Stovetop Tempeh Bacon

Step 1

Add all marinade ingredients directly to a medium skillet and stir to combine.

Step 2

Add the tempeh and toss to coat in the marinade. Arrange tempeh in an even layer in the pan and allow to marinate for about 5 minutes. Flip the slices and marinate for 5 more minutes.

Step 3

Place the skillet on the stove over medium heat.

Step 4

When the sauce begins to bubble, start stirring. The sauce will gradually thicken; keep stirring and occasionally flipping the slices to coat them with the sauce.

Step 5

Once the sauce has thickened to the point where it's mostly coating the tempeh, it should begin to caramelize and become a nice golden brown. Give the tempeh a flip to brown both sides. You may want to reduce heat to low or medium-low near the end, as the sauce can go from nicely browned to burnt quite quickly.

Step 6

When the tempeh is browned on both sides, remove it from heat and enjoy.