Jackfruit Pulled Pork & Bacon Bits

Ingredients

  • 1 can young/green jackfruit packed in water or brine
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp mushroom powder (optional)
  • 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 1 tsp teriyaki balsamic vinegar (or sub vegan Worcestershire sauce)
  • 2 tsp liquid smoke
  • 3 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup coconut aminos

Method

  1. Squeeze each piece of jackfruit to firmly to release excess liquid
  2. Place the jackfruit and remaining ingredients to the bowl of a small food processor.  Pulse until the jackfruit is shredded and no large pieces remain.Spread on parchment lined baking sheet and convention bake @ 325 degrees, tossing with a fork every 20 minutes until desired doneness is achieved: longer for crunchy bacon bits, shorter for meati pulled pork texture.
  3. Remove baking tray; spread jackfruit on bottom of air fryer basket; air-fry @ 400 degrees, stirring every 10 minutes until desired product/doneness is achieved: longer for crunchy bacon bits, shorter for meati pulled pork texture.

Note: Recipe is easily doubled

Serving suggestions

  • BLT Sandwiches & Wraps
  • Salad topping
  • Vegan burger topping

Flavor variations

  • Replace all ingredients — except the jackfruit — with BBQ sauce
  • Replace all ingredients — except the jackfruit — with your fave red or green enchilada sauce