Smoked Jackfruit BBQ
Young jackfruit is marinated in a smoky BBQ spice blend and then hot smoked until it develops a wonderfully fibrous texture and a deep smoky aroma. Smoking with apple and cherry wood gives the jackfruit a fruity-smoky note that perfectly complements its mild natural flavor. The result is a dish that looks and tastes deceptively similar to classic pulled pork.
Ingredients(for 1 kg)
Instructions
Preparing the jackfruit
20 minutesRinse the canned jackfruit thoroughly, squeeze well, and pull apart into fibrous pieces by hand. Pan-fry in a hot pan without oil over high heat until the surface is slightly dry and golden brown.
Seasoning and marinating
1-2 hoursMix the BBQ rub from all dry spices. Drizzle the pan-fried jackfruit with soy sauce and apple cider vinegar, then thoroughly massage in the rub. Let marinate for 1-2 hours.
Smoking
3-4 hoursPreheat the smoker with apple and cherry wood chips to 115-130 °C. Spread the seasoned jackfruit on a grill mat or in a cast-iron pan on the grate and smoke until it reaches a deep brown color and a core temperature of 75-80 °C. Turn every 45 minutes.
Finishing and serving
10 minutesMix the smoked jackfruit with your favorite BBQ sauce and briefly caramelize in a pan over high heat. Serve on buns with coleslaw or use as a topping for tacos and bowls.
Pro Tip
Pan-fry the jackfruit pieces in a hot pan without oil before smoking – this removes excess moisture and gives the surface a better texture for absorbing the smoky flavor.
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