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Vegan jackfruit burger with slaw surrounded by sweet potato fries.

BBQ Jackfruit Burger with Creamy Slaw

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 5 servings
Author: Tracy Halasz

Ingredients

  • 1 tin jackfruit, in brine
  • 2 tsp oil
  • ½ - 1 tsp smoked paprika, harissa or chilli powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce + ¼ cup water mixed together

Coleslaw

  • ¼ head cabbage, shredded (or pre-shredded coleslaw)
  • 1 handful bean sprouts (optional)
  • 2-3 tbsp toasted sunflower seeds

Slaw Dressing

  • ¼-1/2 cup cup Vegenaise
  • 2-3 tbsp vinegar (lemon or juice from dill pickles)
  • s&p, to taste
  • ½ tsp maple syrup (optional)
  • 1-2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped

Everything Else

  • pickle or pickled hot peppers (optional on top)
  • chopped cilantro or green onions (optional in slaw)
  • ¼ cup bleu cheese style dressing
  • 2-3 pretzel, ciabatta, brioche, kaiser or onion buns

Instructions

Pulled Jackfruit Filling

  • Drain jackfruit, gently pull apart into shreds, chopping the hard pieces. Place in a clean kitchen towel and gently squeeze out excess water.
  • Sprinkle with salt, ½-1 teaspoon smoked paprika, harissa or chilli powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder and toss to coat.
  • Warm the oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the jackfruit and stir fry for 5 minutes while it releases remaining water and starts to get some color.
  • Add your favourite smoky, tangy BBQ sauce homemade or store bought. Heat through until bubbling. Reduce heat to simmer while you prepare the slaw.

Slaw and Dressing

  • Add shredded cabbage (or use a coleslaw pack from grocery store) to a large bowl. Add the sprouts and toasted sunflower seeds. 
  • Meanwhile, whisk together all slaw dressing ingredients until smooth - taste and adjust seasonings as desired. Toss with cabbage mixture.

Building the Burgers

  • Slice buns in half, add butter (optional). Warm/grill buns until toasty and golden.
  • Slather bleu cheese style dressing* on the toasted bun.
  • Pile some BBQ jackfruit on top (add a drizzle of BBQ sauce if you want a juicier filling).
  • Add a generous helping of dilly slaw.
  • Finish with bun top, a pickle and hot peppers if you like.
  • *I used Earth Island Bleu Cheese Style vegan dressing - it's good!