If you have just switched to vegan and you loved pulled pork or you are just looking for a new healthy recipe to try, this is a great recipe to make. I have never made vegan pulled pork at home before this. I recently tried it at a vegan restaurant and it was so good I had to learn how to make it at home. This 3 ingredient pulled pork vegan recipe comes out meaty just like pulled pork and will have a neutral taste to it once you follow the steps below, so that it will take on any flavor you would like to add to it. All you will have to do in the last step is add your favorite BBQ sauce and toppings to make this the perfect lunch or dinner vegan pulled pork sandwich. I also have a great jackfruit salad recipe that I will be sharing in my next post, so be sure to subscribe so you can get my latest upcoming posts sent straight to inbox.
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What you will need:
Ingredients
Canned Young Jackfruit – 4 cans (or 2 cans if you don’t plan on storing any for longer than a week), I bought these canned jackfruits in bulk off Amazon here.
BBQ Sauce – 1 jar (18 oz)
Broccoli Slaw – 1/4 cup per sandwich
How do I make this 3-ingredient pulled pork recipe?
1. Pour 4 cans of jackfruit into a colander and rinse well, then transfer to medium to large size pot and heat until boil for 1 hour. This step and the next is going to help get rid of the brine aftertaste flavor and give your jackfruit a neutral taste so that it can take on any flavor you want it to.
2. After boiling for one hour, pour into colander for a second time and rinse well. Then transfer back into pot and heat until boil for one more hour.
3. Rinse off jackfruit and now your jackfruit should have a neutral taste and is ready for you to add your favorite sauce to it.
4. Place jackfruit in large bowl and add your sauce. Mix to coat jackfruit evenly while also pulling your jackfruit apart with two forks or your fingers if it’s easier for you, just make sure to let it cool first because it will be HOT.
5. Place however amount of jackfruit you want to eat into medium size pan and heat on medium temperature for about 10-15 minutes to get a nice and crispy texture to your jackfruit or you can place in oven at 400 degrees for 15 minutes.
6. Add jackfruit to your bun or bun(s) and top with broccoli coleslaw mix or any other topping you’d prefer and enjoy!
How do I store this 3-ingredient pulled pork?
Store in airtight container in fridge for up to 5 days or in airtight plastic bag in freezer for up to 3 months.
What does this 3-ingredient pulled pork taste amazing with?
This recipe goes great with a side of homemade potato chips, fries or your favorite greens.
3 Ingredient Pulled Pork Recipe:
Makes 14 servings – 1/3 cup per serving
Ingredients
Canned Young Jackfruit – 4 cans (or 2 cans if you don’t plan on storing any for longer than a week), I bought these canned jackfruits in bulk off of Amazon here.
BBQ Sauce – 1 jar (18 oz)
Broccoli Slaw – 1/4 cup per sandwich
Instructions
1. Pour 4 cans of jackfruit into a colander and rinse well, then transfer to medium to large size pot and heat until boil for 1 hour. This step is going to help get rid of the brine aftertaste flavor and give your jackfruit a neutral taste so that it can take on any flavor you want it to.
2. After boiling for one hour, pour into colander for a second time and rinse well. Then transfer back into pot and heat until boil for one more hour.
3. Rinse off jackfruit and now your jackfruit should have a neutral taste and is ready for you to add your favorite sauce to it.
4. Place jackfruit in large bowl and add your sauce. Mix to coat jackfruit evenly while also pulling your jackfruit apart with two forks or your fingers if it’s easier for you, just make sure to let it cool first because it will be HOT.
5. Place however amount of jackfruit you want to eat into medium size pan and heat on medium temperature for about 10-15 minutes to get a nice and crispy texture to your jackfruit or you can place in oven at 400 degrees for 15 minutes.
6. Add jackfruit to your bun(s) and top with broccoli coleslaw mix or any other topping you’d prefer and enjoy!
How did this 3-ingredient pulled pork recipe turn out for you? Let me know in the comments below 🙂
January 10, 2022 at 8:27 PMWait, what??!? Vegan pulled pork doesn’t sound like something that is possible, but with a household full of different dieting preferences, this does seem like something that could be the rare dinner that everyone enjoys! I love the simplicity of the recipe and that it seems like something that even a novice chef would be able to prepare. Thanks for the fantastic vegan dinner idea!
January 10, 2022 at 8:53 PMHey Aly!
That’s exactly what I thought when I first tried vegan pulled pork :D. You’re welcome, thanks for stopping by!
January 10, 2022 at 10:14 PMWhere did you discover the recipe? Also, what are your thoughts on people who break the rules and add their spice to the ingredients? I’ve never tried vegan pulled pork, but sloppy joes are decent.
That said, I think your instructions are crisp and straightforward. Thanks for the call to action — I bookmarked your post!! I am eager to learn more from you!
January 11, 2022 at 12:22 AMHi,
I discovered how to get rid of the canned jackfruit brine aftertaste flavor from a YouTuber named Sahar Belle, she has great tutorial on that. I used my favorite BBQ sauce, so feel free to use whatever sauce or ingredients you like as well. Vegan pulled pork is good, just don’t expect it to taste exactly like real pulled pork. I appreciate it and thanks for stopping by, glad you enjoyed the recipe!
January 12, 2022 at 10:56 PMI am not vegan but ever since my husband stopped eating meat (besides fish), I have turned to many vegan substitute items to supplement his diet. This recipe looks absolutely amazing, like really there is some kind of magic going on here. It looks just like pulled pork and its…jackfruit?!?!? I am so glad I found your website I cannot wait to see what other amazing recipes you have! My family is going to think I am a wizard!
January 12, 2022 at 11:18 PMHi Randi,
Yes, I was amazed when I first saw cooked jackfruit and how much it looks just like pulled pork, it does seem magical :D. Thanks a lot! I hope your family enjoys this recipe.
January 16, 2022 at 11:30 AMHi Ashley,
That’s a great recipe that looks easy to follow. I’ve only recently discovered the possibilities of Jackfruit and I’ve found it to be an interesting ingredient to work with. It’s one of those ingredients that doesn’t have a particularly strong flavour itself, so it’s very good at absorbing and taking on any flavour you add to it, (such as the BBQ flavour in your recipe).
Thanks for your help
John
January 17, 2022 at 7:41 PMHi John,
Thanks! Glad that my recipe was easy to follow for you. I agree, jackfruit can be used in a lot of different ways in recipes. You’re welcome. Thanks for stopping by!
January 18, 2022 at 5:44 AMAmazing recipe
February 21, 2022 at 2:22 AMGlad you enjoyed the recipe!