Vegan BBQ Jackfruit Tacos

These BBQ Jackfruit Tacos are smoky, tender, and surprisingly satisfying. When cooked properly, young green jackfruit shreds just like pulled pork, making it one of the best plant-based taco fillings.

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Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Main Course, Snack

Cuisine: American, Gluten-Free, Healthy Options, Vegan

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 20

Servings:

Calories: 119kcal

Ingredients

2 20-ounce cans young green jackfruit
1/2 Red Onion
3 Garlic Cloves, minced
1/2 tsp Smoked Paprika
1/2 tsp Chili Powder
1/2 tsp Dried Oregano
1/4 tsp Red Crushed Pepper
1/4 tsp Sea Salt
1/4 tsp Fresh Ground Pepper
1 cup Homemade Barbecue Sauce or your favorite barbecue sauce
1/3 cup Broth
1-2 tbsp Cooking Oil

Optional Ingredients for Assembling Tacos

Tortillas
Sliced Radishes
Sliced Jalapeños
Avocado Crema
Salsa

Instructions

First, prepare the jackfruit by pouring it into a strainer and thoroughly rinsing to remove any debris, salt, or liquid remains
Transfer the jackfruit into a large bowl. Then, using a knife or your hands, pull apart (or slice) the jackfruit into thin pieces. (Do not discard the core or seeds)
Season the jackfruit with the seasonings listed above. Mix well to ensure all the jackfruit is evenly coated.
In a large skillet over medium heat, add 1-2 tablespoons of oil of choice. Then, add the chopped garlic and onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes, until golden.
Add the seasoned jackfruit to the pan andsaute for about 5 minutes. Then pour in the broth. Mix the ingredients and then cover the pan for 5 minutes on medium-low heat.
After the broth has been absorbed by the jackfruit, add the barbecue sauce and cook over medium low heat for about 10 minutes.
Remove from the heat and enjoy. Place generous portions of the pulled bbq jackfruit onto your prepared tortilla. Add toppings of your choice and Enjoy!

Video

Notes

Use young green jackfruit in water or brine, not ripe jackfruit and definitely not jackfruit packed in syrup. The green, unripe version has a neutral flavor and that signature shredded, pulled-meat texture when cooked. Ripe jackfruit is sweet and fruity, great for smoothies or desserts, but not what you want for savory tacos.

For this recipe you can use my 15-minute Homemade Barbecue Sauce or your favorite bbq sauce. When making the video I used Flex Eats Vegan BBQ Sauce.

Nutrition Facts are estimated and vary based on ingredients used. The nutrition facts listed here are for the bbq jackfruit only.

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