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Pineapple Glazed Tofu Ham
Transform brown sugar pineapple glazed ham into a vegan holiday centerpiece with this simple pineapple glazed tofu recipe – complete with marinade, glaze, cloves, & pineapple and maraschino cherry topping!
Prep Time
1 hr 40 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
2 hrs 40 mins
Servings: 6 to 8 servings
Calories: 170 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the tofu:
- ½ cup of soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon of hickory liquid smoke
- ½ teaspoon of garlic powder
- 2 (16-ounce) packages of extra firm tofu, drained and pressed
- ~24 whole cloves
- 2 tablespoons of pineapple juice
For the glaze:
- ¼ cup of reserved pineapple juice
- ¼ cup of brown sugar
- Pinch of cinnamon
Tofu topping:
- 4 pineapple rings
- 5 Maraschino cherries
Instructions
- Place the soy sauce, liquid smoke, garlic powder, and 2 tablespoons of pineapple juice in a bowl and whisk together.
- After 30 minutes has passed, place the tofu blocks side-by-side in a rectangular storage container and score the tofu by making 1/2-inch deep diagonal cuts that create a diamond pattern. At the tip of each diamond, stick a whole clove. Pour the soy sauce mixture, add the lid to the storage container, shake it up. Let it marinate for 30 minutes, shake it again, and allow it to sit for another 15 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 390 degrees F.
- Transfer the tofu to an oven-safe dish and bake for 45 minutes, checking every 10 to 15 minutes to prevent burning.
- While tofu is baking, prepare the glaze by mixing the reserved pineapple juice, brown sugar, and pinch of cinnamon.
- After 45 minutes, remove from heat and add the pineapple rings and maraschino cherries, as well as half of the glaze using a basting brush and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and use the basting brush to add the remaining glaze before serving.
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Notes
- Press the tofu: This will improve the texture, eliminate excess liquid, and allow the pineapple marinade to infuse deeper.
- Marinate longer when possible: The minimum marination time is 45-60 minutes, but it will taste even better when left overnight.
- Score the tofu: Don’t skip this step, as it allows the soy pineapple marinade to penetrate deeper into the tofu.
- Don’t eat the cloves: These will infuse the vegan glazed ham with aromatic flavor and are a nice decoration, but shouldn’t be eaten.
Nutrition Information
Calories
170kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
0.5g
(3%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0.002g
Sodium
1183mg
(49%)
Potassium
365mg
(10%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
19g
(38%)
Vitamin A
23IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
74mg
(7%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6to 8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 170
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 170kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.002g | 0% |
| Sodium | 1183mg | 49% |
| Potassium | 365mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 23IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 74mg | 7% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.