BBQ Jackfruit Tacos

Three barbecue jackfruit tacos in a white bowl garnished with lime wedges and cilantro.

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5 from 3 votes

These flavorful tacos with barbecue-infused jackfruit are a fun and tasty way to enjoy plant-based BBQ flavor. The jackfruit shreds just like pulled pork and soaks up all that smoky sauce. They’re easy to make, super satisfying, and perfect for taco night!

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Total Time15

Course: dinner, Lunch, Lunch or Dinner

Cuisine: Mexican

Diet: Low Lactose, Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings: people

Calories: 147kcal

Author: Michelle Cehn

Ingredients

1 14-ounce can jackfruit in brine
⅓ cup vegan barbecue sauce or to taste
6 corn or flour tortillas

Topping Ideas

Chopped tomatoes, avocado, corn, shredded lettuce, salsa, guacamole, pico de gallo, vegan sour cream, red onions, vegan cheese, jalapeños, cilantro, etc.

Instructions

Heat a medium pan. Shred the jackfruit by hand and remove any firm cores. Add the jackfruit to the pan and heat it for 5 minutes.
Prepare any toppings that you will be adding to the tacos while the jackfruit is heating.
Add the bbq sauce to the jackfruit and cook for another 5 minutes. Taste and add more bbq sauce if needed. Set aside and keep warm.
If desired, gently heat corn or flour tortillas. Fill with bbq jackfruit and add toppings. Garnish with a lime wedge or two. Enjoy!

Notes

Storing Tips: BBQ jackfruit will last about 4 to 5 days in the fridge. Just store it in an airtight container once it cools down. To reheat, warm it up in a pan or microwave until hot and steamy.

Meal Prep: You can freeze BBQ jackfruit! Let it cool first, then pop it into a freezer-safe container or bag. It’ll keep well for up to 2 months—just thaw and reheat when you're ready for tacos!

Make it a Tostada: You can easily turn these tacos into jackfruit tostadas with this simple step. Set your oven to 350 degrees F. Place the tortillas flat directly on the oven rack. Bake for just a couple of minutes, until they are firm (but not too hard). Watch that they don’t burn! Add your jackfruit and toppings on top and enjoy!

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