BBQ Jackfruit “Pulled Pork”

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Vegan BBQ Pulled Pork, Refried Beans, Brown Rice, and Cabbage & Carrot Slaw.

I know, I know, the star is the jackfruit pulled pork with the homemade BBQ sauce.

And you can’t even tell I burned myself using a blender today!

Sometimes there’s benefits to doing live classes, and watching a slip ups is worth the price of admission!

Still tasted amazing though.

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Cook and Prep Time: 35 minutes

Serves: 4 people

You Need

• 2 20 oz. can Jackfruit
• 1 Yellow Onion, diced
• 2-3 cloves Garlic, minced
• Salt, to taste
• Black Pepper, to taste
• BBQ Sauce
• Olive Oil or Vegetable Stock, for sautéing

BBQ Sauce

• 1 Yellow Onion, diced
• 2-3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 ½ cup Tomato Puree
• 2 tbsp. Maple Syrup
• 2 tbsp. Apple Cider Vinegar
• 1 ½ tbsp. Tamari
• 1 tsp. Chili Powder
• 1 tsp. Smoked Paprika
• 1 tsp. Garlic Powder
• 1 tsp. Onion Powder
• 1 tbsp. Balsamic Vinegar
• 1 tsp Chili Flakes (optional)
• Salt, to taste
• Black pepper, to taste
• ¾ cup Water

DIRECTIONS

1. Rinse and chop the produce accordingly.
2. Make the BBQ sauce.  Preheat a large pan or skillet to medium heat.  Once hot, add 1 tsp. olive oil.  Once hot, add the garlic and onion.  Cook for 4-5 minutes, until onion is translucent, stirring occasionally to avoid burning. 
3. Add the remaining BBQ sauce ingredients and stir to combine.  Bring to a simmer, and then cook for 5-7 minutes, or until desired thickness is reached.  Season with salt and pepper as needed.
4. Allow to stand and cool for about 10 minutes, and then transfer to a blender.  Pulse until smooth.
5. Make the “pulled pork.”  Preheat a large pan or skillet to medium heat.  Once hot, add 1 tsp. olive oil.  Once hot, add the garlic and onion.  Cook for 4-5 minutes, until onion is translucent, stirring occasionally to avoid burning. 
6. Add the jackfruit and BBQ sauce to the pan.  Stir to combine, adding water as needed.  Stir to combine, and allow the jackfruit to simmer for 15-20 minutes, until flavors have combined and desired thickness is reached.
7. Serve with slaw, refried beans, on toasted buns or sweet potato discs as sliders.  Enjoy!