Carolina-Style "Brisket" Sammies
with Slaw
Just because we’re veggie-lovers doesn't mean we aren't just as BBQ-obsessed as our carnivorous friends. BBQ isn't just about the meat; sauce is where regional culture and flair really comes to life, and BBQ hailing from North and South Carolina has some of the most impressive swagger and style. They feature punchy, vinegar-based sauces with a variety of regional seasonings. Formidable shiitake-based protein is the perfect stand in for smoky brisket, paired with a blend of our favorite Carolina qualities in a zippy sauce of vinegar, yellow mustard, and a touch of tomato, brown sugar, and red chile.
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INGREDIENTS
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 2 tbsp light brown sugar (divided)
- 6.35 oz shiitake protein, torn into bite-size pieces
- 2 tsp liquid smoke
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 oz cashew milk yogurt
- 4 oz coleslaw blend
- 22 g yellow mustard packets
- 1 tsp tomato powder
- 2 pretzel burger buns
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- Salt
- Pepper
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INSTRUCTIONS
Move oven rack to middle position and set oven to broil on high. Whisk together just 1 tsp smoked paprika, just 1 tsp chili powder, just 2 tsp sugar, and a pinch of salt and pepper in small bowl. Combine shiitake protein, just half the spice blend, just 2 tsp liquid smoke, and 1 tbsp vegetable oil on baking sheet and toss to coat. Broil until shiitake protein is crispy in places, 4 to 6 minutes. Drizzle with just 2 tbsp vinegar, toss to coat, and set aside. (TIP: All broilers are different; watch carefully to ensure shiitake protein doesn’t burn.)
Whisk together yogurt, just 2 tsp sugar, just 1 tbsp vinegar, and a pinch of salt and pepper in medium bowl. Add coleslaw mix and toss to combine.
Whisk together remaining spice blend, remaining vinegar, mustard, just 1 tsp tomato powder, remaining sugar, and 1 tbsp water in small bowl.
Place buns directly on oven rack, cut side up, and toast until lightly browned, 2 to 4 minutes. Place bottom half of each bun on plate and top with some BBQ sauce. Divide shiitake protein between sandwiches and drizzle with more BBQ sauce. Top with some slaw, close sandwiches, and serve with remaining slaw. Tuck in!
For 4-serving meal, double all ingredients. You may need to cook in batches, in larger cooking vessels, or for longer cook times. Follow visual cues in 2-serving recipe.
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