Instructions

• Heat a large pan over medium high heat. Add the oil.
• Add the sliced onion and sauté till translucent and browning slightly on the sides. About 3 to 4 minutes.
• Add the drained jackfruits.
• Add the smoked paprika, ground chipotle chili peppers, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt and the brown sugar. Give everything a god mix.
• Add the water and let it come to a boil. Cover and let it simmer on low heat for 10 to 12 minutes or until the jackfruit is very tender and breaks when poked with the spatula.
• Shred the jackfruit with two forks.
• Add the BBQ sauce and let it again simmer for another 10 to 15 minutes over low heat.
• Increase the heat to high and stir continuously for 3 to 4 minutes. The high heat will let the BBQ sauce caramelize and give a delicious smoky sweet flavor to the jackfruit.
• Remove it from heat and let it cool for 5 minutes.
• Pile the BBQ jackfruit on gluten free buns. Top with vegan coleslaw and serve immediately.
• Notes
• Make sure to buy Green jackfruit that are packed in water only. Avoid the ones packed in brine or syrup. They are totally different stuff and will ruin this recipe.
• Ground chipotle chili pepper is optional, but it bring a smoky heat that balance the sweetness of the brown sugar and the BBQ sauce.