VEGAN BACON WOW!! WHO WOULD BELIEVE IT DAN:

                     VEGAN COCONUT BACON by CHEF DAN:

Makes 2 cups

INGREDIENTS:

1 cup coconut flakes

1/4-cup soy sauce

2 tablespoons pure maple syrup

1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar

2 tablespoons liquid smoke or hickory smoke powder

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

1 tablespoon olive oil

Black pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS:      (PRE-HEAT OVEN TO 350 DEGREES)

1.   Combine soy sauce, liquid smoke, maple syrup, vinegar, and oil in a bowl.

2.   Pour in the flaked coconut, smoked paprika, and gently fold in to the liquid mixture.

3.   Marinate for 1 hour.

4.   Place in a pre-heated oven on a prepared baking sheet.

5.   Bake for 30-40 minutes until brown and crispy, stirring every 10 minutes to prevent burning.

6.   Season with dash of black pepper.

ENJOY DAN:                            BON-APPETITE!!