Eggplant Bacon Recipe

Eggplant Bacon Recipe

  • Marinade:
  • 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons barbeque sauce
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 4 drops liquid smoke
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
  • 1 dash cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1 Chinese eggplant, sliced very thinly lengthwise
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  1. Mix soy sauce, barbeque sauce, 1 tablespoon olive oil, maple syrup, liquid smoke, paprika, chili powder, and cayenne pepper in a shallow dish. Add eggplant; turn to coat each slice evenly.
  2. Marinate eggplant in the refrigerator, 6 to 12 hours.
  3. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  4. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Cook eggplant slices until browned, about 5 minutes per side.
  5. Arrange eggplant slices on a baking sheet; sprinkle brown sugar on top.
  6. Roast in the preheated oven, checking frequently, until dark brown, 5 to 8 minutes.
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