Feb 2, 2011

Vegetarian Carolina-Style BBQ Sandwiches


As someone who does not eat beef or pork, I really miss BBQ.  There is a cafe in downtown Austin that makes a vegetarian BBQ sandwich, and I've always been curious how they make it.  I found this recipe online at VegetarianTimes.com and the results were to die for.  I had to physically restrain Mr. Kitchin from eating three servings (because it only makes four and I want some tomorrow!).  I served mine with some Baked Lays and a small bowl of BBQ sauce for dipping.  Just an FYI - the sauce is pretty zippy, so if you can't handle spice I'd go easy on the Tabasco when making it.

Ingredients:
  • 1 Lb. Seitan, Cut into Thin Strips
  • 1 Cup Cider Vinegar
  • 2/3 Cup Low-Sodium Ketchup
  • 1/4 Cup Yellow Mustard
  • 3 Tbsp. Dark Brown Sugar
  • 1 Tbsp. Molasses
  • 2 Tsp. Hot Sauce/Tabasco
  • 2 Tsp. Black Pepper
  • 1 Tsp. Salt 
  • 4 Wheat Hamburger Buns
  • 8 Pickle Chips
  • 1 Cup Cole Slaw (Recipe Follows)

Directions:
  • Mix together vinegar, ketchup, mustard, sugar, molasses, hot sauce, salt, and pepper and heat in medium-sized sauce pan over medium heat.
  • Bring to a simmer and cook for five minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Remove 1 cup of sauce and set aside.
  • Add seitan strips to pan and cook for 10 minutes (sauce will reduce drastically).
  • Spoon 1/4 of BBQ mixture onto bun and top with 1/4 cup coleslaw and two pickle chips.
  • Serve with extra sauce (that you set aside earlier) for dipping.



Coleslaw Ingredients:
  • 1 Bag Shredded Coleslaw
  • 1/4 Cup Cider Vinegar
  • 1/4 Cup Sugar
  • 1/4 Cup Fat-Free Mayo
  • 1 Tsp. Celery Salt

Directions:
  • Mix all ingredients together until well combined.
  • Makes 8 servings.


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