It’s universally remembered as a happy day, the day one discovers jackfruit, the versatile meat substitute much praised in plant-based cuisine. Jackfruit itself doesn’t have much flavor, and that's one of the beautiful things about it. It’s a brilliant mimic that willingly takes on any flavor you desire. Young green jackfruit has thick, soft flesh that creates a meat-like texture and consistency when cooked, and this barbecue jackfruit “pulled pork” recipe is an ultimate example of the fruit’s brilliant and delicious malleability.
BBQ Jackfruit “Pulled Pork”
For jackfruit pulled pork
- 2 Tbsp. organic extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cans (40 oz.) Nature's Charm Young Green Jackfruit in Brine ( drained & rinsed)
- 1 small white or yellow onion (julienned)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tsp. organic smoked paprika
- 2 tsp. organic ground cumin
- Sea salt (to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
- 1/2 cup Primal Kitchen Organic & Unsweetened Classic BBQ Sauce
To serve
- 6 Schar Gluten-Free Hamburger Buns
- 1 cup julienned red onion
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- In bowl, using forks, shred jackfruit into thin pieces.
- In pan over medium heat, heat olive oil and sauté onion and garlic until semi-caramelized.
- Once onion is fragrant and soft, mix in shredded jackfruit and cook about 5 minutes.
- Season with smoked paprika, cumin, salt and pepper. Mix well.
- Add barbeque sauce, mix well and cover with lid. Reduce heat to low and let simmer 20-30 minutes until jackfruit becomes tender and infused with flavors. (Note: Taste occasionally, adjust and stir.)
- On buns, add jackfruit, julienned onions and cabbage.
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