Vegetarian Smoky BBQ Pork

Experience the bold, smoky flavors of barbecue with this Vegetarian Smoky BBQ Pork, a plant-based twist on a classic favorite. Tender shredded young jackfruit provides the perfect pull-apart texture, making it a mouthwatering alternative to traditional pulled pork. The jackfruit is infused with a rich blend of smoked paprika, chili powder, and liquid smoke, creating a deeply satisfying, smoky depth. Tossed in a homemade barbecue sauce flavored with brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and soy sauce, every bite is tangy, savory, and irresistibly sweet. Perfectly nestled on toasted whole wheat burger buns, this hearty dish is ideal for a casual family dinner, summer cookout, or meatless Monday delight. Serve it with creamy coleslaw or zippy pickles for a crowd-pleasing meal that’s big on flavor and easy to make in just 45 minutes.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 cans (20 oz each) Canned young green jackfruit
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 medium, finely chopped Onion
• 3 cloves, minced Garlic
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 1 cup Ketchup
• 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
• 0.5 teaspoon Liquid smoke
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 6 pieces Whole wheat burger buns

Directions

Step 1

Drain and rinse the canned jackfruit thoroughly. Pat dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. Use your fingers or a fork to pull apart each jackfruit piece into shreds.

Step 2

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Stir in smoked paprika, chili powder, and ground cumin, cooking for another 1 minute to release the spices' aromas.

Step 5

Add the shredded jackfruit to the skillet and stir well to coat with the spice mixture, cooking for about 5 minutes.

Step 6

In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, liquid smoke, salt, and black pepper.

Step 7

Pour the BBQ sauce mixture over the jackfruit in the skillet. Stir to combine and ensure the jackfruit is well-coated.

Step 8

Reduce the heat to low and cover the skillet. Let the jackfruit simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has reduced and the flavors are fully absorbed.

Step 9

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Step 10

Lightly toast the whole wheat burger buns if desired.

Step 11

Serve the smoky BBQ jackfruit on toasted buns, garnished with your favorite toppings such as coleslaw or pickles.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2064.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1885.3

Total Fat 42.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4392.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 326.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 45.6g	0%
Total Sugars 103.8g
Protein 52.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 972.7mg	0%
Iron 18.2mg	0%
Potassium 6167.7mg	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: 20.1%

Protein: 11.1%

Carbs: 68.9%