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Straightforward BBQ Jackfruit (vegan) on the Stove

This BBQ jackfruit is over-the-top savory and guaranteed to be a family regular! It’s unfussy, savory and simply like real

  • 4 servings
  • Prep 5 minutes
  • Cook 10 minutes
  • Total 15 minutes
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Straightforward BBQ Jackfruit (vegan) on the Stove

If you love this BBQ Jackfruit recipe, you’ve got to try Jackfruit Enchiladas and Jackfruit Pot Roast!

jackfruit pulled pork on a bun and topped with bbq sauce and coleslaw

I’ve had jackfruit pulled pork at vegan restaurants a few times and was so excited to try making it at home. I found the cans of young jackfruit at Trader Joe’s, but if you don’t have one in your area and aren’t able to find it anywhere else, you can get it HERE on Amazon (Amazon for the win!).

I bought a ridiculous amount of jackfruit recently and have so many recipe ideas that I can’t wait to work on! So, be on the lookout for quite a few more jackfruit recipes in the near future.

What is Jackfruit

Jackfruit is a large tropical fruit that’s relatively inexpensive to buy whole. You can eat it raw, like other fruits. The jackfruit that we’re using in this particular recipe (and that is typically used in meat replacement recipes like this) is young GREEN jackfruit.

I won’t pretend to be an expert on jackfruit, but if you want to learn more, HERE is a more detailed description!

how to cut jackfruit

Ingredients Needed

  • Canned jackfruit. Unripened jackfruit (which is what we’re using) has a neutral and a meat-like texture. This dish calls for 40-ounces of jackfruit, which is about two large cans.
  • Spices. A mix of garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and paprika is the dependable blend of flavor-packed spices for jackfruit pulled pork.
  • Liquid smoke. This will give our vegan pulled pork that old-school smoky flavor that worth a second batch in real pulled pork. You can find this near spices and seasonings at the grocery store. It is an optional ingredient, so feel free to omit it if you don’t have it available.
  • Brown sugar. For a touch of sweetness!
  • Olive oil. A small amount of fat is needed to get the jackfruit sautéing.
  • BBQ sauce. Use any regular BBQ sauce.

How to cook this BBQ Jackfruit Recipe:

The full written recipe is down in the recipe card but here’s a visual overview!

large bowl of jackfruit pieces with spices on top including paprika

Prep the jackfruit and shred it in a large bowl. Mix in the flavoring.

bbq sauce being poured on shredded jackfruit in a skillet

Saute the jackfruit to get it warmed through and lightly crispy around the edges. Mix in bbq sauce.

jackfruit pulled pork in a cast iron skillet and covered in bbq sauce

Guys, even my mom liked this jackfruit recipe and she’s one of those people that is instantly turned off by any faux meat or any recipe with the word “vegan” in it. lol. So, what I’m saying is: you need it in your life!

I highly recommend serving this with the Kitchen-made Vegan Coleslaw that I posted recently;)

jackfruit pulled pork on a bun and topped with bbq sauce and coleslaw

See how to make the BBQ Jackfruit:

The recipe

Straightforward BBQ Jackfruit (vegan) from the Pantry

Straightforward BBQ Jackfruit that is straightforward to make and a flavor-packed meatless meal!

  • 4 servings
  • Prep 5 minutes
  • Cook 10 minutes
  • Total 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 40 oz jackfruit (roughly 2 large cans, in water or brine)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon liquid smoke (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup bbq sauce

Method

  1. 1

    Drain and rinse the jackfruit and then lightly pat it dry. Cut off the core so that you’re only left with the outer parts that are the ones straightforward to shred. The core is the part that comes to a point (see photo above).

  2. 2

    Place the jackfruit in a large bowl and lightly shred with 2 forks (we’ll shred it a bit more while it cooks). Mix in the garlic powder, chili powder, salt, liquid smoke, paprika, and brown sugar. Toss to fully coat the jackfruit.

  3. 3

    Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat and once hot, add in the jackfruit. Cook for about 5 minutes to heat through, stirring often. As it cooks, break up the jackfruit more with the back of a wooden spoon or using the same forks.

  4. 4

    Remove from the heat and stir in the bbq sauce.

  5. 5

    Serve and ENJOY!

Cook notes

I found the cans of young jackfruit at Trader Joe’s, but if you don’t have one in your area and aren’t able to find it anywhere else, you can get it HERE on Amazon (Amazon for the win!).

Per serving

  • Calories455 kcal
  • Carbohydrates103 g
  • Protein6 g
  • Fat6 g
  • Saturated Fat1 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat1 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat3 g
  • Sodium1047 mg
  • Potassium1503 mg
  • Fiber6 g
  • Sugar84 g
  • Vitamin A1482 IU
  • Vitamin C39 mg
  • Calcium103 mg
  • Iron2 mg

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