Yes, Another jackfruit recipe! Check out the last one HERE where I make faux pulled pork sandwiches. I'm loving working with jackfruit. It's very versatile and is a great meat replacement. The texture is perfect and it takes on the flavors of the spices so nicely.
This recipe is pretty simple which I love and has minimal ingredients besides the spices.
Let's get started
Servings - 6 tacos
Prep Time - 30 minutes
For the jackfruit:
2 - 20oz cans of young jackfruit in brine prepped and shredded.
1/4 tsp cayenne
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp smoked paprika (You can also use plain paprika)
1Tbsp. Coconut oil
For the salsa:
1 Red pepper diced small
1/4 Cup shredded purple cabbage
2 Roma tomatoes Diced
1/4 Cup of minced red onion
1/4 Cup Minced cilantro
1 Avocado, firm and diced
1/2 Lemon Juiced
Salt to taste
6 flour or corn tortillas
For the Salsa:
Add all ingredients in a medium...
I have been so excited about trying to use jackfruit in my blog for the longest time. The first time I bought jackfruit from the grocery store I bought ripe sweet jackfruit which isn't what you need to make vegan pulled pork sandwiches. You have to buy young jackfruit that is not ripe yet. I chose to buy it canned in brine, also an important step because sometimes it can be canned in syrup. I have to admit, buying a fresh jackfruit seemed a little intimidating to me. I had no clue how to prepare jackfruit at all, even the canned version.
of course, I went to the all-knowing google to learn how to prepare the canned version and I suggest you do the same if you are also a jackfruit virgin. There was plenty of YouTube videos on the subject. I took a few pictures and will post here but I believe a video serves better on this subject and plan to do this for one of my meatless Monday's meals soon!
The jackfruit has a core like a pineapple and you will cut that part off. Within the...
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