Description
This Barbecue Tempeh is easily one of our favorite ways to prepare tempeh! We’ll show you an easy way to remove tempeh’s bitter taste, pan-fry to golden perfection, then coat in a Homemade Vegan Barbecue Sauce that’s smoky, sweet and tangy.
Ingredients
- 1 (8-ounce) block of tempeh
- Cooking oil
- ½ to ⅔ cup barbecue sauce
Equipment
- Cutting board
- Sharp knife
- Steamer basket
- Saucepan (with lid)
- Frying pan or cast iron skillet
- Spatula or tongs
Instructions
- Slice the tempeh into strips. First, slice the tempeh into 1/2-inch thick strips.
- Steam the tempeh. Place the tempeh pieces in a steamer basket overtop a saucepan with a few inches of water. Bring the water to a boil, cover, and steam the tempeh for 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Pan fry. Heat a frying pan or cast iron skillet over medium or medium-high heat, depending on your stovetop. Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons of cooking oil until warmed through and simmering (a few minutes). Arrange the tempeh slices in the pan in a single layer. Cook the tempeh for 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 minutes until nicely golden brown on the bottom side.
- Flip and cook for 3 more minutes. Flip each piece of tempeh individually, then cook on the second side for 3 more minutes or until seared on the other side.
- Coat with barbecue sauce. Pour in the barbecue sauce and mix through. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes or until the tempeh is well coated.
- Enjoy. Remove the tempeh from the heat and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Storage: BBQ tempeh will keep for up to 4 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Freezing: Freeze for up to 2 months.
- Reheating: Microwave or heat in a hot skillet over medium heat until warmed through again. Add extra BBQ sauce as needed.
- Grilling: Preheat the grill and cast iron skillet (or similar grill-safe pan) on the grill grates until hot. While the grill preheats, steam the tempeh on the stovetop for 10 minutes. Add the cooking oil to the skillet and heat until warm. Pan-fry the tempeh as usual, browning on all sides. Add the barbecue sauce and cook for 1 to 2 minutes or until the tempeh is well coated. Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Entree
- Method: Stovetop