Crockpot BBQ Jackfruit Recipe
Tender, smoky, and ridiculously easy BBQ jackfruit, slow-cooked to perfection. Perfect for sandwiches, tacos, or eating straight from the spoon.
Ingredients
For the BBQ Jackfruit
- 2 cans 20 oz each young green jackfruit (drained, rinsed, and shredded)
- 1 small onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup BBQ sauce store-bought or homemade
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ cup vegetable broth
For Serving (Optional)
- Burger buns or tortillas
- Coleslaw
- Pickles
- Extra BBQ sauce
Instructions
Prep the Jackfruit
- Drain, rinse, and pat dry jackfruit.
- Use a fork to pull it apart into shreds.
Layer the Crockpot
- Add jackfruit, onion, and garlic to the slow cooker.
- Pour in BBQ sauce, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Stir to coat everything evenly.
Slow Cook
- Pour vegetable broth over the mixture.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 hours (or high for 2 hours).
Shred & Finish
- Use forks to shred jackfruit further.
- Stir and let it absorb more sauce for 10 minutes.
Serve & Enjoy
- Pile onto buns, stuff into tacos, or enjoy with coleslaw.
- Drizzle extra BBQ sauce on top.
Notes
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: 180
- Total Fat: 1.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Vitamin C: 30%
- Iron: 10%
- Potassium: 15%
- Magnesium: 8%
- Calcium: 5%
Tips for the Best BBQ Jackfruit
- Use young green jackfruit—not the ripe, sweet kind!
- Let it cook longer for deeper flavor.
- Add a splash of liquid smoke for extra BBQ vibes.
- Toast the buns for the ultimate sandwich experience.