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Vegan Soy Curl Jerky

Chewy, smoky, and addictive soy curl jerky!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 231 kcal
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American , Canadian

Ingredients

  • 8 ounce soy curls 1 bag of Butler's soy curls
  • ½ cup low-sodium vegetable broth
  • ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce or Tamari for gluten-free
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons hot sauce I like Frank's
  • 1 tablespoon liquid smoke
  • 3 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 3 teaspoons onion powder
  • 3 teaspoons garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
  • salt + pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Add your soy curls to a large bowl and cover with water. Set that aside and let it soak for 10 minutes to rehydrate them. Then preheat the oven to 300℉/149℃ and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Meanwhile, combine all the marinade ingredients (everything except the soy curls) in another large bowl and stir until combined.
  3. Drain your soy curls, and grab them one handful at a time, squeeze out the excess moisture in your kitchen sink, and transfer to the bowl with the marinade. Once all the curls are in your bowl of sauce, stir to evenly coat each piece. Let the curls absorb all the sauce, letting it rest for a couple of minutes if needed, then stir again.
  4. Arrange the marinated soy curls in a single layer on your tray and bake for 30 minutes. Then flip the pieces and continue baking in 10-minute increments until the desired doneness is reached. Mine were perfect after 60 minutes in total. (Smaller pieces may be ready sooner.)
  5. Remove from the oven and let rest for a few minutes before enjoying.

Notes

  • Store leftovers in a container or jar at room temperature for up to 5 days.
  • Squeeze out the excess moisture after soaking the soy curls. If you don't, they will absorb less of the delicious marinade resulting in less flavourful soy curl jerky.
  • Don't overcook the jerky or it will get too crispy and dry. The sweet spot is chewy insides with a firm exterior, so check on it often towards the end of baking.
  • Smaller pieces may be ready sooner so remove pieces from the tray as needed, so you don't let any get overcooked.

Nutrition Information

Calories 231cal (12%) Carbohydrates 27g (9%) Protein 29g (58%) Sodium 792mg (33%) Potassium 172mg (5%) Fiber 10g (40%) Sugar 13g (26%) Vitamin A 853IU (17%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 204mg (20%) Iron 7mg (39%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 231

% Daily Value*

Calories 231cal 12%
Carbohydrates 27g 9%
Protein 29g 58%
Sodium 792mg 33%
Potassium 172mg 4%
Fiber 10g 40%
Sugar 13g 26%
Vitamin A 853IU 17%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 204mg 20%
Iron 7mg 39%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.