Vegetarian BBQ Pulled Jackfruit Sandwich with Coleslaw
American

Vegetarian BBQ Pulled Jackfruit Sandwich with Coleslaw

A smoky, sweet, and sticky American-style sandwich featuring tender shredded jackfruit in rich BBQ sauce, topped with creamy, crisp coleslaw.

20 min 720 kcal 1 portion
Protein 10g
Carbs 84g
Fat 39g
Vegetarian Lactose-free

Ingredients

Quantities are for one portion.

  • 1large burger bun
  • 15 mlolive oil
  • 200 gcanned young jackfruit in water, drained
  • 30 gvegan mayonnaise
  • 50 mlBBQ sauce (store-bought)
  • 100 gcabbage, shredded
  • 50 gcarrot, shredded

Method

  1. Cut the tough core pieces out of the jackfruit chunks, then use two forks to pull and shred the pieces apart completely.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the shredded jackfruit and pan-fry until slightly browned and crispy on the edges.
  3. Pour the BBQ sauce into the pan, stirring to coat the jackfruit entirely, and let it simmer until sticky and hot.
  4. In a bowl, toss the shredded cabbage and shredded carrot with the vegan mayonnaise to create the coleslaw.
  5. Slice the large burger bun in half and lightly toast the inside surfaces in a dry pan.
  6. Pile the sticky, hot BBQ pulled jackfruit heavily onto the bottom bun, top generously with the creamy coleslaw, and close the sandwich.