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    Jackfruit Tacos

    Published: Aug 8, 2020 · Modified: Aug 8, 2020 by Sina · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    These jackfruit tacos are the ultimate comfort food! The tacos are so delicious, completely vegan, and ready in only 30 minutes! 

    six jackfruit tacos on a wooden cutting board with limes on the side

    Have you heard of pulled jackfruit or jackfruit pulled “pork” yet? It’s a vegan version of pulled pork that is made with canned young jackfruit as a base. It’s soooo good and it’s the perfect filling for these tacos! 

    Why This Recipe Works

    Canned young green jackfruit serves as the perfect vegan meat alternative in this recipe. It has a very neutral taste and soaks up marinades and sauces very well. Its texture is very similar to pulled pork, just not as chewy. 

    BBQ sauce, smoked paprika powder, and cumin provide the jackfruit with lots of flavor. Liquid smoke gives it its characteristic smoky taste. 

    Lettuce and red cabbage are the perfect fresh and crunchy base for these tacos. Green and yellow chilis add some nice spiciness.

    And don’t forget the creamy avocado and the easy garlic yogurt sauce that work as the mild counterpart of the chilis. 

    tacos filled with pulled jackfruit, lettuce, and corn on a wooden board

    What Goes Into This Recipe 

    ingredients that go into this recipe on a marble countertop with labels

    • Jackfruit – you need young green jackfruit in brine or water for this recipe. Don’t use canned jackfruit in syrup! 
    • Tortillas – I used soft tortillas but you could also use taco shells. 
    • Coconut Yogurt – make sure it’s unsweetened.
    • BBQ Sauce – use a vegan brand.
    • Liquid Smoke – it gives the jackfruit a smokey taste. I usually order it online. It lasts forever! 

    How to Make This Recipe 

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    1. Step: Drain and rinse the jackfruit. 

    2. Step: Remove the core and shred it with a fork. 

    3. Step: In a large pan, heat some oil. 

    4. Step: Cook the onions for about 3 minutes or until translucent. Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute. 

    a collage of four photos that show how to make jackfruit tacos

    5. Step: Add the jackfruit and cook for 1 minute on medium heat. 

    6. Step: Add the BBQ sauce, the smoked paprika powder, the cumin, the maple syrup, and the juice of half a lime. 

    7. Step: Stir well. 

    8. Step: Cook for 10 minutes on medium heat. Stir every few minutes. 

    a collage of four photos that show how to make jackfruit tacos

    9. Step: In the meantime, make the yogurt sauce. Combine the plant-based yogurt with the minced garlic and season with salt and pepper. 

    10. Step: Warm the tortillas or taco shells according to the package directions.

    11. /12. Step: Fill the tortillas with lettuce, red cabbage, pulled jackfruit, corn, and avocado.

    close-up of jackfruit tacos filled with corn and lettuce

    13. Step: Add the garlic sauce, a squeeze of lime juice, and the chopped cilantro on top. If you want you could also add some chilis. Enjoy! 

    Recipe Notes

    • You could either use tortillas or hard shell tacos for this recipe depending on your personal liking. 
    • I usually use store-bought vegan BBQ sauce for this recipe. But you could also make your own. 
    • For the garlic sauce, I recommend using unsweetened coconut or soy yogurt. 
    • The filling also works great in a tortilla wrap.

    a hand holding a taco filled with pulled jackfruit

    FAQs

    Where Do I Find Jackfruit? 

    I usually buy mine in our local Asian grocery store. You could also check the canned goods aisle or the health food section of your local grocery store. Or you could just order it online. 

    What Kind of Jackfruit Do I Need? 

    Make sure to use young green jackfruit in brine or water for this recipe. Don’t use canned jackfruit in syrup! 

    Also don’t buy frozen or canned ripe jackfruit. It doesn’t work in this recipe as it’s soft and can’t be shredded. 

    Related Recipes: 

    • Vegan Pulled Pork Wrap with Avocado 
    • Birria Tacos 
    • 10 Amazing Jackfruit Recipes 
    • Jackfruit Pulled Pork Sandwiches 
    • Jackfruit Buffalo Dip 
    • Tofu Tacos
    • Cauliflower Tacos 

    I Love To Hear From You! 

    I hope you like these jackfruit tacos as much as we do around here. 

    If you give this recipe a try, I’d love to know what you think about it. Just leave me a comment and a star rating below. Your comments really make my day!

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    Sina 

    tacos filled with pulled jackfruit, lettuce, and corn on a wooden board

    Jackfruit Tacos

    These jackfruit tacos are the ultimate comfort food! The tacos are so delicious, completely vegan, and ready in only 30 minutes! 
    5 from 2 votes
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    Course: Entrée, Main Course
    Cuisine: American, Mexican
    Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 15 mins
    Cook Time: 15 mins
    Servings: 6 tacos
    Calories: 197kcal
    Author: Sina

    Ingredients

    For the jackfruit pulled "pork":

    • 2 20 oz cans young green jackfruit in brine or water
    • 1 red onion, finely chopped
    • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
    • 1 teaspoon cumin
    • 2 teaspoons paprika powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika powder
    • 1 teaspoon maple syrup
    • 3/4 cup BBQ sauce
    • 1 pinch red pepper flakes
    • 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke

    For the tacos:

    • 6 small tortillas
    • romain lettuce, chopped
    • red cabbage, cut into thin strips
    • 1/2 avocado, cut into thin strips
    • 3/4 cup corn
    • chilis, cut into rings (optional)
    • 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped

    For the garlic sauce:

    • 1 cup unsweetend coconut or soy yogurt
    • 1 large clove of garlic, minced
    • salt, to taste
    • black pepper, to taste

    Instructions

    • Drain and rinse the jackfruit. Remove the core and shred it with a fork. 
    • In a large pan, heat some oil. Cook the onion for about 3 minutes or until translucent. Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute. 
    • Add the jackfruit and cook for 1 minute on medium heat. Add the BBQ sauce, the smoked paprika powder, the cumin, the maple syrup, and the juice of half a lime. 
    • Stir well. Cook for 10 minutes on medium heat. Stir every few minutes. 
    • In the meantime, make the yogurt sauce. Combine the plant-based yogurt with the minced garlic and season with salt and pepper. 
    • Warm the tortillas or taco shells according to the package directions
    • Fill the tortillas with lettuce, red cabbage, pulled jackfruit, corn, and avocado.
    • Add the garlic sauce, a squeeze of lime juice, and the chopped cilantro on top. If you want you could also add some chilis. Enjoy! 

    Notes

    • You could either use tortillas or hard shell tacos for this recipe depending on your personal liking. 
    • Make sure to use young green jackfruit in brine or water for this recipe. Don't use canned jackfruit in syrup!
    • I usually use store-bought vegan BBQ sauce for this recipe. 
    • For the garlic sauce, I recommend using unsweetened coconut or soy yogurt. 
    • I usually buy canned jackfruit in our local Asian grocery store. You could also check the canned goods aisle or the health food section of your local grocery store. Or you could just order it online. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 197kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 772mg | Potassium: 137mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 51IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 91mg | Iron: 1mg
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