Jackfruit Pulled "Pork"
Tender young jackfruit is sautéed with sweet onion and garlic, then slow-cooked in tangy barbecue sauce until it pulls apart like classic barbecue. Jackfruit Pulled "Pork" offers smoky-sweet flavor with a satisfying shredded texture that’s perfect for piling onto buns or pairing with slaw. Serve it for casual dinners, game days, or any time you want a hearty plant-based centerpiece.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook6 hrs 15 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Jackfruit Pulled "Pork", not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 44 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 37
- Heart Health
- 19
- Metabolic
- 21
- Digestive
- 32
- Inflammatory
- 17
- Performance
- 40
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- 2
Add onion and garlic and cook, stirring, until slightly softened, about 3 minutes.
- 3
Add jackfruit; cook and stir until lightly browned and mostly dry, about 10 minutes.
- 4
Transfer the jackfruit mixture to a slow cooker and pour barbecue sauce over it.
- 5
Cover and cook on Low, stirring occasionally, until the jackfruit shreds easily with a fork, about 6 hours.
- Calories 284.98 kcal Moderate 14%
- Protein 1.71 g Low Source 3%
- Carbohydrate 62.34 g 23%
- Total Fat 4.53 g Moderate 6%
- Saturated Fat 0.75 g Low Source 4%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 5.06 mg Low Source 2%
- Sodium 537.59 mg High 23%
- Dietary Fiber 2.19 g Low Source 8%
- Total Sugars 17.58 g --
- Added Sugars 17.39 g High 35%
- Calcium 89.78 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 0.87 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 304.08 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 58.75 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 4.03 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Jackfruit Pulled "Pork" is made with 5 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 6 hrs 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Barbecue Sauce, Diced Onion, Garlic, and Jackfruit. Each serving provides about 284.98 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Jackfruit Pulled "Pork" made of?
- The main ingredients are Barbecue Sauce, Diced Onion, Garlic, Jackfruit, Olive Oil. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Jackfruit Pulled "Pork"?
- About 6 hrs 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 6 hrs 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 284.98 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Jackfruit Pulled "Pork" easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Jackfruit Pulled "Pork" healthy?
- Jackfruit Pulled "Pork" has an easyChef Pro health score of 41/100. Per serving, it provides 284.98 calories and 1.71 g of protein, or 3% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 537.59 mg (23% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 17.39 g (35% of the Daily Value). It contains Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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