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Tofu Jerky I

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"This is an adaptation of a traditional jerky recipe." — Janet

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Original recipe makes 6 servings Change Servings

1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon salt

2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 pound firm tofu, drained

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Directions

Combine garlic powder, salt, and pepper in small bowl.
Slice tofu in thin strips. Rub spices into tofu strips. Cover, and refrigerate for 2 days.
Preheat oven to 115 degrees F (45 degrees C), or lowest oven setting. Line oven rack with foil, and place rack in lowest oven position.
Place tofu strips directly on foil. Bake for 6 to 8 hours.

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PREP 30 mins
COOK 8 hrs
READY IN 2 days 8 hrs 30 mins

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Jan 23, 2004

I froze the tofu for 2 days before baking it to give it more texture. This is the best jerky recipe I've tried so far!

—JENNIFER313

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jan 24, 2004

The tofu jerky recipe unfortunatly did not turn out as well as I expected. I did follow the directions except adding a few more spices such as paprika, onion flakes, and cayenne to kick it up a notch. I used my food dehydrator to cook the tofu but it ended up not chewy as expected but just with an unpleasant texture. And this was after only 5 hours in there. It was also way too salty for my and my husbands tastes. I will not make this again.

—Daniel den Hoed

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9 Ratings

Jan 28, 2004

This turned out HORRIBLY. I was so excited at the prospect of having a good tofu jerky recipe but it turned out way too salty and was not the texture of jerky. I followed the simple directions and cooked at 150 degrees..which was the lowest my oven could go. I don't know if that was part of the problem with texture. I would not recommend anyone try this recipe. It will only break your heart.

—UKUNISADA

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Jan 23, 2004

WAY too salty

—MAGDALEN

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Aug 18, 2007

A very unusual recipe; my first time trying tofu and I can bravely say I will not attempt to do so again. By the time these were done, the texture was in between dry and jiggly, and therefore very unpleasant. I don't know where I went wrong, but we threw out the lot.

—CHELS

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Jul 11, 2008

This was bomb for me; my good friend who is an AMAZING cook tried it and I understand the concept after tasting his, but still . . . dunno!

—PHILLYJH

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Sep 18, 2011

I'm just beginning to be a vegetarian today, and with all of these great reviews, I think that this may be the first tofu recipe I try!

—RandomGerbil

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Nutrition

Calories
113 kcal
6%

Carbohydrates
4 g
1%

Cholesterol
0 mg
0%

Fat
6.6 g
10%

Fiber
2 g
8%

Protein
12.1 g
24%

Sodium
1174 mg
47%

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

Nutritional Information

Tofu Jerky I

Serving Size: 1/6 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 113
Calories from Fat: 60

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6.6g 10 %
Saturated Fat 1g 5 %
Cholesterol 0mg 0 %
Sodium 1174mg 47 %
Potassium 194mg 5 %
Total Carbohydrates 4g 1 %
Dietary Fiber 2g 8 %
Protein 12.1g 24 %
** Sugars 0.1g
Vitamin A 3 %
Vitamin C < 1 %
Calcium 65 %
Iron 22 %
Thiamin 12 %
Niacin 26 %
Vitamin B6 5 %
Magnesium 16 %
Folate 12 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.