Vegetarian Kalua Pork
Experience the bold, smoky flavors of Hawaii with this creative twist on a traditional favorite: Vegetarian Kalua Pork. This recipe masterfully swaps pork for tender young jackfruit, marinated in a savory blend of liquid smoke, soy sauce, and smoked paprika to mimic the iconic slow-roasted essence of the original dish. After baking to perfection, the jackfruit develops a satisfying pulled texture with crispy edges, making it a plant-based dream for any meal. Garnished with fresh green onions, this dish is perfect served over rice, stuffed into tacos, or alongside your favorite sides. Ready in just an hour, this vegan-friendly Kalua-style recipe is big on flavor, easy to make, and destined to be a crowd-pleaser.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 20 ounces young green jackfruit (canned in brine or water)
- 2 teaspoons liquid smoke
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped
Instructions
Drain and rinse the canned jackfruit. Pat dry with a towel and cut away the hard cores. In a large bowl, shred the jackfruit pieces with your hands or a fork to resemble pulled pork.
In a small bowl, mix together the liquid smoke, soy sauce, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and sea salt to create a marinade.
Pour the marinade over the shredded jackfruit and mix until all pieces are well coated. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to develop.
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
Spread the marinated jackfruit evenly across the prepared baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes, until the jackfruit is slightly crisp on the edges and deeply savory.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool for a few minutes. Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Enjoy your Vegetarian Kalua Pork with rice, in tacos, or as a main dish accompanied by your favorite sides.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
424 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.1 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.4 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4903 mg | 213% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 36.9 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.7 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.5 g | ||
| Protein | 11.4 g | 23% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 184 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 4.3 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 1944 mg | 41% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
