Vegan Gluten Free Deli Meat / Plant Based Soy and Gluten free

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon Vegan Butter (unsalted, plant‑based)
• 3.5 cups Vegetable Broth (low‑sodium)
• 1 teaspoon Thyme (dried or fresh)
• 1 teaspoon Rosemary (dried or fresh)
• to taste Salt
• to taste Black Pepper
• 1 can Canned Young Green Jackfruit (drained and rinsed, about 20 oz)
• 2 cups Firm Tofu (pressed, about 14 oz)
• 1 tablespoon Molasses (dark molasses)
• 1 teaspoon Liquid Smoke
• 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (extra‑virgin)
• 1 tablespoon Celery Salt
• 1 tablespoon Garlic Powder
• 2.5 teaspoons Konjac Powder (binds during baking, similar to arrowroot)
• 0.5 cup Pea Protein Powder (unflavored)
• 1 tablespoon Cajun Seasoning
• 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds (toasted if desired)

Instructions

1. Make the Marinade

   In a large pot combine vegan butter, 2 cups vegetable broth, thyme, rosemary, and season with salt and pepper. Stir until butter melts.

   Time: PT5M

2. Simmer the Jackfruit

   Drain and rinse the canned jackfruit, add it to the pot, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes so the jackfruit absorbs the turkey‑like flavor.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: Simmer

3. Blend the Base

   While the jackfruit simmers, place pressed tofu, 1.5 cups vegetable broth, molasses, liquid smoke, olive oil, celery salt, and garlic powder into a blender. Blend until completely smooth.

   Time: PT5M

4. Add Jackfruit to Blender

   Add the simmered jackfruit pieces to the blender and pulse briefly to shred them into the mixture.

   Time: PT2M

5. Incorporate Pea Protein

   Transfer the blended mixture to a mixing bowl, stir in the pea protein until evenly combined.

   Time: PT2M

6. Form and Chill the Loaf

   Shape the wet dough into a loaf, wrap tightly in foil, and place in the refrigerator overnight or in the freezer for at least 1 hour to bind.

   Time: PT5M

7. Prepare the Rub

   Mix Cajun seasoning, black pepper, and sesame seeds on a piece of parchment paper.

   Time: PT3M

8. Coat the Loaf

   Unwrap the chilled loaf, roll it in the rub mixture to coat evenly, then re‑wrap in aluminum foil.

   Time: PT5M

9. Bake the Roast

   Place the foil‑wrapped loaf on a baking sheet and bake in a pre‑heated oven at 400°F for 75 minutes.

   Time: PT75M

   Temperature: 400°F

10. Rest and Slice

    Remove from oven, let rest for 10 minutes, then unwrap and slice with a sharp serrated knife to desired thickness.

    Time: PT10M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

180

Protein

10g

Carbohydrates

12g

Fat

9g

Fiber

2g