Cheryl insists on having a Tofurky a few times a year and I have always enjoyed them. I know some of you are not a fan of faux meats and if that’s you head over to this post on Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Tempeh or make some Slow Cooker Mole Mushrooms.
I think that the older we get the more we crave food from out past. Being vegan means that I won’t eat some traditional foods, but I love veganizing some of those familiar flavors. A protein with stuffing, veggies and mashed potatoes can work with a few tweaks for everyone.
Thanksgiving is behind us which means Tofurkys are about to go on sale! We always stock up while they are cheaper and enjoy them throughout the year. In addition to my slow cooker recipe below, be sure to check out this list of Tofurky recipes I’ve compiled. The Shannons know how to rock a Tofurky.
Slow Cooker Maple Herb Tofurky
Ingredients
- 1 Tofurky , taken out of wrapper
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 1 tablespoon Better than Boullion vegetable flavor or 2 homemade vegetable bouillon cubes
- 3/4 teaspoon marjoram
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme
- 1/4 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoons onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoons rubbed sage
- 1/8 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
- Place the tofurky in your 2 to 3 quart slow cooker. Mix the sauce ingredients together and pour over the Tofurky.
- Cook on low 7 to 9 hours. If you are at home you can turn the roast over once or twice, but it's fine if you don't. Just make sure to pour gravy over all the servings.
Angela says
December 15, 2015 at 11:09 pmDoes the tofurky need to be defrosted?
Kathy Hester says
December 16, 2015 at 9:19 amI always defrost mine and think it’s the safest way to go.
Lori says
December 27, 2015 at 8:15 pmI made this today. It is excellent. I had thawed out my Tofurky for Chrismas Day, but didn’t read the directions to realize it had to cook 1½ hours. I discovered that about 30 minutes before mealtime, so I had some vegan filet mignon that I had made before and froze. I put this in my 2 qt. Crock Pot at Noon today and made some Yukon Gold mashed potatoes with garlic to go with it. I thickened the gravy with a little flour, but it would have been good thinner, too. Excellent way to make a Tofurky. I’ll be making it this way again! No fuss and doesn’t take up oven space. Thanks, Kathy!!!
Kathy Hester says
December 27, 2015 at 8:52 pmSo glad you like it!
Colleen says
January 28, 2016 at 11:27 pmIs there a general formula for converting your recipes that are made with a smaller slow cooker to a larger one (I have the large Instant Pot)? All your recipes look so good.
Lori Dolnick says
November 28, 2016 at 12:05 pmI made this for Thanksgiving! It came out very nicely. Doubled the recipe for 2 Tofurky’s. I would recommend turning the Tofurky to keep it moist. I have a large crock pot.
Kathy Hester says
November 28, 2016 at 12:35 pmI’m so happy to hear that!
Kelly says
June 6, 2017 at 3:41 pmIs it okay to double the gravy recipe to have extra for later and for mashed potatoes?
Kathy Hester says
June 6, 2017 at 3:43 pmThat should work great!
Linda says
November 20, 2017 at 7:45 pmHi! This sounds delicious!! I’m Going to make this for thanksgiving- can I just use vegetable broth instead of bullions? How much should I use?
Kathy Hester says
November 20, 2017 at 7:54 pmI would switch out the 1 cup of water for broth.
Linda says
November 21, 2017 at 6:14 pmThank you!! Happy Thanksgiving!
Katie says
May 16, 2018 at 5:46 pmI am planning to on doubling this in my crockpot, should I triple the sauce?
Kathy Hester says
May 16, 2018 at 7:27 pmI would.
Gisele Jacobson says
November 16, 2018 at 12:09 pmCan I leave out or replace the nutritional yeast??
Kathy Hester says
November 16, 2018 at 1:36 pmYou can leave it out if you want.
Gisele Jacobson says
November 16, 2018 at 12:11 pmOne more question. Can this be prepared day before and reheated?
Kathy Hester says
November 16, 2018 at 1:36 pmYes.
Nicole Sockwell says
November 22, 2018 at 7:16 amwas I supposed to mix all the ingredients with the gravy it came with then pour over Tofurky?
Kathy Hester says
November 22, 2018 at 8:43 amNo, this recipe does not use the premade gravy that comes with some.
Nicole Sockwell says
November 6, 2019 at 8:36 amDo I need to take the Tofurky out of the wrapper before putting it in the slow cooker?
Barb says
November 23, 2019 at 9:12 pmEverything I have read says to take off the wrapper
Kathy Hester says
November 23, 2019 at 9:15 pmYou should remove the wrapper. I didn’t think that needed to be in the recipe, but it looks like I was wrong. I will go back and add it in.
Carol McCarthy says
November 26, 2019 at 10:09 pmWhat size tofurky did you use? Mine is 3 Lbs 8 oz. I can’t see the weight in the picture. If your is smaller, should I double the sauce?
Kathy Hester says
November 26, 2019 at 10:30 pmMine was 1 pound 10 ounces. You should double and maybe triple the amount. I haven’t ever seen the larger size that you’re mentioning.
Carol says
November 27, 2019 at 10:14 amSprouts sells both the small and large size. I will definitely double or triple the amount of sauce. The time will probably be the same. Thank you.