Ingredients
For the Jackfruit
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1/4 cup vegan mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 large cloves garlic, minced, about 1 Tbsp
- 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 (20-ounce) cans jackfruit in brine, drained and rinsed
For the Sandwich - 4 Cuban rolls (or a large baguette or crusty sandwich rolls)
- Yellow mustard
- 8 slices of your favorite vegan sliced cheese
- 8 slices of vegan ham. I actually used hickory smoked tofurky.
- Dill pickles slices
- 2 tablespoons vegan butter
Preparation
To Make the Jackfruit - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking tray with parchment.
- In a large bowl, whisk together orange juice, lime juice, mayonnaise, syrup, soy sauce, garlic, cilantro, onion powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Thoroughly rinse and drain jackfruit. The pieces come in chunks or triangle shapes. Cut off the center “core” portion of the jackfruit and discard. For the remaining portion of the jackfruit that appears more stringy, use your hands or a fork to pull into small shredded pieces. Rinse the jackfruit once more in a fine mesh strainer, drain, and thoroughly dry
- Add shredded jackfruit to the bowl with the marinade. Mix well.
- Spread the jackfruit on the lined baking tray and bake for about 30 minutes until edges start to brown slightly.
To assemble the sandwiches: - Split the bread and spread mustard liberally on both sides. Place one slice of cheese on the top of the roll and one on the bottom, then layer the sandwich with ham, pickles, and jackfruit in between.
- To cook, melt butter in a large pan (cast iron works well) over medium heat. Depending on the size of your pan, place one or two sandwiches in the pan and top with another heavy pan or pot, then put something heavy in the top pan or pot to help press the sandwiches down as they cook; canned beans or tomatoes work well.
- Sandwiches should be pressed to about half their original thickness. Cook for about 5 minutes per side, pressing down occasionally, until the sandwiches have flattened, the bread is toasted, and the cheese has melted. Alternatively, use an electric panini grill.
