It's been a month since I stopped eating meat (except seafood) and I miss bacon. Big time. I gave up meat for moral and health reasons, not because I didn't love the taste of it. Honestly, I love the taste of meat. Barbeque brisket, italian sausage, and bacon, to name a few favorites. So I knew I wasn't going to be one of those vegetarians who replaces meat only with beans and soy (though I do eat more than I used to of both). It was going to be necessary for me to find the best meat imposters out there. I've begun my search and, so far, have three recommendations, whether you're a vegetarian or simply curious about life after meat: Lightlife Grounds, Lightlife Smart Bacon, and MorningStar Farms Bacon Strips.
I've only tried Lightlife (meatless) sausage grounds - in an egg white and vegetable scramble - and it was delicious. Moist, in tact, and sausage-y. The two fake bacons (I told you I wasn't going to use the word again) are very different. The MorningStar Farms Bacon Strips are the smokiest fake bacon I've tried, so if you're really going for that bacon flavor, this one's got it. Lightlife Smart Bacon's strong point is that it miraculously achieves that perfect bacon-y crispiness we all love, so if you're a texture hound, look no further - though it's definitely not so smokey. I should say that the MorningStar Farms Bacon Strips get crispy, too, but not in a quite as authentic way. And you do have to get over the fact that they mildly resemble dog treats. But who's barking, I mean, looking?
Note: MorningStar Farm Bacon Strips are not vegan - they contain egg and dairy products. Lightlife products - as far as I can tell - are vegan.
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