Veggie Pulled Pork Sandwich Recipe

I didn't intend on becoming a vegetarian, but it's happening.

On my mission to find delicious vegetarian recipes, I came across an awesome vegan pulled pork recipe that uses jackfruit instead of pork as the filling: https://www.buzzfeed.com/vaughnvreeland/vegans-can-still-enjoy-barbecue-with-this-pulled-pork?utm_term=.wu60VyraWm#.tu60lK1bYk

I hadn't even heard of jackfruit before, but I was down to try it if it could cure a pork craving. The above recipe uses fresh jackfruit, but I used canned young green jackfruit in water since it was easier.

What you’ll need:
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 cups jackfruit, canned
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon vegan Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
• 2 cups vegetable stock
• ½ cup vegan barbecue sauce
• 6 buns
• Coleslaw

How to cook it:

1. Preheat your oven to 350ºF/180ºC.
2. Rinse the canned jackfruit thoroughly.
   
3. Heat the oil over medium heat in a large pan or Dutch oven.
4. Add the onions and garlic, and cook until translucent.
   
5. Add the jackfruit, spices, Worcestershire, and liquid smoke. Stir to coat evenly.
6. Add the vegetable stock and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes, until the liquid is mostly absorbed and the fruit has broken down.
7. Spread the jackfruit on a prepared baking sheet and bake at 350ºF/180ºC for 45 minutes, until the liquid has baked out and the jackfruit has a deeper brown color.
   
8. Pour the barbecue sauce over the jackfruit, mix, and return to the oven for 15 minutes.
9. Serve warm on vegan buns with vegan coleslaw.
   

And there you have it--a delicious vegan pulled pork sandwich that will even be enjoyed by seasoned meat-eaters.

Enjoy!