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Pulled BBQ Jackfruit Sandwiches Vegetarian

Elina James
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Lunch
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 300 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • For the Jackfruit Filling:
  • 2 cans (14 oz each) young green jackfruit in brine or water (not syrup), drained and rinsed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce (your favorite brand or homemade)
  • ½ cup vegetable broth or water
  • For Serving:
  • 4 sandwich buns (toasted)
  • 1 ½ cups coleslaw (classic or vinegar-based)
  • Pickles (optional, for tang)

Instructions
 

  • Prepare jackfruit: Drain, rinse, and cut off any hard core pieces. Use your fingers or a fork to pull apart jackfruit into shreds.
  • Cook aromatics: Heat oil in a skillet. Sauté onion until soft, then add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  • Add spices: Stir in smoked paprika, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook 30 seconds.
  • Cook jackfruit: Add shredded jackfruit, toss to coat with spices.
  • Simmer with BBQ sauce: Pour in BBQ sauce and broth. Stir, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally until sauce thickens.
  • Shred more if needed: Use forks to pull apart jackfruit further for a pulled pork texture.
  • Assemble sandwiches: Pile jackfruit onto toasted buns, top with coleslaw and pickles.