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beautifully plated BBQ jackfruit taco

BBQ Jackfruit Tacos

These BBQ jackfruit tacos are smoky, tangy, and totally satisfying. Made with shredded young green jackfruit, barbecue sauce, and fresh toppings, they taste like pulled pork tacos but are completely vegan. Perfect for weeknights or casual gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main dish
Cuisine: vegan
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cans young green jackfruit in brine drained and shredded
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce store-bought or homemade
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 6 –8 corn or flour tortillas
Toppings:
  • 1 avocado sliced
  • Fresh cilantro leaves
  • Lime wedges
Optional: vegan slaw or pickled onions

Method
 

  1. Prep the jackfruit: Cut off the core pieces and shred the jackfruit using your fingers or forks. You want stringy, pulled-pork-like strands.
  2. Cook aromatics: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and garlic. Sauté for 3–4 minutes until soft and fragrant.
  3. Add jackfruit: Stir in the shredded jackfruit. Add smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5–7 minutes, letting it absorb the flavors.
  4. Add BBQ sauce: Pour in the barbecue sauce and stir until all strands are coated. Lower the heat and simmer for 10–12 minutes until the jackfruit is tender and saucy.
  5. Warm tortillas: Heat tortillas in a dry skillet or oven until soft and pliable.
  6. Assemble tacos: Spoon jackfruit mixture onto each tortilla. Top with avocado slices, cilantro, lime juice, and optional slaw. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use young green jackfruit for the best texture; ripe jackfruit will be too sweet.
  • Adjust spice levels by adding more chili powder or hot sauce.
  • Can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for 3–4 days. Reheat before serving.
  • Corn tortillas hold up better to juicy jackfruit, but flour tortillas are fine too.