Name: Vegan BBQ Jackfruit Sandwich
Ingredients: 1 can young green jackfruit in brine, drained and rinsed; 1 cup BBQ sauce; 1 onion, thinly sliced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tbsp olive oil; 4 sandwich buns; Coleslaw (optional) for serving

Description

This recipe, “Vegan BBQ Jackfruit Sandwich,” offers a plant-based take on the classic pulled pork sandwich, using young green jackfruit as a surprisingly convincing meat substitute

Ingredients

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1 can young green jackfruit in brine, drained and rinsed
1 cup BBQ sauce
1 onion, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp olive oil
4 sandwich buns
Coleslaw (optional) for serving

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Instructions

Sauté Onion and Garlic: In a large pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the thinly sliced onion and minced garlic, and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
Add Jackfruit: Add the drained and rinsed jackfruit to the pan.
Cook and Shred Jackfruit: Cook for another 5 minutes, breaking it apart with a fork to create a shredded texture, similar to pulled pork.
Add BBQ Sauce: Pour the BBQ sauce over the jackfruit and stir to combine.
Simmer: Cook for another 10 minutes, or until the jackfruit is tender and well-coated with the sauce.
Toast Buns (Optional): Toast the sandwich buns if desired.
Assemble Sandwiches: Serve the BBQ jackfruit on the toasted buns, optionally topped with coleslaw.
Serve: Enjoy!