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ls_66
ls_66 Posts: 395 Member
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I gave smoked tofu a try and have to admit results were not what I had expected, here what I did Extra Firm block of Tofu drained and patted down then applied liberally my special bbq dust let it sit for 2 hours in the fridge then added half cup of my bbq sauce then cooked it in my smoker slow and low for 2.5 hours at 250 degrees, I used cherry wood and natural wood charcoal.... after it was done I pan fried really quick with couple tablespoon of bbq sauce... final result was pretty blend.... in my next try I might add the bbq dust and then mush it all in then shape it back in a block then smoke....
Anyone tried to smoke Tofu?

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  • redhead1910
    redhead1910 Posts: 304 Member
    AIN'T NOBODY GOT TIME FO DAT.
  • RumpusP
    RumpusP Posts: 163 Member
    I had to google BBQ Dust. That's probably your problem right there. For a good smokey/bbq/otherwise-flavored tofu, IMO, you need to actually marinate it.
  • AleciaG724
    AleciaG724 Posts: 705 Member
    ^^ Agreed^^ a liquid marinade will be better. Dry it as much as you can... wrap in paper towels & place a heavy plate on top. I haven't smoked it but I bake it all the time after marinating overnight with soy sauce, liquid smoke and spices (black pepper, red pepper flakes, crushed garlic, chili powder) It really soaks up all the juices this way. I've also made jerky by slicing & marinating then baking low & slow (200 degrees for 10-12 hours. Start on a sheet pan then as it dries out you can lay the slices right on the oven grates. Good luck next time.
  • storknursekelly
    storknursekelly Posts: 94 Member
    You had me at jerky .... I can't wait to try this !! Thx sooo much !
  • ThriftyChica12
    ThriftyChica12 Posts: 373 Member
    I had to google BBQ Dust. That's probably your problem right there. For a good smokey/bbq/otherwise-flavored tofu, IMO, you need to actually marinate it.

    yes, has to be squeezed of all water, cut into pieces, freezed, defrosted, soaked in marinade, then drained off.

    THEN, u can begin to smoke it or what not
  • Yogi_Carl
    Yogi_Carl Posts: 1,906 Member
    I can buy it smoked. I guess that cuts out the hassle of DIY.
  • eleqtriq
    eleqtriq Posts: 76 Member
    I buy smoked tofu at Winco. It's the best replacement for sandwich meat IMHO. I dislike most fake meats.
  • DinahCakes
    DinahCakes Posts: 61 Member
    ^^ Agreed^^ a liquid marinade will be better. Dry it as much as you can... wrap in paper towels & place a heavy plate on top. I haven't smoked it but I bake it all the time after marinating overnight with soy sauce, liquid smoke and spices (black pepper, red pepper flakes, crushed garlic, chili powder) It really soaks up all the juices this way. I've also made jerky by slicing & marinating then baking low & slow (200 degrees for 10-12 hours. Start on a sheet pan then as it dries out you can lay the slices right on the oven grates. Good luck next time.

    Wow! Sounds delicious, this jerky stuff. Thanks for the tip.

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