Barbecued Jackfruit (aka Vegan “Pulled Pork”)

In Your Instant Pot Or On Your Stovetop

This Barbecue Jackfruit recipe will have your most plant-resistant carnivorous friends amazed they are not actually eating barbecue pulled pork! Simple to make, this recipe comes together in less than twenty minutes. Try it with my delicious Homemade Barbecue Sauce prepared on your stovetop or in your Instant Pot. It is the perfect barbecue sauce for this dish. Barbecue Jackfruit is especially good served on an Avocado Brioche Burger Bun.

 

 

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Barbecued Jackfruit (aka Vegan “Pulled Pork”) In Your Instant Pot Or On Your Stovetop

We will be making Barbecue Jackfruit two ways, on the stovetop and with an Instant Pot. Both methods only take about fifteen to cook.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Quick & Easy
Cuisine: American Comfort Food
Keyword: barbecue, jackfruit, vegan
Servings: 4 cups
Calories: 145kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 16oz cans green jackfruit in brine aka young jackfruit
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons chili powder blend
  • 1 Tablespoon paprika
  • 1/4-1/2 teaspoon chipotle chili powder optional, may substitute cayenne
  • 2-3 Tablespoons Liquid Smoke
  • 1 teaspoon granulated onion
  • 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • 1 1/2 cups Homemade Barbecue Sauce (You may substitute commercial BBQ sauce, but you’ll be missing out!)

Instructions

Stovetop:

  • With your thumb and forefinger pull the wedges of jackfruit apart until it resembles pulled pork. Cover with cold water to rinse out some of the brine. Drain, rinse and drain again.
  • Transfer to a covered skillet or sauté pan.
  • Add remaining ingredients and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
  • Serve hot on a bun or as a side dish.

Instant Pot:

  • With a fork pull the wedges of jackfruit apart until it resembles pulled pork. Cover with cold water to rinse out some of the brine. Drain, rinse and drain again.
  • Transfer to an Instant Pot liner. Add remaining ingredients and place into Instant Pot. Close steam vent. Cook on Manual High for 0 minutes. Instant release.
  • Serve hot on a bun or as a side dish.

Notes

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 145kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 1g | Sodium: 197mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 2325IU | Vitamin C: 8.8mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 2.1mg

Below are the equipment and products I used in this recipe. Click on the photo to order yours through my affiliate link with Amazon.com, for which I receive a small advertising fee. Please visit my Store for more information.

All-Clad 5-Ply Stainless Cookware

This is a good basic set that will serve most of your needs.

 

Frontier Organic Garlic Granules, 1lb

Simply Organic Granulated Garlic

 

 

Organic Chili Powder, 1 lb

 

Organic Chili Powder

Spicely Organic Granulated Onion

 

 

Spicely Organic Granulated Onion, 1 lb

 

 

Colgin Liquid Smoke

 

 

Simply Organic Paprika

 

 

Frontier Organic Paprika, 1 lb

 

 

Green (Young) Jackfruit, 20oz