Jackfruit Bourguignon

I've never tried the meat version of this dish but I liked the jackfruit version a lot! This year I think I've finally been nailing marinating and cooking jackfruit well to get rid of the briney taste for the first time and it's a great feeling! I love the idea of adding tempeh for extra protein (spotted in the comment below 👀).

PUL Team - Feb. 9, 2025, 3:10 p.m.

Oh that’s amazing, Charlotte! Jackfruit can be tricky, and it sounds like you’ve mastered it 🙌 Can’t wait to hear what you try next! 😊

So good! I made it for a friend's birthday to try the jackfruit and convince her that plant based diet is fun and tasty! It worked, next step cook the bourguignon for my French family! Thanks for all those recipes!

PUL Team - Feb. 7, 2025, 2:32 p.m.

Aww glad it was enjoyed, Clotilde! Thanks for sharing the love 💛

Well done team. It was great!!! I graded 1 block of tempeh, added it to the jackfruit to marinate (for extra protein) and served it over mushed potatoes. The whole family loved it. It will be part of the rotation now.
Thank you 😘

PUL Team - Jan. 31, 2025, 5:02 p.m.

Love the tempeh addition for extra protein, Caterina. So happy your family enjoyed it, and thanks for making it part of your rotation!

It was soooo delicious. At first I was sceptical, because I don't really like wine. But you could not taste the wine. Sadly I couldn't find jackfruit so I jused soy "Hack". And this was sooo tasty that I will propaply do it this way again.

Thank you so much for this rechte. I really stepped out of my comfort zone with this meal and it was so worte it

PUL Team - Jan. 6, 2025, 8:38 p.m.

Yayy we're so glad that the recipe was enjoyed with the soy twist, Kira ☺️

Luv it

Way back in the day (pre-vegan), I made actual beef bourguignon, which is a >4hr process that requires a great bit of dedication. This version somehow captures the essence of the original while being (a) way more wholesome and (b) quite fast comparatively (also way cheaper). I weirdly didn't have soy sauce (or liquid smoke) but did have fermented soybean paste (doenjang) so I marinated in that instead (with the maple and pepper) and had no issues!

PUL Team - Dec. 21, 2024, 6:06 p.m.

Thanks a bunch for sharing your connection to the recipe, Adriana! Love how creative you got with the marinade 🥰

My family is not a big fan of jackfruit, do you think this would work with seitan as well?

PUL Team - Nov. 25, 2024, 4:07 p.m.

Hey Car, we haven't tried though imagine seitan would work well as a substitute for jackfruit in this recipe! Let us know if you try it out ☺️

Super tasty!

Posting another comment so I can give this recipe a well deserved 5 stars

Saadia and PUL Team, I’m a long time app and recipe user and commenting for the first time.

I feel like this would be great in a pressure cooker/instant pot. How would you adjust the recipe? Simmer the garlic, onion, and carrots then throw in all the ingredients? A slow could work too, but I’m trying to safe time.

Thanks for making awesome recipes!

PUL Team - Oct. 28, 2024, 1:44 a.m.

Hey Yaman, thank you for the support 🥰 We haven’t tried this recipe in a pressure cooker, and to be honest we don't have a lot of experience working with them. We imagine you could sauté the garlic, onion, and carrot using the sauté setting. Then, add all other ingredients except the potatoes and cook on high pressure for 10–12 minutes. This keeps the potatoes from becoming too soft, and you can cook them separately or add them halfway through if your pressure cooker has a quick-release option. To finish, simmer with the marinated jackfruit until the stew is thickened to your liking. Let us know if you test it out!

Yaman - Oct. 29, 2024, 2:07 a.m.

It turned out delicious! I sautéd the garlic, onions, and carrots like we chatted about, then added all the ingredients to the pressure cooker. I cooked on high pressure for 7 minutes while I cleaned and diced 2 russet potatoes. After depressurizing, I added the potatoes and cooked on high pressure for another 5 minutes. It was so easy to cook and “set and forget.” It also technically made this a one pot meal :)

The only change I made was adding 1/2 cup of vegetable stock at the beginning which made it more watery than I wanted. Maybe 1/4 cup of extra liquid would be perfect.

This was one of the most delicious things I’ve eaten in a long time. I didn’t have the liquid smoke or pearl onions but I don’t think it mattered. Yum yum yum!

Really delicious! I adjusted the salt to be less after reading the reviews and it was perfect. I couldn’t find pearl onions but I used shallots and they worked well. Also tasted good with alcohol free wine.

definitely use low sodium soya sauce - will make again

So happy with how this came out!

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This is an absolutely delicious recipe! The only change I made was substituting the vegetable bouillon to a vegan “beef” one. I also wanted to add some extra flavor to the side potatoes, so we did the PUL Garlic Basil Potatoes. I would certainly make this recipe again, but I’d double it!

I will be making this dish this week, but I am not sure which wine to buy. I don’t drink or have ever used wine in cooking. Therefore, I am clueless on the type of wine to buy. I see Merlot, Pinot Noir, Cabernet, etc. Which would work best as a dry red wine in this dish? Thank you!

O wow, this was amazing! I've missed eating a great stew for so many years. This hits all the right flavors, textures and comfort. Thank you for another fantastic recipe.

Delicious and tastes like it’s not plant based! I doubled the carrots, added zucchini and only used dried herbs and was still tasty. Will definitely make again, great dish for winter

PUL Team - May 23, 2024, 9:52 p.m.

Mmm sounds lovely, Stephanie, thank you for the lovely review 😃

This dish went down very well! Magnifique! Would 100% make again if we’ve got a fridge stocked with wine, potatoes, and jackfruit.

Made this after a long day at work. The only part that was iffy was the jackfruit. I got the canned young jackfruit from the Aroy D brand (Thailand). I rinsed it twice, and it was still salty. To adjust for that, I would add half the amount of soy sauces.

Do you think this is a dish that could be made in advance and then reheated?? I really want to make it for some friends but it'd be easier if I could do the cooking in advance. Thanks

PUL Team - April 22, 2024, 9:11 p.m.

Hey Liza, absolutely! You can prepare the dish in advance and store it well-sealed in the fridge until you're ready to serve. It should stay fresh for up to 3 days, though I recommend enjoying it within a day for optimal freshness. Stews often improve in flavour as the ingredients meld together, so it may even taste better after a day. When you're ready to serve, just reheat it gently on the stove. Enjoy! 😊

Liza - May 2, 2024, 7:30 a.m.

I made this last weekend for friends - absolutely delicious! Served it with mash and green beans. It reheated really well! Will definitely be making it again! Thank you

I agree with everyone else - this was amazing. I doubled the tomato paste and threw in 2 carrots rather than one but they were just tiny tweaks. Served with some broccoli for greens and #perfect

I made this for a guest the other week, and they texted me later to get the recipe. That’s the clearest signal you can get to confirm that it was very much enjoyed! Another hit recipe from PUL.

PUL Team - April 1, 2024, 6:38 p.m.

Always a big compliment when people ask for the recipe! Thanks, Dilys 😊

Best recipe so far using Jackfruit. Pleased a tough pair of carnivores.
Bit time consuming but worth it for a meal that feels a bit special. I used home made wine and even that managed not to spoil the recipe...

PUL Team - March 18, 2024, 7:59 p.m.

Aww so happy that the Jackfruit Bourguignon was enjoyed, Perdita! Thanks a bunch 🥰

Another incredibly delicious dish! 💚I'm already looking forward to impress my guests! So many flavors and so tasty! And I made jackfruit for the first time, yay! 👍 Thank you Sadia and PUL-Team!! 💚

PUL Team - March 9, 2024, 1:19 a.m.

Yay we're so thrilled to hear, Andrea! Thank YOU 🤩

Has anyone tried making this recipe with fresh jackfruit? Can’t get canned one out here, wonder if that’s a viable alternative

PUL Team - March 2, 2024, 10:53 p.m.

Hey Jackie, we haven't personally tried but we imagine you could use fresh jackfruit (young/green jackfruit, not sweet) instead of canned. The texture and flavour may vary slightly so ensure it's ripe but still firm for the best results. Let us know if you experiment with the recipe! 😊

Incredible 🤯 This is hands down the best Bourguignon I’ve ever had and I’m French 🇫🇷

PUL Team - Feb. 19, 2024, 12:57 a.m.

What a massive compliment, Elisa! We’re so thrilled to hear 🤩

So much flavour! Didn't believe I made it myself. 😊

Fantastic meal. Cook to impress!!

This was amazing! Tasted like a childhood memory

I've had a can of jackfruit for over a year because I don't like it that much. This recipe changed that! It's umami on steroids. I used vegan Worcestershire for dark soy and left out the pearl onions. Just fab.

PUL Team - Feb. 12, 2024, 6:39 a.m.

We're so happy that the recipe and jackfruit were enjoyed, Kim! Happy cooking 🤗

Oh my goodness, the other guys reviews were not wrong, and shallots worked really well. I added vegan beef shreds as well as Jackfruit as I wanted to use them up. The flavours were amazing. My partner and stepson have requested it again. Thank you for this beautiful recipe. I’m so glad I’ve paid my subscription and joined your site.

PUL Team - Feb. 6, 2024, 3:31 a.m.

Gosh we're smiling from ear to ear reading this, Jo 🥹 so thrilled that the Jackfruit Bourguignon was enjoyed and thank you for supporting us 🥰

I was dying to make this as soon as it came online, and wow, it did not disappoint. What a wonderful dish with depth of flavour. I can't wait to show this one off to other people. It was quite difficult though to find the pearl onions. If there is an acceptable alternative I would like to know (small shallots cut in quarters?)

PUL Team - Feb. 4, 2024, 4:04 a.m.

Aww we're glad you enjoyed the dish, Jonathan! If you're unable to find pearl onions, small shallots cut into halves can indeed be a nice alternative. Even quartered onions can offer a similar flavour and texture. Happy cooking! 🤗

jo - Feb. 5, 2024, 4:28 p.m.

Hi Jonathan,
I’m about to cook this dish for our dinner this evening, I’m going to use shallots 👍 super excited sounds delicious 😊

This recipe is REALLY good! Flavourful, hearty, cozy. We loved it 💙

PUL Team - Feb. 4, 2024, 3:50 a.m.

Woohoo! Thank you, Yolanda 🤗

Even without thyme and bay leaf (I didn't have fresh thyme and simply forgot to add the bay leaf) this recipe absolutely delivers on flavour! Nicely rich and super yummy!

PUL Team - Feb. 4, 2024, 3:49 a.m.

We're so happy it was enjoyed, Mara, thank you! 😊