$40 Vegan Steak Sandwich vs $5 Vegan Steak Sandwich

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I recently got some Juice Marbles vegan steaks!! These things are AMAZING!!! But I dont know what came over me, but I really wanted to try to make a vegan steak sandwich with it! Now I know this is just throwing around ideas, but is there really a huge difference between a $40 vegan steak and lets say a can of jackfruit flavored like steak? Lets find out!
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[@callap.-o.1316]

I rarely comment, but often watch. But just wanted to say that I appreciate you doing these comparisons with ready-made products, Mark. It really helps inform what to spend $$$ on versus what to skip because you really know what you’re talking about when it comes to that vegan mad science 😉. Will definitely check out juicy marbles now if you and Monica think it’s worth it

[@SauceStache]

Thank you so much!! I think you will enjoy it!! Wildly good!

[@michelyousef7173]

JUST EAT MEAT AT THIS POINT

[@wrenchell]

@@michelyousef7173 no?

[@ShanaLawson]

@@michelyousef7173 Some people can’t actually eat meat. My digestive system has turned to sh*t and doesn’t like to digest red meat along with a sizable list of other things 🤷‍♀️. Sometimes peoples diets aren’t bc of their beliefs.

[@scenicdepictionsofchicagolife]

​@@michelyousef7173 I just want to let you know you have my sympathies for your extreme cognitive incompetence.

[@johnhedgerguitarstudio3436]

I've known about Juicy Marbles for about a year or so back when it sold for $150 per package. I can't wait to try it at $40...to me that's reasonable if it emulates a good steak! The only hangup is they are more often than not sold out on their website :(

[@Sassysonia1234]

Sign up for the email and just get it in before your major event. If you live in a cold area the steaks will most likely arrive frozen solid. You can stick em in for freezer and wait until your special occasion. I bought them three weeks before Valentine’s Day. Two weeks before Valentine’s Day they are sold out.

[@bodenseeboys]

I think jackfruit really has a great, meaty texture but the reason why I don't use it as a meat replacement is that it has absolutely no protein.

[@kdvr766]

Have you tried banana heart/ blossom, its also a great alternative

[@chloe4824]

same! my local vegan restaurant makes philly cheesesteak w seitan, maybe we could try that :)

[@Broockle]

@@chloe4824 Love Gluten Meat 😀

[@Anne--Marie]

For those of us with latex allergies, jackfruit is not an option. 😢

[@anthonydude]

Yeah seitan is king

[@AshwinAshwinRamdas]

i just got mine last night and the texture was easily the best texture of vegan meat. eating it straight wasn't super juicy or tasty, but in a dish like what you made i bet it's ridiculously good.

[@presidentiallsuite]

From where?

[@garethbaus5471]

@@presidentiallsuite In the US it is sold almost exclusively over the internet. They are currently out of stock.

[@dustinperreira4629]

sauce stash you are easily one of my favourite youtube chefs or channels in general i am not a vegan myself but the way you prepare/present the vegan style foods makes me go out of my way and purchase some vegan dishes every so often out of curiosity you constantly FORK out good great content and i wish many more subscribers for you

[@neko_nixxy]

I'd love to see you try to recreate their vegan steak! I'd also love to see you test making your own tofu with built-in flavors!

[@reesegrosso4364]

"we all party different." Great statement!

[@kitsuneboy9998]

Sauce Stache, I think bad comments are struggling you too much, your videos are amazings, dont listen jerk people because whatever you do, they well keep answeing you bad things because they dont like you, said that, I really love your videos, you are doing an amazing job showing pretty good vegan recipes or curiositys about tofu, mushroom..., I like the way that you always explain every step with the point of view of showing the reason that you are cooking something like that way, using those ingredients and not others...I think your videos mades me realize how wild is the vegan kichen even if someone are not vegan like me, that encourage me to try your recipes by curiosity and teached me how to eat something different everyday ,thanks

[@TheBrassLungs]

The juicy marbles does look nice but the price is ridiculous imo. If you can afford it go for it but even if I was super rich I wouldn't pay that for something which is just soy and wheat gluten. The sandwich does look 11/10 though

[@jakes.house.]

I agree but at least it's not more than a flesh filet mignon. Give it a year I'm sure the price will come down

[@TheBrassLungs]

@@jakes.house. yeah I guess you're right. All of this is new so just need to be patient. I tend not to eat much meat alternatives so it would be a nice once in a while treat (when the price is more reasonable)

[@jakes.house.]

@@TheBrassLungs yeah I'm pretty sure when it first launched it was 150 for the same quantity lol

[@jakes.house.]

@@TheBrassLungs just about a year ago now

[@GeddyRC]

$10/filet is cheaper than a filet from the store. WAY cheaper than a filet from a restaurant. And the price will continue to come down, while the price of meat will continue to go up.

[@rica7611]

you are my guru of vegan cooking because you give 100% of knowledge in every video..all your creations are for a wanna be vegan restaurateurs dream..some day some day lol

[@SauceStache]

Wow, thank you!

[@arnoldthomsen6571]

@@SauceStache Thanks for fighting the good fight. i aint even vegan but i really appreciate your work as a scholar of food science.

[@WesEats]

Once again an amazing video love the honest and straightforward reviewing! Hope to see a lot more!

[@RobertMcD]

I love you guys so much! Thanks for always brightening my day when I get to watch new videos 💕 Solid content!

[@GamblingTimeKaraoke]

That last part -- yes. Look, I'm on the seitan society and like five vegan FB groups, and I cook all the damn time, but I have had no real success making my own fake meat that's as good as what I've been able to buy from Gardein/Impossible/fake magical asian meat, even when I've tried your recipes, Marc. The flavor I've gotten great at-- my soups, stocks, broths, add flavors to veg meat have been excellent, and I've made some truly delicious stuff lately largely thanks to your tricks BUT making the meat itself still alludes me. As it is, homemade food takes a long time to make, and veg food takes even longer if you need to homemake a stock or whatever when most people can just crack a can. Homemaking the meat as well as everything else is just not tenable most of the time and it's annoying seeing people comment asking why buy when you can make. I'm glad YOU have time and expertise, but I have neither. Also, nutrition facts -- I'm building muscle on a relatively high protein (for a veg) diet while cutting. Having a calorie/protein label is pretty indispensable. Also, my partner isn't veg, and if dinner always takes hours and hours and hours because of having to start from making the meat rather than slapping down a package of faux meat, it's a problem and he's probably just gonna decide to grill a chicken breast. In short, there are a ton of reasons to buy rather than make. Personally I miss meat and I seek as many meat like products as possible. I didn't know about Juicy Marbles but I'll def keep an eye on them for when I'm feeling splurgy (them and Meati). I really appreciate you both giving an honest review.

[@anonamouse9198]

I’ve reached the age when births & marriages are history, it’s mostly deaths. Heart & artery problems claimed my parents. Following my daughter in veganism was a positive step. As was eradicating all the factory processed poor excuses for vegan food from my diet. Avoiding a horrible death suddenly got my full attention 🤷🏻🤷🏻🤷🏻

[@dre300037]

Can you do a vegan Italian sausage next or vegan chicken parm sandwich?? Btw great video and quality info as always 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@shainazion4073]

He's done fried vegan fried chicken many times. Just adding marinara and vegan cheese makes parmigiano. He did a many episodes on melty cheeses.

[@Willie-mw8wo]

I really liked how calm the style of video was today! Keep it up man!

[@JTMusicbox]

They both look good but juicy marbles looks insanely good! If you get those “steaks” again would you consider wrapping theirs with your favorite bacUn and make your own “steak” as a comparison??

[@SauceStache]

I want to do more stuff with the Juicy Marbles!!! I think I might do a comparison between my old version and this! Just to see

[@stephensano9156]

I suppose if you look at the Juicy Marbles meat like a fancy salami, there is certainly a place for this product at its price point. You do get a beautiful look and grain of Portuguese sausage which really gives you more options in vegan food choices. These innovations continue to make the vegan lifestyle more attractive and exciting.

[@John-ib3xd]

I want to try the Juicy Marbles but I have very little faith in myself being able to make it on par with a $20 sandwich from a restaurant haha. It looks so good!!

[@I_report_scammers_spammers]

Philly native here. I recently stopped eating meat and I've been SUPER sad that I won't be able to have cheesesteaks anymore. I can't do the juicy marbles because I can't have soy, but it's heartening to hear that jackfruit may work. I tried seitan, and i just didn't care for it.

[@jozsefjamesofficial]

My Juicy Marbles delivery arrives this afternoon here in Ft Lauderdale. Excited to see how my $80 was spent lol 😂 PS. Go team VEGEMITE!!! 🇦🇺 🐨

[@calipro4710]

How was it?

[@turtleguy117]

Loving the production quality!

[@writerchik44]

We are making this for Xmas! Can’t wait !!

[@23RO]

I wish you guys were millionaires that would start your own companies. I love both of you guys ! SHARK TANK, PLEASE !

[@Samoaplaya]

Im really digging the videos a lot more as of late. The new style choices are very welcome!

[@elix_]

Juicy marbles is one of the REALLY few vegan products that is really close to meat.

[@SauceStache]

It really is!

[@jeangabrielcotto508]

Juicy Marbles steaks are truly amazing, I already Made my second order this month♥️

[@SauceStache]

They really are incredible! It’s wild what they’ve done

[@lucaliaci8588]

very good videoooo all , idea , new format , taste test 👍👍👍✨

[@Dianne_LC]

I just went to their site and they are sold out, wow! I appreciate the comparisons! Thanks!

[@dariusbagdonas935]

loving your videos

[@thecommonsensecapricorn]

I personally don’t like vegan meat alternatives; they always make my stomach hurt. I’d go for the jackfruit. I looooooove me some jackfruit. My go to dinner is mashed potatoes, bbq jackfruit, and whatever veggies I’m feeling.

[@3Diva]

Wow, your voiceovers have gotten insanely good! DANG! I don't know what's changed but you sound AMAZING! This looks like a delicious recipe. Thank you for showing us your culinary magic.

[@SauceStache]

Thank you so much!! New microphone makes a huge difference

[@zw7719]

I love all of your videos!

[@frogguycomics9095]

I love You used the same buns bolillos we use here in México, makes me feel at home 🥰

[@lexo7429]

im so european i never heard of a steak and cheese sandwich but it sounds phenomenal

[@justingarfield2663]

I miss your live talking videos, but I’m sure this style is way more efficient for you. Gotta try Juicy marbles!

[@SauceStache]

I’ll get back on camera eventually!! I needed a break/ change!

[@LaurenT-en7dw]

I tried Juicy Marbles as a filet, and its much more like a roast. So today, I made the second batch as a roast with gravy and it was delicious!

[@annegrace7651]

I appreciated Monica's view. Great video once again! 👍👸

[@HoodBoujeeVegans]

Looks good can’t wait to buy some

[@54kitten]

even if vegan cooking was a science experiment, why is that a bad thing? most meat had to go through a process which had to be invented and tried at some point in time. Literally all cooking is science. And no, I'm not vegan, but I'm not stupid either.

[@matildeskitchen]

so true!

[@Jacksbox11]

Thanks, Stache, for making this world a little bit better for the animals involved in the ugly food industry. 👏👏👏👏👏

[@SauceStache]

Thank you!!

[@tubedag]

liking the format!

[@SauceStache]

Thank you!!!

[@quantumpanic]

Your channel name really reminds me of what Sylvester Cat would always say

[@victoriablanc761]

we are not big fans of jackfruit but we have stopped eating out as the costs get more and more ridiculous, So to be able to treat ourselves occasionally with a different but great meal at home is welcomed. I will look into juicy marbles to replace our soy curls for a sometimes treat meal ..thx for that.

[@BrandonSinclair.]

i like this video format

[@retired_man_about_town]

great video - TY

[@AuntieSenSen]

I love how he speaks to his wife. It’s adorable 🥰

[@suicune2001]

I didn't know we had vegan steak! Don't forget bean curd sheets or maybe tofu sheets for sandwiches. :)

[@user-jh7cq3ct6u]

That sounds good

[@christinacraig313]

Explain please I'm transitioning to the vegan side

[@suicune2001]

@@christinacraig313 This is where he uses bean curd sheets. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gqGlnmuOebKVlaM and here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bKHNooaDobJ5oKs The easiest way to start out is just eat what your normally eat and take the animals out of it. So instead of egg scramble, I eat potato scramble. If I want something like stuffed peppers then I either get a vegan ground beef or TVP. Soy curls are a must if you want to make something like chicken noodle soup or any kind of beef/chicken strip stuff. Here's a pretty good one using soy curls: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hpqzqYyqaJWZi7M

[@jozettestrayhorn346]

Hi I just wanted to let you know that you have the sample pack which is not for sale at all and is only 2 in the sample packs for free, the retail packages are a pack of 4 for $40 which means we (the consumers) are really paying $10 per steak and you only made a $20 steak sandwich. I received both the free sample and the $40 pack of 4.

[@BILLYtheKidster]

I was wondering if you would consider doing a video on a vegan Gyro meat substitute. I've been attempting with some other videos I've found online but I can't seem to get it right. I find your videos very easy to follow and this recent novice vegan has been basically succeeding due to your recipes. Please consider, I miss my Gyros, but there is no way I am going back to consuming any meat, meat by products or dairy ever again. Keep up the great work (my nutrition is dependent on it). Be well.

[@bsteven885]

I think you perfected your video process, ESPECIALLY since you sound like YOU instead of someone else! Still miss the "live" videos, but I can more easily watch both.

[@JubeiKibagamiFez]

You can add a little anatto powder to give that cheese sauce a bit more color, make that sauce more like whiz.

[@jo.fo.sho1]

You should try making vegan tripe for some traditional menudo.

[@anitahamlin2411]

I suffer from the bursting out in song virus myself. Got to try this!

[@RussMichaels]

Alas we are very limited for choice here in the UK. No good vegan steak alternatives that I have found, they are all gross. I have however managed to find a a few plant based alternatives that I actually like better than meat. I prefer beyond burgers and beyond sausages to beef burgers and pork sausages, neither of which I am a huge fan of anyway. I have used Seitan a few times where I prefer it to chicken. I cook Indian food a lot, and I have found that just using potato instead of meat works just fine, in fact I prefer it than chicken. I do not miss meat at all in curry, since it all about the spices. Replacing cows milk was hard, as I just did not like the alternatives in coffee or on cereal. Soy milk I really did not like at all. I ended up going with Oatly in the end, which I watered down to make is less thick, and this made a decent latte. However now that I have stopped drinking cows milk completely, I bizarrely find I actually like soy milk now, in fact I prefer it. As with all think plant based, you just have to get used to different flavours and not actually expect things to take exactly like meat. I think this is the big issue for most people, they are expecting it to taste exactly like meat, and then when it doesn't they decide its gross. That was certainly me at the start of my journey as well. But once I changed my expectations, and just started looking for plant based food that I like, rather than things that taste like meat, I had better results.

[@wildgeese5707]

I think a yuba/ soy skin steak sandwich would be a better test against the juicy marbles…

[@Muroso1]

Just a question! Where do you buy your mushroom seasoning? We’re in Florida right now (from the Netherlands) and was wondering if I could get it here! Thanks!!

[@HidekiShinichi]

Get yourself any dried mushrooms and blitz them with msg and salt (or on their own if you want to have more control over your cooking) in a blade coffe grinder.

[@bawsefitness5893]

I definitely thought about you when I saw that steak in the vegan fb groups. Lol, I said that looks like sauce stache steak. 🤣😂🤣😂

[@GreenVenus]

As a Philly native, I approve.

[@deedee2874]

is there any coconut flavor coming out in the cheese

[@melaniejuttner3784]

Wow I wish we could get that here in Australia, but maybe one day. I’m sure there is a lot of science to it and the actual production must be where the cost lies, not so much greed

[@EssV_]

How can you effectively add color/ browness with such different material than animal protein (fats, cellular structure etc.)? Torching it?

[@jessicaliflower]

I’d really love to see vegan turkey or turkey burgers 😍

[@CrunchyScott]

You are mixing vegan recipes with '80s awesomeness...and I'm here for every second of it. It's kinda what my channel is all about. Love your review...and the jackfruit recipe. Kinda wanna make it right now, but I've got to watch Footloose first.

[@steev7343]

What is juicy marbles steak made out of?

[@shieldontario6434]

Wow, this made me think... The new way you showed us how to make mushrooms in your recent video, imagine making those in a "steakier" broth instead of just water - than tossing that on a steak and cheese style sandwich - must be DIVINE!?

[@joeb4142]

I’ve tried and tried but I’m just not a jackfruit fan. Did you get your Juicy Marbles steak shipped to you from Europe? I remember you experimenting with marbling in the past but this product brings it to a whole new level. My mouth is watering after checking out their website. Really looking to see the Sauce Stache copycat version soon!

[@samanthahu4803]

Same, just can’t get into jackfruit. It always just tastes like heart of palm/artichoke to me.

[@attackandsnack]

Holy cow! Wow I'm hungry now. 😋

[@bluemayim]

they both look awesome! extra onions for me please...skimpy!

[@SauceStache]

If I had a whole onion ( which I thought I did) it would have been loaded hahah

[@kingadam9675]

Figure out a way to pair it with a vegan Aju sauce

[@madarch3r]

Great video! We featured your video this week on my website in our "Concessions" area. Link is in my bio!

[@PigsDream]

Yuba or Portabella mushrooms would be a good substitution for the “meat”. I’ll have to try this when I win the lottery.

[@nany717]

"when I win the lottery" 😂 That made me laugh. Hopefully, the price comes down at some point. I would not spend the money on it either. There are just so many tasty vegan food options out there that are healthier and won't break the bank.

[@RogueAstro85]

Mushroom Philly cheesesteaks are the best!

[@nany717]

@@RogueAstro85 omg they are!

[@sanjayw9878]

Jeez I dislike when they make it look so realistic 😂 but I get it, it's good for people who are trying to change and want it familiar so I'm ultimately with the program!

[@MrDetrimont]

The juicy marbles really does look like proper corned beef when you were cutting it against the grain. It's actually kind of impressive

[@oliviafrank3472]

You should do half the marbles and half Jack fruit to make it a $23 sando

[@user-qx1om2wj1h]

I would like to see a video with sauce stache memes.

[@ashanteharrell8410]

How do they get it stringy like dattttt

[@SadbhW]

Wow the price of JM has dropped to just £10 near me now, I'm sure videos like this brought the popularity up, making it possible to make it cheaper 😊

[@miaa7097]

How can I get this in Canada

[@apawstate]

I just splurged on a Juicy Marbles filet for $70. It's pretty expensive, true, but still less than a beef tenderloin, and it's not from a cadaver.

[@baconcraving3259]

Disgusting. You wasted 70$ on GMO soy and Seed oil slop? Are you stupid?

[@jamespalmer1096]

I kinda miss your old videos. I dunno. I’m resisting TikTok as much as I can. I miss you hosting a show about your creations vs perfectly edited voice overs. Just my $.02. Still love ya. BUY THE BOOK PEOPLE!!!!

[@jirojhasuo2ndgrandcompany745]

its too pricey though

[@jozettestrayhorn346]

He has the sample pack which is not for sale at all and is only 2 in the sample packs for free, the retail packages are a pack of 4 for $40 which means we (the consumers) are really paying $10 per steak and he only really made a $20 steak sandwich. I received both the free sample and the $40 pack of 4.

[@margarett_b]

To me, 40$ is still WAY to much especially if we want it to be a decent alternative for meat eaters too. Having said that, isn't innovation always expensive at the start? That's simply how it works and if we (as consumers) don't support Juicy Marbles now, when the steaks are sold for 40$, they will not be able to scale it up and lower the price at some point in the future. So honestly, props to you for buying it if you can justify the splurge! This would probably be the product I would buy only for my meat-loving father and personally, I would stick to seitan or jackfruit since I don't miss these realistic textures or flavours :D . Anyways, thank you for testing this product for us! Hoping you'll have a great end of the week!

[@jozettestrayhorn346]

He has the sample pack which is not for sale at all and is only 2 in the sample packs for free, the retail packages are a pack of 4 for $40 which means we (the consumers) are really paying $10 per steak and he only really made a $20 steak sandwich. I received both the free sample and the $40 pack of 4.

[@andreschou9560]

i really liked the lactic acid xd

[@properantagonist]

But like... Cooking is science whether it's vegan or not. The fact that someone's using ingredients unfamiliar to you doesn't mean it's *bad*. It's like when people don't mind baking soda, but if they heard you're adding sodium hydrogen carbonate to your food, they would freak out.

[@SauceStache]

EXaaaccctllly!!!

[@properantagonist]

@@SauceStache omg, I've been blessed. Thank you for replying ☺️

[@Lucifer-ru2ik]

can someone tell me if i can substitute sodium alginate for methyl cellulose

[@MilesLinklater]

How about doing 50% jackfruit mixed with 50% Juicy Marbles?

[@Shawnee11759]

Lucky. I keep missing the damn sale. 4 for 40. Trying to get a few waiting for the next drop. Let me know how it taste

[@jozettestrayhorn346]

That's the regular price 4 for $40. He made a mistake in the price because he's using the sample pack which only come with 2.

[@lillithdv8]

Oh this has a Vegan-Babish vibe I dig

[@Militant_Vegan]

2:55 bruh cooking in general is a science experiment, ur kitchen is practically a chemistry lab. These types of vegan recipes aren’t meant to be healthy, they’re meant to be fun. There are healthy vegan recipes, that’s not what we come to Sauce Stache for 🙄

[@SauceStache]

hahaha thank you!!! Im trying to find some middle ground with health and experimentation right now!! But I always want it to be fun and trying something different to see what the results are!!

[@presidentiallsuite]

I can't find, juicy..... But LMK if I can buy your version please 🙂 🙏

[@ricenyfe7654]

It’s definitely worth it because your paying for texture you know 🤙🏾

[@primal_guy1526]

The look of canned jackfruit kinda scares me bc I'm used to just seeing and eating the sweet yellow ones

[@itsmemamahehe]

Humble guy… they totally was inspired by ur recipe. Hopefully we see your vegan creations in stores soon.

[@pac1811]

👍

[@naiadolling]

Bro if I gain weight this summer I'm blaming you and TheeBurgerDude (in the good way of course!) 😂😂. I'm about to go buy this though and make it for my meat-loving family to see what they think- great video as always 😊❤️ Also those science experiment comments are wack, as if chicken nuggets and hot dogs weren't science experiments (one was literally created in a lab at Harvard) 🥴💀

[@HidekiShinichi]

I could not care less about being vegal but man. I love experimental cooking. I love the techniques that you present and I just absolutely adore the fact that you are unapologetic and devoid of stupid food ideologies like "unnatural is bad" ir "msg is toxic" or other bs like that.

[@CourtneyxAmanda]

i really love to hear your wifes opinion on the dishes, shes always so sweet and honest!

[@BehemothFan123]

It seems like every time I go to look into these items (not just this one), they are always sold out.

[@pandoravex4791]

You sound so different in the voice over. (Not in a bad way) Great video!

[@SauceStache]

Thank you!!! Good mics help a lot

[@XnetRoidPL]

Question, how do you compare meat and non-meat products when all you seem to test is vegan versions?

[@SauceStache]

I'm not comparing, im just commenting my opinion. I'm also not vegan, and people dont suddenly forget what things taste like. Like every time you have a recipe that you havnt had in a while are you shocked by the way it tastes hahaha no. Tastes are not a easy thing to forget. If I had something today that I grew up on, even if I havnt had it for years I would immediately recognize the flavor, most people can.