Bbq Jackfruit Recipe
Jackfruit is seasoned with a bbq rub and simmered in flavorful barbeque. Place this tasty bbq Jackfruit on a hamburger bun, and you will have yourself a vegan pulled pork sandwich.
Equipment
- Whisk
- Bowls
- Measuring spoons
- Measuring cups
Ingredients
- 2 20oz cans green jackfruit in water
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp cayenne powder
- 1 tbsp mustard powder
- ½ tsp chili powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp water
- ¾ cup BBQ sauce
- 6 vegan buns
Instructions
- Place the jackfruit into a colander and rinse it under cold water. Pat the jackfruit dry with paper towels and slice the cores of the jackfruit.
- Whisk the brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, cayenne pepper, chili powder in a bowl.
- Sprinkle the seasoning over the jackfruit and toss to coat it.
- Place the olive oil into a skillet, heat it over medium-high heat, and add the jack fruit once it is hot.
- Cook the seasoned jackfruit for 2-3 minutes until the jackfruit develops a slightly browned color.
- Add the bbq sauce, lemon juice, and water, place the lid on the pot, and cook for 20 minutes, periodically stirring.
- Use two forks to shred the jackfruit, cover the pot and cook it for an additional 15 minutes.
- Place the jackfruit onto the bottom buns and add the top bun.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 1700gCalories: 399kcalCarbohydrates: 47.9gProtein: 17.7gFat: 16.4gSaturated Fat: 0.9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6.88gMonounsaturated Fat: 23.37gTrans Fat: 0.014gSodium: 2332mgPotassium: 161mgFiber: 63.8gSugar: 13.17gVitamin A: 0.0001IUVitamin C: 164mgCalcium: 47mgIron: 7mg
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