Vegetarian Option ( Jackfruit)

[SmokinSoldiers]

Does anyone have good rescipe for vegetarian BBQ ideas. I have seen some thing for jackfruit to make (Vegan pulled pork).

[MBMorgan]

To be honest, the vegetarians with whom I have experience don't want veggies disguised as meat; they want vegetables. If I were grilling or smoking for a vegetarian, I'd start with recipes/ideas from something like Steven Raichlen's "Grilling with Veggies" and just go from there.

[Attjack]

Jackfruit is exactly that. I have served it to multiple vegetarians and they loved it.

[Michael_in_TX]

I'll echo what MBMorgan posted, Steven Raichlen has an entire recent book (2021), How to Grill Vegetables, and it is excellent.

He draws heavily on the book in Season 3 of his Project Fire show. One episode is dedicated entirely to meatless grilling: https://video.mpt.tv/video/episode-3...e-meat-b6ijyi/

[Murdy]

There are recipes for portabello burgers out there:

https://www.thespruceeats.com/portobello-mushroom-burger-with-avocados-3378624

For vegan grilling, I would think mushrooms would be generally useful.

[JLR]

Sliced, firm tofu marinated in a teriyaki style sauce then grilled is incredible.
I prefer to marinate it in a homemade tare sauce made from tamari, sake, mirin, and dark brown sugar reduced about 50%. You should be able to find a simple recipe online.
The only caution is that tofu will stick to your grates, so make sure to keep your grates oiled.

[Donw]

Yep. I do this too and they seem to like it. If I have to feed more than a few,(Always grandchildren’s girlfriends for some reason) I just make a vegetable paella a la Raichlen
and they definitely love that as does everyone else.

[Carolyn]

That sounds like that would make a good kabob ingredient. You could add tomatoes and zucchini or whatever with it.

[Mosca]

I’ve had jackfruit and it’s actually pretty good. I’ve never cooked it though, so no help on that one.

[Attjack]

This is pretty basic. I think this is the first time I made it. Now I usually buy the canned stuff.


I added some smoke and then some sort of sauce.


Then I assembled tacos.

[mrteddyprincess]

I have made it too and the vegetarians dining at my house enjoyed it. I used the canned stuff too. I served it like it was pulled pork with sauce on a bun.

[Attjack]

It's super easy with a great texture. I have also done sandwiches quite a bit. I can't tell if this was jackfruit or pulled pork but this is what jackfruit looks like in a sandwich.

[rickgregory]

I actually have this book https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/...ithout-a-grill not because I'm vegan (be serious....) but there are times I'd like a plant option but still want something in the 'que universe of flavors. It's pretty good.