Lions Mane Mushroom, The Other White Meat

[@marystestkitchen]

Haven't started watching but I think this might be your best title yet

[@SauceStache]

hahaha Thanks Mary!!! its really fitting haha

[@TracyLynnAP]

Oh a Mary and Mark collab would be awesome!

[@kevinmahaley4916]

😏

[@MarieahM]

I discovered something accidently the other day that you might find useful. I prepared a simple green curry soup just using what was on hand, including a pkt of frozen winter vegetables. The veg (broccoli, cauliflower, green beans and carrots) were too chunky for my soup so I roughly chopped them before adding them. The soup was delicious and I was on my second bowl when I started noticing the soup contained very tender chunks of white fish, very much like Orange Roughie. Then I realized I was actually eating lumps of cauliflower stem, separated from their florets by my chopping and made super soft and tender by sitting in the hot soup for several hours. I swear this was easily the best and easiest vegan fish sub I have ever tasted. The trick is to save the florets for something else and only use the stems in bite sized bits and to cook them much longer than normal. Do try it. You might be able to take it to the next level (if you haven't already done so.)

[@kittenmimi5326]

Stems into fish soup Florets roasted so it taste like chicken Mmmm

[@MarieahM]

@@kittenmimi5326 Good point. It could very well be chicken in a different context. A super flavorful sauce or coating with it is a good way to confuse and manipulate the palate (in a good way).

[@Mobile_Dom]

im sure "magic mushroom" seasoning would be a tad different, but sure, the normal stuff is great :P side note, looking at the end, I wonder what those thin slices stakced up like a gyro would work like

[@haileybalmer9722]

I can confirm that this mushroom looks, smells, and tastes like meat when it's fried. I was a demo chef at a fancy grocery store, and we got some lion's mane mushrooms in, so I fried one to test it. Now, I eat meat almost every day, and I thought it tasted like pork loin. So I took it around to the people I worked with and asked them to guess what it was. Every single person thought it was either chicken or pork. No one could believe it was a mushroom. Did you know that you can buy kits online to cultivate them in your own home? I need to get on that.

[@SmartyPoohBear]

It tastes like pork/chicken just with salt? If I love mushrooms but dislike pork, would this mushroom still taste good to me?

[@DarkLink1996.]

@@SmartyPoohBear You could try to give it some beef flavoring.

[@DoremiFasolatido1979]

What's the protein content?

[@pinkiepinkster8395]

Please stop eating meat. Watch Game Changers on Netflix and read Dr Michael Greger's book How Not to Die. Meat causes cancer and heart disease and diabetes.

[@marielcarey4288]

@@pinkiepinkster8395 don't force veganism on people.

[@oplkfdhgk]

Have you considered making a mushroom grow guide? It seems like many people have trouble finding these mushrooms and i think s grow guide might help with this problem. 🙂

[@SauceStache]

That would be great!!!! Love that idea

[@Noodlepunk]

There are packs you can buy where you just spray it with water and they start growing. Just look up mushroom kits.

[@lechatbotte.]

That’s the most excited I’ve ever seen Monica. I have to watch to the end every time just to hear her evaluation.

[@katherinel8970]

Wow you weren’t lying😂I was surprised by her extra enthusiasm!! This recipe must be super good then

[@Nikki-oe7gr]

I first heard of Lion's Main Mushroom in November from watching your video making vegan crab from it. My husband makes vegan crab imperial from it once or twice a month. The vegan bacon/pork version looks good too. Please keep the Lion's Mane ideas coming.

[@emmasgoodies]

That is such a cool looking mushroom!! Loved this!!🙌

[@mjstecyk]

Older specimens get even shaggier! They harvest cultivated mushrooms when they are pretty young so they are easier to handle and presumably for taste (can anyone confirm?).

[@someguy2135]

Looked like a white fuzzy brain! There is research showing that lion's mane mushrooms benefit brain development.

[@Sparkina]

That is definitely on this vegetarian lady’s list of Foods I’d Like to Try. But I can never find a fresh lion’s mane mushroom for culinary use! I only ever see it as a health supplement, like in tinctures and capsules and such.

[@Sparkina]

Just curious, who is Walker?

[@Sparkina]

That dish looks divine!

[@gigio6873]

You never disappoint!! Amazing!! Going to try this!! Love it when Monica comments too! You guys are awesome 🙂

[@darkhierophant4914]

I'll vouche on that mushroom seasoning. It's amazing. I use it in a lot of things. It changed everything when i make a veggie stir fry.

[@ridgleyhawthorne715]

Shanggie's does make a vegan pork flavoring. Be sure to check ingredients as they also have a meat-based version. I checked with the company to verify the vegan version. Hope this helps!

[@thejulieb]

Love Lions Mane and am so lucky to have a local supplier. I’ve done simple sautéing with them and crab cakes so far. This looks amazing … if only I had a nifty meat slicer!!

[@geraldmiller5343]

I've heard so many wonderful things about magic mushrooms but I can't easily get some, Is there any realiable source I can purchase from??

[@fluffypineapples8852]

I did two grams last time, it was a thrilling experience and I enjoyed it

[@annamason3087]

(doctor_spores ) Got psych's*

[@fluffypineapples8852]

@@annamason3087 where to search? Is it IG ??

[@annamason3087]

@@fluffypineapples8852 Yeah, he's got magic mushrooms, LSD, dmt etc

[@geraldmiller5343]

@@annamason3087 alright, I'll reach out to him immediately to get some

[@camhowelse5797]

This is the coolest thing ever! I’m so happy for this video!

[@victoria.alexandra]

Your laughs always give me mad scientist vibes I love it 😂

[@margarett_b]

I mean, the result you got is just insane - so meaty! Definitely worth the work and time! It must have been super satisfying alone but would probably work great for a full English brekkie or in a sandwich. I which I could try making something similar but Lions Mane mushrooms are so hard to get and super expensive her so I'll probably not go for it very soon :D . Anyways, sending you and Monica lots of love! Have a great Valentine's Day if you celebrate and a great week ahead!

[@itskylelucas]

It’s been so cool to see your experimentation bring you to this point! This looks awesome!

[@whatthefox1818]

Perhaps you shouldn’t call it ~magic~ mushroom powder… that has different connotations 😆

[@maryannovel9781]

Cray! Each time I watch your videos and your culinary experiments, I feel like I'm stepping into the future. I'm 60 years old and I remember when I was young what I was hoping for years after 2000: flying cars, electronic gadgets everywhere and surreal food. We're not far from flying cars, we're awash in electronic and we DEFINITELY have food of the future with your experiments. This is so cool! Thank you, you put smiles on my face everytime I'm watching you. 🙏🙌

[@TheMrsMenes]

Ok, I’ve been seeing this mushroom but not brave enough to try it. Thanks for showing the possibilities! Can’t wait to try it! BTW, where can I get that tofu press?

[@camhowelse5797]

I’m for sure gonna get your ebook when I can get some money up again :) you’re definitely in my top KZbin channels of all time! You’re a game changer!

[@th3m4dj4ck]

I started watching your channel because I'm trying to reduce the amount of meat in my diet. I kept watching because you're a frickin' mad scientist

[@andreeamarinasi4890]

That’s amazing!!! I love that you always improve and look for better options for you and the rest of the vegans out there. Much love and I look forward for more of your amazing recipes 🤗🤗🤗

[@camhowelse5797]

Dude this is so awesome!!!! You are amazing and the work you put into these videos is inspiring and beautiful to see! :) I can tell it comes from a place of passion and true interest which creates such an excellent level of quality. I love it! Thx for being you!

[@christophermorin9036]

GOOD EVENING SAUCYMAN! Yaaaaaay mushrooms!

[@SauceStache]

Christopher!!!! Good evening!! Hope you're doing well!

[@greenisthenewlean]

You are a genius!!!!! I have to try this .

[@kismypencek6185]

Wow your review sold me on the 2 day process. Ok really the dog going bazerk did! Great job!

[@3dayDEV]

Lol her face when she ate it.🤣🤣🤣. That's a supportive wife.

[@kimlee205]

I love how you all support each other! Such an interesting video!

[@washiburr9876]

Ugggghhhh that looks painfully good. It is a terrible idea to watch your videos while hungry. I just want to jump through the screen!

[@camhowelse5797]

Yeah that lions mane mushroom was a really nice size! I couldn’t tell if it was an illusion or not but you confirmed at the end it was really big! Awesome!

[@sandrochiavaroBeerCircles]

Have you thought about air frying for more crisp? That looks so good. My fav Shroom hands down.

[@greyiasplaysgames]

Marc, this looks amazing! Considering the prep time that goes into it, do you think you can freeze it at any point in the process (either before or after cooking it up) without affecting the texture?

[@aduts1177]

Seems interesting. Wish one day we could download food through internet

[@SauceStache]

That would be amazing!

[@aduts1177]

@@SauceStache hmm maybe someday. Then you could send me your delicious food items instantly 😄

[@JTMusicbox]

This came out awesome! Also that’s an impressive mushroom!

[@lisakaye2110]

It looks like pork loin that's been cooked. Looks delicious!! I love me some Monica!!! Lol

[@SauceStache]

hahahaha... it really does! I love me some Monica too! haha

[@oplkfdhgk]

I thought the same. 😀

[@ridgleyhawthorne715]

@@SauceStacheI don't know if you will ever see (& respond) to this text but I have been looking for the vegan pork loin recipe (& vegan corned beef) but Never Ever have thought of using Lion's Mane Mushroom. Between your & Monica's comments about brisket, corned beef, & pork tenderloin, maybe this is the direction I have been looking in trying to create really really good vegan substitutes for these items. I would LOVE to see you try Lion's Mane with the Pork loin, corned beef, pastrami, etc al. I am going to try these myself (albeit all I have, at this point, are dehydrated Lion'!s Mane mushrooms). So at this point I will have to work with what I have. BTW, that vegan pork belly/ bacon 🥓looked beyond awesome..!😋

[@BiohazardBunney]

This is the most fun vegan cooking channel I've ever seen.

[@Flippokid]

Really delicious one. Only had it once, in a pasta. I looked for a crab pasta and replaced it with Lion's Mane. So good!

[@DavenciaBFH]

I'm not even a veggie, but I love this channel so much

[@Call-me-Al]

I've been wanting to try this mushroom for ages (as food, not those annoying supplements advertised at dubious places), this intrigues me even more so. I probably will have to try to order one online in the end, or worst case even a grow kit (my tiny flat is not too conductive to mushroom growing, I would have loved to grow oyster mushrooms, enoki, portabello, and so on [as that would make life a lot cheaper]). Fun fact, in my language the mushroom is called (when translated) hedgehog-spikes mushroom.

[@SauceStache]

I've heard headgog mushroom and also people call them monkey head mushrooms! I've grown them, but for this video I wanted a big one and I've tried to grow them large multiple times and I always fail!

[@sfumato8884]

This mushroom absolutely blew my mind. Breaded and fried to make chicken nuggets and they were incredible. Juicy, tender, and even stringy like chicken.

[@goranbreskic4304]

So, a fellow Swede or at least Scandinavian 😁 (I'm not Goran. I'm his wife. My broken phone took my passwords). But Scandinavia is full of mushrooms! Okay, not all year round, but still. You can freeze them and dry them and chantarelle are really much better than oyster mushrooms. (I'm actually eating oyster mushrooms right now.) Those mushroom growing kits aren't very cheap at all. On the other hand, I've lived abroad for 20 years so I don't know the price on mushrooms in Sweden.

[@Call-me-Al]

@@goranbreskic4304 yes but locally growing wild lion's mane mushroom is literally fridlyst, and I'm too high up north for there to be any lion's mane in the wild (I don't live in Skåne anymore) - not that I would pick anything fridlyst because that is way too selfish and mean.

[@jonteddstuff]

This looks so good!

[@darrenlee8981]

Should poke some deep small holes throughout the mushroom to get it evenly soaked, conmen sense here, very nice recipe thank you !

[@w2og3m]

well is been a wild since i start looking your videos.. super awesome! This won me completely i am enthusiastic about lion mane mushrooms, congratulation on have discover Something like this. Enjoy

[@K-MHamm]

Wish I could get my hands on these!

[@SauceStache]

Search around your local farmers markets! Someone will have one!

[@HardToBeAPoopGod]

wish i could get my hands on one also. as in, put my hands on it. it looks soft and pettable ♥

[@Yorokobi224]

@@SauceStache so I gotta wait another month or 2

[@isadorafrediano1514]

Wow, in that pan frying up it looked SO FREAKING DELICIOUS. Made my mouth water

[@jupiterstone827]

Your laugh is incredible and uplifting!!

[@mousebexley8641]

I seriously want to try this mushroom!!!! I'm mushroom obsessed!

[@themusicgaragetmg2330]

It looks like a trible... Very cool, and it works too!

[@themusicgaragetmg2330]

Looks amazing, Great idea, thanks for Sharing!

[@Oonagh72]

Two experiments. Putting tofu in a pressure pot (you get from a hardware store). For pressing out water and marinating. Then do the same thing with a vacuum chamber. You can actually buy vacuum marinators.

[@rifolas]

Magic mushrooms huh? That's some adventuring bacon there.

[@moritzlerchbaumer6763]

Hey Sauce Stache! Thank you for showing the world how awesome mushrooms can be! Let´s go with the vegan food ❤

[@anewman1976]

It's a pity we can't get these in Ireland, and yes I've tried very hard.....

[@nijinokanata111]

You are the plant based king!!! Leveling up this cuisine one mushroom at a time 💪🏾

[@rachellemazar7374]

I can’t wait to hit the farmers market to get my lions mane

[@TriggaTreDay]

That looks so good 🤤🤤🤤🤤. I have been wanting to try lions mane for awhile now.

[@catherinebeatific535]

Definitely checking out Florida shroom king and trying this. I've grown oyster, shitake, and Portobello. I'd like to try my hand at lion's mane.

[@SpitvalvetheClown]

The laugh at 7:41 had me asking "who has the best laugh? Mark or JoergSprave?" 😂😂

[@daniellebarker7667]

Seriously can't Wait to try this. I may have to just pony up the bucks to order some. Making soybeans for tempeh right now. Turning that into a baconesque deal.

[@SauceStache]

Nice!!! Can’t beat a tempeh bacon 🥓

[@sfumato8884]

It’s so worth it!

[@000snow000]

What's a good alternative to coconut oil? I find when I use it, my food just tastes like... Coconut.

[@cristianilinca1789]

Try refined coconut oil, it doesnt have that coconut flavour

[@warmpancaxe]

Crude oil is also a good alternative

[@dimasakbar7668]

This is great, i wanna try it *After looking online Scratch that, i'll wait for next 2-3 years after its more common and not that expensive (here currently, it cost like 2-3 times actual pork). Too bad, it looks promising as bacon subs.

[@sakurawillows8364]

I wanna grow mushrooms, not for being vegan or vegetarian, but just to experience new flavors. experimentation is life when it comes to food, and stuff like this is amazing

[@LadyJ2100]

Have you read some of the health benefits of Lion's mane mushrooms... very surprising in a good way!

[@collinlovas]

I agree with Mary’s Test Kitchen… best title yet!

[@CugnoBrasso]

I love that your slicer is playing a minor third to the background music at 7:48

[@Anne-ly1fv]

I'm binge watching all your videos and I'm not even a vegetarian, well not yet at least! 😀

[@gomezaddams6470]

I just stood up for you on sauce stashes page. Here you're saying you're not even a vegetarian. My god get a tribe Period start working at a soup kitchen do anything just don't lie

[@docAvid314]

This one looks amazing. I'm not really into the bacon recipes usually, although I wouldn't mind having a nice faux BLT some time, but this one just looked epically tasty, and not that hard to make. Problem is, I've got no idea where to find a big Lion's Mane like that!

[@willcookmakeup]

I would have pressed it the other side down so the liquid soaks thriugh the side that wasn't submerged

[@JussiTuukkanen]

Thank you

[@sakoourfalian9316]

i think that mushrooms are going to be the future of the world and the cooking world

[@nicolecomer7330]

Great job!

[@SauceStache]

Thank you!!

[@ecitraro]

I watched your “corned beef” pickling for a Reuben and it looks like the lions mane so totally would work for that, and then sliced and heated? Replace the bacon flavors with pickling spices salt and some beet powder?

[@pete4508]

"Magic Mushroom Seasoning" hehehe sounds trippy

[@juanmacias5922]

THIS LOOKS AMAZING!

[@dizzeep2023]

1:30 tell me more 'bout that magic mushroom seasoning 😏

[@suicune2001]

I wish my store sold fancy mushrooms. T_T It doesn't even sell tofu anymore.

[@SauceStache]

This isnt a mushroom you'll find in a store! I needed to go to a mushroom grower for this!

[@Flippokid]

You could order a grow pack online and spend just as much as for a whole one, but get multiple harvests out of it.

[@suicune2001]

@@Flippokid Oh neat! I'll have to look into that. I've never grown anything like that before.

[@Flippokid]

@@suicune2001 There are ready to go kits and there are mycelium blocks that you put into substrate. The ready to go kits are super easy and fun to get into.

[@nuclearcatbaby1131]

I found dried lion’s manes at the Asian grocery store. You can also get fresh ones sometimes at Whole Foods. But never any as big as that one!

[@millislim]

What I wouldn't do to taste your experiments! This one looks so good

[@KatersWorld]

This looks fantastic!

[@frankmorgan1243]

I love mushrooms.. i wanna try this

[@Joel91839]

Watching this while eating crispy pork bacon 🥓

[@GodGivesGraceToTheHumble494]

Please, where did you get your Lions Mane? Thanks 🙏🏼

[@tabby92]

That looks amazing! Wow!

[@santiagopm88]

I couldn't find the written recipe in your book or website. Can it be found somewhere? Want to add this to the rotation :-)

[@andrewwashere82]

Hey Mr. Stache, I had an idea for you. The rice paper bacon with Tofu, except instead of Tofu, mushrooms? Chewy inside, crispy outside?

[@scarlettgulden8170]

These also work really well for faux crab cakes

[@rinate2887]

I like it. Love mushrooms in all variations😋

[@AtooZ]

I've made "crab cakes" with lions mane mushroom but this is beyond my scope of practice lol. Looks delicious!

[@ccool1447]

I only use it for "lobster" rolls. So delicious.

[@Quarksi]

He's is the reason why I use magic mushroom seasoning lol. The exact same brand too. My soups especially benefited from it. I've been incorporating more vegan meats into my daily life simply because they taste good

[@ruanvantonder8969]

Do you think it would work better if you used a syringe to inject the coconut oil into the mushroom?

[@tammymcleod4504]

Ya know what?? I got sooo excited by your recipe, and thought "I'm going to make this!" I go google where to buy Lions Mane mushrooms here in Australia... then find out that they're ILLEGAL here!!!!!! Like WTAF??? Soooo jacked! Yet another reason to move to the US!!!!

[@goodguy...badrep.]

Why are they illegal?

[@GabrielTobing]

When your doctor says go on a diet... So you make mushroom bacon XD

[@carvedwood1953]

Bro you need to make crab cakes with those bad boys.

[@SauceStache]

So SOOO good kzbin.info/www/bejne/mHykdXuKrd2LgJY < this is my crab cake lions mane recipe from a few years ago !

[@b.a.mcclucky]

The look of theses as they came out of the slicer is reminiscent of turkey pastrami.

[@richardkeller4892]

My guess is Asian mushroom seasoning has mono sodium glutamate (MSG) or one of the other names.

[@biblebeltpickers]

Always super amazed by what you do with mushrooms! I can't wait for the day where we can reach through our phones and grab your food! - Caleb (a.k.a The Bible Belt Picker)

[@cyberworld9000]

This is my favorite mushroom

[@SauceStache]

Its so good!!

[@gcodori]

why not dehydrate the mushroom first, then have it absorb the broth instead of soaking a fresh one?

[@TheNaturalove]

This is Awesome. You are a genius!

[@agaragar8100]

Funny that these mushroom is called 'roe deer's butt mushroom' from where I live. Gonna try this recipe someday