Ingredients for Jackfruit Filling:

• 20 oz can jackfruit in brine, rinsed and drained
• 2 Tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp chili powder
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 white onion (160 g), chopped
• 1 garlic clove

Ingredients for BBQ Sauce:

• 1/2 cup tomato ketchup
• 1 Tbsp tomato puree
• 4 Tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 Tbsp brown sugar
• Water, as needed
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Ingredients for Red Cabbage Slaw:

• 3 medium carrots (180 g), grated
• 1/2 head of red cabbage (420 g), finely chopped or coarsely grated
• 3 spring onions (45 g), finely chopped
• 3 Tbsp vegan mayonnaise*
• 1 Tbsp wholegrain mustard
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Chef's tip about jackfruit: Canned jackfruit resembles pulled pork when slowly cooked, and it is delicious and filling. It is available in many Asian food markets. For this recipe, only buy jackfruit soaked in brine (and not the sweetened version). 

Method:

1. Rinse, drain, and dry the jackfruit. Chop off the center core portion of the fruit and discard. Place in mixing bowl and set aside. 
2. Mix together the brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, chili powder, salt and pepper, and add to the jackfruit. Toss to coat the jackfruit.
3. Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan. Add the onion and garlic and sauté for 5 minutes. Add the seasoned jackfruit and fry for 5 more minutes.
4. To make the BBQ sauce, combine all of the ingredients, and add the BBQ sauce to the jackfruit.
5. Stir and reduce heat to medium-low, and cook for about 30 minutes.
6. If the sauce becomes too thick, you can add some water to loosen it.
7. Once fully cooked, you can shred the softened jackfruit using two forks.
8. To make the red cabbage slaw, simply combine all of the ingredients and season with salt and pepper to taste. (The red cabbage slaw should last 2-3 days in the fridge.)

Serves: 4 

Serving suggestions: Serve this stewed jackfruit and red cabbage slaw on low protein burger buns (or over Loprofin Rice). Try some of the following as extra toppings for your burgers (or rice bowl): ketchup, mustard, vegan cheese, red onion, tomato, lettuce, vegan mayonnaise*

*Calories and protein may vary by product. Be sure to check the nutrition label.