BBQ JACKFRUIT SLIDERS ON PRETZEL BUNS
- Young green jackfruit (in brine or water) – 3 cans (20 oz each), drained and shredded - Yellow onion – 1.5 cups, thinly sliced - Garlic – 1 tbsp, minced - Olive oil – 2 tbsp - Smoked paprika – 2 tsp - Chili powder – 2 tsp - Cumin – 1 tsp - house vegan BBQ sauce – 2.5 cups - Pretzel slider buns – 12 - Pickled red onion or coleslaw (optional for garnish) Prep Procedure: 1. In a tilt skillet or large sauté pan, heat oil. Sauté onions until golden. 2. Add garlic, paprika, chili powder, and cumin. Stir until fragrant. 3. Add shredded jackfruit. Sauté to dry out excess moisture, about 5–8 minutes. 4. Stir in BBQ sauce and simmer for 10–15 minutes until thick and sticky. 5. Adjust seasoning and hold hot for service. 6. Toast pretzel buns lightly. Scoop ~1/3 cup BBQ jackfruit per slider. 7. Optional toppings: pickled red onion, slaw, or dill pickles.