4 Game-Changing Jackfruit Burger Tips for a Perfect Bite

These Jackfruit Burgers are a quite meaty combination of jackfruit and chickpeas mixed with spices, garlic, and the right balance of what is too much BBQ sauce. It is smoky, salty, and textural delight- to an extent that even meat-eaters would be blown away. Then top with the mixture on a fresh toasted bun, add a pile of creamy crunchy slaw and you have a plant-based burger that is healthy, hearty, and satiating.

This jackfruit burger is simply prepared and can serve lunch, dinner, or a cookout on the weekend as well, and it can be customized any way that you like. It may be your favourite in spicy, tart or sweet, but simply change the sauce and toppings to create your personal Barbecue. Also, it is entirely vegan, inexpensive, and just perfect to make meal preparation.

Are you in the need of including more plant-based eating plans in your daily life without sacrificing the flavour and hospitality? Then this Jackfruit Burger is the recipe that you need.

What You’ll Need To Make Jackfruit Burger

Here are your short-ingredient-list essentials for this beautiful towering crunchy-saucy sandwich:
1 can of young jackfruit (in brine)
Cooked chickpeas (canned or homemade)
Barbecue sauce of your choice
Fresh slaw or pre-packaged slaw mix
Burger buns (brioche, sesame seed, or any variety you prefer)

⁠Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Shredded jackfruit in a jackfruit burger has a very similar texture to pulled pork, and it is therefore the ideal option available to anyone with a desire to have a reshaped version of the common comfort food. The jackfruit has a robust, appetizing, salty, smoky taste when simmered in a fat BBQ sauce.

Together with mashed chickpeas, spices, and garlic, the filling becomes protein rich and filling, which is great for a person who wants to have a natural fill without meat.

Served loaded on a toasted bun with creamy slaw and all your preferred toppings, the jackfruit burger tastes and feels as good as a BBQ sandwich without its dreaded heaviness. In case you are vegan, vegetarian, or simply trying out vegetarian foods, this burger will blow your mind.

This Meat-Free Burger You’ll Crave Again and Again

Looking for a plant-based burger that actually satisfies your craving This jackfruit burger delivers everything you want in a bite smoky, tender, flavorful, and packed with texture. It has shredded jackfruit and chickpeas cooked with BBQ spices and it tastes weirdly similar to pulled pork, though it is a100% vegan dish. Crowned with crunchy slaw in a toasted bun it is the type of meatless burger that you are going to be repeating in the kitchen time and again even prior to being a vegan.

Add Your Personal Twist!

One of the best things about this jackfruit burger is how easily you can make it your own. Not a fan of BBQ sauce? No worries there are more ways to switch things up while keeping it delicious. Switch the BBQ for spicy sriracha mayo for a creamy kick, go bold with tangy buffalo sauce, try a creamy peri-peri blend for extra depth flavor, or keep it sweet, bold and fiery with a sweet chili glaze.

Want even more flavors of slice layer? Add caramelized onions, grilled boiled potatoes, grilled and baked pineapple slices, or a layer of smashed avocado. You can even experiment with different slaw flavors, think Asian-style sesame slaw or a lemony Greek yogurt coleslaw. Whether you’re going spicy, sweet, tangy, or smoky, this burger is perfect for any time craving.

Don’t want a BBQ? Try These Tasty Alternatives

Does BBQ not take the first place on your list? No problem, just change the sauce, and you still will have a great jackfruit burger. If you want a bold and creamy sauce then try spicy sriracha mayo or choose tangy buffalo sauce if you like a bit of spice. Delicious and more creamy peri-peri is rich in flavor and spice, and sweet chili glaze gives the best add-ons of sweetness and spice. Do not hesitate to experiment. You can call your jackfruit burger whatever you want and it can be a sort of go-to food anywhere and in any emergency.

Smoky, Saucy, & Vegan 100%

The jackfruit burger has it all: It is full of smoky tastes, soaked with saucy delight, and totally vegan. Jackfruit, which has a tender, yanked texture soaks up all seasoning, and chickpeas introduce a hearty foundation and source of protein. Made in your favorite sauce and crowned with a creamy slaw, it is the sinsational bite you are looking for, no meat or dairy need apply. It is a satisfying as well as comfort food whether you are an old hand at vegan dishes or still playing at vegetarian recipes.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup (approx. 200g) young jackfruit in brine, drained and rinsed
1/4 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 tablespoon brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon each: paprika, chili powder, and onion powder
Small pinch of salt
2 tablespoons barbecue sauce

Slaw

ideally, a premade slaw bag mix! otherwise: thinly sliced cabbage + mayo, lemon juice or vinegar, sugar and salt

The Rest:

toasted buns (I like brioche buns)
any other toppings you like I’d recommend avocado, pepperoncini, pickles, hot sauce, etc.

Instructions

step1. Shredded Jackfruit: Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium high heat. Add the jackfruit and break it apart into “shreds” with the back of a spoon.

Close-up of a juicy jackfruit burger with lettuce, tomato, and vegan mayo on a sesame bun

Step:2 . Make the Filling: In a small chopper or food processor, pulse your chickpeas and garlic until they have a finely chopped texture. Add the mixture to the pan, along with the brown sugar and spices. Stir it all up to get it seasoned and happy. Add barbecue sauce and let it get a little roasty. More undisturbed time in the pan, more meat-like browning.

Grilled jackfruit burger patty on a wooden board with fresh toppings around it

Step3: Assemble jackfruit burger: Serve your jackfruit BBQ on a bun topped with slaw and anything else you like! Add a pile of salt & pepper chips to your plate and you are in delicious business.

Homemade jackfruit burger served with sweet potato fries on a rustic plate

Substitute Ingredients :

To replace jackfruit, Swap in some pieces of shredded mushrooms, soy curls or lentils.
You could try sriracha mayo, buffalo, peri-peri or sweet chili sauce rather than BBQ sauce.
For this meal, try whole grain buns, lettuce wraps or gluten-free bread.
A vegan coleslaw with sliced avocado and pickled onions tastes great as well.
Other ways to sauté are by using olive oil, avocado oil or by adding a little veggie broth rather than using oil.

⁠Storage & Shelf Life

Put cooked or uncooked jackfruit burger patties in an airtight container or ziplock bag. Put patties on piles of parchment paper between them to ensure they do not stick. Freeze for 2-3 months. Waxing for optimum texture and taste should be eaten within 8 weeks. Freeze overnight in the fridge and then reheat or cook.

Chef’s Notes

Sauté jackfruit for a meaty texture.
It Tastes best when simmered in sauce.
Bake buns to be crispy so as to prevent them from getting wet.
Substitute BBQ with sriracha mayo, buffalo or chili sauce.

Nutritional Facts

Calories: 300–350 kcal
Protein: 4–6 g
Carbohydrates: 40–45 g
Fat: 10–12 g
Fiber: 5–7 g
Sugar: 8–10 g
Sodium: 600–800 mg

Recipe Details

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15–20 minutes
Total Time: 25–30 minutes
Category: Main Course / Burgers
Cuisine: Vegan / Plant-Based / Fusion
Method: Sautéing + Assembling