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5 from 7 votes

BBQ Jackfruit Sandwich

Are you craving BBQ? BBQ Jackfruit combines the sweet and spicy of BBQ with sautéed onions and garlic for a tasty sandwich, salad topping, or as an entree right out of a bowl. Top with pineapple coleslaw, and you'll fall in love.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Sandwiches
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegan
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 227kcal
Author: Kathy Carmichael

Ingredients

Pulled BBQ Jackfruit

  • 40 ounces jackfruit in water or brine drained and rinsed
  • 1 large white onion
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • Vegetable broth to use to avoid sticking

Healthy BBQ Sauce (or BBQ sauce of choice)

Instructions

BBQ Jackfruit

  • Slice onions into thin slivers.
  • Saute sliced onions and garlic in a non-stick skillet on medium heat until teh onions are translucent.
  • Use a small amount of vegetable broth or water to avoid sticking.
  • Drain and rinse canned jackfruit, and remove the seeds in the middle of the fruit. Discard.
  • Put all the jackfruit into a food processor with a large blade and pulse until shredded.
  • When onions and garlic are browned, add shredded jackfruit to the skillet.
  • Cook on medium, stirring, until the jackfruit is completely dried out.
  • Add small amounts of vegetable broth to avoid sticking, allowing the liquid to cook down.
  • All fluid should be dissipated before adding BBQ sauce.
  • Then add as much BBQ sauce as you like until the jackfruit is coated.
  • You may serve now on buns, in a wrap, or even as a salad topping, or you can store and reheat when ready to use.

Healthy BBQ Sauce

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Notes

  • When I drain the jackfruit, I rinse it to remove the brine. I also suggest removing and discarding the seeds using your fingers.
  • If you don't have a food processor, shred the jackfruit using two forks.
  • Cook teh jackfruit low and slow, drying it out completely, before adding any sauce.
  • Do not add the sauce until the end for the best texture, and so it doesn't it mushy.
  • Store cooked BBQ jackfruit in the refrigerator covered for up to 5 days.
  • Spread the jackfruit onto a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to reheat leftovers. Cook in a 350-degree oven for 20 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 227kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.5g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 269mg | Potassium: 287mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 69IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 102mg | Iron: 1mg