Vegan Bacon Jam

Just a few years again, I made some Rice Paper Bacon and shortly thereafter I tried (and failed) to make Bacon Jam with it. The issue is, while you add Rice Paper Bacon to one thing like a Bacon Jam, it will get soggy and gross.

Nevertheless, earlier this 12 months I made some Tofu Bacon, and so I believed I’d take a look at out how that faired in a Bacon Jam, and it labored out amazingly! Therefore this recipe!

The Tofu Bacon stays crispy and chewy, and the Bacon Jam is severely addictive, I’ve been consuming spoonfuls of it straight from the fridge like a Goblin! It’s tremendous dang good! However after all, it’s also possible to carry it to a Vacation Potluck too! It’s good on crackers!!

That stated, it’s no shock that I take pleasure in this probably the most on a burger!

It’s additionally comparatively easy to place collectively, so let’s go over the substances! First, the tofu!

what’s the very best tofu for vegan bacon Jam?

With a view to get our Tofu Bacon CRISPY, we wish to reduce the water content material as a lot as doable.

I recommend utilizing Tremendous Agency Tofu which is vacuum packed. You could find this at many main chain grocery shops within the US. Dealer Joe’s and Sprouts even has their very own model of it.

I didn’t take a look at this out with tofu that wasn’t vacuum packed as a result of I used to be fairly certain it could be exhausting to get it crispy. Tofu packed in water will most likely have an excessive amount of liquid in it to get crispy, however it should nonetheless be scrumptious, so if you happen to can’t discover Tremendous Agency and that doesn’t trouble you, I’d say go for it!

Components for Vegan Bacon Jam

For the Bacon Bits, we’ll want:

• Tofu – As I discussed above, I like to recommend Tremendous Agency because it’s vacuum packed and can be your finest wager to get CRISPY Tofu Bacon.
• Impartial Oil – any impartial flavored oil will do! I don’t suggest Olive Oil because it has too robust a taste.
• Soy Sauce – for some umami and shade. Use Tamari to make it Gluten-Free.
• Liquid Smoke – To make it smoky! In the event you can’t discover these items use extra smoked paprika.
• Maple Syrup – Slightly sweetness to steadiness out all of the salty smokiness!
• Sriracha – I like so as to add a bit warmth to mine.
• Dietary Yeast – For added umami after all!
• Garlic & Smoked Paprika – As a result of this tofu ain’t gonna season itself!
• MSG – non-obligatory however advisable for some added umami.

To make the jam we’ll take the Tofu Bacon, and blend it with these:

• Onions, Shallots & Garlic – This actually is an onion and bacon jam recipe, as there’s a honest quantity of onions too! I additionally name for shallots, however you would merely do extra onions as a substitute.
• Chili Powder and Dried Thyme – I like the flavour profile that these lend! Be sure to are utilizing the Chili Powder Mix (such as you would use for Chili) and never one thing like Cayenne Pepper.
• Brown Sugar, Maple Syrup & Cider Vinegar – Brown Sugar and Maple Syrup pair with all of the salty substances, and the vinegar provides it a little bit of an edge too!
• Espresso – In the event you can, use some leftover espresso, it provides a pleasant darkish taste, in any other case water can be fantastic too!

tips on how to make Vegan bacon Jam

First we have to slice up our tofu into bacon strips. You are able to do this with a pointy knife. Nevertheless, the thinner you may slice it, the crispier it should get. So I like to recommend a mandolin if you happen to acquired one!

Subsequent we have to whip up our bacon marinade.

Toss all the sliced tofu into the marinade, go forward and be tough with it, as we wish to crumble it into smaller items.

Unfold them evenly over a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Strive to not allow them to overlap an excessive amount of. You could want a full measurement baking sheet, however 2 half sheets will work too. Bake them till crispy!

Then we’ll saute some onions and shallots for a couple of minutes. Then add garlic, the seasoning, the candy stuff, and the espresso. Toss within the Tofu Bacon Bits, after which cook dinner that till thickened and jammy!

You possibly can add it to meals processor if you happen to wanna get it a bit finer as properly.

Then dig in! I like these items on something nevertheless it’s so dang good on a burger!

Storage

Retailer this in an hermetic container within the fridge for 3 – 5 days. I actually like these items heat, chilly or room temp. I feel historically it’s served at room temp, however eat it nevertheless you want! It’s nice for the Holidays or a potluck!