How does one use Trader Joe's Green Jackfruit in Brine, you ask? It takes on a “meaty” texture, and, much like tofu, absorbs the flavors of sauces. Our favorite preparation involves cooking jackfruit in barbecue sauce, where it eventually shreds like pulled pork, ready to be piled on a warm Honey Wheat Hamburger Bun and crowned with crunchy cabbage.
INGREDIENTS
2 cans TJ’s Green Jackfruit in Brine
1 1/2 cups TJ’s Organic Kansas City Style BBQ Sauce
1 tablespoon TJ’s Olive Oil
3 tablespoons Water
1 package TJ’s Honey Wheat Hamburger Buns
1 TJ’s Yellow Onion, diced, for garnish
1 bag TJ’s Organic Shredded Green & Red Cabbage with Orange Carrots
1/4 cup TJ’s Mayonnaise (or TJ's Greek Yogurt)
1/4 cup TJ’s Apple Cider Vinegar
TJ's Salt & Pepper, to taste
For Pulled Jackfruit
For Tangy Cole Slaw
DIRECTIONS
Prepare Pulled Jackfruit: Drain jackfruit and pat dry. Partially shred jackfruit chunks into smaller pieces. In a sauté pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add jackfruit and sauté for five minutes. Add BBQ sauce and water to pan and stir to evenly coat jackfruit. Cover pan and simmer on medium-low heat, 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally and pulling jackfruit apart as it becomes tender.
Prepare Tangy Cole Slaw: While jackfruit cooks, in a large bowl, toss cabbage blend with mayonnaise and apple cider vinegar to coat. Season with salt and pepper to taste and set aside.
Prepare Sandwiches: Place a scoop of pulled jackfruit on the bottom of a bun. Top with diced onions, coleslaw, and bun top. Eat and repeat until satisfied!
