Description
Create delicious vegan pulled pork sandwiches using tender jackfruit slow-cooked in a smoky BBQ sauce. This easy recipe is perfect for a satisfying and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (20 ounces each) young green jackfruit in brine, drained and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup your favorite BBQ sauce
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 4-6 hamburger buns
- Optional toppings: coleslaw, pickles, sliced red onion
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Drain and rinse the jackfruit. Remove any tough core pieces and seeds. Shred the jackfruit with your fingers or two forks to resemble pulled pork.
- Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the sliced onion and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the shredded jackfruit, BBQ sauce, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, smoked paprika, and chili powder. Mix well to coat the jackfruit evenly.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Cover the skillet or Dutch oven and transfer it to the preheated oven.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the jackfruit is tender and the sauce has thickened.
- While the jackfruit is baking, toast your hamburger buns if desired.
- Serve the pulled jackfruit on the toasted buns, with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Ensure you are using young green jackfruit in brine, not ripe jackfruit in syrup, as the texture is crucial for this recipe.
- Adjust the BBQ sauce and spices to your personal preference.
- For a spicier sandwich, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a dash of hot sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking/Oven
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: Approx. 350-450 (will vary based on BBQ sauce and toppings)
- Sugar: Approx. 20-30g
- Sodium: Approx. 800-1200mg
- Fat: Approx. 8-15g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 1-3g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 7-12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 50-70g
- Fiber: Approx. 5-10g
- Protein: Approx. 5-10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg