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Pulled Jackfruit Sandwiches – Vegan Pulled “Pork”

October 1, 2018 By Richa 66 Comments

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Easy Pulled Jackfruit Sandwiches. Shredded Jackfruit seasoned with bbq seasoning and bbq sauce, baked and served with slaw. 6 Ingredient Vegan Pulled Pork. Nutfree Recipe. Can be gluten-free soy-free

Easy Pulled Jackfruit Sandwiches. Shredded Jackfruit seasoned with bbq seasoning and bbq sauce, baked and served with slaw. 6 Ingredient Vegan Pulled Pork. #vegan #veganricha #Nutfree Recipe. Can be #glutenfree soy-free

Unripe Jackfruit, a huge fruit commonly found in tropical climates, has a string like shreddable texture which works great in some applications to make vegan version of meaty meals. It is often used to make a pulled “pork” to fill up sandwiches or tacos. 

While trying out my soycurl mango bbq tacos, I felt that this short method of directly baking works out best for me. No additional pans, no additional kitchen standing time! Just shred, mix bbq sauce + seasoning, spread and bake. And done! It cannot be simpler than that!

Change it up with different seasonings such as a mix of bbq and cajun, jamaican jerk, taco seasoning etc. This slaw is a basic one with some vegan mayo, pepper, vinegar and sweetener. Make a double helping of the jackfruit and add to sandwiches, tacos or wraps!

Easy Pulled Jackfruit Sandwiches. Shredded Jackfruit seasoned with bbq seasoning and bbq sauce, baked and served with slaw. #Vegan Pulled Pork. #veganricha #Nutfree Recipe. Can be #glutenfree soy-free

More Jackfruit Recipes

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  • Vegan Tinga bowl with Hearts of Palm, Chickpeas, Spanish Rice – Sub hearts of palm with shredded jackfruit. 
  • Jackfruit Meatballs Tacos
  • Jackfruit Chickpea Coconut Stir Fry
  • Jamaican Jerk Jackfruit, Caribbean Bean Wraps. 

Easy Pulled Jackfruit Sandwiches. Shredded Jackfruit seasoned with bbq seasoning and bbq sauce, baked and served with slaw. #Vegan Pulled Pork. #Nutfree Recipe. Can be #glutenfree soy-free

Step by Step Photos:

Squeeze the jackfruit in a kitchen towel. Then shred with hands or a fork or knife and add to a bowl with onion, garlic, ginger. 

Add the bbq spice and bbq sauce and mix. Spread on parchment lined baking sheet and bake.
Shredded Jackfruit and onion in a white bowl for our Vegan Pulled Jackfruit Sandwiches  Shredded Jackfruit mixed with bbq sauce and bbq seasoning in a white bowl for our Vegan Pulled Jackfruit Sandwiches
Marinated Jackfruit on parchment lined baking sheet for our Vegan Pulled Jackfruit Sandwiches  Easy Pulled Jackfruit Sandwiches. Shredded Jackfruit seasoned with bbq seasoning and bbq sauce, baked and served with slaw. #Vegan Pulled Pork. #Nutfree Recipe. Can be #glutenfree soy-free

Tips to make amazing Pulled jackfruit

  • Young green jackfruit texture and flavor can be an acquired thing. Adjust the baking time based on your preference of texture. Add more bbq sauce and bake for less time for moist, and bake longer for crisp caramelized. 
  • Jackfruit is available as ripe as well as unripe. Ripe jackfruit is packed in syrup and is sweet. We need green unripe jackfruit here. It can be found in Asian stores, Indian stores and online on amazon. 
  • I make my own bbq seasoning/rub. The other seasoning I like is from world spice which is just spices. So use 2 tbsp and add a tbsp of sugar. You can also add a bit of liquid smoke for smokey profile. 
  • You want to squeeze the jackfruit as much as possible to remove the brine flavor. Then mix and marinate for a bit if you wish in the bbq sauce + seasoning. Add a bit of broth for additional moisture if needed, then bake. 

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Vegan Pulled Jackfruit Sandwiches

Easy Pulled Jackfruit Sandwiches. Shredded Jackfruit seasoned with bbq seasoning and bbq sauce, baked and served with slaw. Vegan Pulled Pork Nutfree Recipe. Can be gluten-free soy-free
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time45 mins
Total Time1 hr
Course: Sandwich
Cuisine: Vegan
Keyword: bbq pulled jackfruit, jackfruit pulled pork, vegan pulled pork, vegetarian pulled pork
Servings: 4
Calories: 367kcal

Ingredients

Pulled Jackfruit

  • 2 20 oz cans (2 cans) young green jackfruit (packed in brine or water not syrup). Each can is 20 oz. you need 2 cans. So a total of 40 oz.
  • 1/2 (0.5 ) medium red onion thinly sliced
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 tsp minced ginger
  • 1/4 tsp (0.25 tsp) salt or more, depending on taste
  • 2 to 3 tbsp (2 to 3 tbsp) bbq seasoning , add 1 tablespoon sugar if the seasoning is just spices. Use 3 tablespoons if the seasoning already contains sugar. See notes for recipe
  • 3/4 cup (214.5 g) bbq sauce , plus more for dressing

Easy Slaw

  • 3 cups (210 g) slaw mix (I use shredded cabbage, carrot, brussel sprouts, baby kale mix)
  • 1/4 cup (56 g) vegan mayo
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
  • 1/2 tbsp (0.5 tbsp) maple syrup or sugar to taste
  • dashes of salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Drain the jackfruit. Place in a thick kitchen towel, fold and squeeze out as much liquid as possible. This will shred some of the jackfruit. Slice the rest using a knife or separate using hands until somewhat shredded. Remove any hard seeds if any (There are rarely hard seeds in the canned version. The tender seedbox and stem area are all edible).
  • Add the jackfruit to a large bowl with sliced onion, garlic and ginger. Add bbq seasoning and sugar mixture, and salt and mix well.
  • Add 1/2 to 2/3 cup bbq sauce and mix. Add 2 tbsp veggie broth if the bbq sauce is too thick and mix in (I use 2 tbsp of broth to clean out the mixing bowl after transferring to the baking dish). Spread the mixture in a large baking dish (parchment lined).
  • Bake at 400 deg F For 30 minutes. Shred some of the larger pieces by pressing with a spatula. Taste and adjust salt, sweet, heat at this point. Add some salt, sugar/maple syrup and cayenne for heat if needed and mix in and move the jackfruit around.
  • Spread well again and continue to bake for another 15 to 25 mins (depends on moisture content, pan/oven and preferred texture.) I like some edges caramelized and crispy)
  • Prepare your buns tacos and slaw. Mix everything under slaw. Taste and adjust flavor. Chill for 15 mins and use. 
  • Mix in 2 to 4 tbsp bbq sauce into the baked jackfruit and assemble the sandwiches with generous layers of jackfruit, more bbq sauce, slaw. You can also fill this in wraps or tacos. 

Video

Notes

Glutenfree: Make tacos with gluten-free flatbread or make a bowl
Soyfree: Use my soyfree bbq sauce from Everyday Kitchen book
 
BBQ Seasoning: Mix         sweet  
 
Nutrition is for 1 serve (1 sandwich) does not include bread. 

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Vegan Pulled Jackfruit Sandwiches
Amount Per Serving
Calories 367 Calories from Fat 90
% Daily Value*
Fat 10g15%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 541mg24%
Potassium 311mg9%
Carbohydrates 66g22%
Fiber 5g21%
Sugar 24g27%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 420IU8%
Vitamin C 28.1mg34%
Calcium 225mg23%
Iron 3.7mg21%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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  1. Lisa is Planted365 says

    October 1, 2018 at 2:00 pm

    5 stars
    These look great! I was pleasantly surprised to find these on the menu of a small town restaurant in Michigan, of all places. It was the only vegan thing on their menu. I love it now, but it’s definitely an acquired taste! I think they’re better the longer they cook.

    Reply
    • Richa says

      October 1, 2018 at 2:28 pm

      yes i dont like the texture when cooked onthe stove top. The baked caramelized jackfruit is so much better!

      Reply
    • Andrea Biedron says

      October 3, 2018 at 7:02 am

      5 stars
      I agree, if it is not prepared properly, it is an acquired taste. However thorough rinsing of the jackfruit and you CAN make it taste EXACTLY like BBQ pulled pork. I’ve had it made ‘right’ and I’ve had it made ‘wrong’. I sent it back when they get it wrong. Rinse rinse rinse the pulpy fruit!

      Reply
      • Richa says

        October 3, 2018 at 10:07 am

        yes definitely rinseand squeeze out all the brine. the brine is weird tasting

        Reply
  2. ilana says

    October 1, 2018 at 9:00 pm

    what about using fresh jackfruit? I have noticed it on sale in my neighborhood but never cooked with it. would it work with this dish or other dishes of yours ? how woudl it be different?

    Reply
    • Richa says

      October 1, 2018 at 11:23 pm

      yes definitely.You just wont need to squeeze it. If the fresh jakfruit is already peeled and hard stem removed, then just Shred and use!

      Reply
    • Olivia says

      March 11, 2019 at 8:22 am

      5 stars
      The only thing with the fresh jackfruit is that it is usually ripe and then it is sweet and has an apple/ mango flavor. I don’t like that in my savory dishes but maybe try both. Thank you Richa! I really didn’t like it on the stove top and am grateful for your baking insights! I’ve had it prepared and it was perfect but making it myself has been a learning curve! Thank you!

      Reply
  3. Barbra says

    October 2, 2018 at 2:10 am

    5 stars
    Hi Richa, I have a jar of jack fruit at home, but I will have a look if it’s in syrup or water. If I convert it with your metric, is it correct that 2 20 oz is 40 cans of jack fruit? That seems to me like a lot….
    If I use a converter on Google, it says it’s around 60 ml?

    Reply
    • Richa says

      October 2, 2018 at 10:13 am

      no 🙂 its just 2 cans. 40 oz total since most cans are 20 oz cans. i’ll add more detail there

      Reply
      • Karen says

        July 13, 2019 at 9:59 am

        Love your cooking videos!
        Suggest that you correct the recipe, which Barbra noted reads 2 cans 20 oz. (40 cans). As noted it should be (40 oz.).

        Reply
        • Richa says

          July 13, 2019 at 11:04 am

          updated it. the widget does the metric conversion and sometimes picks up the wrong qualifier. like cans instead of oz here. thanks for letting meknow. While editing, the metric conversion is a different tab so it isnt obvious to me until i see the published post on the blog.

          Reply
  4. Andrea Biedron says

    October 3, 2018 at 6:59 am

    5 stars
    Is this in your advertised cookbook? I have the cookbook at home but it would be nice to know that it’s already in there…I’m at work and hate to waste paper printing this recipe out if it’s already in print at home! 😛

    Reply
    • Richa says

      October 3, 2018 at 10:08 am

      The book was written in 2016 and early 2017, so recipes after mid 2017 on the blog are all new and not in the book :). there are other jackfruit recipes in the book like jackfruit firecracker sandwich, tinga jackfruit etc

      Reply
  5. Amanda says

    October 28, 2018 at 5:53 pm

    5 stars
    Ok so this is a winner of a recipe for sure , so easy and so delicious . My fam loved it 👌

    Reply
    • Richa says

      October 28, 2018 at 7:28 pm

      yay!

      Reply
  6. Jessica Bacho says

    November 29, 2018 at 1:29 pm

    Hi! We are replicating this recipe bit with a whole fresh jackfruit. How do we measure the seasonings? Do we go add the specific measurements by each pound of jackfruit?

    Reply
    • Richa says

      November 29, 2018 at 4:03 pm

      The drained jackfruit is 10 oz (280g ) per can. So you can peel and chop the jackfruit and then measure out 20 oz or 560 gm and use

      Reply
  7. Lorraine says

    December 5, 2018 at 7:34 pm

    5 stars
    This was a fun new try for us. Jack Fruit Wow! Our family thought this was an excellent recipe. The coleslaw is a perfect addition – don’t skip it!

    Reply
    • Richa says

      December 5, 2018 at 10:35 pm

      awesome!

      Reply
  8. Melissa says

    December 12, 2018 at 5:59 pm

    5 stars
    This turned out to be delicious. Thanks for the recipe! I’ll make it again.

    Reply
    • Richa says

      December 12, 2018 at 6:37 pm

      yay!

      Reply
  9. Nan says

    January 23, 2019 at 7:59 am

    Can you share your BBQ seasonong recipe or did I miss it here?

    Reply
    • vivek garg says

      February 5, 2019 at 10:00 pm

      Recipe links to this one https://www.veganricha.com/2017/08/bbq-sweet-potato-pizza.html

      Reply
  10. Melody says

    February 13, 2019 at 5:31 am

    Richa, check your wording about adding the sugar. I think you meant add 1 T sugar if already has sugar and vice a versa? Cant wait to try. Have 2 cans sitting on the shelf.

    Reply
    • Richa says

      February 13, 2019 at 9:38 am

      the other way around. Some bbq seasonings are just spice while some are spice + sugar. If the seasoning doesnt have sugar, then add some sugar. If it has sugar, then dont and add later while tasting if needed

      Reply
  11. Karina says

    February 21, 2019 at 3:52 pm

    5 stars
    Hi! How many people will this recipe serve on average?
    Thanks:) I love your recipes

    Reply
    • Richa says

      February 21, 2019 at 4:58 pm

      2 to 4 depending on their appetite and what you are serving as sides.

      Reply
  12. Els says

    March 27, 2019 at 8:10 am

    5 stars
    Just cooked this and it was the first time I cook with Jackfruit – way too simple, I don’t know what I was worried about! And the recipe is on point, tastes amazing!! I’m definitely making this again – and again… Thank you!

    Reply
    • Richa says

      March 27, 2019 at 10:18 am

      yay! i know right, no simmering for hours needed!

      Reply
  13. Patty says

    March 27, 2019 at 4:24 pm

    I just saw this comment now. I’ve always hated recipes with jackfruit, but this one inspired me. And I live in Michigan! Curious – in what small town did you get the jackfruit sandwich? Thanks!

    Reply
  14. Holly says

    March 27, 2019 at 8:17 pm

    5 stars
    Yum. Great flavor and texture. So easy too. I’ve made a few different versions of bbq pulled jackfruit but this one is awesome

    Reply
    • Richa says

      March 27, 2019 at 10:13 pm

      yay!

      Reply
  15. Nikki says

    March 30, 2019 at 5:29 pm

    5 stars
    These jackfruit sandwiches were so flavorful and the texture was on point! I’ve always wondered if baking jackfruit would give it the texture I prefer, and this recipe proved it would. This recipe is a keeper!

    Reply
    • Richa says

      March 30, 2019 at 8:01 pm

      yay!

      Reply
  16. Diane says

    April 1, 2019 at 7:14 pm

    5 stars
    This sandwich was delicious. I will definitely be making again. My husband like so much he ate 3 sandwiches. Thanks for the recipe.

    Reply
    • Richa says

      April 1, 2019 at 7:16 pm

      awesome!!

      Reply
  17. Michelle C says

    April 13, 2019 at 10:50 pm

    5 stars
    Absolutely amazing ! So simple. Thank you Richa for this recipe and for including a link to your BBQ seasoning recipe and the dressing for the coleslaw. It all turned about perfectly. My husband wanted seconds. This will be a new meal in our house. To shred the jack fruit I threw it in the food processor with the S blade and it worked great, just pulse. I used HAK’S Habanero Pineapple BBQ sauce, I usually like to make my own, but sometimes cutting corners is necessary. Thanks again!!!

    Reply
    • Richa says

      April 14, 2019 at 9:06 pm

      yay!!

      Reply
  18. Laura says

    October 31, 2019 at 5:49 am

    5 stars
    I made this recipe this week and it was so good. The technique to squeeze the brine out and then bake is the key. I will make this again!! I wonder how a taco seasoning plus enchilada sauce would work for a variation on your idea?

    Reply
    • Richa says

      October 31, 2019 at 10:42 am

      yes exactly. taco seasoning + enchilada sauce will work amazingly as well. i made the chili lime jackfruit with tomato base and taco seasoning. it was fab veganricha.com/?s=jackfruit

      Reply
  19. Angie Broyles says

    January 9, 2020 at 3:19 am

    5 stars
    We loved this! It was very easy and came out great! The jackfruit from Trader Joe’s was easy to use.

    Reply
    • Richa says

      January 9, 2020 at 10:17 am

      awesome!

      Reply
  20. Pat says

    March 15, 2020 at 11:58 am

    5 stars
    Made this today to have for dinner tonight, I even made the BBQ spice from your other recipe. Came out so good. I definitely think making the spice myself gave it so much added flavor. I .do agree that I like the JF cooked longer and crispy. Thank you for your wonderful recipes

    Reply
  21. Shelby says

    March 21, 2020 at 3:42 pm

    This recipe was incredible! The best texture I’ve found so far. I cooked about 10 minutes less as I was using a convection oven.

    Reply
    • Richa says

      March 21, 2020 at 4:20 pm

      yay

      Reply
  22. Becky says

    May 5, 2020 at 4:39 am

    Dear Richa

    I love all your creations ! I believe once i saw a Recipe with Pulled Oats but i cant find it anymore . Do you have the link?
    I might be mistaken in that could you invent yours delicious curry made with pulled oats? Looking forward to cook more of your super tasty curries!!

    Keep blogging and stay healthy 🙂

    Reply
    • Vegan Richa Support says

      May 5, 2020 at 5:45 pm

      Hi Becky, Thank you. Pulled Oats are a really cool option almost like the new jackfruit! Good idea – I’ll start experimenting but haven’t posted anything previously.

      Reply
      • Becky says

        May 12, 2020 at 7:34 am

        Super thanks for your feedback i have been browsing your page for days as you are a big inspiration for my cooking experiments!!! Cant waite to see your recipe with indian curry and pulled oats or hennep seeds kofta keep me posted.

        Reply
  23. Chasity says

    May 14, 2020 at 12:44 pm

    Hello, going to try these this weekend. Not really a fan of shredded soft meat. Does cooking in the oven ensure a more firm jackfruit? Is that why you cook in the over instead of stove top? I want to prevent the soft tender shredded texture.

    Reply
    • Richa says

      May 14, 2020 at 12:49 pm

      Yes exactly! I am in the same camp so I bake them until most are crispy. You can adjust bake time to get the texture you prefer.

      Reply
      • Chasity says

        May 14, 2020 at 12:50 pm

        Great! this won’t dry it out will it? Or do I just need to add more bbq once removed from the oven?

        Reply
        • Richa says

          May 14, 2020 at 3:41 pm

          You have to add more bbq sauce, see recipe instructions

          Reply
  24. Nan Hedrick says

    June 5, 2020 at 6:47 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious sub for pulled pork! After I finally found canned jack fruit at Whole Foods, one can made 2 sandwiches, perfect for hubs and me. I think I’ll cut the bake time down a little since it was getting too dry and crispy and had to add more BBQ sauce. But great texture and flavor which was of course from my favorite BBQ sauce!! I used Penzeys BBQ3001 spice and a sugar-free BBQ sauce I found at Safeway. The red onion, garlic, and ginger gave it just the right tang. Thanks for posting!!

    Reply
    • Richa says

      June 5, 2020 at 6:59 pm

      Awesome! Yes adjust to preference, pans and ovens matter and texture preference. These r super easy!

      Reply
  25. Rani says

    June 10, 2020 at 9:51 am

    5 stars
    It’s a lovely recipe I’ll get jackfruit make I like jackfruit thanks Richa

    Reply
  26. Janet says

    July 10, 2020 at 2:39 pm

    5 stars
    Love this recipe, I cook longer than the recommended time to get it crispy. It definitely needs the tablespoon of sugar, I use brown coconut sugar. Even my husband who is not a jackfruit fan loves it.

    Reply
    • Vegan Richa Support says

      July 10, 2020 at 4:54 pm

      sounds great! well, seems like he’s a new fan now. thank you for the awesome rating Janet =)

      Reply
  27. Dani says

    August 3, 2020 at 6:24 pm

    5 stars
    This is one of my fams fave recipes! Its easy and super yummy 😋

    Reply
    • Vegan Richa Support says

      August 3, 2020 at 6:45 pm

      Awesome ! thank you

      Reply
  28. Priya Kanabar says

    August 13, 2020 at 3:57 am

    Hi Richa!
    I’m thinking about making this for a camping trip this weekend. If I’m going to make it in advance and heat up later on the camp stove should I just reduce the baking time and add some extra Bbq sauce and water when I heat up?

    Reply
    • Vegan Richa Support says

      August 14, 2020 at 10:00 am

      That should work perfectly! 🙂

      Reply
  29. Serena Patel says

    August 14, 2020 at 2:13 am

    5 stars
    Love this recipe!!!! My non vegan friends were so impressed, I love that it’s simple too, no hobs or pans.

    Reply
    • Vegan Richa Support says

      August 14, 2020 at 9:55 am

      That’s great news! Thank you for the great review!

      Reply
  30. Julie says

    October 6, 2020 at 5:21 pm

    5 stars
    Very flavorful… my first time working with jackfruit and it was a success. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Richa says

      October 6, 2020 at 10:38 pm

      Yay

      Reply

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