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BBQ Jackfruit Pulled Pork (30 Minutes)

This easy vegan BBQ jackfruit pulled pork recipe uses easy to find ingredients and is ready in under 30 minutes. The best vegan meat substitute!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 136 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

BBQ Jackfruit
  • 2 20-oz cans young green jackfruit* in water or brine, NOT in syrup, 566g cans
  • 2 Tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp each smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder
  • ½ tsp each salt, pepper, chili pepper
  • 1 Tbsp oil 15 mL
  • ½ cup BBQ sauce 120 g
To Make Sliders
  • 4 to 6 slider buns
  • 1 cup coleslaw 30 g
  • ¼ cup ranch dressing 60 g

Instructions

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  1. Dry: Drain the jackfruit then rinse it well under running water. Drain well, then transfer to a clean dishcloth. Roll it up and wring tightly to squeeze as much moisture out of the jackfruit as possible.
  2. Flavor: In a large bowl stir together jackfruit, brown sugar, and spices.
  3. Cook: Heat oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add the jackfruit mixture, cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the edges are crispy and brown, about 20 minutes. Add a dash of water to the pan, as needed, to prevent it from burning.
  4. BBQ: Stir in BBQ sauce then let cook undisturbed for 2 to 3 minutes to create some crispy pieces.
  5. Serve: Serve warm on sliders topped with ranch and slaw.

Notes

  • *Canned young green jackfruit is the most reliable, as compared to fresh jackfruit (which can be much sweeter). Look for it in some organic groceries, or at any Asian supermarket.
  • To make this BBQ jackfruit with fresh jackfruit, use 6 cups of shredded fruit, aiming to find one that is underripe and not very sweet

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving (no bun or slaw) Calories 136kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 24g (8%) Protein 1.1g (2%) Fat 3.6g (6%) Saturated Fat 0.5g (3%) Cholesterol 0mg (0%) Sodium 702mg (29%) Potassium 83mg (2%) Fiber 7.4g (30%) Sugar 12.6g (25%) Calcium 9mg (1%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 136

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving (no bun or slaw)
Calories 136kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 24g 8%
Protein 1.1g 2%
Fat 3.6g 6%
Saturated Fat 0.5g 3%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 702mg 29%
Potassium 83mg 2%
Fiber 7.4g 30%
Sugar 12.6g 25%
Calcium 9mg 1%
Iron 5mg 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.