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    BBQ Vegan Pulled Pork Sandwich

    Published: May 14, 2018 · Modified: May 26, 2023 by Becky Striepe · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    The Pulled Shiitake Mushroom BBQ from Linda & Alex Meyer's Great Vegan BBQ Without a Grill is a sweet, sticky, "meaty" vegan pulled pork sandwich that's going to rock your socks.

    picking up a vegan bbq pulled pork sandwich
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    • About the Book
    • But Back to that Vegan Pulled Pork!
    • More Vegan Sandwich Recipes
    • 📖 Recipe

    There are so many ways to make vegan pulled pork, and what I love about Lina & Alex's recipe is that it's easy, and the mushrooms really bring that meaty texture and umami flavor to the mix. Make it with homemade BBQ sauce or store-bought vegan BBQ sauce.

    It's not too hard to shop for vegan BBQ sauce, but there are a few ingredients you want to keep an eye out for:

    • honey
    • anchovies
    • meat extracts, broths, etc

    The good news is that many store brand BBQ sauces are vegan, because it's cheaper to make vegan BBQ sauce. That also means you can save a buck when you're shopping for the ingredients to make your vegan pulled pork.

    pan of bbq pulled mushrooms

    This recipe makes four very generous servings. I think you could easily get six or even eight sandwiches out of this recipe, just get yourself more buns and toppings.

    vegan pulled pork sandwich on a plate with the cookbook in the background

    About the Book

    Great Vegan BBQ without a Grill is by the mother-daughter team behind the blog Veganosity, and the book is what it says it is. It's packed with BBQ recipes that you can make right in your kitchen.

    This really appeals to me, because I love grilled food but don't super love the grilling part. Dave tends to man the grill in our house, while I fix sides like Broccoli Slaw and Dilly Potato Salad. We play to our strengths around here.

    The book walks you through some basic ingredients and kitchen tools, then they break the recipes up into categories.

    There's a chapter of entrees to win over the meat-eaters in your life, burgers and sandwiches, and food on sticks. There are also chapters packed with sides, dips, and sauces.

    Some of my favorite people have also reviewed the book. Check out these other recipes from Great Vegan BBQ without a Grill:

    • Jacked Up Vegan Crab Dip at Cadry's Kitchen
    • Boot Kickin' BBQ Cauliflower Tacos at Dianne's Vegan Kitchen
    • Smoky Skillet BBQ Baked Beans at Veggies Save the Day
    • "Honey" BBQ Ribz at Veganosity
    • Smoky Mac 'n' Cheese with Coconut Bacon at Thyme & Love

    If you're like me and love BBQ but don't love to grill, this book is a must-have!

    But Back to that Vegan Pulled Pork!

    You only need five ingredients to make your pulled mushroom BBQ, plus buns and toppings.

    I love that they top this sandwich with tangy, buttery arugula; sweet tomato; and sour pickle slices. That combined with sweet, sticky BBQ sauce is a party in your mouth.

    Just fry up the mushrooms with onions, toss in your BBQ sauce, and heap that vegan pulled pork onto the vegan BBQ sandwich OF YOUR DREAMS!

    More Vegan Sandwich Recipes

    • Baked Tofu Po' Boy
    • Grilled Avocado Sandwich
    • Garden Vegetable Cream Cheese Sandwich

    📖 Recipe

    hand picking up a vegan BBQ sandwich

    Pulled Shiitake Mushroom BBQ

    A sweet, sticky, "meaty" vegan pulled pork sandwich that's going to rock your socks. Choose your favorite BBQ sauce to build the sandwich of your DREAMS!
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Vegan
    Keyword: BBQ, mushrooms, vegan BBQ
    Prep Time: 25 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 50 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 494kcal
    Author: Linda & Alex Meyer

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups Big Mama’s Homemade BBQ Sauce - (page 161) or store bought
    • 22 oz shiitake mushrooms
    • 22 oz baby Portobello mushrooms
    • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
    • 1 large white or yellow onion - finely diced
    • salt and pepper to taste
    • 4 hamburger buns

    Toppings

    • arugula
    • tomato slices
    • sliced dill pickles

    Instructions

    • Make the BBQ sauce, if you don’t already have some on hand, to allow the flavors to infuse while you prepare the mushrooms.
    • Thinly slice the mushrooms. They should look shredded. Heat the oil in a large skillet on medium heat. Depending on the size of the pan, you may need to cook the mushrooms and onions in two batches. When the oil is hot, add the mushrooms and onions and stir frequently until the mushrooms lose their water and the onions become translucent and soft, approximately 5 to 7 minutes.
    • Turn up the heat to medium-high and add salt and pepper to taste. Cook until the onions caramelize and the edges of the mushrooms begin to crisp up, approximately 5 minutes.
    • When the mushrooms and onions are done cooking, add the BBQ sauce to the pan and stir until the mushrooms are completely coated in the sauce. Bring the mixture to a boil on medium heat and then reduce the heat to a low simmer. Cook for 15 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce is thick and sticky.
    • Serve the mushrooms on the buns and top with the arugula, tomato and sliced pickles.

    Notes

    Recipe republished with permission from Great Vegan BBQ without a Grill by Linda & Alex Meyer, Page Street Publishing Co.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Pulled Shiitake Mushroom BBQ
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    494
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    7
    g
    11
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    5
    %
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    2
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    3
    g
    Sodium
     
    1706
    mg
    71
    %
    Potassium
     
    1394
    mg
    40
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    98
    g
    33
    %
    Fiber
     
    8
    g
    32
    %
    Sugar
     
    59
    g
    66
    %
    Protein
     
    14
    g
    28
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    321
    IU
    6
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    7
    mg
    8
    %
    Calcium
     
    123
    mg
    12
    %
    Iron
     
    4
    mg
    22
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    About Becky Striepe

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    Hi there! I'm Becky Striepe (rhymes with sleepy), and I love using gadgets and shortcuts to create easy vegan comfort food recipes for busy people. Whether you love your Instant Pot, your air fryer, or just love delicious plant-based meals, stick around. You'll like it here.

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    1. Ralph

      September 04, 2018 at 9:59 am

      4 stars
      Definitely quarter the amount of mushrooms in this recipe if you're making it for only four people. Result is delicious, but four of us had two sandwiches each over two days and I still have more than half left.

      Reply
    2. Ricki

      May 20, 2018 at 9:48 pm

      Definitely makes me miss mushrooms! This looks amazing, Becky!

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        May 21, 2018 at 10:01 am

        Thank you! This book is great!

        Reply
    3. K

      May 18, 2018 at 4:46 pm

      I love mushrooms! This recipe looks just divine! I'll definitely check out the book as well. Thanks!

      Reply
    4. Sarah De la Cruz

      May 18, 2018 at 1:38 am

      I need to finally get out my copy of this book this weekend and try some of the recipes! They all look so delicious! I love their pulled bbq carrots, so I'm sure this will be just as yummy!

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        May 21, 2018 at 10:02 am

        You doooo! :D

        Reply
    5. Cadry

      May 15, 2018 at 11:02 pm

      I'm trying to get ready for sleep here, and now my stomach is grumbling! That sandwich looks incredible. With any luck, I'll have some sweet (and savory) dreams at least!

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        May 16, 2018 at 8:35 pm

        Hooray! I hope you got to sleep and had mushroom BBQ for supper this evening!

        Reply
    6. Linda from Veganosity

      May 14, 2018 at 6:23 pm

      5 stars
      Thank you SO much for the awesome review of our cookbook, Becky! The fact that you're from the South and enjoyed the book makes us so happy!!

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        May 16, 2018 at 8:35 pm

        Of course! I'm loving your book!

        Reply
    7. Dianne

      May 14, 2018 at 11:48 am

      I love this book! This recipe is on my list of things to try. I've never had pulled pork, so I have nothing to compare it to – I just really love mushrooms!

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        May 16, 2018 at 8:36 pm

        Yessss I love mushrooms, too!

        Reply

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