Realistic Bacon from Tofu came out better than I thought

[@SauceStache]

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[@tonyzeh]

I use a deli slicer to slice frozen homemade Seitan deli meats and tofu. I often use five spice or baked tofu I get from the asian market and freeze it, then slice off what I need for the dish I am making, like ramen and pop the rest back into the freezer. would probably work well to cut up a frozen block of tofu bacon.

[@SauceStache]

It would!!! I wish I would have done this. I dont break out the deli slicer often because I know a LOT of people dont have them and I dont want to make it part of the process. But ut would have been better for sure

[@kateliness2]

I've been considering getting one of these! I don't make "slices" of faux deli meats or seitan that often (often more chunks or shreds) but I feel like it would be soooo useful when I do make, or buy from our Asian market.

[@tonyzeh]

@@SauceStache You could probably show it both ways on things that would be appropriate. I have made seitan pepperoni, smoked turkey and seitan corned beef. I can never eat as much as I make so freezing it and slicing it is fairly quick. Thanks for all your great videos. keeps me inspired to try making more new things.

[@tonyzeh]

@@kateliness2 I think I got mine for under $100 brand new. they are handy and you can adjust the thickness of your slices depending on what you are looking for. Mine has only ever been used for Vegan foods. Highly recommend it.

[@mytunes7401]

I appreciate how creative you are with these vegan meats

[@SauceStache]

Thank you!!!

[@sebastiancastro5427]

i love using tofu, not only because it can replace meat really well, but also it is a great source of protein in contrapart to doing bacon with carrots or something like that. ive been freezing it and when it comes out pressing it, it releases so much water and gets the perfect consistency imo

[@thatotherdebra1834]

As one of the screen shot people, I say "Thank you!" 😊 Can't wait to try this one!

[@SauceStache]

Thank you!!

[@Thanatos--]

Total omnivore who loves meat and still digging your channel. You keep coming up with new ideas and I still enjoy watching them (and anything mushroom related is an instant win.) And just a little kudos about quitting smoking after smoking for so long. I didn't smoke as long as you but it is always a challenge I have felt better ever since and I hope people try to quit the habit.

[@MayorBrownn]

I love just marinating tofu strips in soy sauce and Worcestershire then air frying it. Makes such a good sammich

[@SauceStache]

Oh I bet!! That sounds good

[@di_nwflgulf3547]

Ditto, smoky, hot,fresh sammie

[@steptanm]

If you're vegan, then I wanted to make sure you know the original Worcestershire sauce is not vegan. It contains anchovies

[@margarett_b]

I mean, this is when tofu from a flavourless sponge becomes something tasty and innovative. I really love the idea of "reshaping" it and actually, the tried version would make a decent high-protein on the road snack - you know, a tofu-jerky vibe :D

[@JTMusicbox]

Awesome that you stuck with it rather than giving up! It’s great that you keep experimenting with bacUn even though you’re already a master!

[@SauceStache]

I was so totally ready to give up! I’m glad I did too…. I’m moving on to the next idea with this already

[@14ikan11]

dude... I hope you open up a restaurant oneday because the stuff you make are so creative and innovative. People would pay to buy your food!

[@washiburr9876]

I've been wanting to try something like this, so I'm glad you did instead! Glad to see it works, so I am gonna try it.

[@GaryHess]

I think that’s closer to European style bacon since it looks pretty thick. Maybe if it was frozen you could use a meat slicer on it and get really nice thin slices and either cook like that, dehydrate it, or layer it like the rice paper one.

[@SauceStache]

I think if I froze it more I could have gotten better slices! I was being impatient and initially this was just a test I was filming haha but it came out good so I rolled with it haha

[@redmoondesignbeth9119]

Looking forward to trying this. Thanks. :)

[@SauceStache]

Its so good!!! enjoy!!!

[@carolynblakeney966]

I bet this technique would also make awesome bacon bits. BLT salad with vegan ranch dressing!

[@SauceStache]

Oh totally!! Just crumble, flavor, and bake

[@artwardo]

Does tofu make a good bacon? I think the one that makes really good bacon is You man! You're lord plant bacon!

[@SauceStache]

hahah thank you!!!

[@LeMayJoseph]

Great response!

[@musitecture.vienna]

great stuff, I‘m gonna try this!

[@SauceStache]

its so good!! Enjoy!!

[@christophermorin9036]

GOOD MORNING SAUCYMAN! Let's gooooo, new bacon! Looks more like pancake strips, but whatever lol!

[@SauceStache]

Christopher!!!! Good morning!!!

[@M310nH3ad]

I'm wondering if a wire cheese slicer would have cut that easier for you.

[@growingheart8039]

"msg, you don't need that. you could use some mushroom seasoning" had to low key drop that mushroom powder, ya fav!😄

[@SauceStache]

I love they stuff hahaha I go back and forth between the two. Honestly msg is easier to get… so now I save the mushroom seasoning for the good stuff haha 😂

[@RealJonzuk]

You could use seaweed flakes instead of msg too

[@DakotaWeatherhead]

Sauce Stache, do you think you could come up with a recipe for like Slim Jim's or another snack stick? It would have to have that meaty and stringy texture, but also that oiliness inside. I know you can buy vegan sausage casings.

[@SauceStache]

This is a great idea!!

[@lolasatnam3510]

Thankss!! Love your simple recipes!!! 🍃🙏🏻❣️

[@SauceStache]

Thank you!!!

[@picklerick2559]

Great video!

[@SauceStache]

Thank you!!!

[@monshalagon]

Hmm...I just bought a new block of tofu... away we go!!!

[@SauceStache]

Boom do it!!!

[@monshalagon]

Where do you buy your vital wheat gluten?

[@sherryfatzinger3082]

I am looking forward to trying this recipe. 👍👍

[@user-hp1pp7bz7b]

Have you tried the nasoya korean plant steak??? Omg I thought it was real I had to check the bag, just like someone who had posted on a group said they did.

[@SauceStache]

I’m screen shoting this and I’m going to start searching for it!!

[@chadamir]

I'd love to see you do an episode making ice cream in the ninja creami. Im considering getting one.

[@HqHoney]

Go to H mart. Grab the smoked tofu. Slice thin fry low until crispy to your liking. Best mock bacon it had in a while

[@asloan193]

I wonder if you ran the tofu through the food processor it would have a better look and texture.

[@songlyon7795]

I think the dehyderated could pass for vegan jerky…minus the frying maybe steamed and then air dried…..or some kind of some prep….lol

[@SauceStache]

I was thinking jerky too!! I have another idea coming for this

[@johnnyli4702]

6:04 I would have used a bread knife at this point.

[@SauceStache]

hahah we think alike!! I actually did, but it tore it up even more and I just cut it out of the video... it was just frustrating hahaha but I do think if it was a little firmer a bread knife would have been key

[@philliphardin7400]

wait... did you go to Buford famers market for that tofu?

[@adamcrisis8442]

Hmm, maybe making tofu fresh and then layering in the gluten with it would solve the crumble problem?

[@lucaliaci8588]

experiment videos are the best ♥️✨🙏

[@MrKnowBody55]

Which is better, Dikon or tofu?

[@SauceStache]

Hmmm I ALWAYS Love the Daikon bacon!! Its one of my favorites for sure. You would enjoy either version !!

[@MrKnowBody55]

@@SauceStache thanks for your input, going to be making some Dikon bacon tonight!

[@beastfromthemiddleeast6369]

@@SauceStache not gonna lie, dude. I'm not a vegan or anything but I thought you were the Vsauce guy and decided to watch your videos. Interesting stuff and some of the recipes, while it took time to get used to, are pretty damn good

[@LeMayJoseph]

@@beastfromthemiddleeast6369 VSauce is also a cool channel!

[@beastfromthemiddleeast6369]

@@LeMayJoseph it is but I didn't know they were different

[@kimberlywalls9869]

I just bake thin slices of pressed mar8nated tofu. Tada! A lot easier and a lot less time.

[@accident12123]

Looks like how I like it for a BLT

[@SauceStache]

Right!!! Thanks man!

[@mauricehunt297]

The music ☺️

[@SauceStache]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@z1090]

Kinda looks like you could possibly turn it into a vegan beef jerky

[@SauceStache]

I was thinking about that! It could be pretty awesome

[@cadcl19]

Why cocoa powder gives a meaty flavor?

[@dianapovero7319]

I want to try this using smoked tofu...

[@SauceStache]

That’s such a great idea!

[@FNNickJamesTV]

I bet if you dipped em in flour before you fried em like Sam The Cooking Guy does it'd give it more crunch.

[@SauceStache]

That’s a great idea!

[@brittney2441]

Love mud water 🫶🏾🫶🏾

[@SauceStache]

Soooooo good right???

[@darrenlee8981]

I would’ve just sliced it right from the start and add the now famous vegan bacon seasoning ect and it would have been very simple to just bake and dehydrate it. You over complicate things sometimes unnecessarily

[@russellcunningham2781]

❤️ 🥓

[@tigerdeer]

Hey, question: How did you lose so much weight? Please share 😭

[@anewman1976]

Take a weekend to make bacon!😂😂😂

[@SauceStache]

Took about 15 minutes…. But ok.

[@jacklynland3109]

Kind of think that's the unhydrated tofu Bacon looks like Turkey bacon! Yeah I don't see anyone trying to remake vegan turkey bacon! Maybe you should try remaking Turkey bacon! Or maple turkey bacon!

[@snospmoht3252]

Damn it. You had me up to the wheat gluten. 🙁

[@maryellenhoscila2904]

I KNOW! Having a digestive disease I'm on a VERY limited diet. Anything wheat is a no no!

[@Adventure_fuel]

Kosher!

[@LeMayJoseph]

Hahahahahaha what a silly question!

[@SauceStache]

its pretty freaking good!

[@LeMayJoseph]

@@SauceStache I believe it! But there’s just gotta be something that can be made with like a king oyster mushroom stalk that’s just better, no?

[@maissthro3645]

I wish there were more imagination on the names vegans came out with for the food they come out with. It's tasty, yes, but naming it "bacon" comes out like a very deep desire to eat bacon to me. And as previously said: it ain't meat, no matter what you do to it.

[@Arrow45870]

Being vegan sounds expensive!

[@martazebrown9803]

I'm not vegan but I like watching your vids but what I don't understand is if people are vegan why try and make food that taste like animal based food?

[@SauceStache]

Meat taste good. Killing animals doesn’t.

[@martazebrown9803]

@@SauceStache I get what your saying but that’s what comes with killing the animal it’s the way life is intended to be for carnivores and omnivores

[@North___West]

Benefits of a plant-based diet,reduced inflammation, reduced carbon footprint, lower risk of Type 2 diabetes and improved kidney function, reduced risk of heart disease, low levels of 'bad' cholesterol, reduced risk of cognitive impairment and dementia, Improved gut health .

[@ivyhearst3554]

@@martazebrown9803 Just let people eat the way they want. He explained why he does it, leave it at that.

[@martazebrown9803]

@@ivyhearst3554 my guy I said nothing you don’t message me… nobody told him he couldn’t eat what he want I just asked him a question which answered its people like you who come in and try to start stuff then play innocent go find yourself something to do we don’t do negativity over here

[@randomnordmann4020]

Or you could just get real bacon.

[@CrooKdLetterJ]

Just eat real bacon dude you obviously want to your never gonna recreate the true bacon

[@LiquidxBlack]

Spoiler: it doesn't

[@SauceStache]

Hey why do you follow me?

[@LeMayJoseph]

@@SauceStache I mean I would tend to agree. It may have tasted amazing, but visually, this one is a far cry from some of the absolute miracles of gastronomy I’ve seen you produce! Love your channel though, and I have a deep appreciation for your creativity and bold experimental style!

[@oldschoolmagic4822]

Bacon makes the best bacon hahah 😋

[@adamcrisis8442]

water is wet

[@oldschoolmagic4822]

@@adamcrisis8442 haha 😄 ur my dude haha

[@asloan193]

I wonder if you ran the tofu through the food processor it would have a better look and texture.

[@SauceStache]

I think I could have crumbled it up a bit more… but I did want some larger pieces... a food processor would have made the peices too fine I think