Description
These BBQ Jackfruit Sandwiches with Avocado Slaw are a delicious and satisfying vegan alternative to pulled pork. The tender jackfruit is seasoned and simmered in BBQ sauce, then piled onto whole grain buns with a creamy avocado slaw and crunchy cashews for added texture.
Ingredients
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BBQ JACKFRUIT
- 2 20–ounce cans young green jackfruit in water (NOT in syrup or brine*)
- 1/4 cup BBQ seasoning (For 1/4 cup or ~45 g BBQ seasoning, use 2 Tbsp brown sugar + 1 tsp paprika + 1 tsp garlic powder + 1/2 tsp salt + 1/2 tsp pepper + 1/2 tsp chili powder)
- 3/4 cup BBQ sauce (ensure it’s vegan // plus more for topping)
AVOCADO SLAW (optional)
- 1/2 ripe avocado
- 1 Tbsp maple syrup (or sweetener of choice)
- 1 lemon or lime (juiced)
- Salt + pepper (to taste)
- Water (to thin)
- 2 cups shredded cabbage + carrots (Trader Joe’s has a great cruciferous veg mix)
FOR SERVING
- 4–6 whole grain vegan buns (GF for gluten-free eaters)
- 1/2 cup roasted salted cashews (or roast on your own*)
Instructions
- Rinse, drain, and thoroughly dry jackfruit. Chop off the center ‘core’ portion of the fruit and discard. Place in a mixing bowl and set aside.
- Mix together BBQ seasoning and add to jackfruit. Toss to coat.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add 1-2 Tbsp oil of choice and seasoned jackfruit. Toss to coat and cook for 2-3 minutes to achieve some color.
- Add BBQ sauce and thin with enough water to make a sauce. Stir and reduce heat to low-medium and cook covered for about 20 minutes (up to 35 minutes on low for a deeper flavor).
- Remove lid and stir occasionally. For finer texture, use two forks to shred the jackfruit as it cooks down.
- Make slaw by adding all ingredients except vegetables to a small mixing bowl. Whisk to combine. Thin with water until a thick sauce is made, then add veggies and toss to coat. Set in the refrigerator until serving.
- Once the jackfruit has been properly simmered, turn up heat to medium-high and cook for 2-3 more minutes. Then remove from heat.
- Place generous portions of slaw on the bottom buns, top with BBQ jackfruit, and cashews. Serve with extra BBQ sauce!
- Leftover jackfruit keeps for up to a couple days in the fridge.
Notes
- If you cannot find young jackfruit in water, we would recommend using young jackfruit in brine and rinsing thoroughly.
- To roast your own cashews: Toss 1/2 cup cashews in a bit of oil and sea salt and spread on a baking sheet. Bake in a 350 degree F oven for 10-12 minutes, or until roasty, fragrant, and slightly golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
