Jackfruit burger

Jackfruit burger recipe

Jackfruit, once drained, flaked and cooked, has the same texture and appearance as pulled pork. This jackfruit burger recipe provides a delicious meat alternative and the burger wouldn’t look out of place at a barbecue. The added bonus is that it’s easy to cook, it can be bought tinned so stores for months in your cupboard, and is high in vitamin A and antioxidants.

Makes 4 burgers

Ingredients

  • Tin jackfruit 400g, drained
  • Red onion 1, thinly sliced
  • Olive oil 1 tbsp
  • Honey 2 tbsp
  • Smoked paprika 1 tsp
  • Mild chilli pepper 1/2 tsp, ground
  • Garlic cloves 2, crushed
  • Red wine vinegar 1 tbsp
  • Soy sauce 2 tbsp
  • Tomatoes 3, chopped

Method

Step 1

Preheat the oven 200C /180C fan/ gas 6. Squeeze the water out of the jackfruit chunks by hand. Then flake roughly with a fork.

Step 2

In an oven tray or dish, add the jackfruit, red onion and olive oil, mixing together. Bake for 15 minutes.

Step 3

Meanwhile, mix together all remaining ingredients in a bowl.

Step 4

Remove the jackfruit from the oven. Add the mixed ingredients and return to the oven for a further 15 minutes.

Step 5

Serve this jackfruit burger either warm or cold by filling a breadcake or burger bun. Delicious accompanied by chips, salad or roasted vegetables. Great as a meat-free barbecue alternative.

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