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Pulled Jackfruit Sandwiches with Peach Bourbon BBQ Sauce

Pulled Jackfruit Sandwiches with Peach Bourbon BBQ Sauce are a great plant-based lunch or dinner.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 591 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Peach Bourbon BBQ Sauce:
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1½ cups fresh ripe peaches peeled and chopped
  • 2 ounce cans tomato sauce 8-
  • 1/4 cup tomato paste
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons spicy brown mustard
  • ¼ cup molasses
  • 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup or honey
  • ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce 
  • 2 teaspoons liquid smoke
  • 1-½ teaspoons paprika
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper optional
  • ¼ cup bourbon
Pulled Jackfruit Sandwiches:
  • 2 (14-ounce cans) jackfruit, drained, rinsed, and pulled
  • 2/3 cup peach bourbon barbecue sauce * recipe above
  • 3 cups cabbage thinly sliced
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 clove large garlic minced
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • 4 Multi-Grain Buns toasted
  • 1 Large Ripe Peach pitted and sliced
  • 1 large avocado pitted and sliced

Instructions

Prepare the Peach Bourbon BBQ Sauce:
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  1. Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat in a skillet. Add onion and saute until it begins turning brown, about 10 to 15 minutes. Add the garlic and saute until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients for the sauce and bring to a full boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook un-covered for 20 to 30 minutes, until sauce has thickened. Transfer sauce to a blender and blend until smooth. As the sauce sits, it will thicken more. Transfer to a large jar and refrigerate until ready to use.
Prepare Jackfruit Sandwiches:
  1. Drain and rinse the cans of jackfruit. Use a fork to “pull” it like pulled pork, removing and discarding any dark or hard pieces and the small "bulbs" that look like garlic.
  2. Heat a small skillet to medium and add enough olive oil to generously coat the surface. Transfer the jackfruit to the hot skillet and cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until jackfruit is somewhat crispy. Add the barbecue sauce and bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Reduce the heat and simmer and cook 10 minutes, adding more sauce if necessary. Taste the mixture for flavor and add more sauce and/or sea salt to taste.
  3. Add the cabbage, lime juice, olive oil, garlic, and sea salt to a mixing bowl. Stir well to combine so that all of the cabbage is coated in olive oil and lime juice. Set aside until ready to use (Note: this part of the recipe can be prepared up to 2 days ahead of time).
  4. Toast the buns and add desired amount of BBQ jackfruit, cabbage slaw, avocado, and sliced peaches. Serve alongside your favorite side dish(es).

Notes

  • *You can use any barbecue sauce you'd like

Nutrition Information

Serving 1sandwich (of 4) Calories 591kcal (30%) Carbohydrates 103g (34%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 19g (29%) Fiber 10g (40%) Sugar 68g (136%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 591

% Daily Value*

Serving 1sandwich (of 4)
Calories 591kcal 30%
Carbohydrates 103g 34%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 19g 29%
Fiber 10g 40%
Sugar 68g 136%

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