Barbecue Pulled Jackfruit

Ingredients for Barbeque Pulled Jackfruit.

Barbecue Pulled Jackfruit

Did you know jackfruit is the largest tree fruit in the world? Just as big in taste is this recipe for barbecue pulled jackfruit. So, grab the napkins, and dig into this delightful meal. Adapted from Buzzfeed Australia’s “BBQ Pulled Jackfruit That’ll Fool Meat Eaters.”

  • Serving size: 1/2 cup

  • PROTEIN per serving: 0.4 g*

  • CALORIES per serving: 306 kcal

  • Total FAT per serving: 6 g

  • Total CARBS per serving: 59 g

  • Number of servings: 8

  • Time to prepare: 30 minutes

* Protein amount may vary depending on the brands of the products that are used.

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Ingredients

  • Two 20 oz cans green jackfruit in brine†

  • 1/2 tbsp brown sugar

  • 1 tsp smoked paprika

  • 1 tsp garlic powder

  • 1/2 tsp chili powder

  • 1/2 tsp salt

  • 2 tbsp oil

  • 1 cup barbecue sauce†

  • 1/4 cup water

  • 8-pack of buns

  • Red onions and any other no-protein sandwich toppings you like

† Try to find brands that have 0 grams protein listed in the Nutrition Facts.

Instructions

  1. Rinse and drain the canned jackfruit and place it in a bowl.

  2. Add the brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, chili powder, and salt, and stir until well combined.

  3. Heat 2 tbsp of oil over medium heat in a large skillet and fry the jackfruit for 3 minutes.

  4. Add 1 cup of barbecue sauce, and reduce the heat to low.

  5. Cover and simmer for about 30 minutes, adding the 1/4 cup of water to thin out the sauce, if needed. Stir occasionally.

  6. Once the jackfruit has softened, remove it from the heat and pull it apart with 2 forks.

  7. Serve it on a bun with red onions and/or all your favourite no-protein fixings.

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