Smoked Tempeh Bacon is delicious for breakfast or on a sandwich. The secret to this deliciously smoky meat substitute is the marinade that requires only 3 ingredients. I love to eat it with a bowl of grits or tofu breakfast scramble.
In a medium bowl, combine all marinade ingredients, and mix well.
Slice the tempeh into strips. Place slices into mixture and allow them to marinate. The longer, the stronger the flavor will be. I like to leave it in the refrigerator overnight if possible, but at least a few hours is best.
Add the strips to a non-stick pan with a little bit of the marinade liquid and cook overmedium-high heat until browned on one side. Turn and brown on the other side.
Add more of the marinade and cook until caramelized. About 5 minutes each side is all it takes.
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Detailed instructions, in-process photos, and my personal helpful tips can be found in the article above.Tips for making tempeh bacon
I used to steam my tempeh before preparing it for a recipe, but have found that it isn’t necessary. It does not taste bitter to me at all, so no steaming is required.
Simply place in a non-stick pan and cook until golden brown and slightly crisp.