BBQ Pulled Jackfruit

INGREDIENTS

• 3-20 oz. cans jackfruit in water or brine
• 1 tsp. olive oil
• ½ onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp. sugar
• 1 tsp. brown sugar
• 1 tsp. ground cumin
• ¼ tsp. cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp. chili powder
• 1 tsp. paprika
• 1½ tsp. liquid smoke
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• ½ cup vegan BBQ sauce (your favorite store bought or homemade kind)
• Buns for pulled pork sandwiches or corn tortillas for gluten-free pulled jackfruit tacos

INSTRUCTIONS

• Preheat the over to 400 degrees.
• Drain and rinse the jackfruit, remove the core and cut each piece in half. As you do this, remove the seeds. 
• BBQ Pulled Jackfruit 
• Saute the onion in olive oil over medium heat for about 7 minutes or until translucent, then add the garlic and saute a minute or so longer.
• Add the jackfruit, sugar, spices, and liquid smoke. Stir until the jackfruit is evenly covered.
• Add the vegetable broth, cover, and simmer for 10-15 minutes until all liquid is absorbed.
• Use a spatula to mash and divide the jackfruit until it looks similar in appearance to pulled pork.
• Spread the jackfruit out on a baking sheet and cook for 20 minutes. 
• Remove from oven and cover with bbq sauce.
• Return the jackfruit to the oven and cook for another 10-15 minutes or until the jackfruit is lightly browned. 

Serve and enjoy!

NOTES

*Use only jackfruit in water or brine, NOT in syrup.

*The seeds of the canned jackfruit are soft and won't hurt anything if you leave them in, but they throw the texture off a bit.

*For gluten-free, the pulled jackfruit is delicious on corn tortillas with sliced avocado.

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