Next-Level Vegan Pulled Pork (With Mushrooms!)
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
3 servings
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Calories
163 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Next-Level Vegan Pulled Pork (With Mushrooms!)
Description
The recipe begins by shredding king oyster mushrooms with forks to mimic the fibrous texture of pulled pork. After coating with spices and olive oil, the mushrooms are baked at 400°F until they develop crisp, browned edges. Following baking, they are transferred to a sauté pan where remaining olive oil and BBQ sauce are added and cooked briefly to thicken and intensify flavor. The combination creates a smoky, mildly spicy, and tender filling with pleasant chewiness.
This preparation offers a plant-based alternative to pulled pork suitable for sandwiches, tacos, salads, and nachos. Serving suggestions include placing the mushroom mix on soft buns paired with sliced red onion and shredded cabbage. The method highlights mushrooms as a versatile meat substitute with pronounced flavor absorption and textural mimicry.
The recipe specifies using king oyster mushrooms for their size and texture but mentions regular oyster mushrooms as a substitute in larger quantity. Other varieties like button mushrooms are not recommended due to different texture and yield.
Ingredients
- 4 king oyster mushroom
- 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 30 mL, divided
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ cup BBQ sauce 60 g
Instructions
- Shred Mushrooms: Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C). Clean mushrooms with a damp paper towel. Using two forks, shred the stems and caps roughly into pieces. Set on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
- Bake: Drizzle with 1 Tbsp of the oil, paprika, salt, cayenne, and garlic. Toss around to evenly coat the mushrooms, then bake for 20 minutes, or until mushrooms are a bit crispy and brown on the edges.
- Sauté: Heat remaining 1 Tbsp oil in a large saute pan over medium/high. Transfer cooked mushrooms to pan and add BBQ sauce. Stir and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until mixture is thick and fragrant. Serve warm on sandwiches, nachos, salads, tacos...or whenever you eat pulled pork! (Our favorite way? On a soft bun with sliced red onion and shredded cabbage!)
Notes
- King oyster mushrooms are essential for this texture; regular oyster mushrooms can be used but require larger quantities (about 3 heaping cups).
- Button or champignon mushrooms are not suitable for this recipe due to differing texture and moisture content.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 3servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 163 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 163kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 15.4g | 5% |
| Protein | 0.3g | 1% |
| Fat | 10.2g | 16% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.3g | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 448mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 71mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 7% |
| Sugar | 6.9g | 14% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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