Vegan Pulled Pork That Actually Tastes Like the Real Thing 🔥🌱

Ingredients

• 0.25 cup Olive Oil (for the jerk paste)
• 4 tablespoons Jerk Seasoning Blend (store‑bought Jamaican jerk seasoning; divided for paste, sauce, and final mix)
• 8 oz Oyster Mushrooms (sliced lengthwise)
• 2 cans Young Green Jackfruit in Brine (20‑oz cans, drained, cores removed, seeds discarded, shredded with forks)
• 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (for sautéing jackfruit mixture)
• 1 Small Yellow Onion (chopped)
• 4 Garlic Cloves (minced)
• 1 cup Vegetable Broth (low‑sodium)
• 1 cup Vegan Barbecue Sauce (choose your favorite brand; divided for sauce and final bake)
• 2 tablespoons Additional Barbecue Sauce (for the final glaze)

Instructions

1. Make Jerk Paste

   Combine 1/4 cup olive oil with 2 tablespoons of the jerk seasoning blend in a mixing bowl. Stir until a smooth paste forms.

   Time: PT5M

2. Brush Mushrooms

   Lay the sliced oyster mushrooms on a plate and brush each piece with a thin layer of the jerk paste using a pastry brush.

   Time: PT5M

3. Bake Mushrooms

   Arrange the brushed mushrooms on a baking sheet and bake in a pre‑heated oven at 300°F for 1 hour, or until they are tender and slightly caramelized.

   Time: PT1H

   Temperature: 300°F

4. Prepare Jackfruit

   Open the canned jackfruit, discard the hard core and seeds, drain, and shred the pieces with two forks into bite‑size strands.

   Time: PT10M

5. Sauté Aromatics

   Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic; cook, stirring, until fragrant and the onion becomes translucent (about 5 minutes).

   Time: PT5M

6. Cook Jackfruit

   Add the shredded jackfruit to the skillet and sauté for 10 minutes, allowing excess moisture to evaporate.

   Time: PT10M

7. Add Jerk Paste to Jackfruit

   Stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons of jerk seasoning blend, coating the jackfruit evenly.

   Time: PT2M

8. Simmer with Broth

   Pour 1 cup vegetable broth into the skillet, bring to a gentle simmer, and cook until the liquid is fully absorbed and the jackfruit is juicy and flavorful (about 10 minutes).

   Time: PT10M

9. Shred Baked Mushrooms

   Remove the baked mushrooms from the oven and, using two forks, pull them apart into shredded strands.

   Time: PT5M

10. Prepare Jerk Barbecue Sauce

    In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup vegan barbecue sauce with 1 teaspoon of jerk seasoning blend. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 2 minutes. Set aside.

    Time: PT5M

11. Combine Jackfruit, Mushrooms, and Sauce

    In a large bowl, mix the shredded jackfruit, shredded mushrooms, ½ cup of the prepared barbecue sauce, and 2 tablespoons of the jerk‑infused barbecue sauce. Toss until everything is evenly coated.

    Time: PT5M

12. First Bake of the Mixture

    Spread the mixture in a thin, even layer on the baking sheet. Bake at 400°F for 45 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until the edges caramelize.

    Time: PT45M

    Temperature: 400°F

13. Final Glaze and Bake

    Remove the sheet, drizzle an additional 2 tablespoons of barbecue sauce over the top, then return to the oven for another 10 minutes at 400°F.

    Time: PT10M

    Temperature: 400°F

14. Finish and Serve

    Stir the baked mixture one last time, taste for seasoning, and serve hot on hamburger buns or as a main dish.

    Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

250

Protein

5 g

Carbohydrates

30 g

Fat

8 g

Fiber

5 g