Hawaiian Tofu Ham
1-12 to 16 ounce package of firm tofu
10-12 cloves
2 tablespoons Bragg's or soy sauce
3 drops liquid smoke
1/2 cup juice from pineapple chunks
1/4 cup medium karo or maple syrup
1 cup pineapple chunks
3 cocktail cherries, sliced in half
Place tofu in a baking pan. Score the top of the tofu about 1/4" deep in a diamond pattern. Stick a clove in the center of each diamond. In a small bowl, mix together the Bragg's or soy sauce, liquid smoke and pineapple juice and pour over the tofu. Let marinate for at least half an hour, but longer if you can.
When you're ready to bake the tofu, turn the oven to 350 degrees fahrenheit. Baste the tofu with the marinade and pour the syrup over the top. Surround the tofu with the pineapple chunks and garnish the top with the cherries. Bake the tofu for 45 minutes or until the top is golden, basting several times with the pan juices. Remove from the oven and transfer to a serving platter. Garnish as you please. Slice to serve, removing the cloves to save your guest from a strong flavored surprise.
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