Name: Glazed Vegan Ham
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 85 min
Total time: 105 min
Ingredients: 1 cup vegetable broth; 3/4 tsp. vegan liquid smoke; 3 Tbsp. avocado oil; 1 Tbsp. ketchup; 1-1/2 tsp. smoked sea salt; 1/2 tsp. garlic powder; 2 Tbsp. nutritional yeast; 1 Tbsp. smoked paprika; 14 oz. extra firm tofu (drained); 1-1/2 cups vital wheat gluten; Whole cloves; 1/2 cup vegetable broth; 2 Tbsp. maple syrup; 1/2 tsp. Himalayan fine pink salt; 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika

Planning a plant-based Easter brunch? With a few clever ingredients and some expert tips, it’s actually easy to make tofu look and taste like traditional baked ham. It’s the “canvas” in this creative vegan ham recipe that incorporates a savory blend of spices, maple syrup and liquid smoke for that irresistible glazed baked ham flavor. This plant-based beauty fits right in alongside traditional sides like scalloped potatoes, Brussels sprouts or roasted carrots. Impress and delight your vegan friends, your curious family and yourself with this innovative and mouthwatering twist on a classic meat main course.

Glazed Baked Vegan Ham on Wooden Cutting Board Surrounded by Fresh Vegetables

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Glazed Vegan Ham

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 1 hour 25 minutes

Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes

Servings 10

Calories 156 kcal

Author Ryan Shepard

Ingredients

1 cup vegetable broth
3/4 tsp. vegan liquid smoke
3 Tbsp. avocado oil
1 Tbsp. ketchup
1-1/2 tsp. smoked sea salt
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
2 Tbsp. nutritional yeast
1 Tbsp. smoked paprika
14 oz. extra firm tofu drained
1-1/2 cups vital wheat gluten
Whole cloves

Glaze

1/2 cup vegetable broth
2 Tbsp. maple syrup
1/2 tsp. Himalayan fine pink salt
1/2 tsp. smoked paprika

Instructions

In blender, combine all ingredients except vital wheat gluten and cloves; Blend until smooth.
In large mixing bowl, pace vital wheat gluten and stir in blended mixture. Knead about 1 minute until mixture is firm.
Using hands, form mixture into oblong ham-shaped loaf. Wrap in aluminum foil and secure tightly by pinching ends shut.
In large pot with steamer basket, place “ham” into basket and fill with enough water to touch bottom of steamer basket. Cover with lid and cook 1 hour, adding water as needed. Remove from pot and set aside.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Remove ham from aluminum foil and place into baking dish.
Using sharp knife, score ham across top and onto sides in a diamond pattern. Place whole cloves here and there into diamonds, using about 18.
In small bowl, mix together glaze ingredients and evenly brush over ham.
Bake ham 25 minutes, basting with remaining glaze and juices and it cooks.
Allow to cool slightly before slicing and serving.