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Pulled Barbecue Jackfruit Sandwich With Grilled Pineapple
This five-ingredient pulled jackfruit makes for a saucy, smoky, delicious start to summer.
March 26, 2024
Barbecue season will be here before we know it, but if the weather’s not quite nice enough for you to get outside—or if you don’t have a grill—you’re in luck. Not only is this recipe from Great Vegan BBQ Without a Grill by Linda and Alex Meyer super-simple in terms of ingredients, it’s also a cinch to make (and scrumptious to boot!).
What you need:
2 (14-ounce) cans young jackfruit, drained and rinsed
4 cups vegetable broth
1 small pineapple
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 cups barbecue sauce
4 hamburger buns
Shredded green or red cabbage
What you do:
- Into a medium saucepan, bring broth to a boil and reduce to a low simmer. Add jackfruit to the broth and simmer 20 minutes.
- While jackfruit is simmering, remove skin from pineaple and slice 3 round, ½-inch-thick pieces of pineapple. Brush grill pan or skillet with oil and warm over medium heat. When the pan is hot, add the pineapple and grill for approximately 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until seared and caramelized. Coarsely chop pineapple and set aside.
- Drain jackfruit and shred with a fork or pulse in a food processor about six to ten times to reach a pulled meat consistency.
- Into a saucepan over medium-high heat, bring barbecue sauce to a boil, and add jackfruit and pineapple. Stir to combine and reduce heat to a low simmer. Cook 20 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Put the barbecue jackfruit on the hamburger bun and top with the shredded cabbage.
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