BBQ Jackfruit Sandwich
32 min · 6 steps
Medium: 31–60 min or 7–12 steps
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
Heat the vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium heat and cook the onion for 5 minutes until softened.
Add the garlic and smoked paprika and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Stir in the ketchup, cider vinegar, vegan Worcestershire sauce and brown sugar and simmer for 5 minutes to make the barbecue sauce.
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.
Meanwhile, toss the shredded red cabbage with the vegan mayonnaise, salt and pepper to make the slaw.
Pile the barbecue jackfruit into the split burger buns and top with the slaw to serve.