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Comforting Vegan BBQ Jackfruit Sandwiches Easy Homemade Recipe with Creamy Slaw

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A smoky, tangy, and comforting plant-based BBQ jackfruit sandwich paired with a creamy vegan slaw, perfect for quick weeknight meals or entertaining guests.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cans (about 20 oz / 565 g each) young green jackfruit in water or brine, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup (240 ml) tomato sauce or ketchup
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup or brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 4–6 vegan burger buns or sandwich rolls, toasted if desired
  • 2 cups (150 g) shredded green cabbage
  • 1 cup (75 g) shredded carrots
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) vegan mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: 1 tsp maple syrup for slaw
  • Optional extras: Pickles, sliced jalapeños, fresh cilantro, or vegan cheese slices

Instructions

  1. Drain and rinse the canned jackfruit well under cold water. Use two forks or your fingers to gently shred the pieces into smaller, stringy bits resembling pulled pork, avoiding over-mashing. This should take about 5 minutes.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together tomato sauce, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and olive oil until smooth. Taste and adjust heat or sweetness as preferred. Set aside.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add shredded jackfruit and sauté for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it starts to brown and smell toasty.
  4. Pour in the BBQ sauce, reduce heat to low, and simmer uncovered for 15-20 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes, until sauce thickens and jackfruit is tender but not mushy.
  5. While jackfruit simmers, mix shredded cabbage and carrots in a bowl. In a separate small bowl, whisk vegan mayo, apple cider vinegar or lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, and optional maple syrup. Pour dressing over cabbage mixture and toss well to coat. Chill until ready to serve.
  6. Just before serving, toast burger buns lightly in a dry pan or oven broiler for 2-3 minutes until golden and slightly crispy.
  7. Assemble sandwiches by piling BBQ jackfruit on bottom bun, topping with creamy slaw and optional extras, then crown with top bun. Serve immediately.

Notes

Be gentle when shredding jackfruit to avoid mushiness. Simmer jackfruit in BBQ sauce to absorb flavor and thicken sauce. Toast buns to prevent sogginess. Slaw can be made ahead and chilled. Adjust cayenne pepper for desired spice level. Use gluten-free buns for gluten-free option.

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Keywords: vegan, BBQ, jackfruit, sandwich, plant-based, creamy slaw, quick, easy, smoky, tangy

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