Step 1

Preheat oven to 325°.

Step 2

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 3

In a medium-sized bowl, stir together the soy sauce or tamari, liquid smoke, maple syrup and apple cider vinegar.

Step 4

Add the coconut to the bowl and gently stir to coat it with the soy sauce mixture, being careful not to crush the coconut flakes.

Step 5

Spread the coconut in an even layer on parchment. Drizzle any excess liquid over the coconut.

Step 6

Bake for about 15 minutes, tossing every 3-5 minutes during cooking, until crispy and browned. Watch the coconut closely during baking, because this stuff can go from crispy to char in a very short time.

Step 7

Remove the baking sheet from oven and allow to cool. The coconut bacon will continue to crisp up as it cools.