Description
Create amazing Smoky BBQ Jackfruit Sandwiches. This recipe offers a satisfying, flavorful vegan dinner that brings comfort straight to your table. You will love how simple it is to make something this delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (20 ounces each) young green jackfruit in brine or water, drained and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 cup your favorite BBQ sauce
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar (optional, for extra sweetness)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke (optional, for deeper flavor)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 4 whole wheat sandwich buns
- Optional toppings: Coleslaw, pickles, sliced red onion
Instructions
- Rinse the jackfruit well and pat it dry. Squeeze out excess water. Tear the larger pieces of jackfruit into shreds using your hands or two forks.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the shredded jackfruit to the pan. Stir and cook for about 5 minutes, allowing it to warm through.
- Pour in the vegetable broth, BBQ sauce, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar (if using), smoked paprika, and liquid smoke (if using). Stir everything together well.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and let it cook for 15 to 20 minutes. This helps the jackfruit absorb the flavor.
- Remove the lid. If the sauce is too thin, increase the heat slightly and cook uncovered for a few more minutes until it thickens to your liking. Season with salt and pepper.
- Toast your sandwich buns lightly.
- Spoon a generous amount of the smoky BBQ jackfruit onto each bottom bun.
- Top with your favorite additions like coleslaw or pickles. Place the top bun on and serve immediately.
Notes
- Make sure you drain and rinse the jackfruit thoroughly to remove any brine taste.
- For a quicker prep, use pre-shredded jackfruit if you can find it.
- You can make the BBQ jackfruit mixture ahead of time and reheat it when you are ready to eat.
- Adjust the amount of BBQ sauce to control the sweetness and tanginess of your sandwich.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: Estimate 350-450
- Sugar: Varies based on BBQ sauce
- Sodium: Moderate
- Fat: Low to Moderate
- Saturated Fat: Low
- Unsaturated Fat: Low
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Estimate 60-70g
- Fiber: Good source
- Protein: Moderate
- Cholesterol: 0mg