BBQ Pulled-Jackfruit Sandwich — Vegan Recipe from American South | One Fork

Ingredients

• 2 cans (560g each) young green jackfruit in water/brine, drained
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 small onion, finely diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• ½ tsp cayenne
• 1 cup BBQ sauce (or see homemade below)
• ½ cup vegetable broth
• 1 tsp liquid smoke (optional but recommended)
• 1 tbsp bourbon (optional)
• Salt and pepper
• 1 cup ketchup
• 3 tbsp molasses or maple syrup
• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp smoked paprika · 1 tsp garlic powder · ½ tsp onion powder
• 3 cups thinly shredded green cabbage
• 1 carrot, grated
• 1 tart apple, julienned
• 3 tbsp vegan mayo
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tsp Dijon
• 1 tsp maple syrup
• Salt, pepper
• 4 brioche or potato burger buns
• Vegan butter for toasting
• Dill pickles
• Pickled red onions (optional)