THE CAPTAIN JACK

The Captain Jack image

Provided by Food Network

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 36

Two 14-ounce cans jackfruit, preferably organic
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons Jalapeno Blackberry BBQ Sauce, recipe follows
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Scant 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Scant 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
4 whole-wheat hamburger buns
Vegan Chipotle Mayo, recipe follows
Jalapeno Blackberry BBQ Sauce, recipe follows
Cole slaw mix, for topping sandwiches
Pickles, for topping sandwiches
1 red onion, sliced
2 ounces apple cider vinegar
1 ounce plus 1 tablespoon molasses, preferably organic
1 ounce plus 1 tablespoon blackberry fruit spread
1 ounce plus 1 1/2 teaspoons agave nectar
1 ounce gluten-free soy sauce
3 tablespoons tomato paste, preferably organic
1 tablespoon ketchup
1 tablespoon onion powder
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons liquid smoke
1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1 jalapeno, chopped
1/2 cup organic soy milk
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons organic grapeseed oil
1 tablespoon chipotle in adobo, pureed
1 teaspoon spicy mustard
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 tablespoon sriracha

Steps:

For the jackfruit: Drain cans of jack fruit and pull apart the fruit. Squeeze out and discard the seeds inside (only the seed pods are usable). Mix seed pods together in a bowl with Jalapeno Blackberry BBQ Sauce, cumin, garlic powder and pepper.
For the sandwich: Preheat a griddle to about 375 degrees F.
Place four 4-ounce scoops jack fruit mixture on the griddle and heat until just a bit caramelized, then flip and cook the other side, about 3 minutes total. Toast buns and sauce one side with Vegan Chipotle Mayo and the other with Jalapeno Blackberry BBQ Sauce. Place a jack fruit patty on each bun and add some coleslaw, pickles and onions to each.
Combine vinegar, molasses, fruit spread, agave nectar, soy sauce, tomato paste, ketchup, onion powder, oil, liquid smoke, lemon juice, mustard, paprika, pepper, cumin, salt, cayenne and jalapeno in a saucepan and whisk together. Cover and simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes. Remove from heat and cool.
Place the soy milk in a food processor, then turn it on low speed. Slowly drizzle in the oil and blend. Pour mixture into a mixing bowl, then whisk in the pureed chipotle, mustard, vinegar, pepper, salt and sriracha until well combined. Refrigerate until ready to use.