Name: BBQ Jackfruit Sandwich
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 5
Ingredients: 2 chipotle peppers for the BBQ sauce; 2 tablespoons adobo sauce for the BBQ sauce; 1/2 cup ketchup for the BBQ sauce; 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar for the BBQ sauce; 2 garlic cloves for the BBQ sauce; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard for the BBQ sauce; 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika for the BBQ sauce; 1/2 teaspoon cumin for the BBQ sauce; black pepper for the BBQ sauce; 1 can (20 oz) young unripe jackfruit in water or brine; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 small yellow onion diced; 1/4 teaspoon sea salt; 1/2 cup water; 2 cups shredded cabbage for the slaw; 1/4 cup cilantro for the slaw; 1/2 tablespoon lime juice for the slaw; 1/2 teaspoon olive oil for the slaw; salt and pepper for the slaw; 6 burger buns or 8 slider buns

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Overview

Prep15 min

Cook35 min

Total50 min

Servings5

DifficultyEasy

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Ingredients

2 chipotle peppersfor the BBQ sauce2 tablespoons adobo saucefor the BBQ sauce1/2 cup ketchupfor the BBQ sauce1/4 cup apple cider vinegarfor the BBQ sauce2 garlic clovesfor the BBQ sauce1 teaspoon Dijon mustardfor the BBQ sauce1/2 teaspoon smoked paprikafor the BBQ sauce1/2 teaspoon cuminfor the BBQ sauce black pepperfor the BBQ sauce1 can (20 oz) young unripe jackfruitin water or brine1 tablespoon olive oil1 small yellow oniondiced1/4 teaspoon sea salt1/2 cup water2 cups shredded cabbagefor the slaw1/4 cup cilantrofor the slaw1/2 tablespoon lime juicefor the slaw1/2 teaspoon olive oilfor the slaw salt and pepperfor the slaw6 burger buns or 8 slider buns

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Equipment

Blender
Large skillet

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Method

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Sauce and shred

Blend the chipotle peppers, adobo, ketchup, cider vinegar, garlic, Dijon, smoked paprika, cumin, and pepper until smooth. Shred the jackfruit, discarding unusually hard core pieces.

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Cook the jackfruit

Cook the onion with olive oil and salt for 8 to 10 minutes. Add the jackfruit and cook 5 minutes, then stir in the water and about half the BBQ sauce. Simmer until tender and coated.

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Slaw and build

Mix the cabbage, cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Pile the jackfruit and slaw into warm buns.

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Tips

NoteUse young green jackfruit in water or brine \u2014 ripe jackfruit in syrup is a dessert.

NoteRefrigerate the jackfruit and slaw separately up to 3 days.

NoteToast the buns \u2014 they hold up against the sauce.

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Nutrition

NoteNutrition varies by ingredient brands and serving size.

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Storage

RefrigeratorRefrigerate jackfruit and slaw separately up to 3 days.

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Frequently asked

Does it taste like pulled pork?+

It tastes like BBQ sauce and texture \u2014 which is most of what a good pulled pork sandwich actually is.

Where do I find jackfruit?+

Canned young jackfruit is in most Asian grocery aisles and many supermarkets \u2014 always in water or brine.

Can I make it less spicy?+

Use one chipotle instead of two, and add the extra adobo at the table.

BBQ Jackfruit Sandwich

Overview

Ingredients

Equipment