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Vegan St. Louis Style Ribs
Serves 4
| Prep Time: 15 mins
| Cook Time: 40 mins
| Total Time: 55 mins
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Barbecue is a passion that runs bone-deep across the American MidWest and South and among backyard chefs around the entire USA. For many, it's not just a culinary technique; it's a symphony of smoke, fire, and community. Barbecue isn't confined to a grill; it's a sacred ritual where folks come together to forge memories and connect over a primal love for good food.
But hold onto your aprons, because we're shaking up tradition. For all you plant-based aficionados out there, our culinary crusaders have conjured up a creation that might just make you forget you're not gnawing on the real deal – Vegan St. Louis Style Ribs. Yep, you heard that right. These seitan wonders boast a meaty chew and protein-packed satisfaction that'll have even the most carnivorous souls raising an eyebrow.
Now, let's talk flavor – our irresistible, finger-licking St. Louis BBQ blend. It's a rendezvous of smoked paprika, ancho chili, nutmeg, and cayenne pepper, and more; all conspiring to create a sensation that'll dance on your taste buds like a Southern rhythm. We're slapping that blend onto our seitan ribs, then grilling them to smoky perfection before smothering them in a velvety BBQ sauce that's a symphony of sweet and smoky. So, when the sun's blazing and the grill's calling, whip up these Vegan St. Louis Style Ribs. Pair 'em with our vibrant sides, like the siren call of Elote Corn Salad or the bold punch of Tanzanian Spicy Slaw. It's a taste adventure that might just leave you wondering why you didn't dive into plant-based barbecue sooner. Grab your tongs, people – we're about to rewrite the rules of barbecue.
Ingredients
Ribs Dry Mix
1 cup vital wheat gluten
2 Tbsp nutritional yeast
1 Tbsp Piquant Post St Louis BBQ
1 tsp sea salt
Ribs Wet Mix
3/4 cup water
1 tsp liquid smoke
2 Tbsp Tamari
BBQ sauce (for brushing on the ribs during cooking)
To Serve: extra BBQ sauce, baked beans, corn
Notes
The seitan ribs can be made in advance and refrigerated for up to 3 days before baking or grilling. You can also freeze the uncooked ribs for future use. Thaw them in the refrigerator before cooking.
Serve the vegan Saint Louis style seitan ribs with your choice of sides, such as coleslaw, baked beans, cornbread, or roasted vegetables, for a complete meal.
Want to make your own BBQ sauce? Try this delicious St Louis style recipe!
Instructions
Pre-heat your oven to 350°F. Mix all the dry mix ingredients in a mixing bowl. Mix all the wet mix ingredients separately. Add to the dry mix and combine well into a dough. Do not overmix! Lightly oil an 8” x 8” cake pan.
Press the dough into a thin even layer into the pan. Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes uncovered. You may have to roll the dough out on your counter first before being able to stretch it out completely as it can be quite springy and resist stretching. Remove from the pan after baking time is complete. Cut in half lengthwise.
Brush with the BBQ sauce on one side and place on the grill. Brush the tops with more BBQ sauce. Cook until the ribs are slightly browned and have visible grill marks. Be careful not to burn the edges of the ribs, as the texture will become tough and chewy. Turn and cook the other side, brushing with more BBQ sauce as desired.
Remove from the grill or grill pan and slice each half into 1” wide pieces.
Serve with more BBQ sauce as desired, baked beans and grilled corn.
Alternatives & Substitutions
If you don't have vital wheat gluten on hand or prefer a gluten-free option, you can substitute it with chickpea flour (also known as besan) or a combination of chickpea flour and gluten-free all-purpose flour. Keep in mind that the texture and taste of the ribs may vary slightly.
For our meat-eaters, try using the St Louis BBQ spice to make our Chicken and Sausage Gumbo recipe!
Looking for some fresh sides to serve with our delicious vegan ribs? Try this Elote Corn Salad or our Tanzanian Spicy Slaw!
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Vegan St. Louis Style Ribs
Ingredients
Ribs Dry Mix
1 cup vital wheat gluten
2 Tbsp nutritional yeast
1 Tbsp Piquant Post St Louis BBQ
1 tsp sea salt
Ribs Wet Mix
3/4 cup water
1 tsp liquid smoke
2 Tbsp Tamari
BBQ sauce (for brushing on the ribs during cooking)
To Serve: extra BBQ sauce, baked beans, corn
Instructions
Pre-heat your oven to 350°F. Mix all the dry mix ingredients in a mixing bowl. Mix all the wet mix ingredients separately. Add to the dry mix and combine well into a dough. Do not overmix! Lightly oil an 8” x 8” cake pan.
Press the dough into a thin even layer into the pan. Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes uncovered. You may have to roll the dough out on your counter first before being able to stretch it out completely as it can be quite springy and resist stretching. Remove from the pan after baking time is complete. Cut in half lengthwise.
Brush with the BBQ sauce on one side and place on the grill. Brush the tops with more BBQ sauce. Cook until the ribs are slightly browned and have visible grill marks. Be careful not to burn the edges of the ribs, as the texture will become tough and chewy. Turn and cook the other side, brushing with more BBQ sauce as desired.
Remove from the grill or grill pan and slice each half into 1” wide pieces.
Serve with more BBQ sauce as desired, baked beans and grilled corn.
Notes
The seitan ribs can be made in advance and refrigerated for up to 3 days before baking or grilling. You can also freeze the uncooked ribs for future use. Thaw them in the refrigerator before cooking.
Serve the vegan Saint Louis style seitan ribs with your choice of sides, such as coleslaw, baked beans, cornbread, or roasted vegetables, for a complete meal.
Want to make your own BBQ sauce? Try this delicious St Louis style recipe!
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