Description
A delicious and innovative twist on traditional pulled pork, using jackfruit as a plant-based alternative.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans young green jackfruit in brine, drained and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Slider buns
- Coleslaw (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add diced onion and sauté until translucent.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add the drained jackfruit, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes.
- Pour in the barbecue sauce and mix well. Simmer for 10-15 minutes until the jackfruit is tender and can be shredded with a fork.
- Assemble the sliders by placing the jackfruit mixture on slider buns and topping with coleslaw if desired.
Notes
- Make sure to use young green jackfruit, not ripe jackfruit.
- Feel free to adjust the spices and barbecue sauce to your taste.
- These sliders can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 sliders
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Jackfruit, Pulled Pork, Sliders, Vegan, Barbecue