In a medium pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the diced onion for about 3 minutes or until it becomes translucent.
1 tbsp neutral oil, ½ onion
Add in the jackfruit. Mash or shred with a fork until it resembles pulled pork.
2 20 oz. cans young green jackfruit in brine or water
Stir in seasonings and sugar.
½ tsp cumin, 2 tsp brown sugar, 1 pinch red pepper flakes, salt and pepper to taste
Add the BBQ sauce and liquid smoke. Reduce to a medium low heat and stir to combine all of the ingredients.
½ tsp liquid smoke, ¾ cup BBQ sauce
While the jackfruit is sitting, combine all ingredients to make the coleslaw in a medium sized bowl. Set aside.
2½ cups store-bought slaw mix, ¼ cups vegan mayonaise, 1 tsp apple cider vinegar, ½ tsp dijon mustard, 2 tsp organic cane sugar, ½ tsp celery seed, salt and pepper to taste
Load your burger bun with a helping of the jackfruit, a little more BBQ sauce and coleslaw. Enjoy!
4 burger buns