These quick and hearty BBQ pulled mushroom sandwiches are sweet, smoky, and tangy—made with meaty King Oyster mushrooms mimicking vegan pulled pork perfectly. Great for cookouts or game day!
You can watch the short video for visual instructions.Preheat the oven to 400ºF (200ºC), and heat a large pan over medium-high heat.
Use a fork to shred the mushroom stems, pulling along the grain, away from the caps. Finish by hand and transfer to a mixing bowl.
Toss the seasonings with the pulled oyster mushrooms to coat.
Dice the onion and mince the garlic. Add a swirl of oil to the hot pan and sauté the onion for 2-3 minutes, until softened, then add the garlic for 30 seconds.
Add the shredded mushrooms, spreading them in a thin layer. Leave them to sear for 5-6 minutes, only stirring occasionally, until browned and crispy.
Stir in the BBQ sauce, then spread the BBQ pulled mushroom mixture on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 12–15 minutes, stirring halfway, until it’s caramelized with crispy edges.
To assemble, toast the buns in a skillet with vegan butter until golden and crisp. Load with the mushroom filling (and salad veggies of choice), and enjoy!