Tofu Jerky II

This produces tangy, flavorful tofu jerky much like the kind you get at the health food store.

• Preparation Time: 2 hr
• Cooking Time: 8 hr
• Total Time: 10 hr
• Calories: 58 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons brown sugar
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• ¼ teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring
• 2 teaspoons maple syrup
• 1 (14 ounce) package firm tofu, drained
• 3 tablespoons barbecue sauce

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place tofu block between paper towels on a plate. Set another plate on top, and put a weight on top of the plate such as a can to press the water from the block of tofu while you prepare the sauce.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, stir together the soy sauce, maple syrup, liquid smoke, garlic powder, black pepper, barbeque sauce and brown sugar until smooth.

Step 3

Slice tofu into 1/4 inch thick slices, and dip them in the sauce to coat. Place in a tightly sealed container. Place in the refrigerator, and let marinate for one to two hours.

Step 4

Preheat the oven to the lowest temperature, around 200 degrees F (95 degrees C). Line the oven rack with heavy duty aluminum foil, and place in the lowest position of the oven. Place the tofu slices on the foil.

Step 5

Bake for about 8 hours, checking and turning over tofu slices every few hours. Tofu jerky is done when it is hard and uniformly dark in color.