The BEST Vegan “Pulled Pork” Recipe
Prep Time: 20 minutes mins
Cook Time: 25 minutes mins
Total Time: 45 minutes mins
These plant-based “pulled pork” cups are out of this world good. Made from a combination of shredded carrots, onion and jackfruit, you’re going to be shocked by how "meat-like" this vegan recipe really is.
Prepare the BBQ sauce:
In a saucepan, combine the ketchup, brown sugar, dry mustard powder, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, veggie broth, and liquid smoke. Simmer for 15-20 minutes over medium low heat.
Prepare the pulled "pork":
Gently spray a large sauté pan with non-stick cooking spray.
Over medium/low heat add the shredded carrots. If you do not have shredded carrots on-hand you can chop some whole carrots using your food processor. Be careful not to make the pieces too small.
Dice a small white onion and add it to the carrots. Let the two simmer together in the pan until they begin to sweat and slightly brown.
Next, you’ll add the prepared jackfruit. I use Upton’s boxed jackfruit. You’ll want to drain off any excess liquid and remove any hard pits. You’ll gently pull the jackfruit apart using your hands. **If you use canned jackfruit, be sure to drain it and rinse it very well. Canned jackfruit is normally stored in a brine that can taste very salty if not rinsed.**
Add the pulled jackfruit to the carrots and onion. Once warmed through, add the carrot jackfruit mixture into the pan with the BBQ sauce.
Let everything simmer over low heat for 15 minutes. The sauce will begin to thicken, and the flavors will all marry together.
Assemble the sandwich:
Toast a potato roll with some earth balance butter and load the “pulled pork” onto the roll. As a finishing touch, I like to add pineapple salsa and shaved cabbage tossed in lime juice to my sandwiches. But you could also top them with coleslaw and pickles as well.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Serving: 1serving, Calories: 372kcal, Carbohydrates: 82g, Protein: 12g, Fat: 3g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 706mg, Potassium: 740mg, Fiber: 6g, Sugar: 49g, Vitamin A: 9749IU, Vitamin C: 51mg, Calcium: 223mg, Iron: 3mg
Course: Appetizer, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 372