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.
The Best Vegan Ribs
These vegan ribs are a showstopper. I made these ribs for one of my closest, pickiest friends. She is someone that will tell you the real, really quickly. Not to my surprise, she absolutely loved these ribs! And for that reason, they are absolutely the meal to bring to any vegan skeptic because they are mind-blowingly flavorful and โmeaty.โ I also strongly suggest this recipe to anyone struggling during a vegan transition.
What You’ll Need
- Brown sugar
- Onion powder
- Garlic powder
- Mustard powder
- Paprika powder
- Cayenne pepper
- Smoked paprika
- Canned jackfruit (in brine or water)
- Vegan ground beef
- White onion, diced
- Vegan Worcestershire sauce
- Liquid smoke
- BBQ sauce of choice
The Best Vegan Ribs
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp 14 g brown sugar
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 2 tsp 6 g garlic powder
- 1 tsp mustard powder
- ยฝ tsp paprika powder
- ยผ tsp cayenne pepper
- ยผ tsp smoked paprika
- 2 14-oz [400-g] canned jackfruit (in brine or water)
- 1 12-oz [340-g] package vegan ground beef
- ยผ cup 40 g white onion, diced
- 2 tbsp 30 ml vegan Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp liquid smoke
- ยพ cup 180 ml BBQ sauce of choice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375ยฐF (190ยฐC). Line a baking sheet with foil (parchment paper).
- Add the brown sugar, onion powder, garlic powder, mustard powder, paprika, cayenne and smoked paprika to a small bowl; mix and set aside.
- Drain and thoroughly rinse the jackfruit. Using your hands, squeeze any excess moisture from the jackfruit, remove the buds and discard. Add the jackfruit to a large bowl along withย the vegan ground beef, onions, vegan Worcestershire, liquid smoke and the spice mixture. Using a wooden spoon, mix until well incorporated, then add to the foil-lined baking sheet andย shape into a large rectangle. Using a butter knife, create four to five lines in the mixture, only slicing one quarter of the way through the mixture to create your rib shape.
- Bake, uncovered, for 1 hour and 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and spread the BBQ sauce over the ribs. Return the pan to the oven and bake for another 20 minutes. Fully cut through theย ribs along the lines you made in the mixture. Separate into ribs and serve.
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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 in to comforting and traditional soul foods without the guilt! From creamy pastas to hearty soups to glowing salads, Emaniโs 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, โGround Beefโ 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, โBest Everโ 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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