Name: Jackfruit Carnitas Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon maple syrup; 2 tablespoons tamari; 1 teaspoon liquid smoke; 1/2 teaspoon each smoked paprika, ground coriander, ground cumin, chili powder; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; 1 can green jackfruit in water, drained and thoroughly rinsed, with center core parts chopped; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1-2 chipotle peppers in adobe sauce, chopped; ¼ cup orange juice; vegetable broth; flour or corn tortillas

Jackfruit Carnitas Tacos

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5 from 4 reviews

Vegan tacos so flavorful you won’t miss the meat! This plant-based taco filling is made with a chipotle “carnitas” shredded jackfruit– smoky and savory, served on warm tortillas with cilantro and lime.

Author: Hannah
Prep Time: 15
Cook Time: 50
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Yield: 4 1x

Ingredients

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1 tablespoon maple syrup
2 tablespoons tamari
1 teaspoon liquid smoke
1/2 teaspoon each smoked paprika, ground coriander, ground cumin, chili powder
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 can green jackfruit in water, drained and thoroughly rinsed, with center core parts chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1–2 chipotle peppers in adobe sauce, chopped
¼ cup orange juice
vegetable broth
flour or corn tortillas

Instructions

In a bowl or freezer ziploc bag, combine maple syrup, tamari, liquid smoke, and spices, and mix well. Add in jackfruit pieces and marinate for at least two hours or overnight for best flavor.
Next, heat oil (or water) in pan and sauté onion and garlic, cooking until fragrant and softened, about 5 minutes.
Add in chopped chipotle pepper with adobe sauce, then add jackfruit with the marinade and orange juice, and enough vegetable stock to barely cover. Simmer for 15-20 minutes.
Break up jackfruit using a fork or potato masher, reduce heat, and continue to cook on low for another 15 minutes until most liquid is evaporated. (Optional last step: place jackfruit on a baking tray and bake at 400F for a few minutes until crispy and charred.)
Serve on warm tortillas with toppings: cilantro, lime juice, red onion, sliced jalapeño peppers, vegan crema*, fresh salsa, etc.

Notes

Prep time does not include marinating overnight.
*To make a vegan sour cream, blend the following ingredients in a high-speed blender for 2-3 minutes until creamy: 1 cup blanched sliced almonds or soaked cashews, 1/2 cup + 2 tbsp water, 1 tbsp lime juice, 1/2 tsp sea salt, 1/4 tsp garlic powder

Find it online: https://theplantbasedwok.com/jackfruit-carnitas-tacos/