My first homemade barbecue sauce ‘pulled’ jackfruit. Everyone seems to have their own version of this recipe, I read so many and then put this together, taking a very simplistic approach. You could get this all together in about 15 minutes if you were in a rush, however I think it benefits hugely from the low and slow oven if you have the time. I used canned jackfruit, made my own simple sauce then made very messy sliders that tasted incredible, with an excellent texture. In lieu of vegan slaw that I was too lazy to make (grating…) I finished these sliders with the Oatly brand creme fraiche as a sour cream alternative, sliced avocado and red onion, inside toasted burger buns. I’m think this would pair fabulously with baked sweet potatoes or rice and beans. Be careful to buy sweet paprika not the hot kind! Add chilli if you like, this recipe has no spice so it’s suitable for everyone.

INGREDIENTS (Serves 2)

1 can jackfruit drained, approx 250g

Heaped tbsp sweet paprika

1 tsp ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 tbsp date syrup or maple syrup

2 tsp balsamic vinegar

2 tbsp olive oil

2 cloves of garlic

2 tbsp tomato purée

50mL water

METHOD

Drain the canned jackfruit and squash the pieces between your fingers so that the fibres appear. Crush or finely chop the garlic cloves, sauté in the oil to soften on a low heat. Add the paprika and cinnamon, stir and fry the spices for a minute or two, taking care that they don’t burn. Add all the remaining sauce ingredients and stir well. Cook the sauce for two to three minutes and when it starts to simmer, add the jackfruit. If you are in a hurry, let the jackfruit cook for 15 minutes and eat. If not then transfer it into a heatproof oven dish, cover tightly with foil and cook on gas mark 3 / 170C / 325F for 2 hours until the liquid has reduced and the jackfruit has become sticky and unctuous. Serve in a bun, in a potato, with chips, with nachos or with rice and beans.

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