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    BBQ Jackfruit Sliders with Creamy Slaw

    Published: Sep 9, 2018 · Modified: Apr 24, 2022 · by Tracy Halasz · 4 Comments

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    Smoky, Saucy Jackfruit Sliders with creamy crunchy slaw and grilled pineapple slices are easy to make, dairy-free, gluten-free, vegan, and supremely delicious! No Joke!

    Sweet Spicy Jackfruit Sliders

    Tropically-inspired sliders that are pure perfection.  The sweet, warm pineapple on a crispy, toasted bun piled high with tangy, spicy jackfruit and a big scoop of creamy slaw is unbelievable.

    Are you a pineapple lover?  I love fresh pineapple - and it has a lot going for it. It's tangy, sweet, and juicy. It is amazing raw and delicious grilled! It's packed full of nutrients, fiber, enzymes, and antioxidants, and it's scrumptious!

    This recipe is great for children as they love to gobble up the pineapple - it's like dessert for dinner!  I have served this many times and haven't met anyone who doesn't love them.

    Recipe Notes and Tips

    Use any type of bun or slider for this recipe from soft dinner rolls or hamburger bun to multi-grain crusty rolls or pretzel bun.

    For an express version, use your favorite ready-made BBQ sauce thinned out with a splash of water or broth and a squeeze of sriracha. Add to jackfruit then let it simmer and reduce until saucy and a bit sticky.
    For a speedy version of the slaw, buy pre-shredded cabbage/coleslaw.

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    Spicy Pulled Jackfruit and creamy coleslaw served in a seedy slider bun sitting on a cutting board.

    BBQ Jackfruit Sliders Recipe with Creamy Crunchy Slaw

    These smoky sweet and saucy BBQ jackfruit sliders are simply incredible. Piled high with crunchy, creamy slaw and juicy grilled pineapple skuces, these sliders will knock your socks off!
    Author : Tracy Halasz
    Servings:4 sliders

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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins
    Total Time 30 minutes mins

    INGREDIENTS

    • 1 tin jackfruit in brine, pulled apart
    • 1 tablespoon oil (coconut or neutral oil)

    BBQ Sauce

    • 1 cup pineapple juice
    • ⅓ cup ketchup
    • 3-4 tablespoons maple syrup (or brown sugar)
    • ⅓ cup soy sauce
    • 2 tablespoons sriracha
    • 1 - 1 ½ teaspoons fresh ginger, peeled and grated
    • 1-2 cloves garlic, grated (about 1 teaspoon)
    • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper (to taste)

    Creamy Coleslaw

    • 2-3 cups shredded cabbage or bag of slaw
    • ¼ cup Vegenaise (vegan mayo)
    • 3-4 tablespoons pickle juice or white vinegar
    • squeeze of lemon juice
    • ½ teaspoon sugar or maple syrup
    • cracked black pepper (to taste)
    • sea salt (to taste)
    • pinch hot pepper flakes

    Grilled Pineapple Slices

    • 4 pineapple slices

    INSTRUCTIONS
     

    • Rinse the jackfruit then wrap in a kitchen towel or paper towelling and gently squeeze out excess water.
    • Remove and discard the large seeds and pods.
    • Pull the pieces of jackfruit apart. Chop any hard cores.
    • Add 1 tablespoon of oil to a skillet over medium to high heat. Once shimmering, add the prepared jackfruit and stirfry until it starts to turn golden.
    • Meanwhile, combine all BBQ sauce ingredients together in a medium bowl.
    • Pour ⅔ of the BBQ Sauce over the golden jackfruit. Reduce the heat to medium and let it simmer while the sauce reduces. Stir it frequently to prevent sticking.
    • Add all sauce ingredients, reduce heat to medium and let simmer while the sauce reduces.

    Creamy Coleslaw

    • Shred cabbage using a sharp knife or mandoline (or buy pre-shredded cabbage/coleslaw).
    • Mix all slaw sauce ingredients together in a bowl and toss with shredded cabbage.

    Grilled Fresh Pineapple

    • Peel and slice a fresh pineapple into medium thick slices. 
    • Place in a skillet/grill pan over medium-high heat. Warm pineapple slices until caramelized on each side (a few minutes each side) or grill the slices on the BBQ.

    Putting it All Together

    • Cut 4-6 slider buns in half and toast them in the oven or on the grill.
    • Add a slice of warm pineapple, a scoop of BBQ jackfruit, and a pile of slaw to each bun. Enjoy!

    NOTES

    Jackfruit can be made several days in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
    Express Version of sauce: choose your favorite BBQ sauce, add some water/broth to thin it out and a squeeze of sriracha to spice things up.
    Leftover BBQ jackfruit is delicious in a taco or vegan bowl!

    This recipe is from simplyceecee.co food blog. All images and content are copyright protected. Please do not use my images or republish this recipe without prior permission. Thank you.

    Tried this recipe? Tag me!Mention @ceeceecooks or tag #ceeceecooks

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    1. Stephanie Henry

      October 21, 2018 at 4:51 pm

      5 stars
      These were amazing!!! Everyone loved them and they tasted so meaty and fulfilling. Will definitely be making these again!

      Reply
      • simplyceecee

        October 21, 2018 at 8:38 pm

        YAY!! Thank you so much, Stephanie!

        Reply
    2. Karoline Beninger

      October 21, 2018 at 8:59 pm

      5 stars
      I love these jackfruit sliders. Such great flavor and texture and the slaw adds a perfect crunch My friends are still asking me about them. Yummy!

      Reply
    3. simplyceecee

      October 22, 2018 at 8:10 am

      YAY, thank you Karoline. I'm so happy you and your friends love this recipe!

      Reply

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