Jackfruit Carnitas Tacos

1 h 30 min

Jackfruit Carnitas Tacos

Jackfruit carnitas is an amazing vegan shredded meat for tacos, burritos, and fajitas. It has bold flavors and you won't believe how tender and flavorful it is.

1 h 30 min4 servings

Ingredients

  • 400 g canned young Jackfruit
  • 200 g Chopped button Mushrooms
  • 3 Garlic cloves
  • 1 Onion
  • 1 Orange (juice)
  • 2 tsp Agave Syrup
  • 1 tsp Marmite / Vegemite (Substitute with dark miso )
  • 1 tsp Cumin powder
  • 1 tsp dried Oregano
  • 2 tsp Chili powder
  • 1 tsp smoked Paprika
  • 1/4 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/8 tsp Cinnamon
  • 4 Bay leaves
  • 12 Taco Tortillas
  • Pickles
  • Avocados
  • Salad, Fresh Coriander...

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat your oven to 150°C, 300°F. Place the oven rack in the lowest position.

  2. 2

    In a Dutch oven, heat the oil at low temperature and stir in the chopped onions with the spices mix.

  3. 3

    After 10 minutes add the minced garlic, chopped mushrooms and drained Jackfruit. Increase the heat at medium temperature and let cook for 5 more minutes while stirring.

  4. 4

    Squeeze in the orange. Add the Marmite and Agave Syrup, stir well to coat all the ingredients (if it's a bit to dry you can add ¼ cup of Water).

  5. 5

    Close the lid of your Dutch oven and place it into the oven for 45 minutes.

  6. 6

    After the 45mn cooking, Increase the heat to 180°C, 350°F for 10 to 15 more minutes to caramelize the "meaty" bites.

  7. 7

    Serve and enjoy!

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