Description

Old family recipe for BBQ style tofu. Done in the oven.

Ingredients

Marinade

• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp paprika
• 6 tbsp peanut butter
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
• 2/3 cup vegetable oil

Tofu

• 2 lbs firm tofu
• 1 bottle BBQ sauce

Procedure

Preparation

Do this a day or two ahead of time.

1. Freeze the blocks of tofu for at least 24 hours.
2. Remove the tofu from the freezer, and let completely thaw.
3. Cut the tofu perpendicular to the longer side, with cuts about 1/2 inch apart. Err on the side of cutting the slices too thin rather than too thick.

   

4. Placing the larger side of each piece on the cutting board, cut again down the middle.

   

5. Press as much water as you can out of each piece.
6. We need to get the water out of the tofu. If you have a tofu press, you can use that. Otherwise:
   1. Wrap the tofu in a towel.
   2. Place the tofu on a hard surface that will drain into a sink.
   3. Place something like a large cutting board or cookie sheet over the tofu.
   4. Pile heavy things (books, pans, etc.) on top of the board.
7. Optionally refrigerate the tofu overnight.

Marinade

1. Mix the salt, paprika, peanut butter, pepper, and oil in a small bowl until smooth.

   

2. Baste the tofu with the marinade and place it in a 13x9 glass baking dish.
3. Let it sit for an hour or two.

   

Baking

1. Preheat your oven to 350 F.
2. Bake the tofu for 25 minutes.
3. Flip the tofu.
4. Bake for 20 minutes more.
5. Pour BBQ sauce evenly over the tofu.
6. Bake for an additional 15 minutes.
7. Let cool for 5 minutes.