Smoky Vegan BBQ Pulled Jackfruit Sliders
Not feeling burgers? Try this plant-based take on the classic slider appetizer from the blogger behind Pretty Brown Vegan for a fun at-home meal. Pair with a cold beer and a plate of fries for the quintessential gastropub experience.
What you need:
For the jackfruit:
1 tablespoon neutral oil
¼ white or yellow onion, diced
1 (10.5-ounce) can jackfruit, drained
¼ cup vegan barbecue sauce
2 teaspoons agave
4 drops liquid smoke
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon Cajun seasoning
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
For the coleslaw:
½ bag slaw mixture
¼ cup vegan mayonnaise
1 tablespoon coconut sugar
½ teaspoon lemon juice
½ tablespoons white vinegar
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
For serving:
4 slider buns, toasted
What you do:
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, warm oil. Add diced onion and cook for 5 minutes, or until softened. Add jackfruit and cook until pieces are slightly tender, about 5 more minutes. Shred jackfruit pieces in pan as they cook.
- Add barbecue sauce to pan and toss until fully coated. Add agave, liquid smoke, salt, pepper, Cajun seasoning, and garlic powder, stirring constantly. Cook for 8 more minutes and then remove from heat.
- For the slaw, in a large bowl add all ingredients and toss.
- Divide jackfruit between 4 slider buns and top each with equal portions of slaw. Serve warm.
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