This vegan pulled pork sandwich is bathed in my refined sugar-free barbecue sauce and topped with homemade vegan coleslaw! It makes the perfect vegan sandwich for your next barbecue or picnic! Gluten free, dairy free, and bursting with flavor, everyone will enjoy this protein-packed sandwich!

I see tons of recipes out there for pulled jackfruit sandwiches and they are good, however, some people just don’t like the texture or taste of jackfruit. This pulled pork sandwich made with soy curls is packed with protein and is truly a filling and satisfying meal!

What are Soy Curls?

Soy Curls are a dehydrated soy protein made by Butler Foods. When re-hydrated, they soak up the flavor of the broth and transform into a meaty texture. When you change the flavor of the broth, you change the flavor of the soy curl as well. You can find them for sale at some natural foods store, or order them on Amazon and have them delivered to your door.

How do soy curls taste like pulled pork?

You just need to re-hydrate soy curls in a broth that has a pork-like flavor and with spices that people would typically put on pork. To do this, I add Bragg’s Liquid Aminos, Dijon mustard, and some spices to boiling water to make a broth and then re-hydrated the soy curls in it. After they soak up all this flavor, simply sauté them with an onion and coat it all with barbecue sauce.

What do I need to make a vegan pulled pork sandwich?

For the “pulled pork” flavored broth:

Braggs Liquid Aminos – or tamari or soy sauce (soy sauce is not gluten-free). I prefer the taste of the Bragg’s, but all have a similar taste.

Dijon Mustard – this is important to give it a pulled pork flavor.

Boiling Water – this is the liquid base of your “pork” broth.

Garlic Powder – for flavor.

Black Pepper – fresh ground is delicious if you have it.

To make the sandwich:

Soy curls – this is your vegan “meat.” This is my favorite meal alternative to use. You can also use jackfruit, mushrooms or any other meat substitute that you want, just omit the water since there will be no need for rehydrating. (You will still want the seasoning to flavor your meat substitute).

Onion – for flavor. (optional, but recommended).

Oil – to saute the onion and soy curls.

Salt – for flavor.

Barbecue Sauce – you can use most store-bought brands or use my recipe for refined sugar-free barbecue sauce.

Coleslaw – to layer in your sandwich for that authentic pulled pork sandwich taste.

Rolls or Sandwich Buns – Any vegan variety will work. If you need it to be gluten-free, I have found that Schar brand rolls work well.

How do I make barbecued pulled pork with soy curls?

Make some vegan coleslaw if desired and set it aside. if desired and set it aside. Combine all of the ingredients for the broth in a large bowl and give it a stir. Quickly add the soy curls and let them soak up the flavors of the broth. Stir occasionally to make sure the all the soy curls get re-hydrated in the broth. Saute a diced onion in a 1 tbsp of oil in a large frying pan on low while the soy curls are soaking. Sprinkle the onion with salt and cook for about 5 minutes until they are translucent. Add the re-hydrated soy curls to the frying pan and turn up the heat to medium and saute for about 5 more minutes. Pour the barbecue sauce over the soy curls and coat well. Assemble the pulled pork sandwiches by putting the cooked soy curls on a bun topped with vegan coleslaw . Tips for a perfect pulled pork sandwich using soy curls: You can use any mustard. I like the flavor of the mustard with whole mustard seeds. You could also add 1/2 tsp of whole mustard seed along with the mustard too.

You can omit the onions if desired, but still, cook the soy curls for about 5 minutes to help the flavors blend.

If the soy curls are still slightly hard after soaking, add a small amount of hot water until they are re-hydrated completely.

If there is still some broth at the bottom of the bowl, add it to the frying pan with the soy curls.

What barbecue sauce should I use for this vegan pulled pork?

Most barbecue sauces that they sell at the store are vegan, so you are probably safe using your favorite sauce. These sauces do contain a ton of sugar though. I wanted a vegan barbecue sauce that wasn’t overwhelmingly sweet and didn’t use refined sugar, so I came up with my own, refined sugar-free barbecue sauce, sweetened only with maple syrup. Even my kids prefer my homemade sauce to the store-bought versions and it only takes about 5 minutes to whip up.

How do I make vegan coleslaw?

Most coleslaw is made with regular mayo and therefore is not vegan. However, it is incredibly simple to make your own vegan coleslaw in just a few minutes. It’s just vegan mayo, a few spices, and shredded cabbage. You can even buy a bag of pre-shredded cabbage to make it even easier.

Is this good vegan picnic food?

Yes! These sandwiches work great for all those summer picnics and parties! Just make the coleslaw and “pulled pork” covered it in barbeque sauce ahead of time. Keep them sealed in separate containers in the refrigerator or cooler until you are ready to eat. Then assemble the sandwiches on a vegan bun or roll and you have an unbelievable vegan sandwich that will make your omni friends drool!

What if I need the sandwich to be gluten-free?

The only gluten in any part of this sandwich is the bread or bun that you put it on. I used a Schar brand gluten-free hamburger bun for the one you see in the picture.

Want another protein packed sandwich made with soy curls? This vegan buffalo chicken sandwich is another protein packed, satisfying meal!

Soy curls are also delicious in soups like Vegan Chicken Noodle Soup, Vegan Cream of Chicken Soup, and Vegan Green Chili Stew or as chicken strips in my Easy Vegan Fajitas.

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5 from 2 votes Print Vegan Pulled Pork Sandwich Prep Time 10 mins Cook Time 10 mins Total Time 20 mins A classic pulled pork sandwich made with soy curls and barbecue sauce and topped with vegan coleslaw. Course: lunch, Main Course Cuisine: American, gluten free, vegan Keyword: butler soy curls, vegan pulled pork, vegan pulled pork sandwich Servings : 8 sandwiches Calories : 227 kcal Author : Monica Davis | The Hidden Veggies Ingredients For the broth to re-hydrate the soy curls: 1 cup boiling water

2 tbsp Bragg's liquid Aminos or Tamari or soy sauce

1 tbsp whole grain Dijon mustard

1/2 tsp fresh ground pepper

1/4 tsp garlic powder For cooking the soy curls: 3 cups Butler soy curls

1 tbsp oil for frying onion

1 small onion diced

1/4 tsp salt

1 1/2 cup barbecue sauce

vegan coleslaw (optional)

8 rolls or buns to assemble the sandwich US Customary - Metric Instructions Make some vegan coleslaw if desired and set it aside. In a large bowl combine all of the ingredients for the broth and stir. Quickly add the soy curls and let them soak up the flavors of the broth. Stir occasionally to make sure the all the soy curls get re-hydrated in the broth. While the soy curls are soaking, saute a diced onion in a 1 tbsp of oil in a large frying pan on low. Sprinkle the onion with salt and cook for about 5 minutes until they are translucent. Add the re-hydrated soy curls to the frying pan and turn up the heat to medium and saute for about 5 more minutes. Pour the barbecue sauce of choice over the soy curls and coat well. Assemble the pulled pork sandwiches by putting the cooked soy curls on a bun topped with vegan coleslaw. Recipe Notes You can use any mustard. I like the flavor of the mustard with whole mustard seeds. You could also add 1/2 tsp of whole mustard seed along with the mustard too.

You can omit the onions if desired, but still, cook the soy curls for about 5 minutes to help the flavors blend.

If the soy curls are still slightly hard after soaking, add a small amount of hot water until they are re-hydrated completely.

If there is still some broth at the bottom of the bowl, add it to the frying pan with the soy curls. Nutrition Facts Vegan Pulled Pork Sandwich Amount Per Serving (1 sandwich) Calories 227 Calories from Fat 18 % Daily Value* Fat 2g 3% Sodium 889mg 39% Potassium 137mg 4% Carbohydrates 32g 11% Fiber 6g 25% Sugar 22g 24% Protein 17g 34% Vitamin A 120IU 2% Vitamin C 1mg 1% Calcium 131mg 13% Iron 4.1mg 23% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.



