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Jackfruit “Pulled Pork” Sliders with Smoky BBQ Sauce
Description:
These hearty sliders use tender young jackfruit as the star, slow-simmered in smoky BBQ sauce until it shreds apart like pulled pork. Piled onto soft buns with crunchy slaw, they’re a cozy, crave-worthy vegetarian twist on a comfort food classic.
Servings: 6 sliders
Ingredients:
2 cans young green jackfruit in brine (20 oz total), drained and rinsed
2 tbsp olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp ground cumin
1 tsp chili powder
1 cup BBQ sauce (your favorite smoky style)
½ cup vegetable broth
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
Salt and pepper, to taste
6 slider buns
1 cup coleslaw (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions:
Drain and rinse jackfruit, then pat dry. Cut away the firm core pieces and shred the rest with your hands or a fork.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened (5 minutes). Stir in garlic and spices, cooking until fragrant (1 minute).
Add jackfruit to the skillet. Stir to coat with spices. Pour in BBQ sauce, vegetable broth, and apple cider vinegar. Stir, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Use two forks to shred jackfruit further as it softens, mixing it with the sauce. Simmer uncovered for 10 more minutes until thickened.
Toast slider buns lightly. Pile on BBQ jackfruit and top with coleslaw. Serve warm.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Why You’ll Love It:
This recipe delivers all the smoky, tangy, finger-licking goodness of pulled pork — but it’s completely plant-based. The jackfruit texture is unbelievably meaty, making it a fun, cozy crowd-pleaser perfect for game night, potlucks, or casual self-care dinners.
