Smoky Vegan Jackfruit Pulled Pork
Ingredients
- 2 cans young green jackfruit in brine
- 1 onion
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- 1/4 cup vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Preparation
Drain and rinse the jackfruit from the cans
Remove any hard core pieces and shred the jackfruit
Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil until softened
Add the shredded jackfruit and all remaining ingredients including barbecue sauce, vegetable broth, soy sauce, maple syrup, smoked paprika, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper
Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes until the jackfruit is tender and the sauce has thickened
Shred the jackfruit further with two forks to achieve a pulled texture
Serving suggestions
Serve warm on toasted buns with coleslaw
Use as a filling for tacos or burritos
