🥪 Jackfruit BBQ Pulled Sandwich with Purple Cabbage Slaw

Get ready for the ultimate plant-based comfort food! This BBQ jackfruit pulled “meat” is sweet, smoky, and perfectly tender, paired with a crunchy, tangy purple cabbage slaw. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or impressing your friends at a picnic! 💜

🥘 Ingredients

Pulled BBQ Jackfruit:

• 2 cans young green jackfruit in water or brine (20 oz each), drained & shredded
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 small onion, finely chopped 🧅
• 3 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
• 1 cup BBQ sauce (your favorite!)
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• ½ tsp chili powder
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ¼ tsp salt
• ¼ cup water or veggie broth
• 4–6 sandwich buns, toasted 🍞

For the Purple Cabbage Slaw:

• 2 cups shredded purple cabbage 💜
• 1 small carrot, grated 🥕
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced 🌱
• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp maple syrup 🍁
• ½ tsp Dijon mustard
• Salt & pepper to taste

🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Make the BBQ Jackfruit

1. Drain and rinse jackfruit, then shred into “pulled” pieces.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion until soft (3–4 mins).
3. Add garlic and cook 1 min more until fragrant.
4. Stir in shredded jackfruit, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt & pepper.
5. Pour in BBQ sauce + water/veggie broth. Mix well.
6. Simmer on low for 15–20 mins, stirring occasionally, until tender & saucy.

2️⃣ Make the Purple Cabbage Slaw

1. Whisk together apple cider vinegar, olive oil, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt & pepper.
2. Toss shredded cabbage, carrot, & green onions in dressing.
3. Let sit 10–15 mins for flavors to mingle.

3️⃣ Assemble Your Sandwiches

1. Toast buns lightly.
2. Pile BBQ jackfruit on the bottom bun.
3. Top with a generous helping of purple cabbage slaw.
4. Add the top bun and dig in! 😋