Salt or MSG? What’s the Best Option For Meat? (EXPERIMENT)

[@ryanlilly198463]

I made some steaks recently with salt, pepper, garlic powder and MSG and they were fantastic! I even added some to my cowboy beef rub that has coffee and dried porcini mushroom powder.

[@SaltyTales]

Dang man where is the invite! 😀😀😀 Good choices brother!

[@ryanlilly198463]

@@SaltyTales I'm gonna smoke a chuck roast this upcoming week with that rub.

[@jimlachance2181]

I do a dry brine 50/50 with msg and course salt over night and add pepper 30 before cooking it’s so good best way I found to use msg and salt

[@NordicKölsch]

Miss N: "Are we ever gonna agree on something?" Man, i feel you! It doesn't matter as long as it's deeeeeelicious! Stay safe, love you Ninja!

[@SaltyTales]

LOL Thank you so much! Love you back! 😂😂

[@james.randorff]

Lately, I have been seasoning our steaks, lamb, and pork, with the following: 3g salt per pound of meat 1.5g garlic powder per pound of meat 1.5g MSG per pound of meat 0.5g fresh ground black pepper per pound of meat I then vacuum seal and let brine in the fridge for 24 hours before cooking (or transferring to the freezer for a later date). The flavor has been incredible! It really lets the meat’s individual flavor shine through. I’m going to try lowering the ratio of MSG to 1g and 0.5g per pound of meat, respectively, and see what the difference is.

[@SaltyTales]

That is definitely interesting! Thanks for sharing!

[@xmozzazx]

I'd be interested to know how you find the results.

[@jperin001]

Good timing! I just bought my first bottle of msg a few days ago.

[@SaltyTales]

Let's cook something baby! 😀😀

[@jperin001]

@@SaltyTales I tried it in burger patties with salt. Definitely better!

[@RVCrazy]

Not through the whole video yet but it's interesting to me how you say that everything containing proteins already has MSG. I pretty much only eat proteins and have no issues but if I try to add even a little bit of MSG it sends me to the bathroom. Now I'm confused why normal meat's and milk doesn't do that to me unless I add MSG? I always figured I was just allergic to MSG.

[@SaltyTales]

There are differences between the MSG in food and the purified one we get in the bottle, that could be the difference. 😀 No chemical MSG for you but the natural one is ok!

[@RVCrazy]

@@SaltyTales Ahh okay that makes sense, I love the natural MSG then.

[@ivse9696]

As a long-term subscriber, I've been in the team for a long time 😉 I like your office, more of it please - and then another very interesting test - everything done right, my friend 👍👍👍

[@SaltyTales]

You are a cool guy! That's why! 😀 😀 Thank you so much! I will definetaly film some more in the office! Thank you so much!

[@kurttrzeciak8326]

This answered a question I always had....what about a combination of salt and msg? I have seen comparisons of salt vs. msg in the past, but they never included a combination for consideration. Excellent job Ninja!

[@SaltyTales]

Thanks Kurt! 😀😀

[@larryroyovitz7829]

Exactly! This is the only video I could find. This needs more view. Huge fan Ninja.

[@kevingunn661]

This was cool hey man that office space you should put pictures on the wall of some of your favorite dishes that you have made

[@SaltyTales]

That's a great idea! thanks for sharing! 😀 😀

[@tracythuytrangnguyen]

I use MSG in all of my cooking 😋

[@SaltyTales]

I'll start doing the same for sure! 😀

[@Tinacannoncooks]

Everything you cook looks delicious

[@EverettBBQ]

Very interesting that Mrs Ninja picked the Salt in most cases. Excellent study and experiment! Bravo! 👏

[@bcfran3g844]

My late Mother used to use MSG in her meats . She oven cooked, but she was a great cook and baker. Canada 🇨🇦

[@SaltyTales]

MSG is used all around the world but here in the US is where all the propaganda machinery has work against it.

[@timjones8210]

I usually add a little MSG to my seasoning when I’m making meat so I like the combo. Great video guys, thanks

[@SaltyTales]

That is a great way of doing it! awesome! 😀 😀

[@Oumuamuaa]

Tried msg recently. I dont really like how does it tastes. I dont think that i will use it again.

[@pointdexter5215]

After adding Brazilian rock salt to my inventory, will have to try MSG and umami now...

[@blademan175]

Great test. I think I would prefer letter 3.

[@clintdarden654]

As always..ALWAYS...you make me hungry!

[@SaltyTales]

LOL Thanks my brother! 😀 😀

[@charliep9066]

Ninja, can you do this again, but both of you doing a blind test? I feel like the combo should win every time!

[@xmozzazx]

This was a great test Brother! I actually am intrigued that the opinions of taste were different, but it makes sense, people all have different tastes. I use MSG and salt, but likely a lot less than others do, I'm not big on salt, but some foods, especially starches and eggs explode when you add it and they need it. Kissus for the Missus as always! NINJA APPROVED

[@SaltyTales]

Thanks Carl! You are the best! 😀

[@ElcomeSoft]

I do the umami powder (mostly mushroom), salt, black pepper and garlic powder :) That works so very well!

[@SaltyTales]

I like that idea! 😀😀

[@eduardorodriguez4899]

Is it weird that i tried pure msg and it tasted horrible?

[@SaltyTales]

you just pour some in your mouth? It you did that should be the right reaction. by itself it doesn't taste very pleasant. 😀

[@CS-ek4zi]

Great video as always!

[@SaltyTales]

Thanks brother!

[@cliffvictoria3863]

Speaking of marbling, I recently purchased some Choice steaks from Sam's Club that were as well marbled as good Prime. The Choice, for half the price, was a lot better marbled than their Prime steaks. I grilled one for dinner that night and would have called it Prime if I was doing a blind taste test. It was deeeeelicious! IMO, you can't just go by meat grading. Look at the steaks and judge the marbling for yourself.

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Wait, pouring in S Florida? Lol, great stuff Ninja!

[@SaltyTales]

LOL it is man! 😀 😀 😀

[@robertobraunvalle268]

Love this video Ninja!!! I always have wondered on this! I believe the best is a mix of salt and msg, and if you add garlic and pepper, uffff, even more Deeeeeeeeeelicius!!!!!!!!

[@SaltyTales]

Now we are talking! I'll be reporting on that more often as I will be using it more and more! 😀😀

[@cliffvictoria3863]

For a follow up, how about comparing Umami powder (usually mushroom based) with MSG and salt? I would be interested in seeing that comparison.

[@jamesmandl9302]

Good test brother! Would be curious to see the same test with your normal seasoning method thrown into the mix. I don't know if it would make a difference at all though I have noticed that some flavored are elevated more than others. Cheers!

[@SaltyTales]

I think pepper and garlic will make an awesome addition to the salt and MSG one! I'll report back on that! 😀😀

[@NeilSarap]

That's a great comparison, goes to show everyone tastes can be unique.

[@SaltyTales]

I got to the same result! It was not a bad taste on any of them but definetaly like some more that the others! 😀 😀

[@c.french450]

MSG always makes my mouth water when I eat it in foods. On my sushi rice and fridge pickles, it's a great addition.

[@warmsteamingpile]

I may have to add MSG to my spice cabinet.

[@SaltyTales]

You should! It really does make a difference! 😀😀

[@james.randorff]

+1 to Ninja’s recommendation. It really is an incredibly versatile and effective seasoning.

[@robertobraunvalle268]

Hey Ninja, how about trying your rub, normal and with msg!!!!!!

[@SaltyTales]

Good idea!Added to the list! 😀😀 Thanks!

[@BehindTheFoodTV]

Great experiment, Ninja. Yes, you made us hungry! Do you think MSG will act differently when pepper and garlic are added?

[@A_AlRuwaieh]

Wagyu cows posters, that's what that wall is missing

[@SaltyTales]

YEAH! That's a GREAT idea! 😀😀

[@EmilBogopolskiy]

Another great video, Ninja. MSG is not a substitute for salt. It's just enhancer of flavors. I think your numbers "C" are missing more salt. I would increase the salt and lowered MSG in "C"s.

[@SaltyTales]

mmm It was a test but you do it and invite me! 😀😀

[@gyllecahilig2579]

Finally someone who speaks facts!

[@SaltyTales]

Thanks! 😀😀

[@Yipikiay100]

I often didn't like the taste of fat on steaks or other foods. For a little while now I've been adding a small amount of MSG to the fat on both sides of my steaks then seasoning the rest of the steak with regular salt and pepper. I love the results and can always eat all my steak and love the fat parts almost as much and maybe even more than the rest of the steak. I just stumbled on this so have no idea if others agree nor have I heard of anyone doing this. As a note I'm usually using cheap steaks because rib-eyes and t bone steaks taste great with just salt and pepper but I can rarely afford such cuts of meat.

[@DaveDVideoMaker]

I use both, inside a bulion cube.

[@SaltyTales]

you are a smart man! 😀😀😀

[@elforrestgump]

Saludos ninja creo q seria buena idea hacer una serie de comida para universitarios me acuerdo de esos tiempos que teníamos que inventar con lo que teníamos ejemplo hacer ramen con sopas maruchan 🤣👍👍👍

[@SaltyTales]

😀 😀 😀 Yo me acuerdo tambien de esos tiempos! Buena idea! 😀

[@jharvey433]

Ninja is a scientist

[@deminybs]

I use both 😋

[@SaltyTales]

You are smart but that will work with some meats only! 😀😀

[@rajeshgowan846]

"If you sad in life - use MSG. If you happy in life - use MSG. Put MSG in everything, it'll turn it better." Uncle Roger . Nice one Ninja

[@oneformula]

and yes, those are numbers! lol - i love it!

[@rogermartinez1371]

Salmuera made with MSG? Next experiment 🤩

[@swau79]

This is Uncle Roger clickbait. Great video Ninja.

[@SaltyTales]

LOL Thanks brother! 😂😂😂

[@tesla3176]

I love your Superman coil. Lol. Ninja 🥷 you think you can do a cook on country style ribs oven cooked vs bbq pls. Love you broder.

[@jacobflores8666]

Both? Both are good together on steak or any meat!

[@SaltyTales]

mmm I found a big difference in flavor and it work better on some meats that others... Very interesting. 😀

[@jacobflores8666]

@@SaltyTales perhaps I should elaborate. I barbecue and grill a lot and I use MSG+Salt as a dry-brine for every meat that I cook. The combo makes ribs, pulled pork, beef ribs, steak, chicken, etc. even better than they already are.

[@MrNtlman]

I feel like Uncle Roger would be in love with this channel lol...

[@hv_247]

Mr ninja! Try seasoning steaks, chicken, pork as usually and after cooking sprinkle MSG. In my opinion this is the best way since it enhances the flavor of the meat and seasonings

[@user-cl5gv9ep6g]

is salty tales using Linux lol, love the vids btw!

[@jperin001]

Nice!

[@SaltyTales]

LOL not in that computer but yes, Fedora is my favorite! 😀😀

[@user-cl5gv9ep6g]

@@SaltyTales woah i use linux too!, i'm currenty using Arch zen kernel 😀 great to see more people using linux!

[@jperin001]

@@user-cl5gv9ep6g Linux is great for older computers that are bogged down by Windows. Kept one of my laptops going for 15 years. No reason not to use Linux these days.

[@user-cl5gv9ep6g]

@@jperin001 For newer computers too if you want to be in full control of your PC and don't like temetry and tracking, it's a great way to break from a shitty ecosystem that microsoft has made, FOSS apps in general, but yeah i agree with you and the argument of gaming and that games don't run of linux is out the window now since the announcement of the console "steamdeck" which uses arch

[@bailujen8052]

If you want flavour then MSG is the go to seasoning If you want to have a healthier pick between the two then MSG is also the go to because it has way less sodium than salt

[@CoastalGardening]

A big set of Texas Long Horns would bring that empty wall to life ! And give you a place to hang your cowboy hat... 😎👍

[@SaltyTales]

Heck yeah! That's an AWESOME IDEA! 😀😀😀

[@Justfishcatches]

Msg is magical!

[@SaltyTales]

It is! I used it before but seeing how it affect flavors on different meats it is awesome! 😀

[@astuyogakristanto4856]

Umami in Indonesia is called gurih. 😆 And msg we called it micin

[@RobMocar]

I love msg! if you just dab your finger in it and put it on your tongue its hard to describe the sensation , it spreads across your whole tongue. Its like putting you taste buds into overdrive, and you salivate more

[@TonyStackzz]

to me it taste weird raw lol

[@RobMocar]

​@@TonyStackzzRaw 😮😮😮 ?

[@psidvicious]

Huh 🤔 I’m definitely gonna give this a try, using MSG as a salt substitute. Could be better for the blood pressure. 🤔 🤜🤛

[@SaltyTales]

Yes it does, it also taste a bit different but you may like it! 😀

[@sandmanfightingsysfem2907]

I myself use sodium free seasonings for health reasons. I'm a dialysis patient and have a history of heart attacks. So neither is suitable for me.

[@cliffvictoria3863]

Put up your 100K subscriber plaque, Ninja.

[@rickcar94]

Notification squad from the car 🚗

[@deminybs]

so you're the jerk in front of me not moving when the light turns green....... because you're staring at your phone 😂

[@SaltyTales]

From the car? 😀😀😀 Watch out! Ricky is driving!!! 😂😂😂

[@SaltyTales]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@rickcar94]

@@deminybs nah man, I was parked. Never text and drive!

[@deminybs]

@@rickcar94 😘

[@MaxPowers]

It's Ninja. LOL

[@fieryredpodcast]

Love the vids!!! I like msg, but my wife hates it. MSG actually has less sodium than normal salt. 🍻 Have a good weekend!

[@fieryredpodcast]

And it's not a propaganda thing...they do taste different.

[@SaltyTales]

It is healthier than salt for sure but it does has a different flavor... 😀

[@DonJetblack00]

Those are some really well cooked steaks. No bueno!

[@MtnBadger]

MSG is actually a naturally occurring substance in food that has been concentrated. 95% of people don't have any issues at all with it but some, a very few people can have a light allergic reaction to higher amounts and in the 80s and 90s, when restaurants were using a lot in their foods (Chinese food is often rather bland and MSG brightens the flavor) and people didn't understand what it actually is so big fussed were made to remove MSG from the menus. "Waje up the flavor! With Accent!" remember those commercials for Accent flavorenhancer? It's just 100% MSG. Unless your one of the few unfortunate, go aheadandtry someon your salads, steaks and anythingelseyou like, it does improvetheflavor of foodswithoutadoubt and you can use less (or for me, no) salt. It's not a laboratory made, caustic chemical and it won't rot your gut or giveyou cancer or scabiesor anything... lol

[@craigjacob3704]

Man has lived thousands of years with salt. No need for cabal chemistry in my house.

[@SaltyTales]

LOL that's an option!

[@Tinacannoncooks]

Very interesting experiment maybe it’s just psychosomatic for Americans to have a reaction to MSG

[@jfc123]

So you attempted to "remove fat from the equation." Why? Most people look for well marbled steaks? You remove something from the equation by equalizing it in all parts of the equation. How do you know if MSG or salt don't react significantly differently with fat with this experiment? (Plus.. man, you overcooked those steaks!)

[@vita8208]

Fact: I get a headache from MSG.

[@aideethree3]

MSG gives me migraine.

[@SaltyTales]

mmm that really sucks!

[@mikeg7411]

Dude those steaks are absolutely massacred and overcooked.... Not even the butter of the Gods (IYKYK) could fix those poor decimated things😢

[@okay6703]

Your views don’t add up with your 119k subscriber count, did you buy subs?

[@bopzlol6874]

This answered a question I always had....what about a combination of salt and msg? I have seen comparisons of salt vs. msg in the past, but they never included a combination for consideration. Excellent job Ninja!

[@SaltyTales]

Thank you so much brother! 😀😀