Jamaican Jerk Jackfruit Sliders
If you’re not familiar with jackfruit, it’s a great vegan alternative to pulled chicken or pulled pork. A watermelon-sized fruit hailing from Southeast Asia, jackfruit is mild in flavor. When prepared properly, it will absorb sauces and become crispy and satisfying. For this recipe, I add a spicy Jamaican Jerk spice mix and make simple sliders spiked with dill pickles and…if you dare…additional hot sauce!
Ingredients
- 2 14 oz cans young jackfruit drained and rinsed
- 1 tbsp safflower oil
- 1/2 yellow onion diced
- 1 tbsp garlic minced
- 1 tbsp Jamaican Jerk seasoning I buy mine from Spice Jungle
- 4 hamburger buns
- dill pickles sliced as garnishment
- hot sauce optional, for additional heat; I like Yellowbird's Original Habanero
Instructions
- Lay the drained jackfruit out on a large cutting board. Using a sharp knife, slice the jackfruit into smaller pieces. It should begin to shred as you do this. When all of the jackfruit is shredded, press any additional water out with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels. Set aside.
- Briefly toast the hamburger buns over an open flame. Set aside.
- Heat up a large skillet. When hot, add the safflower oil and heat until shimmering. Add the onions and sauté on medium low heat until browned. About 10-12 minutes. Add the garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes more.
- Add the jackfruit and stir to combine. Increase the heat to medium and add the Jamaican jerk seasoning. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until the jackfruit begins to crisp.
- Serve immediately on the toasted hamburger buns with sliced pickles and optional hot sauce.
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