Vegan Pulled Pork Sandwich
My vegan Pulled Pork Sandwich is hearty and savory, made with shredded jackfruit simmered in smoky barbecue sauce and browned until the edges are slightly crisp. It has everything I want in a sandwich, and yes, it’s completely plant-based and ready in just 30 minutes.
Servings: 4
Calories: 148kcal
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups chopped sweet or yellow onion
- Drizzle of your favorite oil to sauté , or broth if oil free
- 2 cans jackfruit , 14 ounce cans, rinsed and shredded (see note)
- 1 teaspoon paprika , can also use smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ - ½ teaspoon sea salt , see note
- 1 cup barbecue sauce , homemade or store bought
To Serve:
- Buns of choice , gluten-free if needed
- Coleslaw
- Vinegar slaw
- Sweet potato fries
- Extra barbecue sauce
Instructions
- Sauté onion and oil, or broth if oil free, until onion is soft. About 5minutes.
- Add the jackfruit, spices and salt and saute over medium high heat until browned and crisp on the edges. This takes between 10-15 minutes depending on your stove. You want it crisp to get the right texture. If you stop early it will be soft and mushy.
- Add the barbecue sauce and mix until reduced a bit and sticky.
- Remove from heat, and serve with slaw and fries for the ultimate result!
Notes
- My #1 Secret Tip for making this vegan pulled pork recipe is to make sure the jackfruit gets really crispy, that’s the key to the right texture. If you stop cooking too early, it can turn out soft and mushy. To avoid that, I sauté it for 10 to 15 minutes over medium to medium-high heat until it’s lightly browned and crisp around the edges.
- Prepping The Jackfruit: I’ve found that canned jackfruit is the easiest to use, but you can use fresh if you prefer. If you're going with canned, make sure to drain it well, shred it properly, and remove any tough pieces that don’t break down easily, they can turn out chewy in the final dish.
- Let The BBQ Sauce Reduce: The barbecue sauce needs a little time to thicken and caramelize after it’s added. I always wait until the jackfruit is nice and crispy before stirring it in, then let it simmer just long enough to become sticky and flavorful without making the mixture soggy.
- Adjust Seasoning: Depending on how salty your barbecue sauce is, you might not need much extra salt. I always wait until the end to taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
Nutrition
Calories: 148kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 525mg | Potassium: 270mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 556IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 1mg