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Friday, March 18, 2016

Honey BBQ Tofu Jerky


If you're reading this I hope you're on your way to the store to buy some firm tofu!



This tofu jerky is delicious!

I've been so consistent with weekly meal prepping that I haven't done much cooking aside from that. Our refrigerator looks very neat and clean, full of our little storage containers full of pre-packed meals.

But then there was that random package of tofu that didn't make it into our meal plans. Since I hate wasting food I decided to do some tofu experimenting.

And I proudly present to you: tofu jerky!

I'd heard of tofu jerky before but never tried it. Now that I know it tastes so good, you can expect some more tofu jerky recipes from me real soon.

You'll love snacking on this meat-free jerky. It's sweet, tangy, garlicy - but not too garlicy - and a great vegetarian snack.

This is how you do it:

Remove excess water from tofu by pressing with a clean dish towel or paper towels. 




Slice tofu into thin rectangles then remove more water by pressing again. 

Mix marinade ingredients in a bowl and brush each side of the tofu with the mixture.


Allow to marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, but marinating overnight will yield more flavorful crisps!


Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.

Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Carefully place tofu onto the lined baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes. Increase oven temperature to 375. Remove tofu and flip, then bake for an additional 15-20 minutes. Watch tofu closely to make sure the edges don't burn.





Remove from oven and allow to cool. The tofu takes on a jerky texture as it cools.








16 ounce package of firm tofu, pressed and thinly sliced
2 Tablespoon soy sauce
1 Tablespoon honey 
1 Tablespoon olive oil 
2 Tablespoons BBQ sauce
1/2 Teaspoons garlic powder

1. Mix marinade ingredients in a bowl and brush each side of the pressed, thinly-sliced tofu rectangles with the mixture.

2. Allow to marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or overnight.

3. Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. 


4. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Place tofu rectangles onto the lined baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes on the middle rack in the oven. 

5. Increase oven temperature to 375 degrees. Remove tofu from oven and flip over, then bake for an additional 15-20 minutes. Watch tofu closely to make sure the edges don't burn.

6. Remove from oven and allow to cool. The tofu takes on a jerky texture as it cools.


If you like tofu, you'll love my Garlic Tofu Steaks, or try my Italian Tofu, Peppers and Onions if you're in the mood for an Italian entree.

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