The Best Glazed Vegan Ham Recipe for the Holidays
Make the best Vegan Ham that’s stunning and delicious this holiday season! It has a savory dairy-free and gluten-free gravy that will wow your guests. The flavors and textures really replicate the real thing.
Servings: 10 servings
Ingredients
Tofu "Ham"
- 2 16 oz blocks of high protein tofu*
- 1/2 cup tamari or gluten free soy sauce
- juice of 1 lime
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp liquid smoke
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
- crack of black pepper
- 1/3 cup sugar you can use light brown sugar or coconut sugar
Simple Vegan Gravy
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp tamari
- 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1 sprig fresh thyme
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Marinate your tofu
- Start by preparing your tofu to marinate. Gently pat dry with a kitchen towel and make diagonal cuts across the top of the tofu block in both directions to form an x pattern throughout. Be sure not to cut too far into the tofu, it should just be a light score.
- Whisk together tamari, lime juice, garlic and onion powder, liquid smoke, paprika, nutritional yeast and black pepper until smooth. Place your tofu blocks in an airtight container and pour marinade on top. Allow to marinate for about 1 hour, then flip the tofu to ensure all sides are exposed to the marinade.
Bake your tofu
- Preheat your oven to 375F and line a baking tray with a nonstick baking mat or parchment paper. Add your remaining marinade to a small sauce pan and add sugar. Cook on low heat until sugar is dissolved, whisking constantly, then bring to a low simmer and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Brush all sides of your tofu with your simmered marinade and pop into the oven to bake for about 10 minutes. Remove from the oven, brush all sides again with marinade and bake again for 5 minutes. Repeat once more, brushing and baking for 5 minutes this time.
- Remove your tofu from the oven and give it one more light brush of marinade and using a blowtorch, lightly torch to caramelize and char further.
Making simple vegan gravy
- Add veggie broth to a small sauce pan and bring to a low simmer.
- In a small ramekin or bowl, whisk a few tablespoons of your hot broth and cornstarch until dissolved to create a slurry. Add this mixture into the sauce pan and whisk.
- Next add garlic powder, onion powder, tamari, nutritional yeast and fresh thyme. Whisk over medium heat until the mixture reduces and thickens and you end up with a gravy-like texture.
- Season with salt and pepper as needed and enjoy!
Notes
Secrets to Success
- Tofu recipe method adapted from PlantBasedRD's Brown Sugar Glazed Tofu
- High protein tofu is extremely dense and firmer than extra firm tofu! Please use this variety of tofu--silken, soft, or regular firm tofu will not work. Extra firm/super firm tofu might work, but high protein tofu is the easiest to work with.
Serving Tips
- To serve, simply slice the ham into thick pieces and drizzle with gravy. On the side, add Creamy Cashew Broccoli Salad and Garlic Mashed Cauliflower.
- Serve this for any holiday or special occasion. Easter, Christmas, Thanksgiving, and more.
Storage Tips
- Store this leftover vegan ham roast in airtight containers for up to four days. You can reheat them on the stove or in the microwave.