> I used to spend more time in meat than almost any dish I prepare now. From overnight smokes of pulled pork or half day cooks of meats in sous vide with a finish on grill was, by far much more work.
Most people don't do this, and I certainly don't. Most people don't have the time to do it with meat either. I just roast chickens from costco or some turkey. Fish I don't do as often, because it's slow.
> I don't cast judgement
This sets you apart from many others, and I appreciate it. In an above reply, I detailed a little more how the whole plant-based thing didn't work for me, even with a sincere effort. I think not everybody does best on the same diet, and appreciate someone not trying to exalt the diet that works for them as the only one that is morally right.
> Beyond Meat / Impossible Burger type alternatives
Yuck. These are worse than the veggie option. I've tried the impossible burger once; never again. I think it was the smell that was wrong, but am not quite sure. It's the uncanny valley of meat, and I don't like it.
> Vegan for everyone by America's Test Kitchen
I appreciate the recommendation, but am not sure I would try again. I don't have any moral issues whatsoever with eating meat, and was doing it more because I had been so badgered about people who said it was better for them. I gave it a shot, and it didn't really work for me, but I'm glad to here it does for some.
> Yuck. These are worse than the veggie option. I've tried the impossible burger once; never again. I think it was the smell that was wrong, but am not quite sure. It's the uncanny valley of meat, and I don't like it.
While I don't consume the alternatives all the time I don't find them repulsive either. Both Impossible and Beyond Meat have a compelling product in my personal opinion having eaten meat and been somewhat of a "picky" burger consumer. Then again we all have different pallettes.
I'm curious of what your opinion of the Impossible Whopper at Burger King would be. Back in my younger days I enjoyed a Whopper from time to time and am excited to see how close it comes. Seems to be a rather large investment in fast food these days to validate this path as consumers look for the "healthier" alternatives.
I mean, I don't see a reason why not. I tend to start with an assumption that it's fine until I find something contrary. I'm not sure I'd eat it, and I still think the burger bun, fries, soda/milkshake/chocolate milk, etc. are much worse for you than any burger, but there's rarely a problem with expanding consumer choice and product availability.
Most people don't do this, and I certainly don't. Most people don't have the time to do it with meat either. I just roast chickens from costco or some turkey. Fish I don't do as often, because it's slow.
> I don't cast judgement
This sets you apart from many others, and I appreciate it. In an above reply, I detailed a little more how the whole plant-based thing didn't work for me, even with a sincere effort. I think not everybody does best on the same diet, and appreciate someone not trying to exalt the diet that works for them as the only one that is morally right.
> Beyond Meat / Impossible Burger type alternatives
Yuck. These are worse than the veggie option. I've tried the impossible burger once; never again. I think it was the smell that was wrong, but am not quite sure. It's the uncanny valley of meat, and I don't like it.
> Vegan for everyone by America's Test Kitchen
I appreciate the recommendation, but am not sure I would try again. I don't have any moral issues whatsoever with eating meat, and was doing it more because I had been so badgered about people who said it was better for them. I gave it a shot, and it didn't really work for me, but I'm glad to here it does for some.