Looking for a plant-based version of jerky? This mushroom jerky recipe will become your new favorite sandwich add on!
Prep Time20 minutesmins
Cook Time40 minutesmins
Total Time1 hourhr
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2servings
Calories: 449kcal
Author: Terrence Paschal
Ingredients
8ouncesof mushrooms (any variety is fine)
2Tablespoonsof soy sauce
2Tablespoonsof hot chili oil
1teaspoonof garlic powder
1 1/2teaspoonsof onion powder
2Tablespoonsof brown sugar
1/2cupof vital wheat gluten
1/2cupof bbq sauce
Instructions
Place the mushrooms in a food processor. Process until chopped in small pieces.
Add soy sauce, hot chili oil, garlic powder, onion powder, sugar, and wheat gluten. Process until smooth (If your mixture is too moist to the point where you will not be able to shape it into jerky stripes, add 1 tbsp of vital wheat gluten. Process the added vital wheat gluten and check your mixture.
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (204 degrees C).
While the oven is preheating, remove mushroom mixture from the food processor. Place it on a flat surface and shape into a thin rectangle. Using a rolling pin, roll it out until it flattens.
Slice the rectangle into thin strips. They should be about an inch wide. In this step, if your mixture is sticky and difficult to work with, bring it back to the food processor and add one more tablespoon of vital wheat gluten. Repeat this process until you achieve a mixture that is very easy to work with and does not stick to your hands or your surface.
Place the strips on a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Cook for 15 minutes and then flip. Cook for 15 more minutes.
Remove from the oven and brush on BBQ sauce on both sides of the strip. Cook for 5 to 10 more minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
Remove from heat and enjoy!
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Notes
This jerky is the perfect addition to a tasty sandwich. Let’s call it a JLT (similar to a BLT). Spread some vegan mayonnaise on two toasted slices of bread, layer with some crispy romain (or iceberg lettuce), some tomato slices, and a few slices of the jerky.