This bacon is a wonderful alternative to traditional pork and beef versions. Don't expect it to taste like pork or beef but it does have the familiar smoky taste.
The case against pork bacon:
*high saturated fat
*high cholesterol
*increased chance of colorectal cancer from pork consumption
*Most of all, the inhumane treatment of pigs in factory farms
"The only difference between pigs and dogs, is the way we treat them."
Graphic video showing factory farm pigs
Tempeh Bacon
Cook Time: 35
Keywords: bake steam breakfast vegan
Ingredients (4 servings)
- 1 8 oz package tempeh
- 1/2 cup natural maple syrup
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons liquid smoke (found in the same aisle as BBQ sauce)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper (optional)
- 1 teaspoon all-purpose seasoning (optional)
Instructions
Cut tempeh into thin slices and steam or boil for about 10 minutes in ½ cup of water.
Transfer to a bowl and add all remaining ingredients. Allow tempeh to marinate for a few hours (I did it overnight).
Preheat oven at 380º and spread tempeh out on foil. Add leftover marinate on top and bake for 10 minutes. Remove from oven, flip over, and allow to bake for 10 additional minutes.
Song Playing While I Baked...
Alanis Morissette-You Learn
