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This super easy vegan recipe is prepared in a crockpot and results in the most delicious Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Jackfruit ever. Jackfruit is a perfect plant-based substitute for pork. We pile the BBQ Pulled Jackfruit on sandwiches. SO good!
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Jackfruit Pulled Pork

Enjoy this easy to make Jackfruit Pulle Pork on a bun with coleslaw on the side. You'll be so surprised how closely it mimics the other stuff!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 192kcal
Author Marly McMillen

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 20 oz cans Young Green Jackfruit in brine drained
  • ½ cup ketchup
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon liquid smoke
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup fresh cranberries optional
  • 1 firm green pear chopped
  • 1 - 3 tablespoons olive oil optional

Instructions

  • Place the drained jackfruit in a slow cooker and turn to high heat.
  • In a bowl combine the ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, liquid smoke, nutmeg, and water. Stir to combine.
  • Add the fresh cranberries and chopped pear to the jackfruit, pour the sauce over the top and stir to distribute evenly.
  • Place the lid on and cook for about 10-15 minutes on high. Once it starts to simmer, turn the heat to low and cook for four hours.
  • Optional: Place 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Place batches of the finished BBQ Pulled Jackfruit and cook until browned on the edges. Turn and cook on both sides. Place in a serving dish and repeat until you've browned all of the jackfruit.

Notes

* Use a gluten-free bun to make this sandwich gluten-free

Nutrition

Calories: 192kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Sodium: 148mg | Potassium: 338mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 315IU | Vitamin C: 8.5mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 0.7mg