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BBQ Jackfruit Sandwich

BBQ Jackfruit Sandwich

American
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32 minutes
4 people
Medium31–60 min or 7–12 steps

32 min · 6 steps

Medium: 31–60 min or 7–12 steps

450 kcalper person
Protein 12g
Carbs 68g
Fats 14g

About this dish

Shredded jackfruit simmered in a smoky homemade barbecue sauce and piled into a soft bun with a quick cabbage slaw — a hearty plant-based sandwich built for a napkin.

Allergy Info

Gluten

Diet Info

Vegan

Ingredients

Fresh Produce

  • Onionfinely chopped1
  • Garlic clovescrushed2
  • Red Cabbagefinely shredded150 g

Meat & Poultry

  • Jackfruittwo 400 g tins, drained and shredded800 g

Dried Goods

  • Light brown sugar2 tbsp
  • Burger bunssplit4

Spices & Seasonings

  • Smoked paprika1 tsp
  • Saltto taste
  • Freshly ground black pepperto taste

Oils & Condiments

  • Vegetable Oil1 tbsp
  • ketchupfor the barbecue sauce180 g
  • Cider Vinegar1 tbsp
  • Vegan Worcestershire sauce1 tbsp
  • Vegan mayonnaise40 g

Utensils

  • Saucepan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Chopping board
  • Sharp knife

Method

1

Heat the vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium heat and cook the onion for 5 minutes until softened.

Approx. 6 minutes
2

Add the garlic and smoked paprika and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Approx. 2 minutes
3

Stir in the ketchup, cider vinegar, vegan Worcestershire sauce and brown sugar and simmer for 5 minutes to make the barbecue sauce.

Approx. 5 minutes
4

Add the drained, shredded jackfruit to the sauce and simmer for 10 minutes, breaking up the pieces with a spoon, until warmed through and coated.

Approx. 10 minutes
5

Meanwhile, toss the shredded red cabbage with the vegan mayonnaise, salt and pepper to make the slaw.

Approx. 5 minutes
6

Pile the barbecue jackfruit into the split burger buns and top with the slaw to serve.

Approx. 4 minutes