Recipe by Rootiful

A Saucy, Smoky, Tender Delight That Makes Plant Powered Sandwiches Truly Unforgettable

Get ready for the kind of plant powered comfort food that turns weeknight dinners into something unforgettable. Tender jackfruit transforms into perfectly seasoned, smoky shreds that look and feel just like pulled pork. Once it gets baked with your favorite tangy barbecue sauce, every bite becomes saucy, savory and absolutely irresistible.

This recipe is wonderfully simple and wildly satisfying. Jackfruit picks up flavors like a dream, so the spices, liquid smoke and slow simmering bring everything together into a comforting, hearty filling. Pile it high on a soft bun and you have a sandwich that is guaranteed to win over vegans, new vegans and even the skeptical carnivores at the table.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Tender, shredded jackfruit that mimics pulled pork beautifully
• Smoky, tangy barbecue flavor with simple everyday ingredients
• Oven baked for the perfect crispy edges and saucy center
• Budget friendly and ideal for feeding a crowd
• Amazing for cookouts, meal prep or easy weekday dinners

Jackfruit Pulled Pork Sandwich

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• Author: Rootiful
• Total Time: 55 minutes
• Yield: 4 sandwiches 1x
• Diet: Vegan

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Description

Smoky Sandwich Magic in Every Bite

This tender, smoky jackfruit pulled pork is baked to perfection and tossed in tangy barbecue sauce for a hearty plant powered sandwich that always satisfies.

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Ingredients

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• 3 cans (20 oz each) jackfruit in brine

• 1 teaspoon olive oil

• 1 small onion chopped

• 3 cloves garlic minced or garlic powder equivalent

• 1 teaspoon ground cumin

• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

• 1 teaspoon chili powder

• 1 teaspoon paprika

• 1.5 teaspoons liquid smoke

• 1 cup vegetable broth

• 1/2 cup barbecue sauce

• 4 buns or rolls

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

2. Drain and rinse jackfruit. Remove the tough core pieces and press out most of the seeds.

3. Heat olive oil in a large pan and sauté onion until softened. Add garlic and cook briefly.

4. Add jackfruit, liquid smoke and all spices. Stir well.

5. Pour in vegetable broth, cover and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed.

6. Spread the jackfruit mixture onto a baking sheet and break it apart into shredded pieces.

7. Bake for 20 minutes.

8. Remove from oven, drizzle generously with barbecue sauce and toss to coat.

9. Return to oven for 10 to 15 more minutes until browned and caramelized.

10. Serve piled high on buns or rolls.

Notes

Layer with coleslaw for crunch and brightness.

Serve alongside grilled corn, potato wedges or a fresh green salad.

Add pickles or jalapeños for extra tang and heat.

The buns are the only gluten in the recipe so this is easily made gluten/grain-free.

Nutrition info is approximate.

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 35 minutes
• Category: Handhelds and Sandwiches
• Method: Sauté and Bake
• Cuisine: Comfort Food, Vegan

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 sandwich
• Calories: 315kcal
• Sugar: 16g
• Sodium: 715mg
• Fat: 4g
• Saturated Fat: 1g
• Unsaturated Fat: 3g
• Trans Fat: 0g
• Carbohydrates: 60g
• Fiber: 6g
• Protein: 5g
• Cholesterol: 0mg