Tempeh Bacon

Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons braggs liquid aminos or 2 tablespoons tamari or 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon tomato paste
• 1/4 teaspoon liquid smoke
• 1 kg tempeh
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 2 tablespoons peanut oil or 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Recipe

• 1 to make the marinade, combine the bragg liquid aminos (tamari or soy sauce), apple cider vinegar, tomato paste and liquid smoke in a wide, shallow bowl. mix with a fork until the paste is fully dissolved. set aside.
• 2 cut the tempeh into thin strips (less that 1/4-inch thick) lengthwise. you should be able to get about 12 strips.
• 3 rub the strips with the crushed garlic, then toss the garlic cloves into the marinade.
• 4 submerge the tempeh strips in the marinade and let sit, for at least an hour up to overnight.
• 5 after marinating, discard the garlic.
• 6 heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
• 7 add the tempeh strips and cook for 4 minute on one side; the bottom should be nicely browned.
• 8 flip the strips over and pour the remainder of the marinade over them; if there isn't much marinade left add a splash of water.
• 9 cover and let cook for 3 more minutes, until the liquid is absorbed.
• 10 uncover and check for doneness; if necessary, keep cooking uncovered until all sides are nicely browned.
• 11 remove from heat and serve.