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Perfect Vegan Ham Recipe: A Simple Recipe for a Deliciously Firm and Flavorful Plant-Based Delight

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Looking to create a delicious and satisfying vegan ham that’s both easy to make and full of flavor? This simple vegan ham recipe offers a plant-based alternative that’s firm, flavorful, and perfect for a variety of dishes or on breakfast sandwiches with our creamy homemade vegan butter.

We have also made a bacon recipe that uses this vegan ham recipe as a base. Whether you’re planning a hearty holiday feast or just want a tasty addition to your meals or breakfast sandwiches, this vegan ham recipe is a great choice.

Follow these straightforward steps to make your own savory, homemade vegan ham that everyone will enjoy.

Vegan ham recipe
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Vegan ham recipe

Recipe by F
Servings

10

servings
Prep time

10

minutes
Cooking time

40

minutes
Calories

300

kcal

Ingredients

  • Seitan flour (vital wheat gluten): 4 dl

  • Wheat Flour: 1 dl

  • Water: 4 dl (1 dl hot, 3 dl cold)

  • Vegetable Bouillon Cube: 1

  • Salt: 1 tsp

  • Liquid Smoke: To taste

  • Bay Leaves: 2-3

  • Onion Powder: To taste

  • Nutritional Yeast: 2-3 tbsp

  • Canola Oil: 0.5 dl

Directions

  • Mix the wheat flour and seitan together.
  • Boil 1 dl of water, dissolve the vegetable bouillon cube and salt, and add 2-3 bay leaves.
  • Add liquid smoke, onion powder, and nutritional yeast to the broth to taste.
  • Add the remaining 3 dl of cold water and canola oil to the broth.
  • Pour the liquid mixture into the flour and seitan blend. Knead well until combined.
  • Place the mixture in a loaf pan, cover with foil, and bake in the oven at 150°C (300°F) for about 30 minutes to 1 hour until firm and rubbery. Alternatively, cook at 100°C (212°F) with extra broth added intermittently.

Notes

  • – Adjust seasoning to taste before mixing with the dry ingredients.- The final product should have a firm, rubbery texture.- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to two weeks or freeze for longer storage. Slice and use on sandwiches or chop in food

Once your vegan ham is ready, you’ll be amazed at how versatile and delicious it is. Serve it hot with your pasta dishes, or slice it thin for the perfect sandwich filler.

This recipe has been perfected in our home over the years, especially for our breakfast toasts, making it a staple in our kitchen. Its rich flavor and satisfying texture make it an excellent choice for any meal.

For those who love variety, we’ve also created a bacon marinade for this recipe, adding an extra level of enjoyment to your plant-based cooking, it’s perfect as topping for a delicious bbq burger or for an english-style breakfast with scrambled tofu.

Whether you prefer it as a hearty addition to your breakfast or a flavorful component in your main dishes, this vegan ham is sure to impress. Enjoy your homemade creation and share it with friends and family—it’s guaranteed to be a hit!