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BBQ Jackfruit Pulled Pork on a bun with coleslaw.
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BBQ Jackfruit Pulled Pork

This BBQ Jackfruit Pulled Pork is flavorful, smoky, and is ready in just 30 minutes, and requires just 9 ingredients. It makes a delicious, unbelievably meat-free barbecue sandwich!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time23 minutes
Total Time28 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 214kcal
Author: Megan Calipari
Cost: $5

Equipment

  • 1 10-inch Stainless Steel Skillet
  • 1 Cutting Board
  • 1 Chefs Knife
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons

Ingredients

  • 14 oz Can of Young Jackfruit in Brine see note
  • 2 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • ½ Medium Red Onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 Cup Vegetable Stock
  • ⅓ Cup Barbecue Sauce see note
  • 2 teaspoon Brown Sugar see note
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon Liquid Smoke optional
  • Black Pepper

Instructions

  • Drain the jackfruit and rinse it really well. Then, use your hands to pull the pieces apart until it resembles pulled pork. Set aside.
    14 oz Can of Young Jackfruit in Brine
  • Heat olive oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Add sliced red onion and cool, stirring frequently until the onion is browned, 5-7 minutes.
    2 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil, ½ Medium Red Onion, thinly sliced
  • Into the skillet, add the jackfruit, vegetable stock, barbecue sauce, brown sugar, garlic powder, paprika, liquid smoke, and some black pepper. Stir to combine.
    1 Cup Vegetable Stock, ⅓ Cup Barbecue Sauce, 2 teaspoon Brown Sugar, 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder, 1 teaspoon Paprika, ¼ teaspoon Liquid Smoke, Black Pepper
  • Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Simmer the barbecue jackfruit, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid has evaporated, but the jackfruit is still saucy, then remove from heat.
  • Serve as desired either a plate with side dishes or as a pulled jackfruit sandwich. This recipe makes 4 sandwiches!

Notes

I ordered my jackfruit online! Be sure to purchase young green jackfruit in brine, not ripe jackfruit in syrup.
I used Stubbs Original Barbecue Sauce, which is on the tangy side. If your barbecue sauce is on the sweet side, reduce the brown sugar to 1 teaspoon.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5Cup | Calories: 214kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 494mg | Potassium: 194mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 427IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 1mg