Smoky BBQ Jackfruit Sandwich Filling
Tender young jackfruit simmered in tangy-sweet barbecue sauce, gently shredded and pan-finished—perfect for piling onto buns with crunchy slaw.
Instructions
Step 1: Prep and rinse the jackfruit
Drain the jackfruit and rinse well under cold water. Pat dry to remove excess brine.
Step 2: Soften the onions
Warm a large skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil and the chopped onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent and lightly softened, about 4–5 minutes.
Step 3: Add garlic and spices
Stir in the crushed garlic and oregano. Cook for 30–45 seconds until fragrant, stirring so nothing scorches.
Step 4: Cook the jackfruit
Add the rinsed jackfruit to the pan and toss to coat. Let it cook for about 3 minutes, stirring once or twice.
Step 5: Simmer with sauce
Pour in the vegan BBQ sauce and water, stirring to distribute. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer gently for 30 minutes, stirring once midway.
Step 6: Shred and brown
Remove the lid. Using two forks, shred the jackfruit directly in the pan. Increase heat to medium-high and cook 3–5 minutes, letting edges pick up light browning. Add a spoonful more BBQ sauce if you like it saucier.
Step 7: Serve
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Pile the jackfruit onto toasted hamburger buns and top with vegan coleslaw. Serve warm.
Ingredients
- 2 cans of young green jackfruit in brine or water
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 2 tbsp of olive oil
- 2 cloves of garlic (crushed)
- 1 tsp of oregano
- 1 cup of vegan BBQ sauce
- ¼ cup of water
- 6 hamburger buns (for serving, optional)
- Vegan coleslaw (for serving, optional)
Nutritional Info
per serving
- Calories:
- 166kcal
- Protein:
- 2.1g
- Carbs:
- 29.5g
- Fat:
- 5.2g