Vegan BBQ Jackfruit: A Meatless Twist on Classic Dish

If you’re looking for a delicious and meat-free alternative to traditional pulled pork, look no further than smoked and pulled barbecue jackfruit. This recipe is perfect for vegetarians, vegans, or anyone looking to add more plant-based options to their diet.

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Ingredients:

• 2 cans young green jackfruit in water or brine
• 1 cup barbecue sauce
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

Instructions:

1. Preheat smoker to 225°F and add your preferred smoking wood.
2. Drain and rinse jackfruit, then chop off tough core and discard.
3. Place jackfruit in smoker-safe pan or directly on grates and smoke for 2-3 hours.
4. Using a fork or hands, shred jackfruit into small pieces that resemble pulled pork.
5. In a saucepan, combine barbecue sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce.
6. Bring the sauce to a simmer and let cook for 5-10 minutes until thick and bubbly.
7. Add the pulled jackfruit to the saucepan and stir to coat in sauce.
8. Let the jackfruit cook in the sauce for another 5-10 minutes until heated through and fully coated.
9. Serve on a bun with preferred toppings. Enjoy!

To start, you’ll need a young green jackfruit. You can find canned jackfruit at most grocery stores, but make sure to get the kind that’s packed in water or brine, not syrup. Drain and rinse the jackfruit, then chop off the tough core and discard it.

Next, it’s time to smoke the jackfruit. Preheat your smoker to 225°F and add your favorite smoking wood, such as hickory or apple. Place the jackfruit in a smoker-safe pan or directly on the grates, and smoke for 2-3 hours. You want the jackfruit to have a smoky flavor and a slightly crispy texture on the outside.

Once the jackfruit is smoked, it’s time to pull it. Using a fork or your hands, shred the jackfruit into small pieces that resemble pulled pork. Set the pulled jackfruit aside.

Now it’s time to make the barbecue sauce. You can use your favorite store-bought sauce or make your own from scratch. Combine ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper in a saucepan and bring to a simmer. Let the sauce cook for 5-10 minutes until it’s thick and bubbly.

Add the pulled jackfruit to the saucepan and stir to coat the jackfruit in the barbecue sauce. Let the mixture cook for another 5-10 minutes until the jackfruit is heated through and fully coated in the sauce.

Serve the smoked and pulled barbecue jackfruit on a bun with your favorite toppings, such as coleslaw, pickles, or sliced onions. You won’t believe how satisfying and delicious this vegetarian version of pulled pork can be!

Smoked and pulled barbecue jackfruit is a delicious and easy-to-make alternative to traditional pulled pork. With a little bit of smoking and some flavorful barbecue sauce, you can create a satisfying and plant-based meal that everyone will love.