Has anyone tried jackfruit in lieu of shredded chicken in recipes?

[nadine_mn]

I have seen shredded jackfruit as a replacement for meat in pulled meat sandwiches or salads and was wondering if anyone has ever tried it.

What is the texture like? Does it take seasoning well?

[Elad]

1. I've had jackfruit at restaurants that was pretty good.

I tried making it at home and it sucked. Take that for what you will.

[MFM008]

2. it sounds interesting

Ive never seen it or tasted.

[KansDem]

3. I love jackfruit!

http://www.peta.org/living/food/uptons-naturals-jackfruit/

I especially like the barbecue options and tacos.

I use jackfruit with low-cal, low-carb noodles and rice for a complete meal!

[nadine_mn]

5. ooh that looks good

I will have to see about ordering some

I love BBQ, but nothing really has the same "mouth feel" as shredded meat. It is one of the only things I miss,can't wait to try it

[Citrus]

6. Yuck!

I finally tried it. It's awful. It's like eating semi-liquid meat. Virtually no taste except whatever seasoning is added. Texture is like disappearing yogurt. It's so soft that it's almost non-existent when eaten. The flavor isn't bad, but there's nothing to it...nothing to chew because it melts (for lack of a better word) instantly.

I threw it out after trying it every way I could think of...out of the package, frying it, adding it to rice and sautéing it, etc.

So, in answer to the OP... Texture doesn't exist. Seems to take seasoning well.

[WillParkinson]

7. I'm with Citrus on this one...

We tried it, and we hated it.

[WilsonsWarbler]

8. We tried the prepackaged kind.

It was not good, and we never wanted to buy it again.