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Vegan Jackfruit Carnitas (Crockpot) Recipe

These easy vegan jackfruit carnitas are slow cooked over 8 hours, then lightly broiled to make them crispy! Stuff them in your favorite corn tortilla and top with my favorite mango salsa. They are my favorite vegan meat substitute to serve to non vegans and great for busy weeknights as they only take 15 minutes to prep.

Original recipe: homecookedroots.com

Yield:
4 servings
Prep:
15 min
Cook:
480 min
Total:
495 min
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Vegan Jackfruit Carnitas (Crockpot) Recipe

Ingredients

  1. 2 (14 ounce) cans jackfruit in brine ()
  2. 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  3. 1 cup orange juice (freshly squeezed)
  4. 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  5. 1 tablespoon Reduced Sodium Better than Bouillon Organic Vegetable Base
  6. 2 teaspoons liquid smoke
  7. 1 teaspoon chili powder
  8. 1 teaspoon cumin
  9. 1/2 teaspoon coriander
  10. 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  11. 12 corn tortillas
  12. mango corn salsa
  13. guacamole
  14. cilantro

Instructions

  1. Slow Cooker Instructions

    Drain and rinse the jackfruit thoroughly.
  2. In a stand mixer using the paddle attachment, or by hand, shred the jackfruit. See pictures in post for reference on how you want the texture to look. In the stand mixer, this will only take 1-2 minutes.
  3. Add the shredded jackfruit to an Instant Pot or a Crockpot. Add all of the marinade ingredients in the ingredient list and stir to combine (see post photos for reference). Slow cook on low for 8 hours.
  4. After 8 hours, you can serve immediately from the slow cooker. Or, if you prefer crispier meat, transfer the meat to a small sheet pan and broil the jackfruit under the oven broiler for 10-15 minutes. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
  5. Serve the jackfruit carnitas in warm corn tortillas with mango salsa, guacamole, lime juice, and cilantro. Enjoy!

  6. Instant Pot Instructions

    Add all ingredients to bottom of Instant Pot with 1/2 cup of water (this will prevent burning). Cook on manual high pressure for 15 minutes. Release remaining pressure, then turn on the "saute" function for 5-10 minutes to thicken up the sauce. Transfer to a sheet pan to broil or serve immediately right from the Instant Pot.

  7. Storage Instructions

    Store this jackfruit in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

  8. Freezer Instructions

    How to freeze uncooked: Into a large gallon-sized freezer bag, add all of the taco meat ingredients. Seal, removing as much air as possible. Squish the ingredients around until well coated. Freeze flat in the freezer for up to 3 months.
  9. How to freeze cooked: Portion leftovers into 1 or 2 cup portions using Freezer Cubes. Freeze for up to 1 month. Thaw in the fridge overnight or dump frozen into the slow cooker and heat on low until warmed through again. Add additional liquid as needed.