Description
Delicious plant-based BBQ jackfruit sliders with homemade slaw – a perfect vegan alternative to pulled pork that’s easy to prepare and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (20 oz each) young green jackfruit in water or brine
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 3 tablespoons vegan mayo
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- 8 slider buns
Instructions
- Drain and rinse the canned jackfruit. Remove any hard cores and seeds, then use a food processor or two forks to shred the jackfruit.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
- Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add the shredded jackfruit, BBQ sauce, soy sauce/tamari, smoked paprika, and cumin. Stir well to combine.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the jackfruit is tender and has absorbed the flavors.
- While the jackfruit cooks, prepare the slaw by combining shredded cabbage and grated carrots in a bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together vegan mayo, apple cider vinegar, and maple syrup. Pour over the cabbage mixture and toss to coat.
- Toast the slider buns if desired, then assemble by placing a generous portion of BBQ jackfruit on each bottom bun, topping with slaw, and adding the top bun.
Notes
- Make sure to use young green jackfruit in water or brine, not ripe jackfruit in syrup.
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free slider buns and ensure your BBQ sauce is gluten-free.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a spicier version, add some hot sauce or cayenne pepper to the BBQ mixture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: vegan, jackfruit, bbq, sliders, plant-based, gluten-free option, party food
