With BBQ season incoming, start practicing all your favorite vegan dishes before the sun is out. Start with these vegan ribs, sure to be a delightful centerpiece at your next gathering.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp (14 g) brown sugar
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 2 tsp (6 g) garlic powder
- 1 tsp mustard powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp cayenne
- ¼ tsp smoked paprika
- 2 cans jackfruit (in brine or water) (14-oz [400-g])
- 1 package vegan ground beef (12-oz [340-g])
- ¼ cup (40 g) white onion diced
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) vegan Worcestershire
- 1 tsp liquid smoke
- ¾ cup (180 ml) BBQ sauce of choice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with foil.
- Add the brown sugar, onion powder, garlic powder, mustard powder, paprika, cayenne and smoked paprika to a small bowl; mix and set aside.
- Drain and thoroughly rinse the jackfruit. Using your hands, squeeze any excess moisture from the jackfruit, remove the buds and discard.
- Add the jackfruit to a large bowl along with the vegan ground beef, onions, vegan Worcestershire, liquid smoke and the spice mixture.
- Using a wooden spoon, mix until well incorporated, then add to the foil-lined baking sheet and shape into a large rectangle.
- Using a butter knife, create four to five lines in the mixture, only slicing one quarter of the way through the mixture to create your rib shape.
- Bake, uncovered, for 1 hour and 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and spread the BBQ sauce over the ribs. Return the pan to the oven and bake for another 20 minutes.
- Fully cut through the ribs along the lines you made in the mixture. Separate into ribs and serve.