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
- 1/2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 medium yellow onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 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)*
- 3/4 cup Quick And Easy Mayo (or try our 5 minute oil-free mayo!)
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 3 tsp maple syrup
- 3/4 tsp celery salt
- 1/4 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