Vegan Barbecue Soy Curls
This amazing vegan BBQ made with soy curls is so delicious and perfect for summertime festivities and the Fourth of July because it delivers a smoky, savory flavor that rivals traditional BBQ, pleasing both vegans and meat-eaters!
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 160kcal
Ingredients
- 8 oz soy curls or seitan strips
- 2 cups veggie broth or water
- 1.5 cups barbecue sauce your favorite
Instructions
- Since soy curls are dried, they need to be rehydrated using hot water or vegetable broth. I highly recommend using veggie broth because it adds so much flavor. It only takes about 30 minutes of soaking.
- After soaking, drain the broth and squeeze out the excess water. To do this, I like to pour them into my colander in the sink and use my hands to press the moisture out.
- While they are still in the colander, use your hands to pull each of the curls apart into small strands similar to what you would do to pork or beef to make regular BBQ. You can use a fork, but I have found that using my hands is much easier. This gives it a more authentic traditional barbecue texture.
- Though soy curls don't require any cooking and can be eaten immediately after rehydrating, for this recipe, I like to slow-cook them in barbecue sauce in my crockpot to deepen the smoky sweet flavor. My small 2-quart crockpot is the perfect size for making this vegan BBQ. If you are in a hurry, see my instructions for a quicker cooking method above.
- Place the rehydrated soy curl strands in a crockpot and add your favorite barbecue sauce. We love this oil-free Bone Suckin' Sauce. You can buy it premade or try my homemade oil-free bbq sauce.
- Set your crockpot on high, and allow the barbecue to cook for approximately 3 hours. I like for the sauce to get a little carmelized on the bottom and stir it around a couple of times during the cooking process.
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Notes
Quick cooking method option
Since the soy curls only need to be rehydrated and not necessarily cooked, there is a faster way to prepare this recipe if you're in a hurry.
Simply rehydrate the soy curls as directed above, add barbecue sauce, and heat on the stovetop or in a microwave until warm. The BBQ will still be good, but the slow-cook method in a crockpot is my favorite because it brings out the smoky flavor much more.
BBQ sauce options
If you are looking for a premade barbecue sauce, we love this oil-free Bone Suckin' Sauce. but if you want to make your own, we have a recipe for that as well.
There are so many dishes that could use a great barbecue sauce to enhance the flavors. With its sweet smoky flavor, a good BBQ sauce can transform a bland recipe into a culinary masterpiece. This 8-ingredient oil-free BBQ sauce recipe can do just that!
Serving ideas for vegan barbecue
Most of the time, we eat this vegan barbecue on buns like you would serve traditional BBQ. We add fresh spinach leaves, onions, and pickles. They are my husband's favorite sandwich, and I pack leftovers for him to take to work.
There are times when I steam brown rice, and we have a big bowl of rice topped with this vegan BBQ. Great side ideas are corn on the cob, garden salad, or coleslaw.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 160kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 5g | Sodium: 250mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 20g