Jackfruit BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich
This is an easy jackfruit bbq pulled pork sandwich recipe packed with creamy, sweet, tangy, and savory flavors.
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 15 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
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- 2 20-ounce can jackfruit in water, drained and patted dry
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 3/4 cup barbecue sauce
- 4-6 burger buns
- 2 cup coleslaw premix
- 1/3 cup vegan mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon 100% pure maple syrup
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- 1
Put all the ingredients for the coleslaw in a bowl and toss. Set aside.
- 2
Either cut the hard end of the jackfruit (the tough part that doesn’t shred) or press it until it flattens and becomes easy to pull apart. Shred the remaining part using your fingers.
- 3
Add the shredded jackfruit to a bowl and toss with paprika, chili powder, turmeric and salt.
- 4
In a large skillet over medium high heat, add the oil and jackfruit. Cook for 3 minutes.
- 5
Add the barbecue sauce along with 2 tablespoons water and stir. Lower heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes – stirring every 5 minutes to prevent the sauce from burning.
- 6
Warm up the burger buns and top with the bbq jackfruit and coleslaw. Add more barbecue sauce if needed. Serve.