This recipe is an excerpt from Emani Corcran’s new cookbook, Blk + Vegan: Full-Flavor, Protein-Packed Recipes from My Kitchen to Yours. Emani, a creator from Dallas, Texas, is the founder of the popular food blog and Instagram account @blkandvegan.
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A Vegan Delight: BBQ Jackfruit
Growing up, baked barbeque chicken was a huge staple in my home because it was so quick and easy to make. Now, for me to get that same feeling as a vegan, I make this delicious Smoky BBQ Shredded Jackfruit. If you have never had jackfruit before, you’re in for a real treat; the texture is incredibly similar to that of shredded chicken breast! I use this recipe for loaded jackfruit sliders, pizzas and almost anywhere a good piece of chicken belongs.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Jackfruit
- Vegan BBQ sauce
- Onion
- Garlic
- Avocado oil
- Liquid smoke
- Vegan grilled meat seasoning
- Paprika
Smoky BBQ Shredded Jackfruit – Recipe Card
Smoky BBQ Shredded Jackfruit
Ingredients
- 1 14-oz [400-g] can jackfruit (in brine or water)
- 1 cup 240 ml vegan BBQ sauce
- ¼ white or yellow onion sliced
- 3 –4 cloves garlic - finely chopped
- 1 tbsp 15 ml avocado oil
- 1 tsp liquid smoke
- 1 –2 tsp vegan grilled meat seasoning
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
Instructions
- Drain and rinse the jackfruit. Thoroughly shred the jackfruit and remove the seeded buds. Pat the jackfruit dry with a paper towel and place in a medium bowl.
- Add the BBQ sauce, onion, garlic, avocado oil, liquid smoke, grilled meat seasoning, and smoked paprika.
- Mix well then add to a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat. Cook until fully heated through and the onion is tender, 10 to 12 minutes.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Reprinted with permission from Blk + Vegan by Emani Corcran. Page Street Publishing Co. 2023. Photo credit: Monika Normand. Click here to order a copy.
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About the Book
Vegan blogger Emani Corcran honors the roots of her culture by remembering and reworking the important foods of her childhood into healthier, vegan versions.
Dig into comforting and traditional soul foods without the guilt! From creamy pastas to hearty soups to glowing salads, Emani’s recipes are high in plant-based protein while featuring fewer processed foods so you can satisfy the soul while taking care of the body.
Indulge in vegan reimaginings of various cuisine classics like Bolognese, jambalaya, stroganoff, and beef wellington. Skip the meat but keep the protein with ingredients such as Smoky Pinto Beans, “Ground Beef” Tempeh, and Barbeque Shredded Jackfruit. And discover how to keep the homestyle flavor in every meal thanks to better versions of popular sauces and dips such as Vegan Sour Cream, “Best Ever” Ranch Dressing, and Protein-Packed Guacamole.
In addition to delivering delicious and healthy versions of favorite comfort foods, Emani weaves her experiences as a Black woman and as a vegan through her recipes to highlight Black culture and offer much-needed representation and diversity to the ever-growing vegan community.
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More Vegan Recipes You Might Like
If you enjoyed this Jackfruit recipe, you might also like these vegan ribs from the same cookbook. Click here for the recipe.
Connect with Emani Corcran on Instagram (@blkandvegan) and find more recipes on blkandvegan.com.
