Description
This BBQ Pulled Mushrooms recipe offers a delicious plant-based alternative to pulled pork using king oyster mushrooms. Shredded mushrooms are baked until tender, coated in a flavorful smoky BBQ sauce, and sautéed to perfection. Perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or burgers, this recipe is easy, quick, and packed with umami flavor.
Ingredients
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Pulled Mushrooms
- 3 medium (200 g) king oyster mushrooms
- 2 tsp (10 ml) oil
BBQ Sauce
- 3 tbsp (44 g) ketchup
- 1 tbsp (12 g) sugar
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp (5 ml) soy sauce
- 1/2 tsp (2 ml) yellow mustard
- 1/2 tsp (2 ml) vegan Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/8 tsp liquid smoke
- 1/8 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/8 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350 °F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Clean Mushrooms: Run the king oyster mushrooms under cold water to remove any dirt. Pat them dry thoroughly with kitchen paper towels.
- Shred Mushrooms: Slice each mushroom in half lengthwise, then use a fork to shred into thin strips resembling pulled pork texture.
- Toss with Oil: Place the shredded mushrooms on the prepared baking sheet, drizzle with oil, and toss with your hands to coat evenly. Spread them in a single layer without overlapping.
- Bake Mushrooms: Bake for about 20 minutes, checking after 15 minutes to avoid over-browning. Mushrooms should be slightly golden at edges but not crispy or dry.
- Prepare BBQ Sauce: In a small bowl, combine all BBQ sauce ingredients: ketchup, sugar, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, yellow mustard, vegan Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, onion powder, liquid smoke, black pepper, and salt. Whisk until smooth.
- Coat Mushrooms: Transfer baked mushrooms to a mixing bowl, pour the BBQ sauce over them, and toss thoroughly to coat evenly.
- Sauté Mushrooms: Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large non-stick pan over medium heat. Add the sauced mushrooms and sauté for about 5 minutes, stirring constantly until most of the sauce is absorbed and nearly dry.
- Serve: Remove from heat and serve immediately. Use for filling burgers, sandwiches, wraps, or enjoy as a flavorful side.
Notes
- Double the recipe if serving more people or for leftovers, as 3 medium king oyster mushrooms yield approximately one serving.
- Adjust baking time depending on shredding thickness and oven temperature; mushrooms should be slightly golden but not dry or crispy.
- Store leftover mushrooms in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For extra smoky flavor, increase liquid smoke slightly but do so cautiously to avoid overpowering.
- Use oil with a high smoke point, such as vegetable or avocado oil, for sautéing to prevent burning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
