Description
These easy pulled BBQ jackfruit sandwiches are amazing! This plant-based alternative to pulled pork is so easy, healthy, flavorful and economical! Only 5 ingredients you won’t believe how easy this is to whip up! I have included directions for Instant Pot, slow cooker and stove top.
Ingredients
- FOR THE PULLED BBQ JACKFRUIT:
- 2 cans (20 Oz. Size) Green Jackfruit, In Water Or Brine
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 White Or Yellow Onion, Diced
- 3 cloves Garlic, Diced
- 1-½ cup BBQ Sauce
- 6 Buns, To Serve
- FOR THE SLAW:
- 4 cups Coleslaw Mix (or Shredded Cabbage And Carrots)
- 3 Green Onions, Chopped
- 2 Tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar
- 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- ¼ cups Cilantro (optional)
- Red Pepper Flakes (optional)
Preparation
Rinse and drain the jackfruit. Use your hands to shred the jackfruit. Set aside.
Combine slaw ingredients in large bowl and stir. Set aside. You can make this a day ahead of time.
For the Instant Pot:
Set Instant Pot to saute mode and add olive oil. Once hot, add onion and saute for 4 minutes or until starting to brown. Add garlic and jackfruit and stir to combine. Add jackfruit and BBQ sauce and continue to stir on saute mode for 4 minutes. Turn off heat.
For the slow cooker:
Set stove top to medium heat. In a skillet, add olive oil. Once hot, add onion and saute for 4 minutes or until starting to brown. Add garlic during the last minute of cooking.
In the slow cooker, add onion and garlic mixture, jackfruit and BBQ sauce and stir to combine. Set slow cooker on low for 2 hours. Can stay on warm mode for up to 2 hours.
For the stove top:
Set stove top to medium heat. In a skillet, add olive oil. Once hot, add onion and saute for 4 minutes or until starting to brown. Add garlic during the last minute of cooking.
Add jackfruit and BBQ sauce and stir to combine. Turn heat down and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring every couple of minutes.
To serve, place the BBQ jackfruit on toasted buns and top with slaw.
