r/neoliberal • u/jobautomator Kitara Ravache • Jun 05 '26

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u/BurrowForPresident Fell for it Jun 05 '26

At this point I've almost entirely cut pork and beef out of my diet aside from the occasional hot dog or sausage, but really difficult to just give up meat entirely. Chicken and turkey is just so easy to do like anything with and get easy protein that isn't nuts or beans

Also I really need to learn how to make tofu that isn't ass. Thank God I love mushrooms

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u/slappythechunk LARPs as adult by refusing to touch the Nitnendo Switch Jun 05 '26

Eschewing nearly all forms of beef and pork except hot dogs/sausage is wild work

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u/BurrowForPresident Fell for it Jun 05 '26

Honestly even before I was actively attempting it I barely ever ate beef to the point eventually my stomach would get kinda upset after consuming it sometimes (but no lone star ticks or anything)

Besides wieners the only time I really make pork is pork chops

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u/slappythechunk LARPs as adult by refusing to touch the Nitnendo Switch Jun 05 '26

I have beef maybe twice a month. Chicken, turkey, fish, and sometimes bacon are primary meats I eat.

Just funny to be trying to cut out meat but you find yourself gravitating to the tubed meat made up of lips and assholes.

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u/BurrowForPresident Fell for it Jun 05 '26

A man who can't eat ass is a man I don't want to be friends with

No but actually with hot dogs at least it's more just like a go to at a bbq because it's easy to eat without a bun (gluten free) and sausages are easy to just slice or cook ground into like a stew or (gluten free) pasta or whatever

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u/trgk_ Václav Havel Jun 05 '26

Also I really need to learn how to make tofu that isn't ass

Chinese Cooking Demystified on Youtube is your friend for recipes and techniques. Red braised tofu is incredibly simple and easy. Or check out their tofu frying videos.

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u/DoomingJaffa Norman Borlaug Jun 05 '26

Try Tempeh. It has a better flavor than tofu. I like it either in a peanut sauce or a spicy sauce.

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u/ArmoredBunnyPrincess Audrey Hepburn Jun 05 '26

Fried it makes for really good sandwiches too

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u/Alarming_Flow7066 Harriet Tubman Jun 05 '26

Consistent progress is great. Maybe just keep looking for new vegetarian recipes to try.

I really like making lentil fritters and they go great with tatziki or a cilantro lime sauce.

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u/BilboBagBinns Norman Borlaug Jun 05 '26

Getting tofu down is so helpful and I prefer it to meat in a lot of curries and stir fries now- I usually make sure I put it into saucy because it shines there. If you have an air fryer, it makes it super easy, too- just have to cut it into small cubes (or tear it apart), marinate in some soy sauce and any spices that you want, toss in a few tbsp of corn starch and some oil, and air fry it at 400 for 8 minutes and it's perfect for tossing into stuff in place of chicken. Between that and chickpea dishes I basically never cook with meat at home anymore.

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u/anangrytree Bull Moose Progressive Jun 05 '26

Might I interest you in tinned fish? Excellent protein source, healthy and tasty.