Tofu Jerky

INGREDIENTS

2 packages smoked tofu
3 Tbsp tamari
2 tsp maple syrup
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
3 Tbsp BBQ sauce
2 tsp brown sugar or demerara sugar

DIRECTIONS

Drain the tofu well, then place it between paper towels or clean towels on a plate. Set another plate on top and put a can or other weight on top to press the water from the tofu.

In the meantime, blend the tamari, maple syrup, garlic powder, black pepper, bbq sauce, and sugar until smooth.

Slice the tofu into 1/4 inch thick slices and dip them in the sauce to coat. Place in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator for one to two hours.

Preheat the oven to the lowest temperature possible, around 200 degrees Farenheit, and put the oven rack in the lowest position. Line a cookie sheet or two with aluminum foil. Place the tofu slices on the foil. Bake for about 8 hours, turning the tofu slices every few hours. The jerky is done when it is hard and uniformly dark in colour.