Dairy-Free Burnt Ends

Indulge in the smoky, sweet, and savory perfection of Dairy-Free Burnt Ends, a plant-based twist on a barbecue classic. Made with tender young green jackfruit, this recipe delivers the bold flavors and crispy caramelized edges you'd expect from traditional burnt ends—without the meat or dairy. The jackfruit is seasoned with a medley of spices, slow-baked to achieve the ideal texture, and smothered in a tangy, dairy-free barbecue sauce before roasting to sticky, crisped perfection. Perfect as a main dish or a hearty sandwich filling, these vegan burnt ends are gluten-free, dairy-free, and guaranteed to impress at your next cookout.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:120 mins

Total Time:140 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cans (20 oz each) Canned young green jackfruit
• 1 cup Vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 cup Barbecue sauce (dairy-free)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 275°F (135°C).

Step 2

Drain and rinse the jackfruit. Use your fingers or a fork to pull apart the jackfruit pieces into smaller, shreds resembling pulled pork. Remove any seeds you may encounter.

Step 3

In a large bowl, combine the shredded jackfruit with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Toss until the jackfruit is well coated with the spices.

Step 4

Spread the seasoned jackfruit onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 1 hour, stirring halfway through, until the jackfruit begins to dry out and take on a firmer texture.

Step 5

Increase the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C).

Step 6

Pour the vegetable broth over the baked jackfruit to add a touch of moisture back into it and prevent it from drying too much. Toss gently.

Step 7

Return the jackfruit to the oven and bake for an additional 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 8

Remove the jackfruit from the oven and pour the barbecue sauce over it. Toss thoroughly to coat.

Step 9

Return the jackfruit to the oven for a final 30 minutes, allowing the barbecue sauce to caramelize slightly and the jackfruit to form crispy edges.

Step 10

Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, and serve these dairy-free burnt ends with your favorite sides or in sandwiches.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1651.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1102.9

Total Fat 31.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.4g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4971.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 199.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.7g	0%
Total Sugars 118.7g
Protein 11.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 404.3mg	0%
Iron 7.3mg	0%
Potassium 5957.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 25.3%

Protein: 4.0%

Carbs: 70.7%