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Dec032009

Oven Baked BBQ Barbecue Tofu Easy Recipe

Since there has been such a wonderful response to my Baked Crispy Tofu Recipe and the Baked Teriyaki Tofu Recipe, I decided to share another of our family's favorites. This time around, we have BBQ Sweet and Sour Tofu, an easy and yummy dish.

One of the reasons I love working with tofu is that it is so versatile and soaks up almost anything that it is put in contact with, and this BBQ sauce blend will saturate the tofu squares and deliver a flavorful punch.
 
Much of the preparation is the same as with the teriyaki & breaded versions and is very easy to make.

**I usually double/triple this recipe and bake 2 or 3 blocks at one time, because it's so easy to make extras for leftovers while I'm at it.

BBQ Sweet and Sour Baked Tofu

  • 1 block/16 oz. extra-firm tofu (drained & pressed)
  • 3/4 cup barbeque sauce (any brand that you dig is great - if you are keeping it vegan, watch for honey in the ingredients)
  • 1/2 cup to 3/4 cup orange juice (add to taste)
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 3 Tablespoons molasses
  • 4 Tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • non-stick cooking spray

Brown sugar and olive oil not pictured

1. Remove tofu block from packaging and drain

2. Cut into thin slices (I do mine about 1/4" thick) 

3. Press out the moisture from the tofu:

- for this part, I lay mine out on a large cutting board covered with paper towels. Atop the tofu, I place another layer of paper towels and lightly press down to release moisture. I take off that paper towel (as it is usually soaked after the first pressing) and put a new layer of PT down and place a baking sheet pan on top of that and something heavy atop the baking pan (coffee can, teapot, books, whatever you have handy) and let that stand for about 30-45 minutes while it releases more moisture. You can also wrap the tofu slices in a clean dish towel - either works well

4. Combine BBQ sauce, orange juice, brown sugar, olive oil, molasses and soy sauce in bowl. Whisk together until mixed well.

5. Add salt and pepper to taste.

6. Dip the tofu slices into the sauce mixture. I usually rub it in with my fingers so that it doesn't get too saturated and break apart, but soaks up enough that it contains that yummy flavor.

7. Lay out marinated slices on lightly oiled baking sheet

Marinated on baking sheet, ready to go in the oven

8.Bake at 375 degrees for 35-45 minutes (depending on how you like the texture: for a softer texture keep it near 35 minutes; for a little more crispy texture, cook longer).
Flip over half-way through.

9. Enjoy!

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Reader Comments (13)

Yummy! We'll definately have to try this-Sam loves BBQ, so it would be perfect! Thanks for all your awesome recipes! xoxo

December 3, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterCassie

Jinxi, these are sooooooo good. I just ate the last of them this morning. This recipe is on the top of my list.

December 3, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterSteve

can't wait to try this 1. i love hickory smoked bbq, this will be a super yummy treat. someone said it before but you should really do a vegan cookbook w/ jinxi flair, i know i'd buy it hehe. seriously though you have alot of really great recipes and alot of us have no clue how to (w/out help) keep it vegan and YUMMY.

December 3, 2009 | Unregistered Commentertammi

Sounds delicious!

December 3, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterCharlie

YAY!!! CAN'T WAIT TO TRY THIS ONE! THANKS JINXO BOO!! XD !!!AHHH!!, OHH! BY THE WAY DO YOU HAVE ANY TASTEY RECIPES FOR A TOFU SOUP OR VEGAN NOODLE DISH? MUCH LOVE!! <3

December 4, 2009 | Unregistered Commentertab>like the energy drink<

Sounds awesome! I have all of these ingredients in the house, except molasses. Think I could do without it?

December 4, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterMary

Thanks again for sharing your culinary secrets Jinxi!
Sarah and I are definitely going to have to pick up some tofu and try this sometime. Have you ever tried using Thai peanut sauce instead of BBQ sauce? I don't know if it's vegan or not, but if it is, that might be worth a shot. Love the peanut sauce! :-)

Hey BTW, it's snowing here! Middle of the day with the sun shining bright.
Just a little while ago Trabbie was out on the balcony with snowflakes in his fur. He was kind of confused and it was very cute. I tried taking pics, but I don't think they came out.

Happy Friday My Friend!

XoX-
Shay

December 4, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterShay

@Mary - yes, I totally think you will be fine without the molasses. It just helps as a binder and has that yummy taste - but the rest of the sauce does as well, so you should be a-ok. I would use less OJ though, so it's not too runny. Good luck! Hope you like it! =)

December 4, 2009 | Registered CommenterJinxi Boo

@Tab - tofu soup and/or vegan noodle = YUMMM! Now I'm hungry and am on the prowl for some good recommendations. I'll let you know what I come up with! =)

December 4, 2009 | Registered CommenterJinxi Boo

I haven't thought that tofu can also be yummy snack like your BBQ sweet & sour baked tofu!

Thanks for sharing.

January 3, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterThailand Breeze

I recently tried this recipe, Jinxi, and must tell you that it was a hit at my house. Even those who vowed never to eat tofu loved it. Thank you for sharing it with us.

January 5, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterGerry

Thanks for the recipe, I never tried tofu like this before.

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