Bbq Pulled Jackfruit Sandwiches with Purple Cabbage Slaw

I tried a few recipes, and some were briny in flavor.  Others weren't cooked long enough for the jackfruit to shred.  To me, texture is just as important as taste.  This recipe, I think, fixes the flavor while tasting and feeling as close to a pulled chicken sandwich as you are going to get.

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Pulled Jackfruit Sandwiches

1 20-oz can of Jackfruit in brine

1 tbsp olive oil

1 small onion, diced

2 cloves of garlic, minced

1/2 cup of water

1/2 tsp smoked Spanish paprika

1 tsp of chicken-flavored vegetarian  bouillon

1/2 cup of your favorite BBQ sauce, I like the brand Head Country

A dash of Louisiana hot sauce(optional)

First, drain the Jackfruit into a colander.  Rinse the Jackfruit with water.  Then, place the Jackfruit in a pot and cover it with water.  Bring it to a boil and then simmer it for 15 minutes.  Transfer the Jackfruit back to your colander and discard the water.  I found this removes the briny flavor that so many recipes I tried had.  

Next, in your pot, saute the onion for 2 minutes.  Add your garlic and saute for an extra minute.  Add the Jackfruit to the onion mixture.  Add the rest of the ingredients.  Cook for about 15 minutes, and it's done and ready to make into sandwiches.

I personally think this is awesome with Chipotle mayo on the bun, I like Sir Kensington's brand, and the purple cabbage slaw.

Purple Cabbage Slaw

3 cups chopped purple cabbage

1/4 of a small onion, minced

1/4 cup of grated carrot

1/2 cup avocado oil mayo

1/8 cup raw sugar

1 tbsp sweet relish

1 tbsp dill relish

1 tbsp white vinegar

1 tbsp olive oil

1/2 tbsp of honey mustard

1/4 tsp jalapeno powder

Creole seasoning and black pepper to taste

Your favorite buns and toppings.

Why purple cabbage?  Because I think it's more fun than green cabbage.  Use whatever you prefer.  Just mix everything up and it's ready to go.

Confession: I don't use the 20-oz cans of Jackfruit.  I buy the 6lb cans on Amazon and divide them into about 5 or 6 pint-sized freezer bags.  Once you try this, you will see why.  Extra Jackfruit can be frozen and used later.

It has been well said that a hungry man is more interested in four sandwiches than four freedoms.

- Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr

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