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    Easy Pulled Jackfruit Tacos

    Published on July 23, 2019 by Kate, Updated on April 23, 2021 - 1 Comment

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    Creating mouthwatering pulled BBQ jackfruit tacos at home is an easy and delicious way to take ordinary tacos to the next level of Mexican awesome!  Naturally gluten free, vegan, and plant-based, jackfruit is an amazing alternative to real and mock meat!

    wide overhead shot of a plate of three jackfruit tacos on a white marble background with tomatoes, lime, jalapeño, and cilantro nearby

    What is Jackfruit?

    Jackfruit is actually just what it says, a fruit!  It's a HUGE spiky green fruit with a softer inside.  It can be purchased fresh, dried, or canned.  You'll find young jackfruit canned either in water, brine, or syrup.  We don't want sweet jackfruit for a vegan meat substitute so look for young jackfruit canned either in water or brine!!  (Look in the Asian section of your grocery store, online or at Trader Joe's.)  

    Young jackfruit itself is very neutral flavored, but is said by many to have the texture of 'pulled pork' - it just needs some yummy seasoning!

    side closeup shot of vegan tacos in a hard shell topped with lettuce, cabbage, tomatoes and vegan sour cream

    Related recipe: Vegan Black Bean Tofu Street Tacos

    How to make pulled Jackfruit Tacos:

    Grab 2 cans of young jackfruit in water or brine.  Rinse and drain the jackfruit.  Cut up the jack fruit chunks into thin slices, starting at the firm edge of each piece and cutting inward toward the core. (Photo 1).

    Sauté diced onion pieces in olive oil over low heat until clear (Photo 2).  While the onions are cooking, go ahead and mix up your sauce for the jackfruit in a small mixing bowl.  Once the onions are ready, add minced garlic, sliced jackfruit, and BBQ flavoring sauce to the onion pan (Photo 3).

    Stir everything together, and use a potato masher to further breakdown the jackfruit (Photo 4).  Simmer over medium/low heat for 5-7 minutes, adding a few tablespoons of water for moisture during cooking process if desired.  

    four overhead process shot photos of prep for vegan jackfruit tacos

    What to serve on pulled jackfruit tacos:

    All the taco toppings you love are perfect for pulled jackfruit tacos!  Salsa, vegan cheese or cream, tomatoes, olives, shredded cabbage, lettuce, avocado dices or guacamole, you name it!  But be aware that I generally try to fit way to much into my tacos!!

    A couple of my favorite toppings include:  Cabbage Salsa, Easy Guacamole, and Mom's best Blender Salsa.  I also love a side of Mexican Rice with this!

    side closeup shot of hand holding jackfruit taco

    If you have leftover pulled jackfruit, you can serve it over Mashed Butternut Squash with White Beans, or on top of some Savory Oatmeal. So good!

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    side shot of hand holding vegan jackfruit taco with lettuce and cabbage on top

    Jackfruit Tacos

    Creating mouthwatering pulled BBQ jackfruit tacos at home is an easy and delicious way to take ordinary tacos to the next level of Mexican awesome!  Naturally gluten free, vegan, and plant-based, jackfruit is an amazing alternative to real and mock meat!
    5 from 13 votes
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    Course: Entree, Lunch
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 8 tacos
    Calories: 60kcal
    Author: Kate

    Ingredients

    Slice:

    • 2 20 oz cans of young jackfruit in water or brine, rinse and drain

    Saute:

    • 1 ½ cup onion, finely diced
    • 2 tablespoon olive oil

    Flavorful Barbecue Sauce

    • 3 cloves garlic, minced
    • ⅓ cup water
    • 2 tablespoon tomato paste
    • 1 tablespoon soy sauce, or Bragg's liquid aminos
    • 1 tablespoon agave nectar
    • 2 teaspoon lime juice
    • 1 teaspoon chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, optional
    • 1 ½ teaspoon chili powder
    • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
    • ½ teaspoon cumin
    • ¼ teaspoon salt

    Instructions

    • Grab 2 cans of young jackfruit in water or brine.  Rinse and drain the jackfruit.  Cut up the jack fruit chunks into thin slices, starting at the firm outer edge of each piece slicing inward toward the core.
    • Sauté diced onion pieces in olive oil over low heat until clear.  While the onions are cooking, go ahead and mix up your sauce for the jackfruit in a small mixing bowl.  Once the onions are ready, add minced garlic, sliced jackfruit and flavoring sauce to the onion pan.
    • Stir everything together, and then use a potato masher to further breakdown the jackfruit.  Simmer over medium/low heat for 5-7 minutes, adding a few tablespoons of water for moisture during cooking process if needed.  
    • Add a spoonful of pulled jackfruit to warmed soft or hard tacos. Top with shredded cabbage, lettuce, diced tomatoes, and a drizzle of vegan sour cream! Or whatever else your heart desires! Yumm!

    Notes

    Spicy note: This recipe calls for 1 teaspoon minced Chipotle Pepper in Adobo Sauce – that equals about 1 pepper. This gives the BBQ sauce wonderful flavor, and while I wouldn’t rate it as ‘spicy’ it isn’t totally mild either. Consider using half the amount if you prefer very mild food.

    What to serve on pulled jackfruit tacos:

    Anything that you love on tacos is the perfect topping for pulled jackfruit tacos!  Salsa, vegan cheese or cream, tomatoes, olives, shredded cabbage, lettuce, avocado dices or guacamole, you name it!  At least as much as you can fit in a taco!!
     A couple of my favorite toppings include:  Cabbage Salsa, Easy Guacamole, and Mom's best Blender Salsa.  I also love a side of Mexican Rice with this!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 60kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 241mg | Potassium: 104mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 275IU | Vitamin C: 3.8mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 0.4mg

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    1. Shama

      July 24, 2019 at 8:43 am

      Wow! This is amazing! I love jackfruit meat!

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