Description
Delicious vegan sliders featuring BBQ jackfruit, a perfect plant-based alternative to pulled pork.
Ingredients
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- 2 cans (15 ounces each) young green jackfruit in brine, drained and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup your favorite BBQ sauce
- 1/4 cup vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 12 small slider buns
- Optional toppings: coleslaw, pickles, red onion slices
Instructions
- Drain and rinse the jackfruit. Pat it dry with paper towels. Remove any hard core pieces and shred the jackfruit with your fingers or two forks to resemble pulled pork.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the shredded jackfruit and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it starts to brown slightly.
- Pour in the BBQ sauce, vegetable broth, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, and chili powder. Stir to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it cook for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the jackfruit is tender and has absorbed the flavors.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Toast the slider buns if desired.
- Fill each slider bun with a generous portion of the BBQ jackfruit.
- Add your favorite toppings like coleslaw, pickles, or red onion slices.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Ensure you use young green jackfruit in brine for the best texture. Ripened jackfruit is sweet and not suitable for this recipe.
- The cooking time allows the jackfruit to become tender and absorb the BBQ sauce flavor. Don’t rush this step.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of smoked paprika and chili powder to your spice preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: Calculated based on ingredients used
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- Cholesterol: 0 mg