1In a bowl, mix vital wheat gluten, onion powder, smoked paprika, ground mustard, sweet paprika, freshly ground black pepper, freshly ground anise seeds or fennel seeds, and red chili flakes.
2In a bowl, mix vital wheat gluten, onion powder, smoked paprika, ground mustard, sweet paprika, freshly ground black pepper, freshly ground anise seeds or fennel seeds, and red chili flakes.
3In a bowl, mix vital wheat gluten, onion powder, smoked paprika, ground mustard, sweet paprika, freshly ground black pepper, freshly ground anise seeds or fennel seeds, and red chili flakes.
4In a measuring cup, mix water, sugar, porcini mushroom bouillon cube, kosher salt, refined coconut oil, tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, and liquid smoke.
5In a measuring cup, mix water, sugar, porcini mushroom bouillon cube, kosher salt, refined coconut oil, tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, and liquid smoke.
6In a measuring cup, mix water, sugar, porcini mushroom bouillon cube, kosher salt, refined coconut oil, tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, and liquid smoke.
7Pour wet ingredients onto dry ingredients and mix until combined.
8Pour wet ingredients onto dry ingredients and mix until combined.
9Pour wet ingredients onto dry ingredients and mix until combined.
10Add minced garlic and mix until combined.
11Add minced garlic and mix until combined.
12Add minced garlic and mix until combined.
13Knead the mixture for 2-3 minutes until a dough forms.
14Knead the mixture for 2-3 minutes until a dough forms.
15Knead the mixture for 2-3 minutes until a dough forms.
16Shape the dough into a log and tightly wrap it in parchment paper, then in aluminum foil.
17Shape the dough into a log and tightly wrap it in parchment paper, then in aluminum foil.
18Shape the dough into a log and tightly wrap it in parchment paper, then in aluminum foil.
19Place on a baking sheet; bake in a pre-heated oven 350°F/177°C for 1 hour, flipping halfway through.
20Place on a baking sheet; bake in a pre-heated oven 350°F/177°C for 1 hour, flipping halfway through.
21Place on a baking sheet; bake in a pre-heated oven 350°F/177°C for 1 hour, flipping halfway through.
22Once cooked, let cool at room temperature, then refrigerate overnight (still wrapped).
23Once cooked, let cool at room temperature, then refrigerate overnight (still wrapped).
24Once cooked, let cool at room temperature, then refrigerate overnight (still wrapped).