I'm glad you specify organic bananas. I remember watching blender demonstrations at the State Fair back in the 1970s and the man doing the demonstration said the only fruit or vegetable that you wouldn't want to eat the peel or add the peel to a Smoothie was the banana because it was sprayed so heavily to prevent tarantulas from being transported into the country. I also know that buying organic bananas is not normally necessary in terms of eating the banana itself because the peel protects the banana from pesticides and chemicals. But obviously if you're going to eat the peel itself you want to make sure it is chemical free.
Considering that pesticides and herbicides have adjuvants that poke holes in cells in order to usher the active ingredient into the organism, I would never intentionally eat a non-organic banana.
Organic farming also uses pesticides. Just non-synthetic ones. Which can be more dangerous (copper sulfate for example) and because they're often times less effective, they can even be used in higher amounts.
@@Pyriphlegeton, pesticides used in organic farming are not systemic, they degrade rapidly, and are not toxic to humans by the time the produce gets to market. For example, natural Bt toxin is applied typically to the plant. It does not penetrate I to the leaves or fruits, and it rapidly degrades in contact with sunlight and water. Bt toxin in GMOs is present inside every cell of the plant, and cannot be washed off, and it does not degrade, and is in the active form. Bt toxin is highly toxic to gut bacteria.
@@johnkm77 Please substantiate your claim that all organic pesticides are not systemic, degrade before consumption and lose no health risks to humans. As I already mentioned, copper sulfate would be an example of a pesticide used in organic farming that has known detrimental effects on human health.
@@Pyriphlegeton copper sulphate can be washed off. As far as substantiating, I used to get into those conversations and wasted hours of my time quoting studies from PubMed just to get more arguments. I'm done with that. If you're really interested, you can do your own research on PubMed.
@@kreeetinWe know youre not that smartest, cause you re vegan. But the fact that you dont die instantly doesnt Change the fact youre destroying your gut. Just like smoking or taking 5 shots of vodka everyday doesnt kill you instantly.
I had chronic fatigue and excessive hair loss. I went vegan and all my problems were gone! Now I feel extremely happy and energized! Also, my hair is knee length!❤️ I feel like I'm thriving!😌 I believe it's bc of all the rich vitamins in every food!!🥝🍐🥰
Im pretty much watching everything you uploaded the last 2 years and its impressive how you're constantly improving your YT game. Humur on point and the 5 seconds 'making of' at the end is a very nice touch. Id like to see more 'behind the scenes' and a few bloopers here and there for the laughs! A++
I think I've heard people in tropical cultures use banana peel in cooking more generally. What else do people make with it? Besides putting it on the floor for Derek to slip on.
@@Simnettnutrition Hey bud, it was actually nothing to do with Balineasian culture we just happened to be in Bali at the time and I was eating a lot of bananas. Loretta found out online you could cook them so we tried it and it actually worked. We also used to blend them in smoothies frozen and you couldn't taste them, apparently, the skins are packed with nutrients. Of course, you need to scrub the skins and make sure they're organic so you're not ingesting lots of toxins.
@@sluggo206 Hey man, just in stir-frys kind of tastes like pulled pork, you just have to get over the fact you are eating banana skins and you will be good to go. 😊
Truly, you're the best youtuber! Your channel is a great mix of inspiration, nutrition and fun! That's so original! Congratulations on your hard work! Greetings from Brazil! ☺️
Maybe it's weird to eat banana peels but there are way weirder ingredients in a lot of processed foods, I need to try this one :) The Stingy Vegan must be shocked with the sudden rise of popularity btw 🤣
Oh man, I haven't even watched this yet and I can tell it's going to be good! You consistently put out some of the absolute best content on RU-vid. I've been vegan for 2.5 years and you have helped me tremendously. Thank you!
@Dylan Boag What is in fruit and vegetables that isnt in meat, organs and fish? Correct nothing. Meanwhile it is cancerous and lacks nutrients and is full of fibre. Horrible for your body.
I was entriged. All along thinking - no way! Then I held my breath when you & Crystal took your first bites. What a shock to get your two responses. Im thinking of trying this as a second dish without telling them what it is til after they eat it or not. God bless you from grandma Katie in Oregon
I found that shredding it finer and also cutting the lengths shorter gave a better texture. I also put the whole lot in the oven after frying and made it a little crispier. Recommend doing it this way if you're going to try this :)
I’m right there with you re: “likely not going to make this again.” I started making my own soymilk and was left with the pulp (okara). I found out it had some nutritional value in it and so I tried to find recipes to use it up. Then, when I actually saw just how little added nutritional value it had (in comparison to all the work it was causing me), I made peace with not cooking with it. In my world, if it’s not loaded with a bunch of protein and/or not crazy nutrient-dense, I’m leaving it out of my diet. Totally appreciate the novelty, but not congruent with my goals when it comes to food. Thanks Derek!
I'm considering going more with a more plant based diet and I'm concerned about the volume of food I'll need to eat in order to meet my nutritional needs..any advice?
@@moonstrukk126 incorporate lots of cooked veggies. cooked veggies are high in nutrients but easier to digest than raw veggies and a some of them, like spinach, shrink a lot in volume when cooked.
Organic farming also uses pesticides. Just non-synthetic ones. Which can be more dangerous (copper sulfate for example) and because they're often times less effective, they can even be used in higher amounts.
Yes very true. I was trying to find information on what is sprayed on organic bananas and it is not easy to find. Most sources say 'they are not sprayed because they are organic' but we know differently.
Actually banana peels are full of polyphenols, carotenoids, and other antioxidants that fight off cancer causing free radicals in your body. Also banana peels, and especially the green, unripe peels, can increase your antioxidant levels and help reduce risk of cancer. Truthfully it's a much better option than eating dead flesh that has decayed the moment the animal dies which is full of inflammation and saturated fats, which destroys your cardiovascular system.
Oh, my, God Becky...look at her peasant buns. 😂🤣 Seriously, that was the perfect call man! Thanks for your dedication to trying out new things for us viewer's and being so genuine during the experience....I will totally have to try this recipe at least once!😊 You guys make an awesome team! 👌💯
I have made this before and it's good. I just use the organic banana peels for pulled pork. The other thing I use is oyster mushroom for this recipe however using the banana peel is a lot cheaper.
I'm so glad you finally tried it! It's sooo much work for so little food. So I definitely get if you won't be making this again. I think this hits the spot for people who don't have access to jackfruit or something similar.
I love how you have those "unsure if this is really a good idea" chuckles throughout the process. I'm going to trust your opinions on this one and leave it there. I dont need "pulled pork sandwiches" in my life. Ha ha.
Why? People peel potatoes which removes a lot of the nutritional values of the potatoes, so why do you think it's so far-fetched that banana peels don't have any?
So glad you FINALLY tried banana peel pulled 'pork'!! Gonna be honest here, you were so cute in this video, Derek 😂 Especially the part where you were adjusting the camera munching away with sauce around your mouth
I ate banana peels for many years, and I use green and ripe banana peels, but after scrape the white part and slice them with the fork, I soak them into water with a lemon juice for about 20 minutes. I drain them and, sometimes I freeze to cook later. I used to cook them with spices and a little more water than you did it, and let them cook for 10 - 20 minutes in low medium heat.
I know .. don't knock it till you try it... But, not sure about this and the taste?... 🧐🤔...I'll have to make one and just see.... I will say, very interesting idea!
Thank you for making this video; I know everyone who requested it is very happy right now. I suggested you try a banana peel recipe and was so excited to see this new upload!!!
Hi 🙋♀️ so I started watching your videos again after ~2 Years…It made me rethink my unhealthy lifestyle (fires, chicken nuggets,coke every day) and I really started to feel the want to change. I really wanna go vegan, but everyone in my family is against it (I don’t live at home, but see them every other day) and they are all meat-LOVERS and don’t accept and like my choice so I just said I am vegetarian 🌱 but when I am at home or at work or just by myself I will only eat vegan!😻 so this is Not Perfect but it’s a step out of my unhealthy life and I am happy about it! „Don’t do nothing just because you can’t do everything“ ! I learned from you and I do the best I can! Thank you for the content! I really needed a lifestyle change 🌱💪
I am the laziest cooker so I am won’t try this, but I watched this whole video, because FAV RU-vidR (+ fav RU-vidrs Girlfriend) crystaaaal 💗💗💗 I would love to see some biking vlogs!
I cook with the riper peels all the time, they are great for "bacon" or just chopped up in curry. You can also cook with Watermelon rind (Indian "sabzi", or you can pickle it). My food budget (and compost pile) has decreased so much since I've learned how to cook with all the "scraps"
Very interesting, thank you. Might give it a try. We have been able to reuse our banana peels by stewing them in water a couple hours to make “banana tea”. We use it to water our plants and garden once a month or so. Really helps boom growth. Then the stewed peels go out to our pet chickens.
I throw in bananas in blender unpeeled. I don’t want to waste it. There’s lots of nutrients. I also throw clementines with peel in Vitamix. I will try it.
This looks pretty time consuming but I'd be very open to the idea of other banana peel recipes because I eat them daily too and always throw them out. What about just throwing it in a smoothie ? Maybe have it sit in water with sodium bicarbonate to remove the pesticide ? That'd be wild, just imagine inviting a friend and casually throw a few bananas whole in a blender, they'd freak out for sure :D
I just tried this and thought it was really good! I like it better than the jackfruit barbecue I’ve made before. Maybe this recipe is just better than what I used then. Any thoughts on freezing the peels and thawing them to make this? Would allow you to collect enough for larger grill out.
I tried making burgers with frozen peels (different recipe obviously). The peels look quite dark and bruised after freezing (not very appetizing) and become much softer. Tasted alright though, so I guess you can make this with frozen if you don't mind the look.
the peels will turn dark as it oxidizes really fast. one way of avoiding it is to wash the peels and soak them for just about a few mins in warm water with salt and lemon juice. That reduces the oxidization. try doing this treatment to a few peels and then immediately put them in a zip lock bag and freeze. with the small amount of salt and lemon juice on it it might be good to use after its thawed out.
It's spooky that the banana peels DO NOT taste like bananas, not even a hint of banana flavor! I started mine with onions in the pan first, than adding ingredients (rather than combining all ingredients in a bowl first) but outcome the same-surprisingly delicious. Love your videos, Derek and Crystal. At least one of my children and one grandchild like and watch, too 💖
Great fun guys. I've made similar before but I didn't shred until it was cooked. I think that helped with the colour. I didn't love it. I didn't hate it. But I also didn't make it again. And ... to be honest, if I recall, it gave us the farts. If I recall correctly. It's been awhile. I keep thinking maybe I'll try it again but this time in the Instant Pot but haven't yet. Cheers!
Awesome video! I'm definitely going to try this. Also, I was going to comment recommending organic bananas due to the pesticide content, but you beat me to it!
@@Simnettnutrition hahaha They definitely are but I can see the...apPEEL of less food waste in utilizing them, especially if you don't have a compost bin or garden, like myself. They were suprisingly good and I was super skeptical other whole thing like you but once the sugars cooked off they started acting a lot like pig's flesh as gross as that does sound lol
Different... I'm glad you showcased this as it's not something I think I'd try! I've heard of blended banana skin in cakes before now so it definitely has nutrition value. Thanks for the upload, love to you both
When I was first introduced to it my mind was blown! But it's actually pretty decent, and from a food wastage point of view, you can't really fault it 😃
I keep watching these banana peel pulled pork sandwich videos to see if there will ever be a legitimately good reaction lol. So far I think this is the most positive reaction I've seen and the best we get it is "I wouldn't send this back if it was served to me in a restaurant" XD. If I'm going to invest the time into cooking something like this, it has to illicit a bit better of a response than that, haha. It really feels like the purpose of this recipe is social media engagement more than anything else.
If you are vegan a baked BBQ jackfruit version (I do have it on my channel somewhere) is really good and worth trying. Yah the Cole slaw I think is a southern thing, not normal for me either but I know it goes with pulled pork.
