Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups vital wheat gluten
  • 1/2 cup nutritional yeast
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic granules
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/8 teaspoon allspice
  • 1 dash cayenne pepper
  • 3/4 cup cold water
  • 4 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon liquid smoke

Method

  • Preheat oven to 325°F.
  • In a large bowl, combine all dry ingredients well.
  • In a smaller bowl, combine all liquid ingredients well.
  • Add the liquids to the dry mix and combine well, then knead for a few minutes. If there's dry ingredients floating around, add extra cold water 1T, (or too wet 1T wheat gluten) at a time until it's like a moist sponge.
  • Roll in a piece of foil making a log shape, twisting the ends.
  • Bake for 90 minutes, flipping half way through.
  • Let cool before using as desired.