A Recipe from the cookbook, Great Vegan BBQ without a Grill by Linda & Alex Meyer
The bold textures and flavors of this vegan Pulled Shiitake Mushroom BBQ could just make pulled pork a thing of the past. Try it at your next summer barbecue!
You are in for a real treat: BBQ made right in your kitchen with plant-based whole foods! Written by Linda & Alex Meyer, the mother and daughter team behind Veganosity, Great Vegan BBQ Without a Grill is a cookbook full of yummy southern-style comfort food recipes - meaning you'll want to pull this book off your shelf all year round. And you can, because as the title states, you don't need a grill!
In fact, for the recipe shared here, Pulled Shiitake Mushroom BBQ, I just used a stainless steel pan. By the way, this recipe knocked my socks clean off. Full of flavor and texture while being simple to make, this is just one of many recipes from this cookbook that I have trouble keeping my socks on with. The steps throughout the book are easy to follow and tackle, with big, bold, beautiful results.
More for your summer bbq
The Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups Big Mama's Homemade BBQ Sauce from the cookbook, or store bought
- 22 ounces shiitake mushrooms
- 22 ounces baby portobello mushrooms or cremini
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil (optional)
- 1 onion large, white or yellow, finely diced
- salt and pepper to taste
- 4 hamburger buns gluten-free options are available in most stores if needed
Suggested Toppings
- arugula
- tomato slices
- sliced dill pickles
Instructions
- If not using store-bought, make the BBQ sauce. If you don't already have some on hand, 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 5-7 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.
santiago@burmaspice.com says
This is literally why I continue paying internet!! So many solutions and delicious things for vegan people!! I’m purchasing the shiitakes from https://www.burmaspice.com/, I deeply recommend them. THANK you so much for this shiitake bacon "burger" (if it can be called like that). I appreciate this kind of recipes with all my heart.
kari@beautifulingredient.com says
Santiago, what a wonderful message to receive! I will check out your recommendation. I'm so glad you appreciate vegan recipes like this - and the authors of this particular recipe, Linda & Alex Meyer, appreciate it, too. I hope you check out their book, which the recipe can be found in: Great Vegan BBQ Without a Grill. You can find it in my Bookstore:
https://www.beautifulingredient.com/bookstore
All the best to you!
santiago@burmaspice.com says
This is literally why I continue paying internet!! So many solutions and delicious things for vegan people!! I’m purchasing the shiitakes from https://www.burmaspice.com/, I deeply recommend them. THANK you so much for this shiitake bacon "burger" (if it can be called like that). I appreciate this kind of recipes with all my heart.
kari@beautifulingredient.com says
Santiago, what a wonderful message to receive! I will check out your recommendation. I'm so glad you appreciate vegan recipes like this - and the authors of this particular recipe, Linda & Alex Meyer, appreciate it, too. I hope you check out their book, which the recipe can be found in: Great Vegan BBQ Without a Grill. You can find it in my Bookstore:
https://www.beautifulingredient.com/bookstore
All the best to you!
Santiago says
This is literally why I continue paying internet!! So many solutions and delicious things for vegan people!! I’m purchasing the shiitakes from https://www.burmaspice.com/, I deeply recommend them. THANK you so much for this shiitake bacon "burger" (if it can be called like that). I appreciate this kind of recipes with all my heart.
Kari says
Santiago, what a wonderful message to receive! I will check out your recommendation. I'm so glad you appreciate vegan recipes like this - and the authors of this particular recipe, Linda & Alex Meyer, appreciate it, too. I hope you check out their book, which the recipe can be found in: Great Vegan BBQ Without a Grill. You can find it in my Bookstore:
https://www.beautifulingredient.com/bookstore
All the best to you!
james@101.recipes says
This has to be the best pulled pork substitute I've seen yet! I've tried eggplant and it's nice but a bit too moist. Trying this ASAP!
kari@beautifulingredient.com says
Hi James - yes, shiitake is such a great option for texture! If you've tried it by now, I'd love to hear your thoughts.
james@101.recipes says
This has to be the best pulled pork substitute I've seen yet! I've tried eggplant and it's nice but a bit too moist. Trying this ASAP!
kari@beautifulingredient.com says
Hi James - yes, shiitake is such a great option for texture! If you've tried it by now, I'd love to hear your thoughts.
James says
This has to be the best pulled pork substitute I've seen yet! I've tried eggplant and it's nice but a bit too moist. Trying this ASAP!
Kari says
Hi James - yes, shiitake is such a great option for texture! If you've tried it by now, I'd love to hear your thoughts.
alvegans@gmail.com says
When we read that this recipe knocked your socks clean off we knew we had a winner! We're so happy you enjoyed the recipe. Thank you so much for the wonderful review of our cookbook and for the kind words. Your pictures are gorgeous!!
kari@beautifulingredient.com says
Ha! I really did, bravo and congratulations! And thank you - this was a fun photo shoot. 🙂
alvegans@gmail.com says
When we read that this recipe knocked your socks clean off we knew we had a winner! We're so happy you enjoyed the recipe. Thank you so much for the wonderful review of our cookbook and for the kind words. Your pictures are gorgeous!!
kari@beautifulingredient.com says
Ha! I really did, bravo and congratulations! And thank you - this was a fun photo shoot. 🙂
Linda from Veganosity says
When we read that this recipe knocked your socks clean off we knew we had a winner! We're so happy you enjoyed the recipe. Thank you so much for the wonderful review of our cookbook and for the kind words. Your pictures are gorgeous!!
Kari says
Ha! I really did, bravo and congratulations! And thank you - this was a fun photo shoot. 🙂
J says
Pulled-pork sandwiches were one of my ultimate favorites back in my carnivore days...this may very well be better!
Kari says
I think so! It's definitely a fun twist without the downsides of pulled pork.