BBQ Pulled Jackfruit gets a tropical twist! Jackfruit pulled “pork” with sweet mango is an easy vegan dinner. Lime jalapeño coleslaw adds crunch.

Mango BBQ Pulled Jackfruit

My friends kept raving about jackfruit. But, I have to be honest. I tried it about 5 times and was always disappointed. The texture is like shredded meat. But, the flavor is sweet, like a fruit. I was born in the south where pulled pork is sacred and savory.

I mentally filed jackfruit away as “all hype, no yum”… UNTIL…

A-HA! I just knew that the tropical flavor of mango bbq would play perfectly to jackfruits strengths. Magic! Angels sang! Tastebuds cheered!

Jackfruit & Coleslaw Ingredient Substitutions

• Canned green (young) jackfruit may be found in: the Asian section of your grocery store, natural grocer / health food stores, and Asian grocers.
• Fresh, frozen or canned mango should work equally well.
• I shredded half of a small, purple cabbage. However, bagged & pre-shredded cabbage (of any color) saves a couple of minutes.
• I used canned jalapeño, but fresh will work equally well. The jalapeño lose almost all of their heat as they marinate in the fridge. If you want a spicy slaw, add extra jalapeño to your sandwich.
• Gluten-free buns/rolls may, of course, be substituted as needed.

Let’s Cook BBQ Jackfruit Pulled Pork!

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Lime Jalapeno Coleslaw

Combine shredded purple cabbage and the coleslaw ingredients. Toss well. Refrigerate for 30 minutes while you make the jackfruit.

Hungry for more plant-based versions of meat favorites?

• Cheap Vegan Sheet Pan Fajitas
• Vegan Sweet & Sour “Chicken”

Mango BBQ Pulled Jackfruit & Lime Jalapeno Slaw

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★★★★★

5 from 4 reviews

• Author: Katie Allen
• Prep Time: 5
• Cook Time: 25
• Total Time: 30 minutes
• Yield: 4 1x

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BBQ Pulled Jackfruit gets a tropical twist! Jackfruit pulled “pork” with sweet mango is an easy vegan dinner. Lime jalapeño coleslaw adds crunch.

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Ingredients

BBQ Pulled Jackfruit

• 1 can green jackfruit, drained & rinsed
• 1 cup organic bbq sauce
• 1 Tbsp vegan Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 cup mango
• 3 drops liquid smoke
• 4 whole wheat hamburger buns

Lime Jalapeno Coleslaw

• 3 cups purple cabbage, shredded
• 1/3 cup lime juice
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 Tbsp jalapeno, minced (or more, to taste)
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1/4 tsp salt

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Instructions

1. Combine coleslaw ingredients in a bowl. Toss well to coat.
2. In a small pot, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add the drained, rinsed jackfruit. Boil for 5 minutes.
3. Drain the water. Using 2 forks, shred the jackfruit in the pot.
4. Add BBQ sauce, vegan Worcestershire sauce, mango and liquid smoke.
5. Return heat to medium. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for 8-10 minutes, or until sauce has thickened.
6. Divide BBQ pulled jackfruit between the 4 buns. Top with coleslaw.

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Notes

This recipe is vegan. However, please check the label on your BBQ sauce. For gluten-free, substitute whole wheat buns for GF buns, bread or rolls of choice. Store leftovers in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. BBQ Pulled Jackfruit is easily doubled or tripled.

• Category: Dinner
• Method: Stovetop
• Cuisine: American

Keywords: bbq jackfruit, bbq pulled jackfruit