Description
Plant-based sandwiches featuring shredded jackfruit seasoned with jerk spices and BBQ sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (20 ounce) cans young green jackfruit in brine or water, drained and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup jerk seasoning paste
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 6 sandwich buns
- Shredded lettuce for topping
- Sliced tomatoes for topping
Instructions
- Drain and rinse the jackfruit well. Squeeze out excess liquid. Shred the jackfruit using two forks or your fingers.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic and jerk seasoning paste to the skillet. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the shredded jackfruit, BBQ sauce, apple cider vinegar, and brown sugar to the skillet. Stir to coat everything.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove the lid and continue to cook for another 10 minutes, or until most of the liquid has evaporated and the jackfruit is tender and slightly caramelized. Stir in salt and pepper.
- Toast the sandwich buns lightly.
- Divide the pulled jackfruit mixture among the buns. Top with shredded lettuce and sliced tomatoes. Serve immediately.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of jerk seasoning based on your spice preference.
- For a smokier flavor, add 1/2 teaspoon of liquid smoke when simmering.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 35 min
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 75g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: BBQ, Jerk, Pulled Pork Substitute, Jackfruit, Vegan, Sandwich, Plant Based