Comments on: Shiitake Bacon

By: DEBBIE

DEBBIE — Sun, 11 Aug 2024 06:06:53 +0000

Thank you for sharing! Looking forward to making this.

By: erin wysocarski

erin wysocarski — Fri, 06 Oct 2023 12:41:06 +0000

In reply to Stuart. Love to hear that, Stuart! I agree ... it's hard to resist eating them straight from the pan! ;)

By: Stuart

Stuart — Thu, 05 Oct 2023 22:48:17 +0000

This has been my go-to bacon recipe for years. It’s surprising how much the flavor of pork bacon comes from flavorings. Texture seems to be the meat’s primary function. I think shiitake is the most authentic plant-based substitute. I do have to reduce the cooking time and I also skip the sesame oil. Nonetheless, the results are always perfect. I could eat the whole recipe straight from the pan.

By: Ramona

Ramona — Sun, 30 Jul 2023 14:05:19 +0000

I have been using this shiitake bacon recipe for years and have even passed it in to all my bacon and mushroom loving friends. I make a batch and throw them in my salads or just eat them like a snack. They are delicious and make me super happy!

By: David G

David G — Fri, 30 Oct 2020 17:09:31 +0000

Shiitake Bacon
Looks like I’m late to the party! Wow I really like this recipe!! I added the bacon pieces to a potato soup with white beans and collard greens. It really brought a flavor and texture dimension that I enjoy!

By: Geoffrey

Geoffrey — Sat, 26 Sep 2020 18:19:38 +0000

Wow, this looks both simple and delicious! I’ve made “bacon” out of tempeh before, but shiitake mushrooms would work well, can’t wait to give it a try

By: Diane K

Diane K — Fri, 09 Aug 2019 16:27:20 +0000

Happy dance, happy dance, happy dance…..having no patience at all and being hungry, I added the mushrooms to the seasonings (did add a little extra oil) and threw them in a non stick pan to sear on top of the stove. I hope my local grocery store can keep shiitakes in stock, because I will be making these WAY too often. Love them, thank you !

By: Ann

Ann — Sat, 11 May 2019 23:43:30 +0000

In reply to Deborah Geary. I was wondering about using an air fryer. What temperature did you cook them on? Did you do any substitutes? I don't have the smoked liquid.

By: Fiona

Fiona — Tue, 26 Feb 2019 03:10:17 +0000

In reply to Pam. Hi Pam, I know this is several years later, but did using the cooling rack work for you? I can only find dehydrated shiitake mushrooms and they work well with the recipe as written, but the pieces are so small that flipping each one individually is tedious.

By: Emily Edwards

Emily Edwards — Sat, 09 Feb 2019 19:24:34 +0000

Just made these and they turned out DELICIOUS! A couple notes: I added some coco aminos and bourbon/brown sugar rub to mine. I had to make like triple the marinade recipe for one pack of pre-sliced shiitakes. Leading me to my next note: buy a lot of mushrooms, cause they shrink! Also, I only needed to cook mine for like 20ish minutes at 350. I will definitely be making these again, next time just buying way more shiitake. I’ll have to hunt down whole ones somewhere.