Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsChar Bar - WestportVegan Bbq Sandwich Recipe

Vegan Bbq Sandwich Recipe

Time40m
Serves4

Smoked jackfruit with barbecue sauce on a toasted bun.

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Ingredients

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Jackfruit Preparation

Sandwich Assembly

Method

Jackfruit Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Jackfruit

    Drain and rinse the canned jackfruit under cold water. Use your hands or a fork to shred the jackfruit into smaller pieces, removing any seeds.

  2. 2

    Sauté the Vegetables

    In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

  3. 3

    Cook the Jackfruit

    Add the shredded jackfruit to the skillet along with the smoked paprika, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine and cook for about 10 minutes until heated through, stirring occasionally.

BBQ Sauce

  1. 4

    Make the BBQ Sauce

    In a bowl, combine ketchup, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, vegan Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. Whisk together until smooth.

  2. 5

    Combine Jackfruit and BBQ Sauce

    Pour the BBQ sauce over the jackfruit in the skillet. Stir to coat the jackfruit evenly and let it simmer for an additional 5-10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.

Sandwich Assembly

  1. 6

    Toast the Burger Buns

    Lightly toast the vegan burger buns on a skillet or in a toaster until golden brown.

  2. 7

    Assemble the Sandwich

    Spoon the BBQ jackfruit mixture onto the bottom half of each toasted bun. Top with pickles and coleslaw if desired, then cover with the top half of the bun.

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