Vegan Pulled Jackfruit And Avocado Sliders
Even carnivores will enjoy this pulled pork alternative, using “meaty” jackfruit simmered in a sweet sauce to create an inspired sandwich.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (250 mL) vegetable broth
- 3/4 cup (175 mL) E.D.SMITH TRIPLE FRUITS® Apricot Peach Passion Fruit Spread
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) finely chopped onions
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) ketchup
- 1/4 cup (60 mL) cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp (30 mL) tomato paste
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp (5 mL) sambal oelek chili paste
- 1/2 tsp (2 mL) cracked pepper
- 2 cans (20 oz/550 mL) each jackfruit, drained
- 8 artisanal slider buns split
- 1 avocado peeled, halved and pit removed
Directions
- In saucepan set over medium-low heat, stir together broth, fruit spread, onions, ketchup, vinegar, tomato paste, mustard, soy sauce, sambal oelek and pepper; simmer, stirring often, for 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, pat jackfruit dry using paper towel and remove centre core. Pull with two forks into strands; add to saucepan. Cook stirring, for 5 minutes.
- Lightly toast buns and slice avocado. Spoon jackfruit mixture onto buns and top with avocado.
Tips
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Use 4 regular-size buns instead of slider buns if desired.
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Use fresh jackfruit when available.
