A vegan pulled pork sandwich is easy to make with jackfruit. This bbq jackfruit sandwich recipe is cooked on the stove and then in the oven to give the shredded filling a slightly crisp that tastes amazing when served up on a bun.
Estimated Cost Per Serving: $1.05
Introducing the best vegan pulled pork sandwich!! BBQ jackfruit makes the perfect vegan stand-in for meat bbq! This vegan bbq recipe has the texture and lots of bbq flavor to make the taste pretty authentic.
Make it into a meal with all your favorite vegan bbq side dishes such as vegan coleslaw, potato salad, and pinto beans.
Want more bbq and comfort food recipes? I think you're going to love this collection of veggie burgers or this bbq tempeh sandwich.
This fruit, known as the world's largest fruit, is related to breadfruit and figs. It is typically grown in Africa, South America, and Asia.
Green jackfruit or unripe jackfruit is most like a vegetable and is predominantly used in vegan cooking as a vegan pork substitute or other similar meats. Its stringy texture makes it similar to meat and it has a neutral flavor that absorbs whatever flavorings you add. It isn't a huge source of protein but is full of lots of other nutrients.
Most often it is available canned in the United States. Its popularity these days makes it much easier to find and you can even sometimes buy it fresh in markets.
If you like this ingredient you can also cook Jackfruit Carnitas or Jackfruit Chicken Noodle Soup.
Less than 10 ingredients are all you need to make veggie pulled pork. Many are basic, easy-to-find ingredients and even pantry staples you may already have in your kitchen.
My experience has been that seasoning unripe, green jackfruit and then cooking it so it has delicious, crispy ends make it the best substitute for pulled pork. It easily absorbs the flavor you add and has the most authentic texture.
White buns, like hamburger buns or white sliced bread, are classic in the South for serving up BBQ, but these days any type of bread works well. I prefer a softer roll rather than a hard roll for eating vegan pulled pork.
All your favorite side dishes go with this BBQ jackfruit recipe. Here's some inspiration:
Or serve them up with something new!
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Janaye says
Yummy looks delicious!
Amanda says
Yes, please! What a brilliant sandwich recipe!
Gina H. says
Heavenly!! I can't get over how close the texture is to the traditional dish and the taste is amazing. Such a favorite!
Teodora says
This sounds great, I can't wait to try it!
Tina says
I love jackfruit recipes, and am excited to add this into the rotation!
Andrea White says
Same! Jackfruit recipes are my fave!
Andrea White says
Loveeee this jackfruit recipe so much! So tasty!
Choclette says
I often make pulled jackfruit. Next time I'm going to try your twice cooked method. I like the idea of crispy bits.
Katie says
Jackfruit recipes are my favorite, and this was delicious!!
nancy says
totally hit the spot. I can't believe how delicious jackfruit could be!