Vegan BBQ Pulled Jackfruit Sandwiches

Ingredients

Canned jackfruit

2 cans, drained and rinsed

Vegetable broth

1/2 cup

BBQ sauce

1 cup (store-bought or homemade)

Maple syrup

2 tablespoons

Apple cider vinegar

2 tablespoons

Smoked paprika

1 teaspoon

Cayenne pepper

1/2 teaspoon (adjust to taste)

Salt

1/2 teaspoon (to taste)

Black pepper

1/4 teaspoon (to taste)

Olive oil

1 tablespoon

Garlic

3 cloves, minced

Onion

1 medium, diced

Hamburger buns

4, toasted

Coleslaw

1 cup (store-bought or homemade)

Instructions

1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
2. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, sautéing until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the drained and rinsed jackfruit to the skillet. Use a fork to break it apart into smaller, shredded pieces.
4. Stir in the BBQ sauce, vegetable broth, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine.
5. Reduce the heat to low and let the jackfruit simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it is tender and has absorbed all the flavors.
6. While the jackfruit is simmering, prepare the coleslaw if desired.
7. Toast the hamburger buns until golden brown.
8. Once the jackfruit is ready, remove it from the heat. It should be juicy and flavorful.
9. Assemble the sandwiches by placing a generous amount of the BBQ pulled jackfruit on the bottom half of each toasted bun.
10. Top with coleslaw if desired, and cover with the top half of the bun.
11. Serve hot and enjoy the deliciousness!