Description
These BBQ Jackfruit Sandwiches offer a delicious vegan twist on a classic American favorite by using tender jackfruit as a pulled pork substitute. Easily prepared in under 30 minutes, the jackfruit is cooked with smoky spices and tangy barbecue sauce, then served on hamburger buns topped with crisp vegan coleslaw for the perfect balance of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
Scale
Jackfruit Mixture
- 2 14.5-ounce cans jackfruit (in brine)
- 1 cup your favorite BBQ sauce (plus more if needed)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon oil (optional, if pan is not non-stick)
To Serve
- hamburger buns
- coleslaw (vegan recommended)
Instructions
- Drain and Prepare Jackfruit: Drain the jackfruit well and set it aside to remove excess liquid, which helps achieve the right texture for cooking.
- Cook Jackfruit: Heat a large non-stick pan over medium heat. If your pan is not non-stick, add a tablespoon of oil. Add the drained jackfruit and cook for 5-8 minutes, stirring occasionally to warm it through and start softening the pieces.
- Mash Jackfruit: Using a potato masher or the backside of a fork, mash the jackfruit thoroughly until it resembles pulled pork in texture. While mashing, remove seeds and seed casings where possible, though some can remain as they are edible.
- Season and Sauce: Add paprika, garlic powder, and salt to the mashed jackfruit and mix well to evenly distribute the spices. Then stir in the BBQ sauce and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently to let the flavors meld and the sauce thicken slightly.
- Assemble Sandwiches: Spoon the barbecue jackfruit mixture onto the hamburger buns. Top with a generous helping of vegan coleslaw for added crunch and flavor. Serve immediately for the best experience.
Notes
- Tender pulled ‘pork’ slathered in barbecue sauce and paired with coleslaw creates the ultimate vegan meal.
- Use your favorite BBQ sauce, whether smoky, spicy, or sweet, to customize the flavor.
- Jackfruit seeds are safe to eat but can be removed for texture preferences.
- For a gluten-free option, serve on gluten-free buns or lettuce wraps.
- Leftover BBQ jackfruit can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (filling only)
- Calories: 109 kcal
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 998 mg
- Fat: 0.8 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24.6 g
- Fiber: 3.4 g
- Protein: 0.9 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
