Where can I find canned jackfruit?

While canned jackfruit isn't sold in your average supermarket, it should still be fairly easy to find. Southeast Asian supermarkets and some Chinese grocery stores will have some. Whole Foods and other organic markets should have a few options as well. Lastly, it can also be purchased online, such as here on Amazon . Make sure you get jackfruit in water - not in brine or syrup - since you want the meat to be unflavored.

Can I use fresh jackfruit to make this sandwich?

Unfortunately no. Fresh jackfruit is very sweet, difficult to shred, and is extremely sticky (like honey). Fresh jackfruit is absolutely delicious but should only be eaten as it was meant to be eaten - as a fruit.

Jackfruit BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich

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This is an easy jackfruit bbq pulled pork sandwich recipe packed with creamy, sweet, tangy, and savory flavors.

Author: Caroline Phelps
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 4 sandwiches 1x
Category: Sandwiches
Method: Pan frying
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegan

Ingredients

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2 20-ounce can jackfruit in water, drained and patted dry
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3/4 cup barbecue sauce
4-6 burger buns

Coleslaw

2 cup coleslaw premix
1/3 cup vegan mayonnaise
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon 100% pure maple syrup
Salt and pepper

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Instructions

Put all the ingredients for the coleslaw in a bowl and toss. Set aside.
Either cut the hard end of the jackfruit (the tough part that doesn’t shred) or press it until it flattens and becomes easy to pull apart. Shred the remaining part using your fingers.
Add the shredded jackfruit to a bowl and toss with paprika, chili powder, turmeric and salt.
In a large skillet over medium high heat, add the oil and jackfruit. Cook for 3 minutes.
Add the barbecue sauce along with 2 tablespoons water and stir. Lower heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes – stirring every 5 minutes to prevent the sauce from burning.
Warm up the burger buns and top with the bbq jackfruit and coleslaw. Add more barbecue sauce if needed. Serve.

Notes

Store the buns, coleslaw, and jackfruit pulled pork separately. Jackfruit bbq pulled pork: Place it in an airtight storage container and refrigerate for up to 7 days. Coleslaw: Place it in an airtight storage container and refrigerate for up to 7 days. Burger buns: Transfer them to an airtight storage bag and refrigerate until the expiration date listed on the package they came in.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 sandwich
Calories: 465
Sugar: 13.8g
Sodium: 596mg
Fat: 10.5g
Saturated Fat: 2.6g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 83.2g
Fiber: 2.3g
Protein: 4.7g
Cholesterol: 12.6mg

Find it online: https://pickledplum.com/barbecue-pulled-jackfruit-sandwiches/