Tofu Jerky II

Directions

1. 1
   Place tofu block between paper towels on a plate.
2. 2
   Set another plate on top, and put a weight on top of the plate such as a can to press the water from the block of tofu while you prepare the sauce.
3. 3
   In a medium bowl, stir together the soy sauce, maple syrup, liquid smoke, garlic powder, black pepper, barbeque sauce and brown sugar until smooth.
4. 4
   Slice tofu into 1/4 inch thick slices, and dip them in the sauce to coat.
5. 5
   Place in a tightly sealed container.
6. 6
   Place in the refrigerator, and let marinate for one to two hours.
7. 7
   Preheat the oven to the lowest temperature, around 200 degrees F (95 degrees C).
8. 8
   Line the oven rack with heavy duty aluminum foil, and place in the lowest position of the oven.
9. 9
   Place the tofu slices on the foil.
10. 10
    Bake for about 8 hours, checking and turning over tofu slices every few hours.
11. 11
    Tofu jerky is done when it is hard and uniformly dark in color.