Now that it’s summer-time, you love using your outdoor grill, but you also may be
concerned about what all of that cooked meat is doing to your heart health, blood
pressure and cholesterol.

Well, hold on, don’t throw in the towel on outdoor grilling, just go for something
healthier.
Something healthier?
Yes, instead of pulled pork, steak and burgers, opt for the “new faux meat on the block”
that’s taking over the plant-based burger world, and what meat substitute is that, you ask?
A “Jack-Fruit” Burger.

That’s right, gone are the days when plant-based burgers consisted only of
seeds, nuts, vegetables and beans.
Today’s new substitute meat burger is made with a fruit, spices, and
condiments.

Jack Fruit also known as Jack Tree is a tropcial fruit grown in Asia,
and is becoming quite popular as a meat substitute here in the U.S.
Under its thick, bumpy rind is stringy flesh that you can eat raw or cooked in
a variety of dishes and today-we’ll share a recipe that allows you to continue
having your burgers and using your beloved outdoor grill.

The Recipe-
Grilled Jack-Fruit Sliders.
To make:
In a large bowl, whisk together 1 3/4 cups of tomato sauce, 1 cup of sugar, 1/2 cup
of mustard, 2 Tbs. of apple cider vinegar, 2 tsp. of onion and 2 tsp. of
liquid smoke, 1 tsp. of paprika, 1 tsp. of garlic salt; add to a large pot with 1 sliced onion
and 2 cups of drained jack-fruit. Cover; cook on low for 20 mins. Shred the jack-fruit
and place on 6 buns. You may want to eat your faux burger as is, or dress it up
like a regular slider with shredded lettuce, sliced tomatoes, pickles and vegan
cheese and then cover with the other buns.

That’s it, a simple trick to replacing the high fat and cholesterol-raising
hamburger, pulled pork or steak.
And something even better: These sliders contain 90% less cholesterol.
Calories cut- 197
Fat grams cut- 9
Cholesterol mg. cut-139
Fiber grams added-2

And lastly, if you aren’t able to find Jack-fruit at your local grocery store,
head to a health-food store, Whole foods or an Asian market.
Look for it already peeled and cut up.

Sources:
* T.V. chef Kardea Brown, of The Food Network
* Asian Health News Magazine
* A Taste of Home-Magazine
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