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    Vegan Jackfruit Pulled Pork Sandwiches

    Published: Aug 31, 2015 · Modified: Jul 13, 2020 by Sina · This post may contain affiliate links · 59 Comments

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    Jackfruit Pulled Pork Sandwiches

    I love trying new things. Isn’t it crazy that you can use a fruit to make vegan pulled pork?! Jackfruit is the largest tree-borne fruit in the world and it’s commonly found in South and South East Asia. It’s actually the national fruit of Bangladesh and it can reach up to 80 lb in weight. I only had pulled pork once at Thanksgiving in Canada and I can’t really remember exactly how it tastes like, but Flo said these jackfruit pulled pork sandwiches with avocado and vegan ranch sauce we had the other day were really close to the original.

    Jackfruit Pulled Pork Sandwiches

    I don’t know who first had the idea to use jackfruit to make vegan pulled pork, but to whoever did: “Thanks so much!”. This was such an awesome idea! It’s not only super delicious but also really easy to make: First you remove the core and put the jackfruit pieces in a mixing bowl. Then you need to stir in the spices (paprika powder, cumin, salt, and red pepper flakes) until the jackfruit pieces are nicely covered. I also used liquid smoke, which I think is great for hearty dishes like this one. You might find it in large supermarkets or you can just order it online.

    Jackfruit Pulled Pork Sandwiches

    Besides, I added a pretty good amount of BBQ sauce (make sure the brand you use is vegan). While the jackfruit is cooking (this will take about 20 minutes), you’ve got enough time to prepare the vegan ranch sauce, the lettuce, the tomatoes, and the avocado. All in all, the pulled jackfruit sandwiches won’t take much longer than 30 minutes.

    Jackfruit Pulled Pork Sandwiches

    Jackfruit Pulled Pork Sandwiches

    Jackfruit Pulled Pork Sandwiches

    Make sure to use young jackfruit in brine or water, not in syrup. It’s available in Asian supermarkets or on Amazon.

    Jackfruit Pulled Pork Sandwiches

     

    I hope you like these jackfruit pulled pork sandwiches. If you give them a try, I’d be happy to know how they turned out. 

    Also check out these 10 amazing jackfruit recipes! 

    Jackfruit Pulled Pork Sandwiches

    Jackfruit Pulled Pork Sandwiches

    These jackfruit pulled pork sandwiches with avocado and ranch sauce don't only look like the real thing, but they also taste amazing!!
    4.91 from 21 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 mins
    Cook Time: 20 mins
    Total Time: 30 mins
    Servings: 2 servings
    Author: Sina

    Ingredients

    For the pulled jackfruit:

    • 1 onion, chopped
    • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
    • 2 20 oz cans young green jackfruit in brine or water
    • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
    • 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke
    • 2 teaspoon paprika powder
    • 2 teaspoon brown sugar
    • 1 pinch red pepper flakes
    • 3/4 cup BBQ-sauce
    • 1/4 cup vegetable broth
    • salt, to taste
    • black pepper, to taste

    For the vegan ranch sauce:

    • 1/2 cup vegan mayonnaise
    • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
    • 1 tablespoon parsley, finely chopped
    • salt, to taste
    • black pepper, to taste
    • 1 tablespoon soy milk

    For the sandwiches

    • 2 buns
    • 1 tomato
    • 1 avocado
    • lettuce

    Instructions

    • Drain and rinse the jackfruit. Remove the core and put in a mixing bowl. Stir in the spices (paprika, cumin, brown sugar) so the pieces are nicely covered.
    • In a medium pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the onion for about 3 minutes or until it becomes translucent. Then add the garlic and cook for another minute.
    • Add the jackfruit and cook for about 3 minutes. Then add the BBQ sauce, the liquid smoke (if using), and the vegetable broth and cook for another 15- 20 minutes. Use a fork to shred the jackfruit.
    • In then meantime make the vegan ranch sauce: Combine all ingredients in a small bowl.
    • Serve the pulled jackfruit on a bun together with tomatoes, lettuce, avocado, and ranch sauce.
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    Comments

    1. Greg

      August 28, 2020 at 3:43 am

      5 stars
      This was soooo good! I made half a recipe as it’s just me. Looking forward to leftovers tomorrow!

      Reply
    2. Jacquie

      July 25, 2020 at 12:14 am

      5 stars
      Very easy recipe. I bought Tesco tinned jackfruit, didn’t remove the cores but cooked it a little longer. The cores take a bit more effort to shred but combine well into the dish. My customers are very pleased with the result.

      Reply
    3. Jenny

      December 19, 2018 at 5:02 am

      5 stars
      I just made these for my husband and me, and I did not expect them to be so good! I only made a half batch, but they were really filling, and by my calculation, only about 530 calories (although I did use greek yogurt for half the mayo)! I got my jackfruit at Trader Joe’s if anyone else is having trouble finding them.
      I did have two questions about the recipe: the ingredients list doesn’t include olive oil – I used 1 Tbsp (so 2 Tbsp for a full recipe), how much did you use? This was my first time cooking with jackfruit, so I also wasn’t sure about the part where it said to remove the core. I just ignored it and it turned out great anyway.

      Reply
    4. Lisa

      October 18, 2017 at 5:27 pm

      Just made and ate this. I made it to the letter of your recipe and I really loved it! Thanks for such a great recipe. I love that your version doesn’t require using the oven. It’s so delicious! Interestingly, I read that if you cook it all longer, you do not need to discard the core and seeds and it’s true. They softened right up and tasted good. I just cut it all up a bit smaller.

      Reply
    5. Kerry

      April 04, 2017 at 3:42 pm

      Made this over the weekend SOOOO GOOD!!! My hubby & I really enjoyed trying Jackfruit for the first time. It was a lot of fun. Our young girls weren’t as big of fans but that’s okay. I’ll still make this again for sure! I also appreciated you sharing info about jackfruit. My in laws had never heard of jackfruit and it was convenient that I had just read a little about them on your blog. They were interested. What fun!

      Reply
      • Sina

        April 05, 2017 at 2:33 pm

        Hi Kerry, So glad you two liked it! :-) I couldn’t believe how delicious jackfruit was when I first tried it. Such an amazing fruit! My hubby used to love pulled pork, so he was SO excited about this! I’m actually just planning some new recipes using jackfruit, so keep an eye out for these. ;-)

        Reply
    6. Celia

      February 17, 2017 at 6:09 am

      How well does this keep once made.
      Want to make it today and serve it tomorrow.
      I have frozen jackfruit. I assume it will work just as well.
      Thanks

      Reply
    7. Angela

      June 02, 2016 at 7:18 pm

      We just bought a fresh jackfruit and want to try this recipe…we haven’t cut into it yet, but have seen it online…what part do we use in place of the canned version you are using?

      Reply
      • Sina

        June 06, 2016 at 12:26 pm

        Hi Angela,

        I’m so sorry I can’t help you with that. I’ve never had a fresh jackfruit yet. Did you buy a young jackfruit? Because it doesn’t work with any other kind. Let me know how it turns out. :-)

        Reply
    8. Marla

      April 27, 2016 at 2:03 am

      I stocked up on Jackfruit when I was at an Asian grocery Market and finally made this. It was so good! Thank you for the recipe!

      Reply
      • Sina

        May 18, 2016 at 6:17 pm

        So glad you liked it, Marla! :-)

        Reply
    9. Kerrine

      April 01, 2016 at 6:00 pm

      Hi! I’m excited to try this recipe. I was wondering if it would freeze well?

      Reply
      • Sina

        April 18, 2016 at 7:12 pm

        Hi Kerrine, So glad you like it! :-) Unfortunately, I haven’t tried freezing it yet, but I’ll give this a try next time I make it.

        Reply
    10. Shannon M

      January 04, 2016 at 2:57 am

      Finally found canned jackfruit and was so excited to give this a try and it didn’t disappoint!! Was a hit with the hubby too. Looking forward to the leftovers tomorrow.

      Reply
      • Sina

        January 07, 2016 at 11:10 am

        That’s so great to hear, Shannon! :-) I know it’s a bit hard to find, but it’s really worth it. And leftovers are always great!!

        Reply
    11. Michelle

      September 24, 2015 at 8:22 pm

      Looks amazing! I can’t wait to try the recipe!

      Reply
      • Sina

        September 28, 2015 at 7:39 pm

        Thanks, Michelle! :-) So glad you like the recipe!

        Reply
    12. Audrey @ Unconventional Baker

      September 02, 2015 at 11:32 pm

      I’ve never had pulled pork {never been a fan of pork anything} but I’m sooo curious about all these jackfruit creations — this sandwich looks absolutely delicious. It looks like the kind of “pork” I might not mind eating ;) Beautiful recipe!

      Reply
      • Sina

        September 03, 2015 at 2:25 am

        Thanks, Audrey! :-) I wasn’t a pork fan either. I’ve wanted to try jackfruit for such a long time and I’m so glad I finally did! My boyfriend really loved pulled pork before he turned vegetarian and he was totally blown away by this sandwich! :D

        Reply
    13. Melissa @ vegan does it

      September 02, 2015 at 7:20 pm

      This is one of those foods that has been on my list to try for too long! Looks so delicious and now I really need to get some jackfruit :)

      Reply
      • Sina

        September 03, 2015 at 2:22 am

        Haha! Same here, Melissa. ;-) I’ve wanted to try it for like ever, and I’m so glad I finally did! :-)

        Reply
    14. Anu-My Ginger Garlic Kitchen

      September 02, 2015 at 1:34 pm

      These sandwiches look divine, Sina! I love jackfruit, but tried them in a sandwich. I can simply imagine how tender and flavorful these sandwiches would be. I will make these soon! :)

      Reply
      • Sina

        September 03, 2015 at 2:21 am

        Thanks, Anu! So great to hear that you like it. Let me know how it turned out. :-)

        Reply
    15. Federica

      September 01, 2015 at 6:18 pm

      Must try it!

      Federica
      http://www.thecutielicious.com
      The Cutielicious

      Reply
      • Sina

        September 03, 2015 at 2:20 am

        Glad you like it, Federica! :-)

        Reply
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