Shiitake Mushroom Bacon

Ingredients

4-5 medium to large shiitake mushroom

2 tsp dry minced garlic

2 Tbsp melted vegan butter 

2 Tbsp liquid amino 

1 tsp apple cider vinegar 

1 Tbsp maple syrup

1.5 tsp paprika 

1 tsp liquid smoke

2 tsp dry minced onion

salt & pepper to taste

Directions

Step 1: Clean mushrooms with a dry brush. Do not saturate with water. Pull stem off of mushrooms and cut into thin slices.

Step 2: Mix all other marinade ingredients together in a bowl.

Step 3: Add mushrooms to the bowl and mix until the mushrooms are evenly coated with the marinade. Let sit for 2-3 hours at room temp or in the refrigerator.

Step 4: Evenly spread the mushrooms out on parchment paper. Place the paper on a baking sheet. Bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 minutes, then flip. Cook for 5-10 more minutes or until desired crispiness. 

Enjoy!