Vegetarian BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich

Satisfy your BBQ cravings with this irresistible Vegetarian BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich! The star of this plant-based recipe is young green jackfruit, skillfully transformed into juicy, shredded "pulled pork" with its tender texture and smoky BBQ flavor. Simmered in a blend of tangy BBQ sauce, apple cider vinegar, and warming spices like smoked paprika and cumin, the jackfruit absorbs every bit of flavor. Topped with a creamy homemade coleslaw, made with a zesty mix of lemon juice and honey, this sandwich delivers the perfect balance of sweet, smoky, and crunchy. Served on a toasted burger bun, it's a quick and easy 45-minute recipe that's ideal for weeknight dinners, backyard gatherings, or satisfying any comfort food craving—completely meat-free!

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cans (14 ounces each) Canned young green jackfruit
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 medium, diced Onion
• 3 cloves, minced Garlic
• 1 cup Vegetable broth
• 1 cup BBQ sauce
• 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 4 Burger buns
• 2 cups Coleslaw mix
• 0.25 cup Mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Drain and rinse the canned jackfruit. Use your fingers or a fork to pull apart each piece into shreds, removing any hard core pieces.

Step 2

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the shredded jackfruit to the skillet, followed by the vegetable broth. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.

Step 5

Add the BBQ sauce, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to coat the jackfruit evenly.

Step 6

Reduce the heat to low and cover the skillet. Let it simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the jackfruit becomes tender and absorbs the flavors.

Step 7

While the jackfruit is cooking, prepare the coleslaw. In a bowl, mix the coleslaw mix with mayonnaise, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper.

Step 8

Toast the burger buns until golden brown.

Step 9

Once the jackfruit is ready, remove the lid and increase the heat to medium-high. Cook for an additional 5 minutes to thicken and caramelize the BBQ sauce slightly.

Step 10

Assemble the sandwiches by placing a generous portion of the BBQ jackfruit on the bottom half of each bun. Top with the prepared coleslaw.

Step 11

Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious Vegetarian BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2071.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1945.3

Total Fat 79.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.4g
Cholesterol 58.8mg	0%
Sodium 4051.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 273.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 38.2g	0%
Total Sugars 110.9g
Protein 34.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 730.0mg	0%
Iron 14.8mg	0%
Potassium 5614.5mg	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: 36.7%

Protein: 7.1%

Carbs: 56.1%