# Vegan Pork Sandwiches These Vegan Jackfruit Pulled “Pork” Sandwiches Appeal to Vegetarians By Malika Renee Butss | Published 2015-05-21 | Updated 2015-05-24 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pulled-pork References: [huffingtonpost](http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/05/20/vegan-barbecue-recipes_n_7337458.html?utm_hp_ref=green&ir=Green) & [rootiful](http://rootiful.com/vegan-jackfruit-pulled-pork-sandwiches/) Pulled pork is given a brand new look with this vegan-friendly recipe. Found on the Rootiful.com, this dish looks like a [pulled pork sandwich](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cubano) but is actually a healthier alternative to the traditional barbecue favorite. In place of actual pulled pork, this recipe uses jackfruit. Jackfruit is a tropical fruit often juxtaposed with breadfruit. This exotic fruit carries a a variety of nutritional benefits such as significant amounts of vitamins and dietary fiber, which makes this recipe not only taste good but also good for you. The jackfruit in this sandwich is topped with a [smokey barbecue sauce](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bbq-pork-piggy-bao) then covered with a creamy slaw. This dish makes the perfect porch party meal even without the conventional pulled pork. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Vegan-friendly Recipes:** There is a growing trend in creating vegan-friendly recipes as alternatives to traditional meat dishes. - **Plant-based Meat Alternatives:** The use of jackfruit as a plant-based substitute for pulled pork is gaining popularity as a disruptive innovation in the food industry. - **Health Conscious Cuisine:** The trend towards healthier eating habits is driving the demand for dishes that are both delicious and nutritious, like these vegan jackfruit pulled 'pork' sandwiches. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry has an opportunity to develop and market more plant-based meat alternatives. - **Health and Wellness:** The health and wellness industry can capitalize on the trend of health-conscious cuisine by promoting the nutritional benefits of jackfruit and other plant-based ingredients. - **Sustainable Agriculture:** The use of jackfruit as a meat alternative presents an opportunity for the sustainable agriculture industry to grow and diversify their produce. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Jackfruit Breakfast Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegetarian-breakfast-sandwiches.md) - [Jackfruit-Based Vegan Foods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jack-annies.md) - [Plant-Based Rib Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-veggrib.md) - [Vegan Jackfruit Meatballs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veggie-balls.md) - [Vegan-Friendly Cuban Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-cubano-sandwich.md) - [Jackfruit-Filled Dumplings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jackfruitfilled-dumplings.md) - [Vegan Jackfruit Wings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sassy-jack-chickn.md) - [Plant-Based BBQ Rib Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-ribby-sandwich.md) - [Jackfruit-Based Pepperoni Slices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jackfruit-pepperoni.md)