BBQ Seitan [Brisket Or Ribs]
User Reviews
5
BBQ Seitan [Brisket Or Ribs]
Description
This BBQ Seitan recipe begins by combining vital wheat gluten with nutritional yeast and part of the garlic and onion powders. In a separate bowl, water, soy sauce, and BBQ sauce are mixed, then combined with the dry ingredients to form a wet, spongy dough. After kneading and resting, the dough is stretched into a log shape resembling a meat cut.
A dry spice rub of brown sugar, chili powder, paprika, cayenne, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder is applied to the dough log, which is then wrapped tightly in parchment and aluminum foil. Baking at 375 degrees for about an hour cooks the seitan through, developing its firm, chewy texture. After baking, the wrap is removed and the seitan is brushed with more BBQ sauce for moisture and enhanced flavor.
The finished product can be sliced and served with additional BBQ sauce. Its rich seasoning and meat-like texture make it a plant-based alternative suitable for various meals, replicating the experience of brisket or ribs.
Cooking time depends on piece size; smaller pieces take less time while larger loaves require longer. Adjust spices to preference, especially chili and cayenne levels, to control heat and sweetness.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups vital wheat gluten
- 3 Tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 2 Tablespoons garlic powder
- 2 Tablespoons onion powder
- 1 cup of water
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 1 Tablespoon barbecue sauce
- 2 Tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 Tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 Tablespoons paprika
- 1 bottle BBQ sauce of your favorite
Instructions
- Mix vital wheat gluten, nutrional yeast, 1 tablespoon of onion powder, and 1 tablespoon of garlic powder in a large bowl. In a different bowl, mix water, BBQ sauce, and soy sauce.
- Combine water, BBQ, and soy sauce mix with the vital wheat gluten mix. The mixture will be wet and spongy. Knead for 3 to 5 minutes, and let it rest for 5 minutes.
- Stretch the dough into a 7 to 8 inch log.
- Mix the remaining onion powder, garlic powder, brown sugar, chili powder, paprika, pepper cayenne pepper, and black pepper.
- Rub the spice mixture on the seitan log.
- Wrap the seitan log with partchemt paper the same way you would wrap a burrito. Then tightly wrap it with aluminum foil.
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees.
- Place the wrapped seitan on a sheetpan.
- Let the seitan cook for 1 hour. Remove from oven and let it cool for 5 minutes. Carefully remove the foil and partchement ppaer and brush it with more bbq sauce to rehhydrate it.
- Slice and serve with more bbq sauce on the side.
Notes
- Cooking time varies by seitan piece size; bite-sized pieces cook in 15-20 minutes, larger loaves up to 80 minutes.
- Adjust spice levels such as chili powder, cayenne, and brown sugar to suit taste preferences.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 473 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 473kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 74g | 25% |
| Protein | 42g | 84% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sodium | 2351mg | 98% |
| Potassium | 737mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 46g | 92% |
| Vitamin A | 3653IU | 73% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 152mg | 15% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
You'll Also Love
