Description
Smoky BBQ pulled mushrooms deliver a plant-based twist on classic southern comfort cuisine. Kings of vegan barbecue, these shredded mushrooms provide a hearty, lip-smacking alternative you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) oyster mushrooms, shredded
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 6 burger buns
- Coleslaw (optional)
- Pickles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Preparation: Ignite the oven to 375°F (190°C), setting the stage for a culinary transformation of mushrooms.
- Aromatic Foundation: In a large skillet, sauté diced onions and minced garlic in olive oil until they become translucent and release their fragrant essence.
- Mushroom Transformation: Shred oyster mushrooms into delicate strands, introducing them to the onion mixture and cooking until they caramelize, developing a golden-brown complexion and releasing their natural moisture.
- Flavor Infusion: Lavishly coat the mushroom mixture with smoky BBQ sauce, amplifying the depth with soy sauce and smoked paprika, ensuring each strand is thoroughly dressed in a symphony of flavors.
- Seasoning and Baking: Sprinkle salt and pepper throughout the mixture, then transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. Bake for 15 minutes, allowing the ingredients to meld and the sauce to thicken while intensifying the mushrooms’ earthy profile.
- Serving Finale: Remove the skillet from the oven and let the pulled mushrooms rest briefly. Nestle the succulent mixture onto soft burger buns, garnishing with crisp coleslaw and tangy pickles to create a complete, mouthwatering culinary experience.
Notes
- Mushroom Selection: Choose fresh, firm oyster mushrooms with minimal moisture to achieve the perfect pulled texture and optimal caramelization.
- Sauce Coating Technique: Ensure each mushroom strand is thoroughly coated with BBQ sauce for maximum flavor penetration and consistent taste.
- Oven Timing Precision: Monitor the 15-minute baking time closely to prevent overcooking and maintain the mushrooms’ tender, pulled-like consistency.
- Flavor Enhancement Tip: Add a dash of liquid smoke or extra smoked paprika for deeper, more complex barbecue flavor if traditional BBQ sauce feels mild.
- Prep Time: 15min
- Cook Time: 30min
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg