BBQ Jackfruit Sliders
BBQ Jackfruit Sliders is a easy American recipe that serves 4. 250 calories per serving. Recipe by My Vegan Kitchen Life on YouTube.
Prep: 23 min | Cook: 26 min | Total: 59 min
Cost: $39.14 total, $9.79 per serving
Ingredients
- 1 can (20 oz) Green Jackfruit in Brine (drained, rinsed, shredded)
- 0.5 large Yellow Onion (diced)
- 2 tbsp Grapeseed Oil (for sautéing)
- 1 tsp Himalayan Salt (or to taste)
- 0.5 tsp Cracked Black Pepper (or to taste)
- 0.5 cup Vegan Barbecue Sauce (pineapple spicy blend) (Trader Joe's or any vegan BBQ sauce)
- 4 pieces Vegan Slider Buns (no eggs, no butter)
- 0.25 cup Pickled Spicy Cabbage (homemade or store‑bought)
Instructions
Open and Drain Jackfruit
Use a can opener to open the can of green jackfruit. Transfer the contents to a colander, rinse under cold water to remove brine, then let drain and squeeze out excess liquid.
Time: PT5M
Shred the Jackfruit
Using two forks or your hands, pull apart the jackfruit pieces until they resemble shredded meat strands.
Time: PT5M
Dice the Onion
Finely dice half of a large yellow onion.
Time: PT5M
Heat Oil
Place the skillet over medium heat and add 2 tbsp grapeseed oil. Let the oil heat for about 2 minutes.
Time: PT2M
Sauté Onion
Add the diced onion to the hot oil. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion becomes translucent and just starts to brown, about 5–7 minutes.
Time: PT6M
Combine Jackfruit and Season
Add the shredded jackfruit to the skillet. Sprinkle with 1 tsp Himalayan salt and 0.5 tsp cracked black pepper. Cook, stirring, for 5–7 minutes until the jackfruit begins to brown.
Time: PT7M
Add Barbecue Sauce
Transfer the jackfruit mixture to an oven‑safe baking dish. Pour the 0.5 cup BBQ sauce over it and toss to coat evenly.
Time: PT2M
Bake to Caramelize
Preheat the oven to 375°F. Place the dish in the oven and bake for 15 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the sauce caramelizes and the edges are slightly crisp.
Time: PT15M
Temperature: 375°F
Warm the Buns
While the jackfruit finishes baking, place the vegan slider buns on a baking sheet and warm in the oven for 2 minutes, or until soft and lightly toasted.
Time: PT2M
Temperature: 350°F
Assemble the Sliders
Slice each bun open, spoon a generous amount of the barbecue jackfruit onto the bottom half, top with 1‑2 tbsp pickled spicy cabbage, and close the bun.
Time: PT3M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 250
- Protein
- 5 g
- Carbohydrates
- 30 g
- Fat
- 8 g
- Fiber
- 5 g
Dietary info: Vegan, Dairy‑free
Allergens: Soy (may be present in BBQ sauce)
Last updated: April 19, 2026






