Jackfruit is a very versatile fruit and can be used as a meat replacer to make your favorite "BBQ Pulled Pork", "Sloppy Joe's" or any other BBQ dish. The jackfruit texture and mild taste makes it a wonderful stand-in for meat.
Sauté the onion* Next add the jackfruit after you have drained and rinsed them thoroughly. Some people remove the seeds but with the young canned jackfruit, I don't think this step is needed. Use only jackfruit in water or brine, NOT in syrup.* Note: To dry sauté (or sautéing without oil!) use high heat and frequent movement to caramelize the food. An important thing to keep in mind is that foods will not brown, color or caramelize if you use liquid or have too much moisture. Once you achieve the desired coloration then add your liquid.
Sauté the jackfruit and add the 2 cups of BBQ sauce. Let simmer for about 20 minutes and use two forks to pull the jackfruit apart.
Prep your bread with some arugula and avocado slices.
Add the BBQ jackfruit "BBQ Pulled Pork" and enjoy.
Notes
I have tried a lot of different ingredients to make a dish that looks, tastes and has the texture of meat but jackfruit is my all-time favorite now. The ingredients I have used are:
Tofu
Tempeh
Seitan
Mushrooms
Beans, legumes and lentil mixtures
and making things like a cauliflower "stake"
But nothing comes as close as this jackfruit recipe. Give it a try and I know you will be surprised.