Easy InstantPot BBQ Jackfruit (Vegan, Oil Free)
Easy InstantPot BBQ Jackfruit (Vegan, Oil Free) is a easy American recipe that serves 4. 150 calories per serving. Recipe by Gabriel Miller on YouTube.
Prep: 10 min | Cook: 15 min | Total: 30 min
Cost: $3.07 total, $0.77 per serving
Ingredients
- 1 can Canned Young Green Jackfruit (drained, rinsed, and shredded)
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder (part of dry spice mix)
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder (part of dry spice mix)
- 1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper (part of dry spice mix)
- 1 teaspoon Paprika (part of dry spice mix)
- 0.25 cup Barbecue Sauce (homemade smoky BBQ sauce or any store‑bought vegan BBQ sauce)
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha (optional) (for serving, adds heat)
Instructions
Drain, rinse, and shred jackfruit
Open the can, drain the liquid, rinse the jackfruit pieces under cold water, then place them in the food processor fitted with the dough attachment. Pulse on low, gradually increasing speed, for about 10 seconds until the pieces are shredded to a pulled‑pork texture.
Time: PT5M
Prepare dry spice mix
In a small bowl combine 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp ground black pepper, and 1 tsp paprika. Stir to blend evenly.
Time: PT2M
Combine jackfruit, spices, and BBQ sauce in the Instant Pot
Transfer the shredded jackfruit to the Instant Pot inner pot. Sprinkle the dry spice mix over it, add ¼ cup barbecue sauce, and stir everything together until the jackfruit is evenly coated.
Time: PT3M
Pressure cook
Secure the Instant Pot lid, set the valve to Sealing, and select Manual/Pressure Cook on High for 15 minutes. Once the timer ends, perform a quick release by carefully turning the valve to Venting.
Time: PT15M
Finish and serve
Open the pot, give the jackfruit a good stir, taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve on toasted whole‑wheat buns, drizzle extra BBQ sauce and a little sriracha if desired, or use as a topping for tacos, salads, or grain bowls.
Time: PT2M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 150
- Protein
- 2 g
- Carbohydrates
- 30 g
- Fat
- 0 g
- Fiber
- 3 g
Dietary info: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy‑Free, Nut‑Free, Gluten‑Free (when using gluten‑free BBQ sauce)
Allergens: Soy (if BBQ sauce contains soy), Gluten (if BBQ sauce contains wheat)
Last updated: April 17, 2026








