When people say they "hate vegan food" I'm almost certain these are the atrocities they have in mind, luckily in 2021 we can just go to the same supermarket and buy the vegan substitute of whatever food we desire. Non the less it's always fun to watch you mess around in the kitchen, whatever you're making. ♥
@cassynedelisky7962 жыл бұрын
My best friend and my boyfriend are both vegan, so I eat vegan whenever I’m with them. Sometimes I prefer it… There are some really amazing vegan products out there. I don’t care much about meat substitutes because I’ve never loved meat. But there are some amazing vegan cheeses out there. And I love the Earth balance butter.
@jemimahkendall65792 жыл бұрын
@@cassynedelisky796 I don't believe you
@imagod22812 жыл бұрын
@@cassynedelisky796 I been vegan for five years now and it was the best decision of my life it was life changing I'm way more fit and healthy
@petermueller2262 жыл бұрын
Excellent idea to replace our natural foods with vegan substitutes aka processed junk made in a factory. Not
@Drugdaisy2 жыл бұрын
@@imagod2281 why’s it so hard for me
@MerleONeal2 жыл бұрын
I hope y'all enjoyed this one, LMK if there are any other substitutes you'd like to see 💚
@suhanayah2 жыл бұрын
This has becomed a vegan bacon channel and I love it
@user-fm8le1qp2s2 жыл бұрын
Daikon bacon
@MerleONeal2 жыл бұрын
@@user-fm8le1qp2s I know Sauce Stache has a good recipe for that.. maybe I'll give it a whirl!
@penni0062 жыл бұрын
The lobster mushrooms
@BurritoMaster2 жыл бұрын
Merle I would love to see a video of you trying to make a vegan version of bolognese
@unfrgtblmemoriez2 жыл бұрын
👏👏👏 okay but any "useless food waste" recipes that use peels, or other things you'd normally throw out, are DOPE. Love saving the food waste, hope it turns out yummy!
@mollygrace30682 жыл бұрын
Composting is also cool.
@buckl3y24172 жыл бұрын
Merle is that one friend that everyone wishes they had
@amberthistle28032 жыл бұрын
I wonder how well this would work with green plantain peels? Same texture but without the banana flavor. It's more neutral.
@MerleONeal2 жыл бұрын
Are they tougher though? I wonder about that
@amberthistle28032 жыл бұрын
@@MerleONeal I've never eaten the peel (on a banana or the plantain LOL) but it is a lil more fibrous. I wonder if you scooped it down and made it the thickness of a banana peel if it would work out. I'm not sure what happens when you cook the peel.
@j.reeves3582 жыл бұрын
@@MerleONeal what if you parboiled them for a few minutes before marinating them?
@user-bv7mk8id5t2 жыл бұрын
Don’t do it! Too tough and gross! Maybe if using the sweeter ones the skins are a little softer. But it’s hard to find organic plantains anyway. Just fry up those plantains wo skins of course, or boil and mash the greens ones. Best
@maddybroedel95352 жыл бұрын
You should try using canned rambutan as vegan scallops! The canned Rambutan are very firm, and the texture and appearance are very similar to scallops (the canned version come without the pit). A few restaurants have been known to brine lychee or rambutan overnight to get rid of the syrup and sweetness: and their lack of potent taste lend them well to pick up other flavors!
@memvanas19832 жыл бұрын
I feel so sorry for them fruits…. Being delicious just as they are and then the abuse your speaking of!!!! 😭🤯
@Wolfgang8-Y2 жыл бұрын
What makes scallops good is the crust. I can't imagine rambutan (especially brined) would ever get dry enough to crisp up on the outside. There are some recipes for vegan scallops using mushrooms that are supposed to be good though.
@bre34952 жыл бұрын
So at this point can Merle stop teasing us and give us a singing video?? The voice is giving!
@MerleONeal2 жыл бұрын
Hypothetically, what would you like to hear...👀
@bre34952 жыл бұрын
@@MerleONeal Eeeeeep! Hey Merle! 👋🏾😊 Hypothetically.... maybe a little Whitney Houston's "Greatest Love of All" or Sarah Bareilles "She Used to be Mine" I feel like they could pair nicely with beautiful tone of your voice ( my unprofessional analysis based on what I heard lol) I'd be stoked!
@KissMyBiscuits2 жыл бұрын
@@MerleONeal I’d like to second this suggestion! I’d like to hear whatever you feel comfortable singing!
@ewang19972 жыл бұрын
what if you sung a thousand miles :o
@ewang19972 жыл бұрын
with aria!!!
@sarastevens29732 жыл бұрын
"anything's a song if you try hard enough" 🤣 you're the best!
@jay-leevanderberg81742 жыл бұрын
Holy f * c k! Merle! You can SANG! Gosh you should be on Broadway, so pretty!
@MerleONeal2 жыл бұрын
omg bless you, my kitchens tunes album will write itself
@jay-leevanderberg81742 жыл бұрын
@@MerleONeal please oh please make one - I’d buy it and listen nonstop!
@chocotries44022 жыл бұрын
Aria's face had me rolling when he tasted it 😂
@jo.comics2 жыл бұрын
Friggin' love your caffeine-energy in this! You are how I feel after one too many cups of coffee!
@johnnydepp69072 жыл бұрын
Honestly this is my all time favorite series to you. ♥️
@lunargamer2232 жыл бұрын
Please do a "day of eating food waste video"!! It would be so interesting (and very challenging!), to see what you would come up with :)!
@MerleONeal2 жыл бұрын
I love this idea!
@lilahbloom85032 жыл бұрын
Okay dang that flashback to no bangs tho! I really love your bangs! Regardless you’re stunning but you rock the hell out of your bangs!!!
@commoditycreature2 жыл бұрын
Watching the replacment videos is always fun. I would like to see you try a sour creme one. I am also interested in low budget challenges, like stuff we would all already have in our pantry. Or a fundamentals type video, something about how to make any meal you make tasty through creative use of spices and other things.
@MerleONeal2 жыл бұрын
Great suggestions! Thank you!!
@notsosure59242 жыл бұрын
Okay but the stache on yo man 🤣 His face when trying the bacon hahahah
@SafetyStrips2 жыл бұрын
The pepper mill needs a Where's Waldo hat.
@MerleONeal2 жыл бұрын
OMG this is genius
@nena73162 жыл бұрын
love the giant pepper mill in the background lol
@nena73162 жыл бұрын
Im so excited for this video !!!
@shxn952 жыл бұрын
my sister made some of these and i was surprised because they actually tasted really good lol, they had no actual banana or banana skin bitterness taste. I think she used a different seasoning though
@J_Mayhem2 жыл бұрын
His reaction!!!😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣
@jozsefjamesofficial2 жыл бұрын
Merle........Thanksgiving is coming up. How about a vegan turkey substitute? love ya videos btw
@MerleONeal2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! That's not a bad idea actually, I might have too many other videos slated for this month tho... next year !
@ThePuppylover582 жыл бұрын
This was informational 😂
@jay-leevanderberg81742 жыл бұрын
You always come through for us ♥️❤️♥️
@loladoessomething90862 жыл бұрын
the way shes talking to the banana peels makes my heart warm
@xxKEVZxx2 жыл бұрын
Aria’s reaction is so cute hahahaha
@dhayden198117 күн бұрын
Im not vegan, but I love bacon. So I tried fried banana peels. They're very good. I fry my peels in butter and add salt. Its simple, cheaper, and delicious.
@jaymayhoi2 жыл бұрын
loveeee these series!
@mexicannotfrench79082 жыл бұрын
Not me seeing how to make this on tiktok legit yesterday! Great video as always mwah 💜💜
@coconutsciencegirl92322 жыл бұрын
the veggie bacon from morning star is pretty good for me! also the corn dogs and chicken by them
@xindigoraex282 жыл бұрын
I actually used to make this all the time, it’s not bad lol
@EmBotBeepBeep2 жыл бұрын
I love the idea of using every part of a fruit but honestly, I just don't think there is any redeeming recipe out there for banana peels. They just hold too much banana flavor and bitterness. I feel like if anyone were to make a successful musa bacon, it'd be made out of fried plantain slices.
@lindamoulton15602 жыл бұрын
Rachael Ray did a Vegetarian Special 30 minute meals (like years and years ago) where she made pepperoni out of Zucchini for a Pizza- That might be a cool episode!
@MerleONeal2 жыл бұрын
woah!! Forreal? that's wild i've never heard of that as a vegan sub
@lindamoulton15602 жыл бұрын
For real! Technically the pizza in that episode wasn't entirely vegan because she put cheese on it but the zucchini pepperoni completely blew my mind.
@seandamon51422 жыл бұрын
ive found that the less ripe bananas you use, the less the flavor of banana is present in the final product
@feliperamosn2 жыл бұрын
maybe putting those banana peels into some water w/ vinegar or lemon juice helps to kill the sweet flavor from the fruit. :)
@wdvashee4192 жыл бұрын
What about in like ice cream? I feel like it could be a savory / sweet sundae
@reevavyas77912 жыл бұрын
i was thinking what the hell to watch and well you posted a video !!!!!!!!!!!!!
@pkhame2 жыл бұрын
Does this video definitely shows the impacts of quarantine? I too random sing about my daily tasks recently.
@MerleONeal2 жыл бұрын
hahaha glad i'm not alone
@sorackee25122 жыл бұрын
You're hilarious, Merle 😂
@NedDanielss2 жыл бұрын
Every single time I watch your videos I cannot stop thinking of love from You (in the nicest way lol)
@danassebastiani50202 жыл бұрын
merle could you try and make this again but let it marinate overnight to see the difference ?
@BrokeButBountifullyBlessed799 Жыл бұрын
I was thinking the same thing.
@frankthetank13692 жыл бұрын
I heard about drying banana peels & smoking it many years ago. Never tried it. I heard about it about 30 years ago.
@thereseripoli13222 жыл бұрын
What if you marinade it longer.
@katymcwhirter2 жыл бұрын
Y’all it’s missing fat. Bacon has fat.
@sinchansahoo56042 жыл бұрын
I Just Love your Videos,You are so Cool 😎 But Please try some Indian Vegan Recipe because India is known as Vegetarian country so we have a lot of recipes ..... please Try Merle Love You ❤️
@TheQueenebb2 жыл бұрын
I don't remove the in side nor use seasoning or fry them I just spray my plug in Griddle and and place them right on. I think all that extra stuff does to much.
@ra-eesa34112 жыл бұрын
Oh gosh I saw a girl on tik tok make this a while ago and said " Tastes like... Bacon" and yes she hesitated. And I was like no it doesn't. I've never even tried bacon but I KNEW.
@MerleONeal2 жыл бұрын
Yeahhhhh maybe they were doing something differently but there’s ONLY SO MUCH one can do
@faze_buendia95142 жыл бұрын
I bet a good soaking overnight in the marinade would help dissipate that lingering banana essence
@ashtarmelendez80032 жыл бұрын
Idk if someone had already said this. But if you close your eyes. It’s basically Emma Stone waking you through a KZbin video.
@deniserodas68482 жыл бұрын
I agree
@unfrgtblmemoriez2 жыл бұрын
Haha so pulled pork is the banana peel recipe to make then!
@camillebiancatimbol85542 жыл бұрын
Not going to try this but still watching ❤
@shellyt5562 жыл бұрын
Would plantains taste better as bacon?
@akeebamcbean33772 жыл бұрын
im here for the random musicals 🤣
@takakosugiura2 жыл бұрын
banana peels are complicated substitutions to me, but it seems neat
@hilzbilz092 жыл бұрын
Omnivore here ✋ definitely have made the vegan pulled pork recipe multiple times. Love it.
@Lammy20232 жыл бұрын
Even if you are omnivore, vegans will still not be satisfied, trust me I know.
@soniajacobs30382 жыл бұрын
I’ve never tried this and I’m not sure I want to…. But, I wonder if there would be less soul of the banana left in a peel that wasn’t so ripe.
@stanleyjudge2 жыл бұрын
bananas are not vegan they spray them with shellfish juice to keep them fresh longer
@LoVeMeH1012 жыл бұрын
please try the Diakon raddish bacon from Sauce Stache!!!!
@laurenl.37352 жыл бұрын
This brings be back to when you made the pulled pork 😂
@SheWe2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for doing this video. I was never ever going to make banana bacon but I'm for sure not going to now!
@tommystix872 жыл бұрын
We need a musical special at 500k subs or at million.
@nvmholo2 жыл бұрын
the giant pepper grinder in the back
@bethturnbull89072 жыл бұрын
I love all the musical references
@MerleONeal2 жыл бұрын
When in doubt, sing it out
@u1405502 жыл бұрын
hmm maybe marinate it longer? also i can't see this working, but at least y'all tried it.
@MerleONeal2 жыл бұрын
truly tried
@kqgo36192 жыл бұрын
I think it missed the heavy, savory taste that bacon possesses! Maybe a V2.0 would work..?
@AyceMcGee2 жыл бұрын
Me seeing the title "Oh Merle, please don't do this" Me seeing you make it "Merle... please don't do this... it's not going to be good" Me watching you about to eat it "MERLE, DON'T THE BANANA PEEL"
@maddisyn72772 жыл бұрын
Me seeing this after tagging you in a tiktok 💗
@EchaKiut2 жыл бұрын
I think you need green colour peel for this
@MerleONeal2 жыл бұрын
underripe doesn't taste good for it - bitter and tough!
@bin47092 жыл бұрын
If only Merle could see the face im making as i watch this
@dr.sciencewizard15184 ай бұрын
Seems like the secret to most vegan recipes is the spices. If you can trick your senses, you can turn just about any old shit into a disappointing approximation of the food that normal people eat.
@jasaraya8312 жыл бұрын
I do not miss bacon that much
@djash71612 жыл бұрын
I like when you sung the Striper song wouldn’t eat banana peels so not cooking that Vegan means eatable
@MustafaBirsoz2 жыл бұрын
takes one for the team again
@yuumijungle5482 жыл бұрын
up next: toenail clipping bacon, yum
@nolanrivera562 жыл бұрын
You actually have a good singing voice!
@MerleONeal2 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😭😭😭
@donbarile89162 жыл бұрын
ugh. I buy bunches of bananas, peel them and freeze them to use in shakes and make ice cream. the peels go in a plastic bag and into the freezer and I throw them out when the bag is full. i figure.. it's more an economy of motion thing. feel me? so I just threw the bag in the trash, and walked the trash can out to the curb about an hour ago.... and then I see this. should I run out to the trash and bring them back... or is that more something I should do while drunk... or when it gets really dark out? asking for a friend.❓
@135weston2 жыл бұрын
Has nobody noticed the very large pepper grinder in the back?
@jackmann42772 жыл бұрын
Can we get an Aria cooks and Merle reacts? :)
@ashutoshm.patilindia28942 жыл бұрын
Why dont u make bacon from mushroom
@Edge21772 жыл бұрын
I think air fryer is the better application here.
@kysafe2 жыл бұрын
by the way if you're allergic to latex you might not want to try banana peel recipes like this
@xiaowy41802 жыл бұрын
merle side hustle must be singing
@brir23332 жыл бұрын
Please make watermelon “tuna!”
@mayamiyazaki1502 жыл бұрын
We’re here for the random banana zeitgeist songs😆💖
@adriannebusico43252 жыл бұрын
But can it be air fried?
@MaiLuu-ls4en2 жыл бұрын
Is that a giant pepper mill in the back??
@neptunians2 жыл бұрын
you make me smile
@MerleONeal2 жыл бұрын
That makes me smile
@wynngwynn2 жыл бұрын
as someone that's allergic to latex and bananas this would make me vomit immediately as they are both triggers.
@KarterC2 жыл бұрын
WHAT A PEPPER GRINDER 😍
@chynnam48682 жыл бұрын
Let’s go!!!! Vegan subs >>> …other than carrot dog 😅
@maddiepuccia72132 жыл бұрын
Stuffed clams?? Beans and rice
@dandyissues90462 жыл бұрын
Why is he always sleeping/ newly awakened tho 😂 u must be an early bird.
@nickhall16162 жыл бұрын
Tell that boy to shave his mustache 🤣
@rea42922 жыл бұрын
7:13 hahahahaha
@choctawstorage73002 жыл бұрын
I just ran across you looking for plant based recipes! You are awesome to watch!
@xoxoGuiGui2 жыл бұрын
I think tofu skin would be better do make bacon.
@blackrosenuk2 жыл бұрын
Now try it with plantain peels.
@Glaceonmon2 жыл бұрын
I don't get it... why do this recipe if the carrot bacon is better? (I mean the public in general, not Merle)