{"id":1343,"date":"2025-11-18T17:01:46","date_gmt":"2025-11-18T17:01:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wildeatsandtreats.com\/index.php\/2025\/11\/18\/pulled-jackfruit-sandwiches\/"},"modified":"2025-11-18T17:01:50","modified_gmt":"2025-11-18T17:01:50","slug":"pulled-jackfruit-sandwiches","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wildeatsandtreats.com\/index.php\/2025\/11\/18\/pulled-jackfruit-sandwiches\/","title":{"rendered":"Pulled Jackfruit Sandwiches"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Delicious Pulled Jackfruit Sandwiches: A Plant-Based Delight<\/h1>\n<p>Transform a simple dinner into a culinary experience with these flavorful pulled jackfruit sandwiches. Loaded with spices and natural ingredients, this recipe will have even the most ardent carnivores asking for seconds. Perfect for a weeknight meal or a weekend barbecue, these sandwiches come together easily and boast a hearty, satisfying taste.<\/p>\n<h2>Ingredients<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>1 can (20 oz) green jackfruit<\/strong> in brine or water, drained and rinsed<\/li>\n<li><strong>2 tablespoons olive oil<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>1 medium onion, thinly sliced<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>3 cloves garlic, minced<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>1 cup vegetable broth<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>1\/4 cup BBQ sauce<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>1 teaspoon smoked paprika<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>1 teaspoon onion powder<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>1 teaspoon garlic powder<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>1 teaspoon cumin<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>1 tablespoon maple syrup<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Salt and pepper to taste<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>4 whole-grain burger buns<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>1 cup coleslaw<\/strong> (optional)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sliced pickles<\/strong> (optional)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Preparation Steps<\/h2>\n<h3>Step 1: Prepare the Jackfruit<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>After draining and rinsing the canned jackfruit, pat it dry with a paper towel.<\/li>\n<li>Layer a clean cutting board with the jackfruit pieces, and use a fork or your fingers to shred them into a pulled meat consistency. If the jackfruit pieces have any seeds, remove them as they can be too tough.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Step 2: Cook the Jackfruit<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. <\/li>\n<li>Saut\u00e9 the sliced onion for about 4-5 minutes until soft and translucent.<\/li>\n<li>Add minced garlic and saut\u00e9 for an additional minute.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Step 3: Season and Simmer<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Add the shredded jackfruit to the skillet and stir well to combine with the onions and garlic. <\/li>\n<li>Pour the vegetable broth into the pan, covering the jackfruit mixture. <\/li>\n<li>Stir in the BBQ sauce, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, soy sauce, and maple syrup.<\/li>\n<li>Bring the mixture to a simmer. Let it cook uncovered for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. This will allow the flavors to meld and the jackfruit to become tender and slightly caramelized.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Step 4: Assemble the Sandwiches<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>While the jackfruit is cooking, you can toast the burger buns on a grill or in a toaster for 2-3 minutes until golden brown.<\/li>\n<li>Once the jackfruit mixture is tender and most of the liquid has evaporated, season it with salt and pepper to taste.<\/li>\n<li>Divide the pulled jackfruit evenly among the four buns.<\/li>\n<li>Top with optional coleslaw and sliced pickles if desired. Sandwich with the remaining half of the bun.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Recipe Summary<\/h2>\n<p>Enjoy these delicious pulled jackfruit sandwiches as a healthier, plant-based twist on a classic barbecue favorite. With a combination of savory spices and tangy BBQ sauce, these sandwiches are bound to become a regular in your meal rotation. Each sandwich contains approximately <strong>300 calories<\/strong>, making them a guilt-free option for any meal. The preparation time is approximately <strong>30 minutes<\/strong>, which makes them ideal for busy schedules. Whether you&#8217;re a vegan or simply looking to incorporate more plant-based meals into your diet, these pulled jackfruit sandwiches are sure to satisfy. Enjoy!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Delicious Pulled Jackfruit Sandwiches: A Plant-Based Delight Transform a simple dinner into a culinary experience with these flavorful pulled jackfruit sandwiches. Loaded with spices and natural ingredients, this recipe will have even the most ardent carnivores asking for seconds. Perfect for a weeknight meal or a weekend barbecue, these sandwiches come together easily and boast [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":1342,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[70],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1343","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-main"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/wildeatsandtreats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-44.png","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wildeatsandtreats.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1343","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wildeatsandtreats.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wildeatsandtreats.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wildeatsandtreats.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wildeatsandtreats.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1343"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/wildeatsandtreats.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1343\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1344,"href":"https:\/\/wildeatsandtreats.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1343\/revisions\/1344"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wildeatsandtreats.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1342"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wildeatsandtreats.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1343"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wildeatsandtreats.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1343"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wildeatsandtreats.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1343"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}