Buffalo Jack Sliders - super quick and easy plant based pulled jackfruit, tangy buffalo style! whip these up for a party or game day, a spicy crowd pleaser!
Buffalo Jack Sliders are a vegan pulled jackfruit alternative to everyone's spicy favorite!
Aside from this stuff, buffalo flavor is my number two favorite way to spice up a recipe.
I have shared several ways to make and use a buffalo dip (that post always has an increase in views around football season), people rave about my caramelized onion buffalo tarts, and I top everything from pizza to salads with this tangy hot sauce.
Saturday's lunch was all about the buffalo sauce - and I finally cooked with jack fruit.
I have enjoyed jack fruit many times, usually prepared in the "pulled" fashion, like a chicken or pork. In fact, it is strangely similar to chicken in looks. Having never been a chicken fan, I am happy to say that is where the similarities end.
I loved this. Jason loved this. I think many will love it, no matter their food preferences. I cannot wait to make this for a group - without saying what it is, as is my standard stealth way.
A swipe of cool celery ranch on a soft warm bun, a sprinkle of celery over a hearty serving of buffalo jack - what's not to like?
Buffalo Jack Sliders
YIELD: four servings
dairy, egg, soy and gluten free, vegan
INGREDIENTS:
1 (20 ounce) can young jack fruit in water
⅓ to ½ cup Franks Hot Sauce (depending on heat preference)
3 tablespoons cream cheese (dairy, soy free)
2 stalks celery, diced
INSTRUCTIONS:
Drain jack fruit, place in large bowl. Using two forks, shred jack fruit into small shreds (or chop with knife). Add hot sauce to shredded jack fruit, stirring to coat completely.
In saucepan or skillet over medium-low heat, cook sauced jackfruit for several minutes (five to seven) until jackfruit softens a bit, and some of the sauce is absorbed. This recipe works fine without oil, but feel free to add a tablespoon of oil or water if you used less hot sauce or if the mixture is too dry.
When jackfruit is thoroughly cooked, add cream cheese and most of the celery (reserving some celery for garnish). Stir to completely incorporate melting cream cheese.
Serving suggestion: on a bun or slider, over quinoa or rice, in a wrap with lettuce and beans, over a crisp salad.
For me, this is the real thing.
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dairy, egg, soy and gluten free, vegan
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Sue B says
I am in love with jackfruit! It's texture is fabulous for all things chicken or pork!! So far my fave is a cherry chicken salad I've made with it. Yum.
I use jackfruit in brine(because I can never find it in water). I've foun it in Asian markets.
Susmitha - Veganosaurus says
I love ripe jackfruit (it's a regular summer fruit in South India)! But since I was a vegetarian all my life before turning vegan, I've never been a fan of the unripe jackfruit because it looks so similar to meat. haha But your sliders look and sound so yum!
Kristina Sloggett says
I was kinda weirded out by the texture too - how similar it is to meat. I have so many ideas for this though, I quickly recovered! 🙂
Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says
This sounds amazing! Ok, I really want to try the jack fruit, but I'm scared. I trust you though! I'm making this!
Kristina Sloggett says
you should - it's tasty... I know you guys eat meat, but this is crazy good 🙂
India says
jackfruit is a magic fruit. I love jackfruit sliders. I made jackfruit lettuce tacos before. So good.
Kelli says
This looks great - and so easy! So far I've only had jackfruit fritters, and I wasn't a big fan of the fried coating on that particular version, so this what will have to be next. Can't wait to try it....
Debbie @ Live from La Quinta says
Well, I've used my last can of Jackfruit, time to stock up (now that I've found a local source 🙂 ). This sounds so good. I admit that I will randomly switch up buffalo sauce and sriracha. They both work for me!
Bianca- Vegan Crunk says
YUM!! I don't eat nearly enough jackfruit in my life. And buffalo is the best flavor ever!
Heather @ Better With Veggies says
I never liked chicken either, but I love jackfruit. I haven't ever seen it to buy it, but I've had it several times eating out and I love the texture. Amazing stuff!
Eileen says
I keep hearing about jackfruit, but I've never eaten it yet! I think this may have to happen soon. Hot sauce, cream cheese, and crispy celery sound like they'd make a perfect sandwich. Of course, I'm the only one who voluntarily eats anything resembling cream cheese at our house...so I'll get to eat it all myself! Yay!
Heather (Where's the Beach) says
I've never tried jackfruit. Just had someone mention finding it at an Asian store IN a can. I was always trying to look for the actual fruit itself. This sounds fantastic (as always).