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BBQ Tofu

Course: barbeque, dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: barbeque, bbq tofu, tofu
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Una Rose
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Ingredients

  • 530 g block of extra firm tofu cut into 3/4 inch slices

Dry Rub:

  • 1/2 cup paprika
  • 1/4 cup ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup hot chili powder
  • 3 tablespoons ground cumin
  • 2 tablespoons ground coriander

Barbeque Sauce

  • 2/3 cup ketchup
  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons smoked Spanish paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon red onion pureed
  • 1 tablespoon red pepper pureed
  • 2 teaspoons garlic pureed

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350° F.
  • Blot excess water from tofu. Slice it into 3/4 inch slices and set aside.
  • For the dry rub, combine all ingredients in a small bowl and mix well with a fork. Set aside
  • For the barbeque sauce, chop and pureed the onion, garlic and red pepper in a food processor. Place them with the rest of the ingredientsin a small saucepan. Bring it to a simmer over medium heat and let cook for 5 minutes. Let cool slightly before using.
  • To make the bbq tofu: with your fingers coat both sides of the tofu with rub. Place onto a parchment or silicone sheet lined baking pan.
  • To apply sauce you can either brush both sides with a large pastry brush or you can gently, with both hands, dip both sides of the tofu into the sauce,and then wipe the excess on the side of the bowl.
  • When all the tofu slices are coated with sauce, place in oven.
  • Let bake for 50-65 minutes turning and recoating the tofu with sauce after 25 minutes. Start checking for doneness at 45 minutes. Tofu is done when you can pick up a piece and it doesn't fall apart and it has a slightly chewy but not tough texture.
  • Once tofu is cooked, remove from heat and serve immediately.