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BBQ Pulled Jackfruit

BBQ Pulled Jackfruit

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Smoky vegan BBQ pulled jackfruit served in a rustic bowl

Vegan
BBQ Pulled Jackfruit
: A Smoky, Meat-Free Comfort Classic

50 mins
Cooking Time
Easy
Difficulty
14
Ingredients
Vegan
Diet
Vegan BBQ Pulled Jackfruit is one of those plant-based dishes that effortlessly bridges the gap between comfort food and conscious eating. Made using young green jackfruit, this recipe delivers the signature shredded texture associated with pulled meat, without relying on any animal products. When slow-cooked with smoky spices, tangy barbecue sauce, and gentle sweetness, jackfruit transforms into a deeply satisfying dish that appeals to vegans and non-vegans alike. This vegan BBQ pulled jackfruit recipe is perfect for sandwiches, wraps, tacos, grain bowls, or even as a topping for baked potatoes. It’s budget-friendly, pantry-reliant, and ideal for batch cooking, making it a go-to option for anyone looking to add more plant-based comfort meals to their routine.

Ingredients

UNITSIngredients
2 cupsYoung green jackfruit (canned, in brine or water)
1 mediumOnion, thinly sliced
4 clovesGarlic, finely minced
1½ tbspOlive oil
1½ tspSmoked paprika
1 tspGround cumin
½ tspBlack pepper
to tasteSalt
½ cupTomato ketchup
⅓ cupBBQ sauce (vegan)
1 tbspSoy sauce or tamari
1 tspApple cider vinegar
1½ tbspBrown sugar or jaggery powder
½ cupWater or vegetable stock