Pulled Jackfruit Sandwiches
Jackfruit is the plant kingdomâs answer to pulled pork or chicken, with a meaty texture thatâs ideal for soaking up all those smoky, spicy and saucy flavours weâre about to throw its way. Theyâre great for meat eaters and veg heads alike. But itâs a bit spicy; use a little less seasoning, if you prefer it mild.
20 min
8 servings
310 calories
Ingredients
3 cans (14 oz/398 ml each) jackfruit in brine
1 tbsp oil
1 pkg Pulled Pork Seasoning or Chicken Barbacoa Seasoning
1 cup ketchup
1⁄2 cup vinegar
1⁄2 cup each brown sugar and water
8 burger buns, split and toasted
Instructions
In Collapsible Strainer, drain and rinse jackfruit.
In Sauté Pan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add jackfruit. Using Sauté Spoon, stir occasionally until slightly softened, about 4 min.
Add seasoning, ketchup, vinegar, brown sugar, and water to pan. Stir to combine.
Cover and simmer on low 7 min, stirring occasionally. Jackfruit should be soft enough to break apart.
Remove from heat; using Sauté Spoon, mash jackfruit. It will shred and resemble pulled chicken.
Divide mashed jackfruit between buns.
Nutritional Information
Per serving(1 sandwich): Calories 310, Fat 4 g (Saturated 0.5 g, Trans 0 g), Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 540 mg, Carbohydrate 64 g (Fiber 3 g, Sugars 17 g), Protein 6 g.
Tips
Find canned jackfruit in the canned fruit aisle of the grocery store. Make sure to purchase in brine (not syrup!).
Jackfruit is a popular, plant-based alternative to making pulled chicken or pork! Make sure to serve this alongside a protein of choice; while delicious, jackfruit is not a significant source of protein.
Perfectly Balance Your Plate
Serve with 1 cup coleslaw (try it in the sandwich!) and 1 cup lean protein of choice, such as baked beans or egg salad.