Mushroom Jerky Two Ways!

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Hey babes!

I absolutely love jerky, but A) I don’t eat meat, and B) it costs $50/oz. So instead, I learned how to make it at home. The first recipe is lower calorie, but the second is closer to the texture of traditional jerky and VERY spicy. Give it a try and let me know what you think!

Mushroom Jerky Two Ways!
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Mushroom Jerky Two Ways!

Recipe by MonicaDifficulty: Medium
Servings

12

servings
Prep time

30

minutes
Cooking time

1

hour 

30

minutes

Ingredients

  • King Oyster Jerky

  • 2-3 King Oyster mushrooms, sliced thin

  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce

  • 1 tsp stevia

  • 1 Tbsp rice vinegar

  • 1/2 Tbsp chili garlic sauce

  • 1 Tbsp vegan Worchestershire sauce

  • Seitan Mushroom Jerky

  • 8 oz mushrooms (white or cremini)

  • 2 Tbsp low sodium soy sauce

  • 1/4 cup sriracha, separated

  • 1 tsp garlic powder

  • 1 tsp onion powder

  • 1 tsp stevia

  • 1/2 cup vital wheat gluten

  • 4oz tomato sauce

Directions

  • King Oyster Jerky
  • After slicing oyster mushroom into 1/2 cm slices, mix other ingredients and pour together in flat container to cover mushrooms.
  • Marinate for 30 minutes or overnight.
  • Heat oven to 200*F.
  • Put on cooking racks on top of baking sheets.
  • Cook for 45 minutes.
  • Flip and cook for an additional 45 minutes.
  • Let cool and store in air-tight container.
  • Seitan Mushroom Jerky
  • Chop mushrooms in food processor until very finely minced.
  • Add remaining ingredients EXCEPT 2 Tbsp sriracha and 4 oz tomato sauce.
  • Process until well mixed. If too wet, add additional vital wheat gluten 1 Tbsp at a time.
  • Transfer to bowl and knead until relatively firm.
  • Let rest in fridge for 30 minutes.
  • Heat oven to 400*F.
  • Roll out on floured surface and cut into strips. Place on parchment paper on baking sheet.
  • Cook for 30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  • Mix sriracha and tomato sauce. After 30 minutes, brush each side and continue to cook for 5-10 minutes on each side until dry.
  • Let cool and store in air-tight container.