved all the differing perspectives, this was fun!

@dianec3279 4 жыл бұрын

This video was great! I laughed out loud a few times, and was able to relate to some of the “bacuns” you all tasted. Need to try a couple of these. Super fun video! Your friends are awesome and tons of fun!

@user-vu4yf1ry2m 4 жыл бұрын

Lol the only one I've tried is light life. I fry it longer then the package says to make it crispy and put it in a sandwich.

@samanthaliggio8979 4 жыл бұрын

Same! I like it just before it's black, when the edges are just starting to get there. I let them sit a minute to firm up flat on a paper towel and soak up any of the extra oil from the pan, then it's sandwich time! 🤩

@michellebeckham6402 4 жыл бұрын

I also cook it longer that package says. It always smells like almost burnt popcorn to me. It’s definitely my favorite so far other that the mushroom bacon that I make.

@isabelle_4207 4 жыл бұрын

Yes exactly this! I take it off when it starts to curl and pat it with a paper towel to let it get crispy and it’s my favorite

@linzertube 4 жыл бұрын

Your friends are so NICE! Really fair and honest.

@orbsyorb544 4 жыл бұрын

You group of friends are very meticulous taste testers, which is very helpful. Educational, enjoyable and fun to watch. Thanks for the information.

@itsJESwithoneS 4 жыл бұрын

Excited to try some of these! I’ve only had the light life smart bacon and actually love it! You just have to cook it until the edges get crispy and add black pepper and it’s great! (:

@sikun7894 4 жыл бұрын

What about stick the marinated rice paper on the “vegan bacon slice” and bake👻 maybe both texture and taste will be on point

@summerwhixh 3 жыл бұрын

Why TF am I only just now finding this channel!

@nicolesmith7976 4 жыл бұрын

This was a very fun way to do the taste test! Loved the style!

@amandajeanlimabean4602 4 жыл бұрын

I love this video! First off, the 'tasters' were hilarious! But I really like seeing their opinions on products because I am the only vegan in my family/ friend circle and I am always trying to make vegan things to serve to them to show them that they can be tasty so I definitely value seeing the tasters opinions! Keep up the great videos! Love your channel!

@melissareadsbooks 4 жыл бұрын

I’m so excited everyone loved the benevolent bacon! It’s my fave 😋😋😋 I’ve been validated lmao!

@Sweetsimplevegan 4 жыл бұрын

Mel so good!!!

@michellebeckham6402 4 жыл бұрын

I guess I’m in the minority, I didn’t care for the bbq taste. Lol!

@melissareadsbooks 4 жыл бұрын

Michelle Beckham I guess you are lol but that’s okay! It’s so good in a BLT 😋 I gave it to my meat eater friends and they loved it lol

@brandywine1988 2 жыл бұрын

That stuff is nasty🤮🤮

@melissareadsbooks 2 жыл бұрын

@@brandywine1988 it’s soooo good! So Smokey & salty! Yum

@mada7393 4 жыл бұрын

Tom is hilarious😆🤣🤣bring him baaack!! Vinny is so kind! Even if he’s a meat eater he’s open to try and not criticise😆😆😍😍

@SP-du4re 4 жыл бұрын

I loveeeddd this!! It’s so awesome how many people you had!! If you could do this in future videos that would be AMAZING

@EmiWoodScully 4 жыл бұрын

Great video!! Great editing!! Chris was SO funny!!

@barrbuff 4 жыл бұрын

This was well edited , much easier to follow and flowed better/faster than the chicken one. Loved the meat eaters!

@sarahhelmer6559 4 жыл бұрын

Okay who is the guy in the Hawaiian shirt and why is he hilarious

@alexisnicole9571 4 жыл бұрын

and he is single

@sarahhelmer6559 4 жыл бұрын

I think he and Monika are together?

@OnyxxRose 4 жыл бұрын

I’m not vegan but I’m binge watching your videos. Love the effort you guys put in for your videos. It’s very informative and makes me want to try them for when I eventually transition

@famousinminutes 4 жыл бұрын

you guys are so cute & genuine...I love it!!

@lindarosenthal6835 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much to you both and all your fun friends. They are such good sports! And the feedback was terrific.

@alissar3653 4 жыл бұрын

Sweet earth is my fav and I make it crunchy by leaving it in the pan longer🤷‍♀️👍

@theitchyguru 4 жыл бұрын

Great video. Alot of brands I had never seen before. Thanks for sharing.

@natalieciarricco7295 4 жыл бұрын

loooove these taste tests! different perspectives is perfect for a true test! i have yet to try vegan bacon, i’m a pescatarian, but i’ve only ever tried coconut “bacon” which doesn’t really imitate real bacon, still delicious in a salad though!

@katelynkeenen5218 4 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad I was a sausage person not a bacon person (never really liked bacon) because a lot of brands have nailed vegan sausage but bacon, ehh not so much😂

@jeanneliddell2587 3 жыл бұрын

I’m glad you had everyone taste the crispy version of the All Vegetarian Inc’s product to do it justice. Before becoming vegan bacon was one of my favorite meats to eat. That one was the closest to the real thing. I also wish cooking instructions would have been included on the packaging. I fried mines in grapeseed oil and ate it on a BLT sandwich, I was very satisfied. Thank you for your video.

@rn2787 4 жыл бұрын

It was an interesting video (I always hated bacon though). Do breakfast sausage next. 🙂

@bluneptune 4 жыл бұрын

I love the benevolent bacon in a BLT. 🤤

@easy2bvegan 3 жыл бұрын

Loved this, love your friends!

@GiGi-fd6om 4 жыл бұрын

I love your friends!! They are all so interesting and funny. Please enlist them for more taste tests.

@alexisnicole9571 4 жыл бұрын

loved this so much. thank you!!!!

@broll41 4 жыл бұрын

Ooh this makes me really wanna try the benevolent bacon and the all vegetarian vegan bacon slices 😛

@goshgollygert 4 жыл бұрын

Yaaaaaassssss I am so confused about bacon and some places it’s too expensive of a mistake to choose a bad one, thankyouuuu

@jelatinosa 4 жыл бұрын

Maybe if you use a jumbo portabella cap, sliced thinly for the mushroom one

@Cleopachino 3 жыл бұрын

Lmfaoo omg the intro was just what i needed

@diasiamoore4433 2 жыл бұрын

New Vegan by months; I love veggies and finding new products to convert to is welcomed. Loved and needed this video, Vegan life is expensive, LOL! I'm learning how to make Seitan.

@jadeking3022 4 жыл бұрын

I think the biggest problem with vegan alternatives in general is a lack of salt. Not sure why it's such a consistent problem across the board, except maybe they're trying to be healthier? BTW I tried your recipe for the rice paper bacon and that's 100% my favourite for crumbling over salad.

@duster497 4 жыл бұрын

I like to fry the Lightlife bacon in oil, it crisps nicely and is great on BLT's. And with the Sweetearth, I like to slow cook it in bbq sauce and throw on a bun. It really makes an amazing BBQ sandwich.

@Kx____ 4 жыл бұрын

looove these taste tests

@jillt.3195 4 жыл бұрын

All of your taste testers were awesome! Great video. The guy in the Hawaiian shirt was hysterical. I love his accent!

@chanealsimpson9997 4 жыл бұрын

I think “morning satisfaction” means he’s looking for something wholesome and hearty

@anuravindranath8733 4 жыл бұрын

Wow I loved the editing style.

@someguy2135 2 жыл бұрын

I have only tried one of these. LIghtLife (non tempeh.) I microwaved it, then made them crispier in the air fryer. I didn't even add any oil. Very tasty. It reminded me of turkey bacon that I used to eat. I have bought this more than once. I like it! Bonus- very little added oil per serving.

@subrina1016 4 жыл бұрын

Even when I wasn't a vegetarian I hated bacon and never really ate pork. I know people are going to come for me now lol.

@MonkeyLuv127 4 жыл бұрын

Same. I totally understand and identify. I'd never eaten bacon or sausage until I was in my 20's and even then it was turkey bacon and I'd microwave it until it was stiff as a board. Bacon is just ick tbh

@subrina1016 4 жыл бұрын

@@MonkeyLuv127 that's refreshing cause where I live if I even hint I hated bacon people look at me like I was slapped there mother!

@Alexardelean89 4 жыл бұрын

Average Bri I get it I wasn’t a huge fan of bacon either.

@vegasvegan7026 4 жыл бұрын

Haha 😆

@Kx____ 4 жыл бұрын

same, hated it lol

@azrielstone4515 4 жыл бұрын

You guys should try Parma’s “Better Than Bacon” sprinkle stuff. It’s nooch/ walnut based and SO good.

@darrow3065 4 жыл бұрын

Love your friends - thanks!

@igotnewyorkshook4190 3 жыл бұрын

I use spice rum to help absorb seasoning. Especially the crisp.

@TheMisznana 3 жыл бұрын

aww come on loved it but I was waiting for the carrot bacon! lol

@stace_d 4 жыл бұрын

You guys have the coolest friends. .. Of course, Tom steals the show tho

@stephanie3841 4 жыл бұрын

Yves bacon baked in the oven for about 15 mins tastes suuuper close to the real deal. When you take it out it's a little flimsy but as it cools it crisps up and is amazinggggggg.

@ncarpi75 4 жыл бұрын

I bake Sweet Earth Benevolent Bacon too!!!!!

@terridemarest7880 4 жыл бұрын

Omg you have Little Pine hoodie! So cool.

@mafrochic 4 жыл бұрын

The options you have in the states are sooo different from the UK- I wish I could try them! The best in the UK is probably This. Bacon, they also do the most realistic chicken ever - definitely a must try if you ever find yourself across the pond

@mafrochic 4 жыл бұрын

@@Melissa.Garrett ocado and Holland and Barrett - although it's sold in quite a few restaurants now too! It's actually called This. Isn't bacon (my bad!)

@suzq2744 2 жыл бұрын

You undercooked the Smart Bacon which is what it was soft. If you cook it crispy it’s better. It need to be cooked with oil and if you bake it off in the oven that helps. Took me a while to figure out how to cook with it but eventually figured out the best way to cook it up💯🥓

@susandrochner8862 4 жыл бұрын

Have you two tried making all of the bacon in the airfryer ? It is a game changer. So So good and crispy.

@ajmom59 4 жыл бұрын

Love all your reviews. Your taste testers were awesome! So glad we finally found some "morning satisfaction" LOL

@Edenluxevegan 4 жыл бұрын

Great video! Best vegan bacon taste test ever! 😬

@liliansheamaple3257 4 жыл бұрын

Morning satisfaction! Your friend is really funny! 😂

@dorianthompson3121 4 жыл бұрын

Sweet Earth for sure well done. Luv it on blts! Its also the one ive given to non vegans and they liked it as well. 💚

@suomynonaanonymous 2 жыл бұрын

Sweet earth is my favorite made in the air fryer it gets super crispy

@marianneodell7637 3 жыл бұрын

I love the Light Life Smart Bacon. It just doesn’t look like it’s cooked enough in the video. I pan-fry it in a bit of avocado oil.

@thisveganlife6340 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve been vegan for 9 years and never really ate much bacon growing up so, what I remember of the actual taste of bacon is very little. I’ve personally only tried the Sweet Earth brand for bacon and though I don’t feel it tastes exactly like what I remember, it has a nice smokey flavor and I put it in BLTs and veggie burritos and it adds a nice meatiness and smokiness to your dish. I have some in fridge now that I kind of forgot about so, I think I’ll go make some tofu scramble with bacon!😊

@rebeccaprusak1840 4 жыл бұрын

“Eat it in the morning with rice” 😂😂

@Shortcake39553 3 жыл бұрын

This was soooooo funny. I laughed out LOUD the whole video.

@elenapgee 3 жыл бұрын

love the non judgemental meat eater commentary

@sarahatkinreynolds1673 3 жыл бұрын

“I would love this in the morning with RICE” lol me thinking you were gonna say toast or vegan egg 😂

@MsRachaelR 3 жыл бұрын

I like 'this isn't bacon'. The brand was not featured & not mentioned in the description. I like it fit the texture and taste

@IamNiech 3 жыл бұрын

I love light life it’s my fave but you have to cook it up crispy!

@cjdp238 3 жыл бұрын

Woohooo fellow Portlanders! Definitely going to try that rice paper recipe 💕

@dragonscorpio2864 4 жыл бұрын

I LOVE these taste tests❤️Thank you for the video🌼VEGAN over 25 years now🌼What a GREAT group of friends🧡

@kogbechie123 4 жыл бұрын

loving the background music! great video ^_^ bacon is just... no ive not had a pig derived product in 5 years no way! i dont want anything that is even close to it yuk!

@RockstarVeganRecipes 4 жыл бұрын

That was a great video. I haven't had bacon in 18 years. There is a company in Canada (based in BC) called Happy Veggie World and they make an awesome Vegan Bac'n. It tastes very similar to what I remember bacon tasting like. :)

@la4508 4 жыл бұрын

I recently checked out your channel. Food looks amazing and you are one cool chick! Wish I could ride a motorcycle, but I get too nervous. Maybe a Vespa one day ;)

@RockstarVeganRecipes 4 жыл бұрын

@@la4508 Thank you so much for the nice comment!!! You could totally ride a motorcycle as well. My husband started teaching me last spring before I did the motorcycle course. Here is the video from his channel. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/htidh7hnrZOlqp8.html

@edwardgately5931 4 жыл бұрын

I wasn't into bacon even when I was a meat eater, but I really like making a sandwich with Benevolent Bacon and a slice of Follow Your Heart smoked gouda.

@vegasvegan7026 4 жыл бұрын

The beggin’ strips part 😂

@bookishabbey 4 жыл бұрын

LOL only jasmine would say "I would LOVE this in the morning with rice"

@belindahugheslifestyle 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks to all for saving me time and money on going through all the bacon options on the market, or at least these. Namaste'.

@fireandiceandeverythingnic874 2 жыл бұрын

I have had the sweet earth but you have to crisp it it’s real hard to get it crunchy without burning it but you can get it a little crispier then what y’all did in the video