Balsamic BBQ Seitan and Tempeh Ribs

For the spice rub

• 1/4 cup raw turbinado sugar
• 2 Tbs. smoked paprika
• 1 tsp. cayenne pepper
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tsp. dried oregano
• 1 Tbs. Kosher salt
• 1 ½ tsp. ground black pepper
• ¼ cup fresh parsley, minced

For the Balsamic BBQ Sauce

• ½ cup apple cider vinegar
• ¾ cup balsamic vinegar
• ¾ cup maple syrup
• 1 1/2 cups ketchup
• 1 red onion, minced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 serrano chile, seeded and minced

For the Seitan Ribs

• 2 cups vital wheat gluten
• 3 Tbs. Mexican chile powder
• 3 Tbs. dried onion powder
• 3 Tbs. dried garlic powder
• ¼ cup nutritional yeast
• ½ tsp. ground black pepper
• 2 cups water
• ¼ cup tahini
• ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
• 2 tsp. liquid smoke