The Captain Jack
- Level: Intermediate
- Yield: 4 servings
- Total: 55 min
- Active: 40 min
Ingredients
Jackfruit Mixture:
Two 14-ounce cans jackfruit, preferably organic
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons Jalapeno Blackberry BBQ Sauce, recipe follows
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Scant 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Scant 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Sandwich:
4 whole-wheat hamburger buns
Vegan Chipotle Mayo, recipe follows
Jalapeno Blackberry BBQ Sauce, recipe follows
Cole slaw mix, for topping sandwiches
Pickles, for topping sandwiches
1 red onion, sliced
Jalapeno Blackberry BBQ Sauce:
2 ounces apple cider vinegar
1 ounce plus 1 tablespoon molasses, preferably organic
1 ounce plus 1 tablespoon blackberry fruit spread
1 ounce plus 1 1/2 teaspoons agave nectar
1 ounce gluten-free soy sauce
3 tablespoons tomato paste, preferably organic
1 tablespoon ketchup
1 tablespoon onion powder
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons liquid smoke
1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1 jalapeno, chopped
Vegan Chipotle Mayo:
1/2 cup organic soy milk
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons organic grapeseed oil
1 tablespoon chipotle in adobo, pureed
1 teaspoon spicy mustard
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 tablespoon sriracha
Directions
- For the jackfruit: Drain cans of jack fruit and pull apart the fruit. Squeeze out and discard the seeds inside (only the seed pods are usable). Mix seed pods together in a bowl with Jalapeno Blackberry BBQ Sauce, cumin, garlic powder and pepper.
- For the sandwich: Preheat a griddle to about 375 degrees F.
- Place four 4-ounce scoops jack fruit mixture on the griddle and heat until just a bit caramelized, then flip and cook the other side, about 3 minutes total. Toast buns and sauce one side with Vegan Chipotle Mayo and the other with Jalapeno Blackberry BBQ Sauce. Place a jack fruit patty on each bun and add some coleslaw, pickles and onions to each.
Jalapeno Blackberry BBQ Sauce:
- Combine vinegar, molasses, fruit spread, agave nectar, soy sauce, tomato paste, ketchup, onion powder, oil, liquid smoke, lemon juice, mustard, paprika, pepper, cumin, salt, cayenne and jalapeno in a saucepan and whisk together. Cover and simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes. Remove from heat and cool.
Vegan Chipotle Mayo:
- Place the soy milk in a food processor, then turn it on low speed. Slowly drizzle in the oil and blend. Pour mixture into a mixing bowl, then whisk in the pureed chipotle, mustard, vinegar, pepper, salt and sriracha until well combined. Refrigerate until ready to use.