Vegan BBQ Jackfruit
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
35 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
358 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Vegan BBQ Jackfruit
Description
Vegan BBQ Jackfruit starts with canned jackfruit that is rinsed and prepared to remove unwanted parts. It's coated in a blend of smoked paprika, Cajun seasoning, and garlic powder, along with fresh garlic and onion, which build a layered, smoky spice base. The jackfruit is cooked in a pan with these aromatics and then simmered in barbecue sauce to absorb its tangy sweetness. Finally, the mixture bakes briefly in the oven to develop a crispy exterior texture that mimics the edges of pulled pork.
The dish offers a balanced smoky and spicy flavor profile from the seasoning mix and barbecue sauce, with the jackfruit providing a shredded, meaty texture. This makes it suitable as a main protein substitute in sandwiches, tacos, or served alongside classic barbecue sides.
The recipe suggests that even minor adjustments—like making the sauce sweeter or spicier—are welcome, allowing cooks to customize the flavor intensity. The key step to achieve textural contrast is the oven finish, which shouldn't be omitted for best results.
Ingredients
- 34 ounces jackfruit in water
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ cup onion diced
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- ½ teaspoon liquid smoke optional, of
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Rinse the jackfruit under cold water. Remove the bottom triangle section of the jackfruit.
- In a small bowl, mix the paprika, cajun seasoning, and garlic powder together.
- Toss the jackfruit pieces, minced garlic, and diced onion in the seasoning mixture until evenly coated.
- Add the jackfruit mixture to a nonstick pan and cook on medium for 10 minutes.
- Add BBQ sauce and continue to cook for 15 minutes.
- Remove jackfruit mixture from the pan and add to a nonstick baking sheet.
- Place in the oven for 10 minutes.
Notes
- Drain and rinse jackfruit thoroughly to improve flavor absorption.
- Finishing the jackfruit in the oven creates a crispy texture similar to pulled pork edges.
- Adjust spices or sauce sweetness to tailor the dish to your taste preferences.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 358 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 358kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 90g | 30% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Sodium | 766mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 454mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 25g | 50% |
| Vitamin A | 535IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 139mg | 14% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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