Vegan Jackfruit “Pernil”
Because we like to share different ways of cooking, and be inclusive to our plant based audience, we invited Jenny from @veganlicious_nyc. She created a “Pernil” alternative using jackfruit, and by the looks of it, it’s delicious. Check it out here.
Ingredients
- 1 can jackfruit (drained and rinsed)
- Water for boiling
- 2 tbsp homemade sofrito
- 1/2 onion thinly sliced
- olive oil
- Healthy Rican, Sazon and Adobo to taste
- 1/2 tsp no chicken bouillon
- 1 tsp liquid smoke
- Spinach, brown rice, and gandules for serving
Instructions
- Drain and rinse the jackfruit, then boil it in water for 30-45 minutes to remove the briny flavor. Set aside.
- In another pan, sauté 2 tablespoons of homemade sofrito, thinly sliced 1/2 small onion, and 2 mashed garlic cloves in olive oil for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the boiled jackfruit to the pan.
- Season with Healthy Rican, Sazón, Adobo, and sofrito.
- Add 1/2 teaspoon of no chicken bouillon and 1 teaspoon of liquid smoke.
- Toss and simmer for 15-20 minutes, mixing occasionally.
- Serve the vegan jackfruit “pernil” over a bed of brown rice and gandules, accompanied by a side of spinach.