Vegan "Pulled Pork" With Jackfruit

Did you know that you can make a delicious pulled pork sandwich with absolutely no trace of pork? This great recipe uses jackfruit, a "meaty" tropical fruit from the Indian subcontinent that makes for a great vegan meat substitute. There's no reason not to enjoy the tangy deliciousness of this BBQ favourite, regardless of diet!

The secret to making this pulled pork a protein-rich meal is in the sauce!

Ingredients:

• 2 cans Cha's Organics young jackfruit. You'll find this canned goodness here!
• 2 cups water.
• 1 vegetable stock cube. Try this great brand!
• 1 Tbsp. olive oil. Try our amazing organic olive oil!

• 1/3 cup soy sauce. Try this one!
• 1/4 cup tomato paste.
• 1/4 cup maple syrup. Here's a brand we love!
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar. Try this great organic option!
• 1 clove garlic.
• 1/2 small onion.
• 1/4 cup Manitoba Harvest Hemp Pro 70. It adds a protein boost to your pulled "pork"!
• 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper. Refill your pepper grinder with these!
• 1/4 tsp ground cumin. Try this great option!
• 1/8 tsp ground ginger. Try this one!
• 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg. Here's a great option!
• 1/8 tsp crushed chili (or adjust to desired heat level). Try this excellent chili!

 
 Directions:

1. Rinse the jackfruit well, drain and set aside.
2. In a large saucepan, bring the water to a boil before adding the stock cube and stir until well dissolved.
3. Add the jackfruit, lower the heat and simmer until most of the water is absorbed (about 25 minutes).
4. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
5. Gently crush the jackfruit pieces with a potato masher or the bottom of a soup ladle to achieve a “pulled pork” texture.
6. Add the olive oil and stir until jackfruit is lightly coated.
7. Spread on a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes turning over once.
8. Meanwhile, put all of the BBQ sauce ingredients in a saucepan and blend well.
9. Bring the sauce to a quick boil and take away from heat.
10. Remove the jackfruit from the oven, transfer to a large mixing bowl (or the large saucepan used previously) and add the sauce, stirring well.
11. Return the jackfruit to the baking sheet and bake for another 10 minutes, turning over once.

You can enjoy this vegan pulled pork on bread or baked potato, or use it as a filling for tacos, burritos or patties.