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Vegan Jackfruit Pulled Pork Recipe

By Erin · June 1, 2019 · Updated July 27, 2021 · 2 Comments

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This jackfruit pulled pork recipe is a delicious vegan-friendly alternative to traditional barbecue pulled pork, and it’s ready in under 30 minutes! 

A hamburger bun filled with pulled jackfruit served with chips and beer

Bring on the jackfruit pulled pork! No but really, I’m very into it and so is Miguel, so you know they must be good. I tried jackfruit pulled pork a few years ago and liked it, but I wasn’t in love with it until creating this barbecue jackfruit recipe. One of my favorite things to do is to prepare recipes and make people try them before telling them what it is. That’s exactly what you should do when making this recipe, mostly because so many people are unfamiliar with jackfruit.

WHAT IS JACKFRUIT?

Jackfruit is a tropical fruit that grows on trees. If you’ve never seen it in stores, you should probably Google it because it’s wild looking. You can buy it whole at farmer’s markets if you like, but to be honest, I always buy canned jackfruit because it’s easier to handle. You can easily pull the jackfruit apart, so the texture resembles traditional pulled pork, and tt has a pretty neutral flavor, making it incredibly versatile. 

A can of jackfruit

A skillet with jackfruit, tomatoes and spices

JACKFRUIT PULLED PORK RECIPE

This vegan pulled pork is made using easy-to-find ingredients, but you’ll be blown away by the flavor. The key to this recipe is the barbecue sauce, so be sure to use your favorite (vegan-friendly) BBQ sauce. The other spices include garlic powder, onion powder and chili powder, plus fire roasted diced tomatoes. 

HOW TO MAKE A VEGAN JACKFRUIT SANDWICH

So how do you actually make jackfruit pulled pork? Let me tell you! 

Start by draining the water from the cans of jackfruit and rinsing the jackfruit, then pouring it onto a cutting board. Use your hands to pull the jackfruit apart so that it resembles pulled pork, then transfer it to a large skillet. 

Sprinkle the spices over the pulled pork, then add the diced tomatoes and barbecue sauce and bring everything to a simmer. You’ll probably have to add some water to loosen everything up; I recommend starting with ¼ cup and going from there. Place a lid on the skillet and simmer the mixture for 10-15 minutes. Typically, the longer you simmer the more flavor the jackfruit will absorb. 

A hamburger bun filled with barbecue pulled jackfruit

OTHER VEGAN DINNER RECIPES

  • mediterranean hummus bowl
  • chimichurri cauliflower steak
  • spicy tofu vegan enchiladas 
A hamburger bun filled with pulled jackfruit served with chips and beer

Vegan Jackfruit Pulled Pork Recipe

This jackfruit pulled pork recipe is a delicious vegan alternative to traditional pulled pork.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Author: Erin

Ingredients

  • 28 oz. jackfruit drained and rinsed
  • 2 tablespoon flour of choice
  • ¼ cup diced tomatoes fire roasted
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • ¾ cup barbecue sauce
  • ¼ cup water or more

for serving:

  • hamburger buns
  • broccoli slaw or cabbage

Instructions

  • Once you've drained and rinsed the jackfruit, pour it onto a cutting board. Use your hands to pull the jackfruit apart so that it resembles traditional pulled pork, then place it directly into a large skillet.
  • Heat the skillet over medium heat, then sprinkle the flour over the jackfruit and stir (this will help to absorb some of the moisture.
  • Next, add the remaining ingredients and stir to combine. Once mixture starts bubbling, reduce heat to a simmer and simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Serve pulled jackfruit on a bun with slaw or cabbage, and enjoy!

Notes

-28 oz. jackfruit = 2 cans

Nutrition

Calories: 303kcal | Carbohydrates: 73g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 563mg | Potassium: 1051mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 56g | Vitamin A: 456IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 1mg
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A collage of two photos: one with a hamburger bun topped with barbecue jackfruit and the other with a skillet filled with jackfruit

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About Erin

Erin is the recipe developer, writer and photographer behind the healthy food blog, The Almond Eater. She's been blogging since 2014 and loves to create food for many different diets, including vegan, gluten free and/or Whole30 recipes.

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  1. Carol says

    September 01, 2020 at 7:56 am

    Hi! How far ahead could you make this--can it safely be reheated, frozen, etc without losing its texture? Or must it be eaten immediately?
    Thanks!

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    • Erin says

      September 01, 2020 at 9:04 am

      You can definitely freeze it! After you make it, wait for it to cool and then transfer it to a freezer safe bag for up to 6 months. The texture/taste should remain the same.

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