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Vegan Pulled Pork Sandwiches

Enjoy a vegan, barbecue pulled pork sandwich made from jackfruit!
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Total Time 45 minutes
Course Lunch
Servings 4 Sandwiches

Ingredients
  

  • 4-5 Vegan Sandwich Buns
  • 2 Cans Jackfruit (14 Oz. Each)
  • 3 Large Garlic Cloves
  • 1/2 Cup Yellow Onion
  • 1/4 Cup Purple Onion
  • 2 Tbsp. Olive Oil
  • 5/8 Cup Barbecue Sauce (Trader Joe’s Kansas City Style Brand)
  • 1 Tbsp. Liquid Smoke (Liquid Aminos)
  • 1 Tbsp. Vegan Worcestershire Sauce
  • 3 Tbsp. Vegetable Broth
  • 1 Tbsp. Salt
  • 1 Tsp. Pepper
  • 1 Tsp. Cumin
  • 1/2 Tsp. Cayenne Pepper
  • 4 Tsp. Plant-Based Mayonnaise or Sour Cream (Optional on Sandwich Bread)

Instructions
 

Begin The Recipe

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Begin with preparing the jackfruit by rinsing the 2 canned jackfruit thoroughly to make sure all of the canned brine is removed.
  • Dry the jackfruit with a paper towel.
  • Once dried, shred the jackfruit using a potato masher, 2 forks, or your hands. Any hard pieces you can slice into smaller pieces.
  • Set aside the jackfruit in a bowl.
  • Chop the 1/2 cup yellow onion and 3 garlic cloves, set aside.

Cook Jackfruit In A Pan

  • Heat a medium sized pan with 2 tbsp. olive oil on medium heat.
  • Add the chopped yellow onion and garlic for about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Next, add the shredded jackfruit to the pan and seasonings: salt, pepper, cumin and cayenne pepper.
  • Stir to fully combine and let cook for about 3 minutes.
  • Add 3 tbsp. vegetable broth, stir and cover for about 5 minutes.
  • Add 1 tbsp. barbecue sauce, 1 tbsp. liquid smoke and 1 tbsp. vegan Worcestershire sauce.
  • Stir to combine and cover for about 2 minutes, then remove from heat.

Bake Jackfruit In The Oven

  • Move the jackfruit mixture onto a greased baking sheet or greased glass dish and spread evenly.
  • Place sheet or dish in the oven for about 10 minutes and then remove.
  • Mix jackfruit around and add additional 1/2 cup barbecue sauce and combine to coat jackfruit evenly.
  • Place back in the oven for about 10 minutes.
  • (Move onto making sandwiches while pulled ’pork’ cooks).
  • Remove from the oven once finished cooking.

Make Vegan Pulled Pork Sandwiches

  • Begin by chopping about 1/4 cup purple onion and soak them in a bowl of cold water for a few minutes.
  • Next, prepare the sandwich buns by toasting them (if desired).
  • Also, the jackfruit mixture makes about 4-5 sandwiches but less sandwiches can be made and the pulled ’pork’ can be stored and refrigerated for later.
  • Add an optional 1 tsp. plant-based mayonnaise or sour cream to each toasted sandwich bun.
  • Add desired amount of jackfruit mixture to each sandwich. (Roughly 1/2 cup).
  • Lastly, top sandwich with a few desired slices of purple onion to add extra flavor.
  • Serve with chips, pickles, or desired sides.
  • Enjoy!