BBQ Jackfruit Sandwiches

• olive oil↗0.25 cup
• canned young jackfruit in brine, drained and rinsed↗14
• canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed↗0.5 cup
• garlic cloves↗2
• brown sugar↗1 tablespoon
• a few good pinches of paprika, chili powder and onion powder
• pinch of salt
• bbq sauce↗0.25 cup
• ideallyготова суміш для салату (слоу) у пакеті!

  ready coleslaw mix in a bag!

• or: thinly sliced cabbage + mayo, lemon juice or vinegar, sugar and salt
• toasted buns (I love brioche buns)
• any other ingredients to tasteрекомендую авокадо, перерончіні, мариновані огірки, гострий соус тощо

  I recommend avocado, peronchini, pickled cucumbers, hot sauce etc.

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Shred the jackfruit: Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium‑high heat. Add the jackfruit and break it into “shreds” using the back of a spoon.

2. 2

   Prepare the filling: In a small food processor or kitchen blender, pulse the chickpeas and garlic until you get a finely chopped texture. Add the mixture to the skillet together with the brown sugar and spices. Stir so everything is well seasoned. Add the BBQ sauce and let it brown a little. The longer you leave it without stirring, the more “meaty” browning you get.

3. 3

   Assemble the sandwiches: Serve your BBQ jackfruit in a bun, topped with slaw and any other ingredients you like! Add a side of salted and peppered chips to the plate — and you’re in true flavor business.