How to make:
Easy Vegan BBQ Jackfruit Sandwiches
Meet jackfruit: the BEST vegan pulled pork alternative! These Easy Vegan BBQ Jackfruit Sandwiches are your new summer staple for cook-outs & parties.
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Author:
Yield:
6 1x
Rating:
Ingredients
- 2 20-ounce cans green jackfruit in water*
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 1/2 teaspoons)
- 1 cup BBQ sauce of choice**
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 6 whole-wheat hamburger buns (or gluten-free, if necessary)
- Optional toppings: lettuce, grilled pineapple, vegan ranch, cabbage slaw, avocado
Instructions
- Drain and rinse jackfruit.
- In a skillet over medium heat, heat a little water or oil. Add onion; cook for 5-7 minutes, until tender. Add garlic; cook for another minute.
- Add the jackfruit, BBQ sauce, and 1/2 cup water. Stir and cover; turn heat down to medium-low. Cook for 15 minutes, then stir again, adding more water if needed. Cover and cook for another 15 minutes.
- Using a potato masher or a fork, shred the jackfruit until it resembles pulled pork. Add smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, liquid smoke, salt and pepper; stir to combine. Add more BBQ sauce if desired.
- Dress hamburger buns however you want with optional toppings and BBQ jackfruit.
Notes
*Most recipe will call for the core to be cut off and discarded, but I think that’s a waste. It won’t shred like the other pieces, but it still cooks and tastes just as “meaty.” I say, go for it!
**I used my homemade BBQ sauce recipe, which you can find by typing “barbecue sauce” in the search bar.
Find it online: https://www.emilieeats.com/easy-vegan-bbq-jackfruit-sandwiches/