Description
BBQ Jackfruit Tacos with Pineapple Slaw are a vegan taco dish made using young green jackfruit as a meat substitute. When cooked properly, jackfruit shreds and absorbs flavor in a way that closely mimics pulled pork or shredded chicken. The jackfruit is seasoned, sautéed, and simmered in barbecue sauce until smoky and sticky.
Ingredients
BBQ Jackfruit
2 cans young green jackfruit in brine, drained & shredded
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp cumin
½ tsp garlic powder
¾ cup BBQ sauce
Pineapple Slaw
1½ cups shredded cabbage or coleslaw mix
½ cup fresh pineapple, finely chopped
2 tbsp lime juice
1 tbsp maple syrup or honey
Salt to taste
For Serving
Warm corn or flour tortillas
Fresh cilantro
Sliced avocado (optional)
Instructions
Jackfruit: Heat oil in skillet. Add jackfruit, spices, and sauté until lightly crisped.
Stir in BBQ sauce; simmer 5–7 minutes until sticky and caramelized.
Slaw: Toss all slaw ingredients in a bowl; chill briefly.
Assemble tacos with BBQ jackfruit and pineapple slaw. Garnish and serve.
Notes
For extra zest and crunch, top the tacos with fresh cilantro, a squeeze of lime, or sliced jalapeños. These jackfruit tacos are delicious served with warm corn tortillas, and a side of black beans or Mexican rice makes them a complete, satisfying plant-based meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéed
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: ~280 kcal
Keywords: vegan BBQ jackfruit tacos, jackfruit tacos with pineapple slaw, plant-based BBQ tacos, pulled jackfruit tacos, vegan tacos with slaw