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Savory Vegan Pulled Pork Sliders Easy Homemade Sesame Ginger Recipe

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These savory vegan pulled pork sliders feature shredded jackfruit simmered in a smoky, sweet, and tangy sesame ginger sauce, perfect for a quick, flavorful plant-based meal.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cans young green jackfruit in water or brine (not syrup), drained and rinsed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce or tamari
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup or agave nectar
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha or chili garlic sauce (optional)
  • Slider buns (vegan-friendly, lightly toasted)
  • Shredded cabbage or coleslaw mix
  • Thinly sliced green onions (optional garnish)
  • Sesame seeds for sprinkling (optional)

Instructions

  1. Drain and rinse the canned jackfruit thoroughly. Shred it into bite-sized pieces using two forks, removing any seeds or tougher core bits.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until soft and translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add the shredded jackfruit to the skillet. Stir to combine with onions and garlic. Sprinkle smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder (if using), salt, and pepper. Stir well and cook for 5-7 minutes until jackfruit starts to brown slightly.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, maple syrup, toasted sesame oil, rice vinegar, grated ginger, minced garlic, and sriracha (if using).
  5. Pour the sauce over the cooked jackfruit in the skillet. Stir well to coat all strands. Reduce heat to low and simmer gently for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally until sauce thickens and soaks in.
  6. While jackfruit simmers, lightly toast slider buns and prepare shredded cabbage or coleslaw.
  7. Assemble sliders by spooning a generous amount of jackfruit onto each bun bottom, topping with shredded cabbage, green onions, and sesame seeds if desired. Cap with bun tops and serve immediately.

Notes

If jackfruit feels too wet, press gently with a spatula to release excess moisture to avoid soggy sliders. Taste and adjust sauce sweetness or acidity before adding. Cook jackfruit in batches if pan overcrowded to ensure browning. Simmer sauce slowly for best flavor absorption.

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