Step 1: Prepare the Jackfruit

Drain and rinse the canned jackfruit thoroughly.

Remove the core from the jackfruit if the cans included it.

Using your hands or two forks, shred the jackfruit into smaller, stringy pieces, resembling pulled pork.

Step 2: Sauté Onion and Garlic

In a large pan or skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

Add the thinly sliced onion and sauté for about 5 minutes, or until softened and translucent.

Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute, until fragrant, stirring constantly.

Step 3: Add Jackfruit

Add the shredded jackfruit to the pan with the onion and garlic.

Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the jackfruit to heat through and slightly brown.

Step 4: Add BBQ Sauce

Pour the BBQ sauce over the jackfruit in the pan.

Stir well to combine, ensuring that the jackfruit is evenly coated with the sauce.

Step 5: Simmer

Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and simmer for about 10 minutes, or until the jackfruit is tender and the flavors have melded. Stir occasionally. If the sauce becomes too thick, you can add a splash of water or vegetable broth.

Step 6: Toast Buns (Optional)

While the jackfruit is simmering, toast the sandwich buns if desired. You can toast them in a toaster, under the broiler, or in a dry pan.

Step 7: Assemble Sandwiches

Spread a generous amount of the BBQ jackfruit mixture onto the bottom half of each toasted bun.

Top with coleslaw, if using.

Cover with the top half of the bun.

Step 8: Serve

Serve the Vegan BBQ Jackfruit Sandwiches immediately.