BBQ JACKFRUIT SLIDERS ON PRETZEL BUNS
- Young green jackfruit (in brine or water) ā 3 cans (20 oz each), drained and shredded - Yellow onion ā 1.5 cups, thinly sliced - Garlic ā 1 tbsp, minced - Olive oil ā 2 tbsp - Smoked paprika ā 2 tsp - Chili powder ā 2 tsp - Cumin ā 1 tsp - house vegan BBQ sauce ā 2.5 cups - Pretzel slider buns ā 12 - Pickled red onion or coleslaw (optional for garnish) Prep Procedure: 1. In a tilt skillet or large sautĆ© pan, heat oil. SautĆ© onions until golden. 2. Add garlic, paprika, chili powder, and cumin. Stir until fragrant. 3. Add shredded jackfruit. SautĆ© to dry out excess moisture, about 5ā8 minutes. 4. Stir in BBQ sauce and simmer for 10ā15 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.