Name: Tofu Bacon (The Best Vegan Bacon Recipe)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: Vegan
Ingredients: 1 16-ounce block super firm tofu. I like Wildwood Organic Super Firm. You can also use a 14-ounce block of extra firm tofu.; 3/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce (use tamari for gluten-free); 3 Tbsp. maple syrup; 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce (make sure it’s vegetarian); 1 Tbsp tomato paste; 1 Tbsp smoked paprika or paprika; 2 tsp. liquid smoke (optional); 2 tsp. garlic powder; 1/2 tsp. black pepper; Pinch of cayenne

Tofu Bacon (The Best Vegan Bacon Recipe)

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This Vegan Tofu Bacon has an amazing salty, sweet smoky flavor. It’s crispy, chewy, and perfect alongside your pancakes or making a vegan BLT.

Author: Shane Martin
Prep Time: 15 mins. (not including marinating time)
Cook Time: 40 mins.
Total Time: 55 minutes
Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
Category: Breakfast
Method: Bake
Cuisine: Vegan
Diet: Vegan

Ingredients

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1 16–ounce block super firm tofu. I like Wildwood Organic Super Firm. You can also use a 14-ounce block of extra firm tofu.

Marinade

3/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce (use tamari for gluten-free)
3 Tbsp. maple syrup
1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce (make sure it’s vegetarian)
1 Tbsp tomato paste
1 Tbsp smoked paprika or paprika
2 tsp. liquid smoke (optional)
2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. black pepper
Pinch of cayenne

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Instructions

Remove the super firm tofu from the package and pat dry with a paper towel. If you are using regular extra firm tofu be sure and press for at least 20 minutes.
Slice the tofu into 1/8″ rectangles (photos above) and place in a shallow bowl or a conatiner where the tofu will just fit.
Whisk together the marinade in a small bowl and pour over the tofu slices. Cover and let sit in the fridge for at least an hour. But, for maximum flavor overnight is best.
When you’re ready to cook preheat the oven to 375 degress and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Lay the marinated tofu slices evenly on the baking sheet and cook for 20 minutes. Remove and gently flip the tofu, baste with some of the leftover marinade, and bake for 10 more minutes.
Preheat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add several strips of the tofu bacon to the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes per side basting with more of the leftover marinade. Repeat until you’ve cooked all the tofu bacon strips.
Serve immediately.