Indulge in these scrumptious, mouth-watering strips that offer a delightful eating experience, albeit a slightly messy one. Richly textured homemade seitan, infused with tender juiciness, is lavished in a tangy homemade barbecue sauce, crisped by a satisfying sear, and finished with a golden-brown caramelization that adds depth to its savory charm. Pair these dishes with a refreshing side of creamy potato salad and tangy coleslaw.
Savory BBQ Seitan ‘Ribs’ with Artisanal Vegan Barbecue Glaze
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What’s for Grub? Gather ’round 4-6 friends and get ready to feast with a trio of tantalizing BBQ sauces, each one a perfect complement to the delicious eats that follow.
Barbecue aficionados rejoice! To create these mouthwatering BBQ seitan ribs with a tangy homemade barbecue sauce that will leave even the most dedicated meat-eaters in awe, you’ll need the following ingredients:
* 1 package of store-bought or homemade seitan (wheat gluten), cut into rib-like strips
* 2 tablespoons of olive oil
For the BBQ Seitan Ribs:
- Two to three tablespoons of creamy almond butter, either store-bought or homemade to your liking.
- Three and one half cups of barbecue sauce, either store-bought or prepared according to the recipe below.
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 1/3 cups water
- 3 tablespoons tamari
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups vital wheat gluten
For the Homemade Barbecue Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon neutral-tasting oil, such as grapeseed or sunflower oil.
- 1 yellow onion, minced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- One 28-ounce can of tomato sauce or purée.
- One finely minced chipotle pepper from a 1-ounce can of chipotles in adobo sauce.
- 1 1/3 cups pure maple syrup or dark brown sugar?
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup tamari
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke
Prepping Vegan BBQ Seitan Ribs with Homemade Barbecue Sauce: A Step-by-Step Guide
To Make the Seitan Ribs:
To Make the Barbecue Sauce:
Notes
Nutritional Information
Total Nutritional Information: 2467 calories, 211g carbohydrates, 62g fat, 247g protein, 11823mg sodium, and 104g sugar.
Per serving: 617 calories | 53g carbohydrates | 16g fat | 62g protein | 2956mg sodium | 26g sugar
