I don’t feel like I’m missing out at all by not eating meat. Most of what makes our favorite meat dishes so delicious isn’t even the actual meat—it’s the sauces and seasoning with which it’s prepared! (Feel free to disagree with me in the comments on that one, steak lovers.) 😉 BBQ shredded jackfruit gives you all the flavor of your favorite barbecue chicken or pulled pork sandwich, but without the meat. Add some coleslaw and a bun and bam—perfect late summer/football season dish.
You can usually find canned jackfruit in the Asian/International section of your grocery store. If not, look for specialty Asian markets or just order it online. Yes, online. You truly can buy anything on Amazon. Just make sure that it’s canned in water (*not* syrup). It should also be unripe (it’ll usually say “young green” on the can).
We’re keeping this recipe easy today by using whatever your favorite brand of BBQ sauce is. But if you want to get your Martha Stewart on, you could always make your own sauce at home. This one from Making Thyme for Health looks delish! If you don’t have a go-to brand of BBQ sauce, I’d suggest looking for one with a simple ingredient list, and of course check that it’s vegan if you don’t eat animal products (not all are).
BBQ Shredded Jackfruit
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This isn’t freezer-friendly, but it’ll store in the refrigerator for a few days. Definitely best when served fresh off the stovetop though! My go-to meal with this is to pair it with coleslaw, either on a sandwich bun or in a grain bowl. I’ll share a bbq shredded jackfruit buddha bowl recipe next week if you need some inspiration. 🙂
xo Nicole
I am not vegan, but I do try to limit my meat/animal product intake for environmental/ethical reasons and I LOVE BBQ jackfruit. As does my boyfriend who is basically a carnivore 🙂