Description
Smoky pulled jackfruit sandwiches that deliver a surprising, meaty texture and bold BBQ flavor, perfect for vegans and meat eaters alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans young green jackfruit (565 g / 20 oz total drained)
- 30 ml neutral oil (2 tbsp)
- 1 medium yellow onion (150 g / 1 cup, finely chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 8 g smoked paprika (2 tsp)
- 2 g ground cumin (1/2 tsp)
- 50 g brown sugar (1/4 cup packed)
- 160 ml ketchup (2/3 cup)
- 60 ml apple cider vinegar (1/4 cup)
- 30 ml soy sauce or tamari (2 tbsp)
- 15 ml Dijon mustard (1 tbsp)
- 5–10 ml hot sauce (optional, 1–2 tsp)
- 1–2 drops liquid smoke (optional)
- 6 hamburger buns (toasted)
- 200 g finely shredded cabbage (2 cups, for slaw)
- 30 ml apple cider vinegar (2 tbsp, for slaw)
- 15 ml maple syrup (1 tbsp, for slaw)
- Pinch of salt (for slaw)
Instructions
- Drain and shred the jackfruit. Drain two 400 g (14 oz) cans, reserving no liquid, and rinse briefly. Pat the pieces dry with towels and shred using fingers or forks.
- Make the BBQ sauce. Combine ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, soy sauce, Dijon, smoked paprika, ground cumin, and hot sauce in a bowl. Whisk until smooth. Adjust for taste.
- Sauté the aromatics. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until translucent, then add garlic and cook briefly until fragrant.
- Sear the shredded jackfruit. Add jackfruit to the skillet in an even layer, searing without stirring for about 3 minutes, then stir and sear another 2–3 minutes until golden brown.
- Combine jackfruit and sauce. Reduce heat, pour BBQ sauce over jackfruit, and simmer for 8–10 minutes until sauce thickens.
- Finish with acid and seasoning. Stir in apple cider vinegar and adjust flavor with salt and hot sauce.
- Prepare buns and slaw. Toast buns in a dry skillet until golden. Toss cabbage with vinegar, maple syrup, and salt.
- Assemble and serve. Pile jackfruit onto each bun, top with slaw, and serve immediately.
Notes
For optimal texture, sear the jackfruit to caramelize before simmering. Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing & Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg