Description
Spicy BBQ jackfruit sandwiches deliver a mouthwatering plant-based twist on classic pulled pork. Smoky, tangy flavors and tender jackfruit create a satisfying meal that pulls you into a world of delicious comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 14 ounces (397 grams) young jackfruit in brine, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) barbecue sauce
Seasoning and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- Paprika (to taste)
- Chili powder (to taste)
- Onion powder (to taste)
- Salt (to taste)
Sandwich Components:
- Toasted buns (preferably brioche)
- Slaw (pre-made or homemade with cabbage, mayonnaise, lemon juice or vinegar, sugar, and salt)
- Optional toppings: avocado, pepperoncini, pickles, hot sauce
Instructions
- Prepare a skillet with olive oil at medium-high temperature and carefully tear jackfruit into stringy, meat-like strands using a spoon’s edge.
- Create a flavor base by pulsing chickpeas and garlic into a fine mixture, then incorporate into the skillet with brown sugar and aromatic spices, stirring thoroughly.
- Allow the jackfruit mixture to caramelize and develop rich, deep flavors by cooking undisturbed for 3-4 minutes, ensuring a slightly crispy exterior.
- Drench the jackfruit with barbecue sauce, gently mixing to coat each strand and intensify the smoky, tangy profile.
- Lightly toast burger buns until golden and crisp around the edges, creating a sturdy foundation for the filling.
- Layer the spiced jackfruit generously onto the toasted bun, ensuring an even distribution of the savory mixture.
- Crown the sandwich with a crisp, refreshing slaw to add textural contrast and complement the robust barbecue flavors.
Notes
- Choose young, green jackfruit in brine or water for the best texture and neutral flavor when making this vegan barbecue sandwich.
- Drain and rinse jackfruit thoroughly to remove excess salt and improve the meat-like shredding consistency before cooking.
- Experiment with different barbecue sauce styles like smoky, spicy, or sweet to customize the flavor profile and match personal taste preferences.
- For extra protein, add additional plant-based protein sources like black beans or lentils alongside the chickpea mixture to boost nutritional value.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg