Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 (14 ounce or 400 gram) package extra firm tofu,
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce or tamari
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil, (plus more for brushing or spritzing (optional))
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Instruction

  • Cut the tofu into small pieces or slices. For strips of bacon, slice the block width-wise into about 16 strips. Alternatively, you could cut it into 1/2 inch cubes, or whatever shape you like.
  • Stir the soy sauce, maple syrup, vinegar, liquid smoke, olive oil, smoked paprika, and garlic powder together in a small bowl.
  • Place the tofu into a shallow dish and pour the soy sauce mixture over it, coating the tofu evenly.
  • Let the tofu marinade for about 30 minutes. You can marinade it for as few as 5 minutes if you're short on time, or cover and place it in the fridge for up to 24 hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Arrange the tofu strips or pieces in a single layer on the baking sheet. Reserve any excess marinade.
  • Bake the tofu for about 35 to 40 minutes, taking the baking sheet out of the oven about halfway through and spooning any reserved marinade over the tofu.
  • Optionally, spritz or brush the tofu bacon with a bit of oil during the last 5 minutes of baking.
  • The tofu bacon is finished baking when the pieces have darkened and shrunk a bit.
  • Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the tofu bacon cool for a few minutes before serving.