Look. At. That. Sandwich! This BBQ pulled jackfruit sandwich with easy, creamy coleslaw makes for such a fun and summery meal!
With:
- Saucy, Spicy, Smoky Pulled Jackfruit And…
- Creamy, Sweet & Tangy Coleslaw
- This sandwich is a saucy explosion of flavour and messy sandwich fun!
How To Make This BBQ Pulled Jackfruit Sandwich
This ultimate loaded sandwich takes 40 minutes to make.
- 10 minutes prep time for the jackfruit.
- And 30 minutes cook time.
- Prepare the coleslaw while the jackfruit simmers.
- And you’re ready to serve these up!
- If using our 10 Minute, Quick and Easy Mayo for the Coleslaw, you can prepare it in advance and chill it in the fridge until you’re ready. OR try our super thick 5 Minute Oil-Free Mayo!
- Our Spicy Chipotle BBQ Sauce packs all the smoky, spicy flavour into this pulled jackfruit sandwich! It keeps well in the fridge so you can make our 15 minute BBQ sauce in advance too!
Recipe Cost
This recipe makes 6 loaded sandwiches and costs us approximately: CAD $17.53 to make. That’s $2.92 per sandwich!
If you decide to make a full batch of our Quick And Easy Mayo so you have extra for spreading on the buns, that will bring the cost to CAD $19.07 or $3.18 per sandwich.
Cost Comparison
- If we purchase a pulled jackfruit sandwich at a restaurant we can expect to pay about CAD $13 per sandwich.
- And if we were to make our pulled jackfruit with an equivalent 4 pounds of pork our recipe would cost roughly $5-$20 more! The price difference depends on whether the pork is purchased at a wholesale store or our local grocery store.
That means that one of our BBQ pulled jackfruit sandwiches is on average about $10 less than other options!
Do those savings make you ready to bite into this unbelievably tasty creation?
Let us know in the comments below if you make this tasty and thrifty BBQ pulled jackfruit sandwich! Have leftover BBQ jackfruit? Slop it on top of this saucy, spicy, creamy BBQ Jackfruit Mac & Cheese!
And if you’re a fan of loaded sandwiches, make sure to take a look at our Ultimate Hunger Bustin’ Eggplant Parm Sandwich and our Lox Bagel Sandwich!
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Ultimate BBQ Pulled Jackfruit Sandwich With Slaw
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 sandwiches 1x
- Diet: Vegan
Description
This BBQ pulled jackfruit sandwich is smothered in chipotle BBQ sauce and easy creamy coleslaw! Super thrifty at less than CAD $3 each!
Ingredients
- 6 sandwich buns of choice*
Spicy Chipotle Pulled Jackfruit
- 2 cans young green jackfruit, drained and shredded
- ½ tbsp olive oil
- ½ medium yellow onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tsp liquid smoke
- 1 cup water or veggie stock (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 cup of our Easy Spicy Chipotle BBQ Sauce (or spicy BBQ sauce of your choice)
Summery Coleslaw
- 397g coleslaw mix (7 cups of green and red cabbage with sliced carrots)*
- ¾ cup Quick And Easy Mayo (or try our 5 minute oil-free mayo!)
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 3 tsp maple syrup
- ¾ tsp celery salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
*Fresh ingredients you need that are not part of our pantry and freezer tips.
Instructions
*If making the Quick And Easy Mayo prepare in advance if possible and allow to chill in the fridge for 1 hour.
For the Pulled Jackfruit:
- Drain your jackfruit and shred it with your fingers or a fork.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Saute the onion and garlic in olive oil or water and a pinch of salt for about 5 minutes until slightly caramelized.
- Add your shredded jackfruit and season with smoked paprika, salt, and liquid smoke. Cook for about 1 minute, stirring to combine.
- Add 1 cup water or broth and ½ cup of your prepared BBQ sauce. Cover and allow to simmer on low for about 20 – 35 min until soft and all the flavours are combined. *Prepare your coleslaw now.
- Toss in the remaining ½ cup BBQ sauce before serving so it’s nice and saucy!
For the Coleslaw:
- Add the dressing ingredients to a bowl and stir to combine.
- Taste and adjust the seasonings to your liking adding more vinegar for bite, maple syrup for sweetness, and/or celery salt and pepper for seasoning.
- Stir the dressing into the coleslaw mix until evenly combined.
- Chill in the fridge until ready to serve.
To Assemble:
- If you have made extra mayo or chipotle BBQ sauce spread one or both on your bottom bun. Add a mound of pulled jackfruit and top with creamy coleslaw! Enjoy!
Notes
*Approximate Cost: CAD $17.53 ($2.92/sandwich). $3.29 for 6 buns, $9.28 for jackfruit, $4.96 for coleslaw (add an extra $1.54 if you make a whole batch of aquafaba mayo and use the extra on the buns bringing the cost to $19.07 total or $3.18/sandwich).
*If we purchase a pulled jackfruit sandwich out we will typically pay about CAD $13 per sandwich. If we make our pulled jackfruit with the equivalent 4 lbs of pork shoulder it would add roughly $5 – $20 depending on whether the pork is purchased at a wholesale store or local grocery store. Our recipe saves us on average $10 per sandwich!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Burgers & Sandwiches
- Method: Various
- Cuisine: American
Maria
Made this for dinner today. It was simple, quick and bursting with flavour. The bbq sauce is amazing. I made it a little extra hot!!! We love all your recipes but this is currently topping the list of our family’s summertime favourites.
Kathryn Alexandre
That’s fantastic to hear! So glad it was quick and easy for you and the whole family loved it! Thanks for giving it a try!