Vegan Pulled Jackfruit Sandwiches
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Vegan Pulled Jackfruit Sandwiches
Description
This recipe starts by draining and squeezing canned jackfruit to remove liquid and partially shred it. The jackfruit is mixed with sliced red onion, minced garlic, ginger, and BBQ seasoning, including a balance of spices and sugar depending on the seasoning blend. BBQ sauce and a bit of vegetable broth thin the mixture before baking at 400°F for 30 minutes, during which the jackfruit softens and flavors meld. Larger pieces are shredded further while warming.
The accompanying slaw combines slaw mix consisting of shredded cabbage, carrots, brussels sprouts, and baby kale with vegan mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, salt, and pepper to provide a creamy, tangy contrast to the barbecue jackfruit filling. Together, these elements create a flavorful vegan sandwich option with layered textures and balanced smokiness.
Adjust seasoning after baking to personal taste by adding salt, sugar, or cayenne pepper for heat. The BBQ seasoning can be prepared with a mix of smoked paprika, chili powders, garlic powder, herbs, and optional sugar to suit preferences and dietary needs.
Ingredients
Pulled Jackfruit
- 2 20 oz cans jackfruit packed in brine or water not syrup). Each can is 20 oz. you need 2 cans. So a total of 40 oz, it’s white or beigeish white, young green unripe
- 1/2 red onion thinly sliced, medium
- 1 tsp garlic minced
- 1 tsp ginger minced
- 1/4 tsp salt or more, depending on taste
- 2 to 3 tbsp BBQ seasoning , add 1 tablespoon sugar if the seasoning is just spices. Use 3 tablespoons if the seasoning already contains sugar. See notes for recipe
- 3/4 cup BBQ sauce , plus more for dressing
Easy Slaw
- 3 cups slaw mix (I use shredded cabbage, carrot, brussel sprouts, baby kale mix)
- 1/4 cup Vegan mayo
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
- 1/2 tbsp maple syrup or sugar to taste
- dashes salt freshly ground black pepper
- dashes black pepper freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Drain the jackfruit. Place in a thick kitchen towel, fold and squeeze out as much liquid as possible. This will shred some of the jackfruit. Slice the rest using a knife or separate using hands until somewhat shredded. Remove any hard seeds if any (There are rarely hard seeds in the canned version. The tender seedbox and stem area are all edible).
- Add the jackfruit to a large bowl with sliced onion, garlic and ginger. Add bbq seasoning and sugar mixture, and salt and mix well.
- Add 1/2 to 2/3 cup bbq sauce and mix. Add 2 tbsp veggie broth if the bbq sauce is too thick and mix in (I use 2 tbsp of broth to clean out the mixing bowl after transferring to the baking dish). Spread the mixture in a large baking dish (parchment lined).
- Bake at 400 deg F For 30 minutes. Shred some of the larger pieces by pressing with a spatula. Taste and adjust salt, sweet, heat at this point. Add some salt, sugar/maple syrup and cayenne for heat if needed and mix in and move the jackfruit around.
- Spread well again and continue to bake for another 15 to 25 mins (depends on moisture content, pan/oven and preferred texture.) I like some edges caramelized and crispy)
- Prepare your buns tacos and slaw. Mix everything under slaw. Taste and adjust flavor. Chill for 15 mins and use.
- Mix in 2 to 4 tbsp bbq sauce into the baked jackfruit and assemble the sandwiches with generous layers of jackfruit, more bbq sauce, slaw. You can also fill this in wraps or tacos.
Notes
- Use two 20-ounce cans of young green jackfruit packed in brine or water for the appropriate quantity.
- Pressing the jackfruit with a kitchen towel before cooking helps remove excess moisture and aids shredding.
- BBQ seasoning recipes can be adjusted for sugar content depending on the mixture used; add sugar if using plain spice blends.
- To make gluten-free sandwiches, serve with gluten-free bread or flatbread; a soy-free BBQ sauce can be substituted if needed.
- Vegan slaw provides a crisp and creamy texture contrast and can be customized with vinegar or sweetener to taste.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 367 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 367kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 66g | 22% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 541mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 311mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 24g | 48% |
| Vitamin A | 420IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 28.1mg | 31% |
| Calcium | 225mg | 23% |
| Iron | 3.7mg | 21% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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