Crispy Shiitake Bacon
Crispy Shiitake Bacon
Ingredients
- 1 pound shiitake mushrooms, stems removed, caps sliced thin
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1/4 cup tamari, or soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Prepare the shiitake mushrooms by removing the stems and thinly slicing the caps. The stems can be saved for use in broth or stock.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375
- 2
In a medium bowl, combine the marinade ingredients: smoked paprika, liquid smoke, maple syrup, tamari (or soy sauce), black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and apple cider vinegar.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Whisk the marinade ingredients thoroughly until well combined and smooth.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Add the thinly sliced shiitake mushroom caps to the marinade. Mix well to ensure all the mushrooms are evenly coated with the marinade. Use your hands for best results.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread the marinated shiitake mushrooms in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. If necessary, use two baking sheets to avoid overcrowding.
⏱️ 4 min
- 6
Bake the mushrooms in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until they start to crisp.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 375
- 7
After the initial baking, carefully remove the tray from the oven. Using tongs or a spatula, flip the shiitake bacon pieces to ensure even crisping. Return them to the oven to cook for another 10-15 minutes, or until they are crispy and slightly browned.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 375
- 8
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. The shiitake bacon will crisp up further as it cools. Serve the crispy shiitake bacon as desired, perhaps on sandwiches, salads, or as a snack.
⏱️ 5 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Crispy Shiitake Bacon
- 1 pound shiitake mushrooms, stems removed, caps sliced thin
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1/4 cup tamari, or soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Prepare the shiitake mushrooms by removing the stems and thinly slicing the caps. The stems can be saved for use in broth or stock.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375 - 2
In a medium bowl, combine the marinade ingredients: smoked paprika, liquid smoke, maple syrup, tamari (or soy sauce), black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and apple cider vinegar.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Whisk the marinade ingredients thoroughly until well combined and smooth.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Add the thinly sliced shiitake mushroom caps to the marinade. Mix well to ensure all the mushrooms are evenly coated with the marinade. Use your hands for best results.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread the marinated shiitake mushrooms in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. If necessary, use two baking sheets to avoid overcrowding.
⏱️ 4 min - 6
Bake the mushrooms in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until they start to crisp.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 375 - 7
After the initial baking, carefully remove the tray from the oven. Using tongs or a spatula, flip the shiitake bacon pieces to ensure even crisping. Return them to the oven to cook for another 10-15 minutes, or until they are crispy and slightly browned.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 375 - 8
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. The shiitake bacon will crisp up further as it cools. Serve the crispy shiitake bacon as desired, perhaps on sandwiches, salads, or as a snack.
⏱️ 5 min