4 years ago

Pulled Barbecue Jackfruit
[Vegan]

Name: Pulled Barbecue Jackfruit [Vegan]
Cook time: PTM
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: NO info

LR By: Llyod Rose

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Ingredients You Need for Pulled Barbecue Jackfruit [Vegan]

For the Coleslaw:

1 3/4 cups (120 g) shredded cabbage
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground blackpepper
2 tablespoons (30 ml) plant-based mayonnaise
3 tablespoons (45 ml) white vinegar

For the Jackfruit:

1 cup (150 g) young green jackfruit (from a can of young green jackfruit in brine)
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder
1/2 tablespoon (8 ml) white vinegar
2 tablespoons (30 ml) canola oil or other neutral-flavored oil
1/3 cup (80 ml) barbecue sauce (I use a smoky barbecue sauce)
1/4 cup (60 ml) Coca-Cola or any similar cola
2 sandwich buns

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How to Prepare Pulled Barbecue Jackfruit [Vegan]

Make the coleslaw: In a medium bowl, combine the cabbage, sugar, salt, pepper, plant-based mayonnaise and vinegar, tossing until everything is evenly mixed. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for up to 3 days, allowing the flavors to meld, until you're ready to serve.
Remove the jackfruit pieces from the can, rinse them well and drain them thoroughly. In a large bowl, combine the jackfruit, onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, salt, five spice powder and vinegar.
In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Fry the jackfruit pieces until both sides of the jackfruit have turned golden brown, about 5 minutes on each side.
Add the barbecue sauce and cola to the skillet, and press down on the jackfruit pieces with a fork or spatula. This will “open” the pieces to allow the sauce to get into the jackfruit. Cook until the sauce has completely reduced, about 3 minutes more, then remove the pan from the heat and set aside.
Heat a separate skillet over medium-high heat for toasting the buns. Slice the sandwich buns in half and toast the open facesides in the hot pan, 1 to 2 minutes.
Once the sandwich buns are toasted, assemble the sandwiches by placing a generous portion of coleslaw on the bottom buns. Top with the jackfruit and the top buns and dig in!