Derek Sarno | Unlocking Plant Based BBQ Secrets @DerekSarnoChef | Uploaded June 2023 | Updated October 2024, 3 hours ago.
Revolutionize your BBQ with this game changing BBQ Tofu recipe that is full flavored and delivers meaty satisfaction and high protein for those concerned. Perfect for any outdoor gathering, grill time cook out or even weeknight meal. Dive into these fiery tips to elevate your vegan cooking game, making our plant-based dishes a must-have on every menu.
We’ll break this down into 5 parts:
00:00 Intro
01:10 How I properly Seasoning and Smoke Tofu
02:07 Asparagus & Barley Tips
07:02 Grilling Coleslaw
11:30 Assembling BBQ Plate
11:11 Finishing Touches
This can be done with no oil. Most of the oil used in this recipe is for functional reasons.
- To help seasoning stick
- Aids in best cooking practices
RECIPE:
Whole Block Barbecue ToFu
BBQ PLATE / two sides
BBQ MEGA SANDWICH:
1 Firm Tofu 300g block (original kind, in tray in water) in the U.K. we use wickedkitchen.com
1 Xtra Firm Tofu 450g block (kind that is vac packed), cut in half.
1 TBS oil, to help seasoning stick.
460 ml / 16 oz. BBQ Sauce ( youtu.be/pDCKvT1_qmw ) or your favorite
5 TBS BBQ seasoning blend (your favorite kind)
3 TBS Pork, chicken or steak seasoning blend
3 TB black pepper
1 TBS Salt, kosher
- In large bowl add tofu and seasonings to fully cover each tofu in seasoning
Garnish to serve with
Onion, sliced into rounds.
Pickles, sliced.
Spring Asparagus Lemon Barley Salad:
1 Cup Barley, toasted and cooked al dente.
400g or 1 bunch Asparagus, grilled, diced.
Dozen Cherry tomatoes, cut into quarters.
1 large shallot, halved and sliced thin.
1 lemon zested & juice.
4 – 5 TBS Olive oil (OPTIONAL)
Handful of parsley, chopped.
2 TBS Thyme, fresh & chopped.
1 TBS Salt, kosher/crystals
1 TBS Black pepper
• Optional additions, pitted chopped Kalamata and diced roasted red pepper
Campfire Cole Slaw
1 Head Cabbage, cut into quarters for grilling, leave stem in to hold together.
1 large Carrot, wafer thin slices on grater.
160g Snow peas/ManGetOut, tip and string removed, chopped.
1 TBS Olive Oil, to coat cabbages (optional - best for when grilling)
Sprinkle of salt, kosher crystals
Dressing:
1 TBS ginger, thin matchstick slices
5 TBS Rice vinegar
5 TBS Mayo, plant based.
2 TBS sriracha or Chili sauce
2 tsp powdered sugar
1 tsp Sesame oil for flavor (OPTIONAL)
1 tsp salt, kosher or to taste.
1 tsp black pepper.
wickedkitchen.com
Revolutionize your BBQ with this game changing BBQ Tofu recipe that is full flavored and delivers meaty satisfaction and high protein for those concerned. Perfect for any outdoor gathering, grill time cook out or even weeknight meal. Dive into these fiery tips to elevate your vegan cooking game, making our plant-based dishes a must-have on every menu.
We’ll break this down into 5 parts:
00:00 Intro
01:10 How I properly Seasoning and Smoke Tofu
02:07 Asparagus & Barley Tips
07:02 Grilling Coleslaw
11:30 Assembling BBQ Plate
11:11 Finishing Touches
This can be done with no oil. Most of the oil used in this recipe is for functional reasons.
- To help seasoning stick
- Aids in best cooking practices
RECIPE:
Whole Block Barbecue ToFu
BBQ PLATE / two sides
BBQ MEGA SANDWICH:
1 Firm Tofu 300g block (original kind, in tray in water) in the U.K. we use wickedkitchen.com
1 Xtra Firm Tofu 450g block (kind that is vac packed), cut in half.
1 TBS oil, to help seasoning stick.
460 ml / 16 oz. BBQ Sauce ( youtu.be/pDCKvT1_qmw ) or your favorite
5 TBS BBQ seasoning blend (your favorite kind)
3 TBS Pork, chicken or steak seasoning blend
3 TB black pepper
1 TBS Salt, kosher
- In large bowl add tofu and seasonings to fully cover each tofu in seasoning
Garnish to serve with
Onion, sliced into rounds.
Pickles, sliced.
Spring Asparagus Lemon Barley Salad:
1 Cup Barley, toasted and cooked al dente.
400g or 1 bunch Asparagus, grilled, diced.
Dozen Cherry tomatoes, cut into quarters.
1 large shallot, halved and sliced thin.
1 lemon zested & juice.
4 – 5 TBS Olive oil (OPTIONAL)
Handful of parsley, chopped.
2 TBS Thyme, fresh & chopped.
1 TBS Salt, kosher/crystals
1 TBS Black pepper
• Optional additions, pitted chopped Kalamata and diced roasted red pepper
Campfire Cole Slaw
1 Head Cabbage, cut into quarters for grilling, leave stem in to hold together.
1 large Carrot, wafer thin slices on grater.
160g Snow peas/ManGetOut, tip and string removed, chopped.
1 TBS Olive Oil, to coat cabbages (optional - best for when grilling)
Sprinkle of salt, kosher crystals
Dressing:
1 TBS ginger, thin matchstick slices
5 TBS Rice vinegar
5 TBS Mayo, plant based.
2 TBS sriracha or Chili sauce
2 tsp powdered sugar
1 tsp Sesame oil for flavor (OPTIONAL)
1 tsp salt, kosher or to taste.
1 tsp black pepper.
wickedkitchen.com
