Finally, a steak worthy of ketchup

[Fat Elvis]

Originally Posted by DaFace

To be fair, I've had it at a reasonably nice restaurant where they actually know how to cook a burger, and that's what I'm primarily thinking of. The Burger King version is fine, but at the end of the day it's a Burger King burger.

As for the plant-based meat broadly, though, I think of it more as being for someone like me than someone like you. I don't think I could ever truly be vegetarian, but I do think that the world would generally be a little better place if we had less of a need for raising and slaughtering meat. So, if they can come up with some products that satisfy my need for meat while reducing the impacts of growing said meat, I'm all for it.

But yeah, they're gonna have to get the prices down. I actually think it's likely they'll get there in the next 5-10 years, but we'll see.

I might have to get some Impossible Burger and cook it myself to give it a fair shake.

[Rain Man]

Originally Posted by Fat Elvis

I tried the Impossible Whopper; it was OK, I guess. Fairly reminiscent of what I remembered a Whopper tasting like.

I've been a vegetarian for a few years now, and I really don't "get" the whole fake meat thing. If I wanted meat, I would simply eat it. The notion of a 3D printed plant steak is a hard pass from me.

The only way I can see this taking off is if there is a confluence of events that render real meat cost prohibitive and the fake steak market can overcome adoption barriers where economies of scale can make it significantly more affordable than meat.

I hate to admit it, but I'm not going to try a plant-based burger if I'm at a restaurant that is also offering a meat-based burger. I'm not averse to trying it, but the only way it's going to happen is when my wife eventually takes me to some vegetarian restaurant where meat isn't available.

[DaFace]

Originally Posted by Rain Man

I hate to admit it, but I'm not going to try a plant-based burger if I'm at a restaurant that is also offering a meat-based burger. I'm not averse to trying it, but the only way it's going to happen is when my wife eventually takes me to some vegetarian restaurant where meat isn't available.

I'm telling you, I thought The Kitchen's Impossible Burger was as good if not better than the normal burger.

[dj56dt58]

Originally Posted by DaFace

Have you tried the Impossible Burger? It tastes so much like meat that my vegetarian friend won't eat it.

You only save 30 calories so why bother? Unless your goal is to lower cholesterol

[DaFace]

Originally Posted by dj56dt58

You only save 30 calories so why bother? Unless your goal is to lower cholesterol

I'm the weird one (by midwest standards) who isn't interested in it because of the health reasons.

[George Liquor]

I'll pass on your soy/bugmeat.

[R Clark]

Haven’t ate dog shit and I will not eat this shit. Why people would consider this or an impossible burger is mind blowing.

[DaneMcCloud]

Originally Posted by R Clark

Why people would consider this or an impossible burger is mind blowing.

Diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure and weight gain are all viable reasons as to why someone would consider plant-based alternatives to beef products.

I've never tried any plant-based meat alternatives but then again, I don't crave red meat or pork and rarely eat either.

[Cleavage]

Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

Diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure and weight gain are all viable reasons as to why someone would consider plant-based alternatives to beef products.

I've never tried any plant-based meat alternatives but then again, I don't crave red meat or pork and rarely eat either.

Oh listen to the food guide expert here! The only thing you crave is pipe, Corky.

[Fat Elvis]

Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

Diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure and weight gain are all viable reasons as to why someone would consider plant-based alternatives to beef products.

I've never tried any plant-based meat alternatives but then again, I don't crave red meat or pork and rarely eat either.

I am genetically predisposed to high cholesterol and high blood pressure, and that is the primary reason why I switched to a plant based diet. Since switching, my total cholesterol dropped to 122 (53 HDL), and my blood pressure tonight was 98/68 with a heart rate of 54bpm.

I'm an old guy, so I am pretty pleased with those numbers.

I've eaten a plant based diet for a few years now, and quite frankly, I really have no desire to eat meat anymore (which is ironic since most of my family's wealth comes from the beef industry). What I quickly realized after switching is that I really didn't crave meat, per se, but rather the flavors that are typically associated with meat, for example the char on a steak, the fat, the sweet and/or tangy of bbq, etc. You can get all that and more with a plant based diet; you just need to learn how to season and cook properly.

[cooper barrett]

Looking in fridge at 1 3/4" thick ribeye and thinking of somebody gluing together crabgrass and algae and man made flavors using printer to fake meat's texture, made me lose my appetite for steak tonight.

I guess an overnight dry brine will make it taste even better tomorrow

[BWillie]

Would be awesome if they could make a steak alternative that is healthy. I'd eat it everyday.

[mlyonsd]

Why shape it like a steak? They could make a fake meat Eiffel tower. Think of the possibilities.

[DaFace]

Originally Posted by mlyonsd

Why shape it like a steak? They could make a fake meat Eiffel tower. Think of the possibilities.

Golden Gate Bridge Bacon would be fun.

[Rain Man]

Imagine the fun of a meat dish that was miniature high rises and tiny Tokyo residents fleeing in terror as you smash through it. That's the way they'll draw in customers like me.