Best Tofu Bacon!

BEST TOFU BACON!

INGREDIENTS

1 block of extra firm tofu (about 400 g)

6 Tbsp tamari

3 Tbsp canola oil (or other mild flavoured oil like sunflower or grape seed)

2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar

1 Tbsp + 1.5 tsp liquid Hickory smoke 

1 tsp water

1/4 tsp molasses

2 tsp nutritional yeast

1/8 tsp finely ground coffee

1/8 tsp ground cloves

1/8 tsp smoked or regular paprika

1/8 tsp black pepper

DIRECTIONS

Cut tofu into 24 slices.

Pat dry between 2 kitchen towels.

Freeze (Pack and freeze with parchment)

Make marinade.

Defrost tofu and pat dry.

Marinate 30 minutes.

300°F convection bake for 20-30 minutes. Flip at half bake. It will firm up as it cools

Baste as needed