Pulled Jackfruit (Vegan Pulled 'Pork')
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Serves: Serves 5
 
Ingredients
  • 2 600g/20oz cans young green jackfruit in water
  • 2 Tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • ½ tsp chili powder
  • 180ml BBQ sauce
  • **To Serve**
  • Smashed avocado
  • Extra sauce
  • Buns
Instructions
  1. Rinse and drain the jackfruit. Dry off thoroughly and remove the 'core' like you would with pineapple.
  2. Mix the seasoning separately and toss through the jackfruit until it's well covered.
  3. Heat a large pan (we used a heavy base pot) over a medium heat. Add a tablespoon of oil and stir in the seasoned jackfruit. Fry for 2-3 minutes, turning often.
  4. Add bbq sauce and enough water to thin it out (this will help it cook and stop it from catching/sticking). Stir through, reduce the heat to medium-low and cook covered for 20-35 minutes, stirring often. If you feel you need to add more sauce or water then do. You should attack with a couple of forks to pull it apart if you want it to be shredded.
  5. For the last 2-3 minutes, increase the heat to medium high to get a bit more colour and texture. Again, feel free to shred further with a couple of forks.
  6. Remove from the heat. This is best served fresh but will last a couple of days in a sealed container.
  7. Serve in a bun with avocado, salad leaves and fries.
Recipe by The Bearded Bakery at http://www.thebeardedbakery.com/baking/free-from/pulled-jackfruit-vegan-pulled-pork/