Crispy Portobello Mushroom Bacon Recipes

PORTOBELLO BACON

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Fit a baking sheet with a wire rack and spray generously with nonstick cooking spray.
• Mix together the brown sugar, granulated garlic, paprika and salt on a plate to combine.
• Combine the olive oil, soy sauce and rice vinegar in a medium bowl. Add the mushrooms and toss to coat.
• Press both sides of each mushroom slice in the spice mixture, then place on the wire rack on the baking sheet. Bake until dried, crispy and deep golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes.

CRISPY PORTOBELLO MUSHROOM "BACON"

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (204 C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set an oven-safe baking/cooling rack on top for crispiness (if you don't have a cooling / baking rack, just omit - it helps the "bacon" get crispier but isn't necessary).
• Prepare marinade by adding avocado oil, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, coconut aminos, paprika, salt, liquid smoke, miso paste, and black pepper to a medium mixing bowl and whisking to combine. Taste and adjust flavor as needed, adding more liquid smoke or paprika for smokiness, pepper for spice, vinegar for acidity, maple syrup for sweetness, or salt to taste.
• Once the marinade is seasoned to your liking, add the sliced mushrooms to the bowl and gently toss / stir to coat. I prefer using my hands to toss the mushrooms in order to handle them more carefully and coat them more thoroughly.
• Lay mushrooms on the oven-safe baking/cooling rack set over the parchment-lined baking sheet (or just directly on the parchment paper) and spread into an even layer, making sure the mushrooms are touching as little as possible.
• Bake for 15-25 minutes in the top third of the oven, or until darker golden brown in color and fragrant. How long you bake the mushrooms depends on how crispy you like your mushroom "bacon." Check at the 15-minute mark and every 5 minutes thereafter to check for doneness.
• Remove from oven, peel off of cooling rack, and enjoy immediately with your favorite breakfast items, such as roasted sweet potatoes or in a scramble. Would also be delicious in vegan/vegetarian BLT sandwiches, wraps, or salads!
• Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator up to 3-4 days and reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop until warm. Not freezer friendly.

MUSHROOM BACON

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F, line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper and line a third baking sheet or pan with paper towels. Brush each parchment-lined baking sheet with about 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Place the mushroom slices in a single layer, very close together, on the parchment and brush lightly with the remaining vegetable oil.
• Bake the mushrooms until slightly softened and brown, 25 to 30 minutes, then flip the mushrooms over, rotate the pans in the oven and bake until the mushrooms are well-browned and the edges are crispy, another 30 to 35 minutes. Remove from the oven and transfer to the paper-towel lined baking sheet to dry for a few minutes. (Leave the oven on.)
• In a large bowl, whisk together the molasses, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic powder and paprika. Carefully toss the baked mushrooms in the marinade until evenly coated. Place half the marinated mushroom strips in a single layer (it's ok of they overlap) into a large metal steamer basket or colander that fits snugly into a large, heavy metal pot.
• Prepare a stovetop smoker: Line the bottom of a large, heavy metal pot with foil. Place two large handfuls of applewood chips in the bottom of the pot. Place the pot over medium heat and use a lighter to light a few of the wood chips. Once the chips are smoking, place the mushroom-filled steamer basket or colander inside the pot, then place a tight-fitting lid on top. Allow the mushrooms to smoke for 5 to 10 minutes, depending on how strong of a smoky flavor you want. Repeat with the second batch.
• After the mushrooms are smoked, return them to the baking sheets in a single layer. Sprinkle with salt and a few grinds of pepper and return to the oven until crisp, 3 to 5 minutes. Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Reheat in a low oven before serving.