Took 4 Years to Learn How to Make This so GOOD

I've been working a lot with Lions Mane mushroom lately and I've been doing a lot of mushroom tests. I've been able to use everything that I've learned from testing on king oyster mushrooms for this lions mane steak recipe and WOW is it good. This is by far the best vegan steak I've had and I think I'm almost ready to reach out to Guga to have him try it.. Not yet though... almost.
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[@emmasgoodies]

I love how u read out the meaning of "steak" 🤣

[@Guitar4life99]

Was about to say the same thing 😂😂

[@SauceStache]

whahah Thank you Emma!! I'm going to make it a new segment haha

[@DA-js7xz]

@@SauceStache haha amazing 👏

[@Mopsie]

Same, I felt it

[@DikshaDivaDixit]

Yess! Thank you for spelling it out! 💚

[@rini6]

I have NEVER seen another channel that shows you how to make plant based meat with as much knowledge and precision as this one. When I see another recipe I always find things they leave out that you would have added that would have made it better. These always look amazing. And I love that you are not afraid of science.

[@SauceStache]

Wow, thank you! Seriously thank you

[@miriamschiro8585]

Ikr? I’m always impressed in his channel 🥰

[@hertfordable]

I commented that mushrooms do not have the same texture as steak, but in all honesty I have only taken lions mane in supplement form. Sounds great

[@injunsun]

Gaz Oakley, "The Avant Garde Vegan," also does amazing work. His chef high-stepping is inspiring, and intimidating. I have tried things from Sauce Stache, but not Gaz yet.

[@chairjello1678]

The science is what makes these recipes/videos AMAZING

[@angelor8270]

the best part of this video is when you educate the haters on the meaning of steak and then tell them, "we're making steak". I love it.

[@damasterstylist]

The steak definition is golden 🤣

[@millislim]

If you were to sell a whole kit to make just this mushroom steak I would totally buy it! I think, if you could sell it on Amazon, you would make a fortune! Little sachets of the ingredients and a dried lions mane in one box? You'd make a killing!

[@creampielover69]

Even better: Read up on cultivating mushrooms and give it a go. There is a 90% chance you'll get hooked and have a new hobby for years to come. You can cultivate medicinal, active and gourmet mushrooms and it's quite a hassle to get it down but as soon as you get the hang of it, it becomes super easy to get decked out with more mushrooms than you'll ever know what to do with.

[@ridgleyhawthorne715]

I bought the dried Lion's Mane through Amazon.. it was labeled under it's scientific name of Hericium Erinaceus. I hope this helps. 😋 👩🏻‍🍳+🍄=(🥩 🚫). I have been fretting, trying to figure out ways of using the dried Lion's Mane. ,.. And now I know. 🤭😋.. Yay!, Thanks Mark! 😁😋

[@ashtonwyss9757]

made a steak with lions mane about a month ago, cooked it like a normal steak, by basting it in (vegan) butter with thyme, garlic and sage, and it was MIND BLOWING, have to say you definitely do not need the marinade you used, tastes like steak without it! so damn good! p.s, the English language changes constantly, dictionaries updated constantly, who cares

[@Nozarks1]

Thanks for the information. Sounds easier.

[@jimmy.r.minnelli]

Thanks for mentioning Guga, Mark.

[@3PairDesigns]

Mark, you kill me! I get such a kick out of your passion and talent! That looked super good!! I think I can get Lion's Mane mushrooms here at Whole Foods. Thank you for your awesome experiments that always seem to turn out so good! Brilliant!! 😉👍

[@LocdnessMomster]

Mushrooms can be anything they want to be , with enough imagination

[@SauceStache]

Yup!! pretty much!!

[@traashghost]

can they be astronaut ?

[@NerdUndStolzDarauf]

Damn, this looks interesting! Will definitely try to get some Lionsmane mushrooms. Unfortunately not that easy, like 95% of the people that sell these seem to market them as magic vital healing mushrooms and want like 100€/kg which is a bit much 😅 Especially these big ones seem to be rare, all that I see online are like 1cm in diameter which is a bit pitiful for a steak :D

[@kalinaszek]

You can try to grow it yourself

[@Nikki_the_G]

@@kalinaszek That's going to be my way of solving this issue, I've decided. Even if I wasn't vegan, the idea of having all these mushrooms growing for myself, given how much I love them, would be worth it.

[@00muinamir]

Seconding the grow-it-yourself thing. The mushroom kits they have these days make it super easy to grow your own fungi. I'm about to get my third flush of lion's mane off a Far West mini-farm. You can park them in the fridge for a few weeks in between fruitings until you need mushrooms again.

[@kalinaszek]

@@00muinamir I didn't know about the fridge trick, it sounds great!

[@beatrizencinas8556]

That looked soooo delicious ! I hope I can find all these products here in Italy so I can try it toooo!!!! 🙏🙏 oh ps . Remember not to give any attention to the hate comments … they don’t really matter ! 🔝♥️💪🏼

[@SauceStache]

I hope you can find everything too!!! And thank you!

[@botanicallybuilding]

Tell them! Steak doesn't have to be animal carcass!

[@ConanCamelPuncher]

Imagine Guga foods seeing this would love a colab

[@Reptiliomorph]

I don't get why people leave comments like "just eat a real steak", if they don't like the video, just go watch something else. Also, I'm interested in your videos even though I eat meat because you are showing good examples of how to use and control certain flavours. Not to mention, a lot of people can't eat meat even if they wanted to, so these videos are beneficial to them also. A couple of my friends are so allergic to land meats that if they eat it they're sick for days, and a number of my friends also are allergic to shelf fish and sea animals. Others live in areas where meat is way more expensive than non meat foods. Believe me, I love meat and I will continue to eat it for multiple reasons, but these videos are genuinely helpful to people who can't eat meat no matter how much they love it. They're helpful to me as a chef, cooking for people who can't eat meat even if they wish they could. Vegetarianism and veganism isn't a choice for everyone, unfortunately, and it's important not to discourage someone who is working hard to make life a little better for the people who wish they could have meat. Thank you for your hard work, dedication, and enthusiasm Mark. I appreciate it.

[@00muinamir]

Once a channel gets popular enough, randos will find it and leave shitty comments. It's a perversely a sign that the channel has a far reach when it acquires haters.

[@Reptiliomorph]

@@00muinamir hahahha yes very true.

[@edreid7872]

You gotta get your wife/girlfriend/significant other to test more of your recipes... I trust her opinion..

[@SauceStache]

Thank you! I trust her too haha I get her to test as many as she can!

[@Sparkina]

She’s his wife. They just tied the golden cord

[@UnabashedWeirdo]

I really appreciate that you found the “irony taste.” I’ve been looking for the taste if irony for years.

[@jmelande4937]

I thought meat made out of vegetables was already irony. This is the most ironic age, lol.

[@darklanser]

Look at you Mark with the Joshua Weissman camera moves!!! Amazing video as always!!!

[@margarett_b]

The end result on these - amazing! I think that visually the "pork belly" was more effective because of the color BUT texture-wise and considering the flavours you added here I would probably love it much more :D A perfect centerpiece to a classic steak dinner! . Keep the experiments coming Mark - we all love them as much as you do :D Have a wonderful end of the week!

[@Jydmd]

In a couple years you'll be so good at this you'll create something that's even meatier than meat, if that's even possible!

[@pinknoisegaming]

I love the Good Eats style fridge shot!!

[@DrBrunoRecipes]

Lovely 👌🏻 Greetings from Scotland 😊 Have a wonderful day everyone 🌻

[@SauceStache]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@PowderPuff_]

I just need you for my personal chef.. Mission Accomplished 🤣

[@SauceStache]

hahahaha that would be fun hah

[@spelledegartchannel7197]

I see you also enjoy Adam Ragusea hahaha. Season your __ not your ____ This is a very cool way to prepare dried mushrooms. I bet this would work sooo well for shiitake tips too!

[@SauceStache]

I do!! Adam is great! and thank you!!!

[@suicune2001]

LOL! Imagine all those people saying, "You can't call it steak" but ignoring peanut butter or coconut milk or anything with the word "fingers" like "chicken fingers". **eye roll**

[@justcarineinparis]

😂 exactly! Buffalo wings?

[@suicune2001]

@@justcarineinparis I think buffalo wings is more in reference to the buffalo sauce on chicken wings.

[@DA-js7xz]

I hope they weren't expecting dog in their hot dog.

[@hellohowareyou7495]

@@DA-js7xz wait, theres no dog in hot dog ?

[@vango4307]

Or cat as in catfish

[@CorsidiCucinaVegan]

Now i have ti look in Italy this mushroom! 🤯

[@toxic9800]

Keep it up!! I really Love your work!

[@KaRmAs.Corner]

Amazing, thanks for all the experiments and videos.

[@DouglasMcLaurin]

Love how beautiful it looks! Too bad I can't find this shroom here!

[@romeogarza3627]

Holy moly!! This was such a fun recipe. It was like science class in the kitchen! This steak, with the appearance, taste and mouth feel mimicked sirloin almost too much for my plant based palate. Love the channel and can’t wait to see what you come up with next!

[@tmur7231]

Thank you for providing such recipes.

[@k.c.6446]

Definitely making this. Just have to get all of the ingredients. Thanks for sharing!!!!

[@colinwest9000]

It would be great to see a video on the food science of a mushroom, and why they are so 'meaty'.

[@my-handle-r9b]

nice explanation about meat and mushroom

[@iis.1989]

They look so good... Plus, I loved the way you described them. 👍

[@sum_rye_hash_321]

the lions mane has a fuzzy outer texture, could you fill the space between the "hairs" with gluten powder, and let it autolyze into a more meaty outer skin?

[@emmacurtis2270]

Don't worry about the haters! I love your videos! I think it's so cool to see your inventiveness and the whole process of experimentation you do.

[@oplkfdhgk]

9:43 i would like to see some airfryer recipies. 🙂

[@SauceStache]

Boom sounds good!!!

[@joeyrektor2460]

I just ordered some Lions Mane. I'm all in.

[@miriamschiro8585]

I’m so glad I found you forget when lol. Your vdo’s impress me ALL OF THEM! I save all your vdo’s and share with others.

[@Noah-ze9ei]

Really nice Video! Id love to try all your recipes but most of the ingredients are not available in my town :(. Greetings from Germany :D

[@CubeZanimation]

Natürlich sind sie das! Kriegst mindestens alle online :D !

[@SauceStache]

Greetings!!! Take a look online, most of the stuff I get is not local to me.

[@greyiasplaysgames]

Oh dang, this looks good! (and super easy) -- also you reading out the definition of steak was cracking me up. If I can ever find a good source on these I might have to make them up. Any idea if the bacon recipe from last week can be adapted to dried and yield a similar texture? I have a feeling that dried might be easier to source (for those of us a little too afraid to grow them ourselves).

[@amber9301]

These looks delicious Mark! I have several lion's mane blocks about to go into fruiting so I'll be havin lots of dried lion"s mane to play around with soon. I'm excited to give this method a try! Thank you very mush! I love these mushroom vids you do 😀✌

[@ryonchero4401]

Mines just ready to harvest now. Does this only work if they're dried?

[@gigisglutenfreelab1762]

I will definitely try this

[@ivanesquivel9840]

lmaoo once he started seasoning with the usual stuff.. I immediately thought of Guga Foods too 😂

[@justcarineinparis]

Mushrooms for the win and Webster to the rescue… neat 😂

[@SauceStache]

Right ?!! hahah

[@kamilaowens933]

I’m over here drooling 🤤 looks amazing I’m hoping to find that mushroom.

[@ks20227]

That looks so delicious!! Well done Man.

[@noorratt5806]

I love the fridge scene so much :D

[@phillipdodds7860]

Glad I found your channel. I need to get my hands on some lion mane mushrooms.

[@Norbertjak1]

Hi, I really enjoy your videos! Could you make a video on how to make tvp at home, if that is possible! I'll be looking forward to it! Keep on making those amazing videos!

[@TUG657]

Ahh thanks for that definition!!!!!

[@onixpanda13]

Lmao I love the reading of the definition of steak 🤣 you're great I love your channel

[@heall_8589]

Have you concidered staining the marinade with beetroot powder to dye the mushrooms a bit?

[@takutolovex]

Methylcellulose is really hard to find. What's a good replacement?

[@AsterDXZ]

I’m not vegan, yet I keep coming back

[@manda6951]

The camera angles remind me of Raw Vegan Not Gross. Especially the leaning on the counter hahaha. Love it

[@meagankominczak8050]

The people gettin’ up in arms about steak what is what isn’t is just silly to me. It’s supposed to replicate steak with those beefy flavors the way it’s cooked and prepared etc! Just silly semantics! IMO I’m a meat eater and I mean what else are you supposed to be calling it? Lmao!

[@SauceStache]

EXACTLY hahah thank you!!!

[@mythic_snake]

I found an online retailer for mushrooms. I was surprised by the price, but then I remembered that dried mushrooms are very light weight, so 16 ounces is probably a lot of mushrooms. How many servings do you think is in 16 ounces of dried mushrooms?

[@musitecture.vienna]

great stuff Mark, extra kudos for the Josh Weissman moment at 05:15!

[@suzannebailey-burt9479]

Awesome, will try

[@SauceStache]

Awesome!!! I know you'll love it!!

[@thebuffoctopus6900]

You started filming Ethan Chlebowski style, I see you. Love the butter shot :)

[@saraatppkdotpt8140]

Enjoyed watching this video 👍

[@victoria.alexandra]

That POV fridge shot reminded me of the show Good Eats 😂 This looks so good def would make this!! 🖤

[@Sparkina]

I would love to cook with lion’s mane mushrooms, whether as a meat substitute or just as a dish in its own right (mushrooms are so tasty!) but I can’t find them just as mushrooms for culinary use. I can only find them as health supplements - capsules and so on.

[@travisporco]

this is some next level stuff

[@sincsys]

The most impressive thing about this video is that FORK you are using. I'm looking for that same style of fork which I find is the most perfect design for cutlery. which is its long straight thick handles and curved fork end.

[@SauceStache]

Crate and Barrel. It took a LONG time to decided on these haha

[@highlandmary33]

Since Lion has similar fibers to muscle meats, have you tried cutting a large lion ‘on the bias’??

[@SauceStache]

I have and it really is nuts how good it comes out! I'm going to be working with these a lot more!

[@1sava]

Hi @Sauce Stache! Where can we get the tofu press you used in this video? It's not on your Amazon store. Anybody knows?

[@rachellemazar7374]

Love this video Mark, which make is the needle tenderizer?

[@drkside76]

I love that you're friends with and borrow ideas from non vegans. Breaking down that wall of tribalism is more important to plant-based eating than I think most people realize. Great channel, man.

[@carvedwood1953]

I love how you address the comments up front. To me its not steak. Neither is a lot of cuts of meat haha. I go by the pure definition which is a meat but one that is cut across the grain. but who cares. mushroom "steaks" im in!

[@hugh2364]

I think part of the texture might coem from the fact its has been dried. Maybe you could chop up and mince more common mushrooms, dry them and then bind them into a steak shape... guess the problem is you may end up with something a bit "burgery"

[@vegasdragonfruit9258]

Adding a camera inside the fridge is a nice aesthetic touch. Sometimes it feels like I'm watching Alton Brown's son who turned vegan!

[@Julie_Ch0]

Amazing!!! drooling over here! :) I have no idea why people get so triggered over labels like "steak" "milk" "eggs". These are just words....btw You´re eating SOMEONE else and every part of them - the labels here are "blood cells", "bacteria", "organs", "skin",.....so shuut up and check your cholesterol! :D I don´t mean to be rude, but come on people, you can have plant-based meals, not hurt anyone and still enjoy your food, it´s a win-win. :)

[@avidhossanmansur9830]

I think making plants taste like steak is more interesting than making steak taste like steak. I mean if it's a steak it tastes like steak then no big deal but if a mushroom tastes like a steak then well that's something!

[@eugenetswong]

Sauce Stache, would you consider dehydrating them before soaking them? Adam Ragusea made a video about how dehydrating the mushroom increases the flavour. If so, then please make a comparison batch without dehydrating them.

[@talibahdivine]

I think the were already dried out.. these were not fresh mushrooms

[@eugenetswong]

@@talibahdivine thanks for sharing that info.

[@SauceStache]

These were dehydrated.

[@vonnierabbit]

Where did you purchase the whole lion's mane?

[@lechatbotte.]

Hee hee Guga works magic. I watch his sous vide everything. I love your videos my favorite for all things vegan. My son is vegan serving in the Air Force I want to be able to fix stuff for him.

[@thewholeworldisbeautiful]

I could eat mushrooms at every meal I love them

[@AlisonAllisontalks]

You are brilliant!

[@benjaminljcattana76]

Love your work bro 🙏💚🧙‍♂️

[@FredPauling]

Awesome.

[@rchhcsupernova]

I want to grow some lions main and other mushrooms so badly

[@SauceStache]

You should! its fun! I've done it a few times

[@rayyanali4471]

Get a growkit first.

[@00muinamir]

Several companies make grow kits that just require a little water and a plastic tent. If you can get those where you live, start there, it's easy!

[@rchhcsupernova]

@@00muinamir yes! I have seen some that are in my region I want to get some, but idk why I never go for it, Is not cheat so I need a push haha.

[@RickB500]

Great explanation why this really is a steak. In Germany it is forbitten to call this a steak, same with almond milk, vegan cheese and so on. People could mix it up and eat the wrong one and propably die from it. I will try this soon!

[@ravenclawrenee]

Caught that nod to Alton Brown with the fridge camera POV 😊

[@ravioli4725]

Man you channel is underrated! I swear i thought this video has milion of views

[@drpancake4103]

I'm new to your vids so maybe this is something you've already explored, but with your expertise I'd love to see recipes for flavours that meat couldn't do. I like that we can mimic meat but I haven't seen much of ppl explore where flavour can go leaving meat behind. There's a food revolution on the horizon and I'm always interested when I see ppl with your talent share your knowledge.

[@Mike_the_Enigma]

Honestly want to see guga join in and him trying out some of these dishes.

[@fruitfulhope203]

On behalf of 🐖 🐄 🦆 🐇 🐓 THANKYOU for being Vegan and for using your channel to show how fun, easy and tasty it can be 🙏

[@brianjosephblake]

Hey, SauceBro. I love your videos and watch them regularly. I’m beginning to skip your videos when they say “best **** ever”. Because it seems anything you make is the best one ever. I would prefer if you were just honest.

[@weserbergland6000]

I ended up growing lion's mane myself, as the price in Norway is high... (22.68 usd for pound. Or 500 NOK for a kilogram for those who understand more sensible systems than what you have in the US ;) ) And I am shocked. Not only does it work as a steak. But compared to animal flesh, it has some advantages. It seems like it takes up marinade better?

[@AMSASH]

Not trying to season the cutting board? Adam Ragusea would be sad.

[@roscoepeacock]

I lucked out and found a HUGE lion's mane in the wild. I'd like to try this recipe but am wondering about what adjustments might need to be made when using fresh mushroom versus dried, I expect that the texture will be different as well as the mushroom's ability to absorb the marinade....any suggestions?

[@KansasCityDude2023]

I loved the back of the fridge shot 😎

[@Alasswolf]

Really interesting, the way it's looked on camera made me think of a fish steak Don't know if you already try that but how about: Making a "ground beef" like preparation out (various) mushrooms (and maybe various size cuts?) without mvp or anything alike but cooked sousvide I'm wondering if the sousvide can "force" a meaty effect 🤔

[@ChefVicCuisine]

Wow! New sub here! I recently made Steak Kabobs on my page too and *your dish looks amazing!* Hope to stay connected my fellow chef! 😀

[@goranbreskic4304]

I'm vegan but I'm cooking for non-vegans. Your channel seems really good. Subbed.

[@jimmy.r.minnelli]

Mark, how about inviting Guga to taste your mushroom steak?

[@SauceStache]

I really want too!! Soon!! I have a few other steak ideas I want to test soon!

[@jimmy.r.minnelli]

@@SauceStache Guga has done some videos with other KZbinrs, such as Sonny, from the Best Ever Food Review channel.

[@larasanchi]

Have you tried using Shiitake Mushroom's stems? In my country, shiitake's stems often used as the main ingredient for meat substitutes as their texture is very similiar to meat fiber (if you shred it)

[@larasanchi]

use dried shiitake mushroom, soak until soft & separate from the stems. Or it would be better if theres store that selling dried shiitake's stems

[@lich.possum]

I'm not even vegan I just really like mushrooms and will gladly find more ways to incorporate them into my diet. But honestly the people saying "just eat meat" are probably the same people that complain about vegans.