Jackfruit Pulled Pork Recipe

This jackfruit pulled pork recipe uses BBQ sauce to create a vegan version of a cookout classic. It’s the ultimate dupe for a pulled pork sandwich!

Jackfruit is a sweet and tasty fruit that you can buy canned at most grocery stores. When cooked & shredded, it’s nearly the exact same texture as pulled pork. And in this recipe, it’s mixed with BBQ sauce for a sweet, vegan version of ‘pulled pork.’

JACKFRUIT PULLED PORK INGREDIENTS

• 2 (20 oz) cans jackfruit
• 1 tablespoon olive oil 
• 1 cup diced yellow onion  
• 1 cup BBQ sauce, divided
• Pepper, to taste

HOW TO MAKE JACKFRUIT PULLED PORK

? Step 1: Prepare the jackfruit

Drain the cans of jackfruit and rinse well. 

? Step 2: Cook the onion

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add 1 tablespoon olive oil. Once hot, add the diced onion. Saute for 3 - 4 minutes, until translucent. 

? Step 3: Cook the jackfruit

Add the jackfruit and ¾ cup BBQ sauce to the skillet. Pour in ⅓ cup of water and stir. Cover skillet and simmer 15 - 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. 

? Step 4: Shred the jackfruit

Using 2 forks or a potato masher, shred the jackfruit into bite-sized pieces. Sprinkle generously with pepper to taste. 

? Step 5: Turn up heat

Turn up the heat to medium-high and cook for 5 minutes, uncovered, stirring frequently. 

? Step 6: Add more BBQ sauce

Remove the pan from the heat and stir in remaining ¼ cup BBQ sauce. 

?️ Step 7: Serve

Serve on hamburger buns, optionally topped with coleslaw or lettuce & tomato.

Tips for This Recipe:

• BBQ sauce: since jackfruit is naturally sweet, this recipe works best with a BBQ sauce that's smoky, mesquite or traditional (not a honey BBQ sauce).
• Jackfruit: be sure to rinse your jackfruit well. Use a large strainer to toss and rinse the jackfruit under running water. Remove any tough/hard parts.
• Where to buy jackfruit: canned jackfruit can be found at most grocery stores, often in the canned fruit aisle.

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