Name: Barbecue Pulled Jackfruit Sandwiches
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Yield: Servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium onion, sliced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 3 cups fresh jackfruit pods*; Salt and pepper, to taste; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 teaspoon paprika (or smoked paprika); 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon cumin; 3/4 cup barbecue sauce, plus more for serving; 1/4 cup water; 6 burger buns; Optional toppings: coleslaw, thinly sliced red onions, avocado, and/or pickle slices.; * For cooking, choose jackfruit that is on the green side and does not yield to pressure. It'll be a bit harder to process, but the pods will be less sweet and more pork-like than sweet, ripe fruit.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups fresh jackfruit pods*
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon paprika (or smoked paprika)
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
3/4 cup barbecue sauce, plus more for serving
1/4 cup water
6 burger buns
Optional toppings: coleslaw, thinly sliced red onions, avocado, and/or pickle slices.
* For cooking, choose jackfruit that is on the green side and does not yield to pressure. It'll be a bit harder to process, but the pods will be less sweet and more pork-like than sweet, ripe fruit.

Cooking Steps

1

In an oven-proof skillet or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat.
2

Saute onions and garlic until translucent.
3

Add jackfruit and spices, and season to taste.
4

Add barbecue sauce and water and stir. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then cover.
5

Reduce heat, and let simmer for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally until the liquid is absorbed and the jackfruit is shredding.
6

Remove from heat. Add more barbecue sauce, if desired, and serve warm on burger buns, topped with toppings of your choice.

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