I know what you’re thinking.

What the who is that?

It’s BBQ jackfruit – aka the ticket to reclaiming your favorite BBQ sandwich.

Hubba. Hubba.

This recipe was inspired by the talented folks at FuD – a vegan eatery in Kansas City.

When we were still Midwest dwellers I had the chance to eat at FuD several times and was most drawn to their faux meat dishes using jackfruit.

I’d seen jackfruit in Asian stores before and just thought it looked like a giant green eyesore (because that’s what it is). However, I had no idea that its texture lends itself to mocking meat and absorbing just about any flavor you throw its way.

In other words, it’s a vegan’s dream food.

This recipe is simple, requiring just 10 ingredients (give or take a spice) and 30 minutes!

The only ingredient this recipe requires that’s likely not lying around your pantry is green jackfruit, which can be found at practically any Asian market and on Amazon.

NOTE: Just be sure it’s young green jackfruit in water, not brine or syrup and most certainly not ripe jackfruit. This is key to achieving proper flavor and texture.

The process is so simple.

Drain and clean jackfruit.

Toss with BBQ spices.

Saute.

Add BBQ sauce.

Simmer.

Voila!

BBQ jackfruit in just 30 minutes that will fool any carnivore into thinking they’re eating pulled pork. This stuff is legit.

To add more flavor and texture to the mix, I include a quick avocado veggie slaw that’s easily prepared while the jackfruit is simmering.

And for even more healthy fats and some protein, roasted salted cashews – because who doesn’t want a giant handful of cashews on anything they’re eating? (Shush, Rhonda – just shush.)

This BBQ jackfruit sandwich is legit! It’s:

Smoky

Hearty

Tender

Big in BBQ flavor

Crunchy from the slaw

Satisfying

& Simple

Even the novice can make this sandwich. All that’s left to do is sit back and watch your friends marvel at what they’re eating. I’ll never scorn the jackfruit again, no matter now ugly and weird it is.

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If you try this sandwich, let us know! Take a picture and tag it #minimalistbaker on Instagram! We’d love to see what you come up with. Cheers!