This delicious vegan pulled pork has a meaty texture just like the real thing! It’s SO easy to make with shredded king oyster mushrooms and store-bought BBQ sauce. Perfect for sandwiches, gyros, and rice bowls.

Vegan BBQ Pulled Pork Mushroom Sandwich.

❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe

If you love a lazy girl dinner as much as I do, make room for this vegan BBQ pulled pork recipe at the top of your must-try list! It’s ridiculously easy, made with shredded king oyster mushrooms and store-bought BBQ sauce. It comes together in about 10 minutes and tastes seriously meaty and flavorful. Let’s get cooking, my friend, so you can dig in ASAP!

This recipe is:

1️⃣ Low effort – We’re talking 3 ingredients and 10 minutes.

2️⃣ Super meaty – Just like pulled pork without the gristle.

3️⃣ Very flavorful – Tastes just like your favorite BBQ sauce.

4️⃣ Healthy - Made with nutritious mushrooms and zero cholesterol.

5️⃣ Omnivore approved – Even mushroom skeptics will love it!

📝 Simple Ingredients You’ll Need

You’ll find the complete ingredient list with measurements and instructions in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

Ingredients for vegan pulled pork with king oyster mushrooms.

King oyster mushrooms – AKA trumpet mushrooms. This variety of oyster mushrooms has a thick stem and a small, smooth cap. The meaty stem is easily shredded with a fork into irregular ribbons that resemble pulled pork.

You can substitute regular oyster mushrooms or blue oyster mushrooms. Tear these tender varieties into shreds by hand.

Vegan BBQ sauce- Keeping with the lazy girl theme, reach for your favorite store-bought BBQ sauce. My top choices are Organicville Original BBQ Sauce and Woodstock Original BBQ Sauce. These brands are thick, flavorful, and slightly sweet. For unsweetened, try Primal Kitchen Classic Unsweetened BBQ Sauce

Avocado oil – This neutral-tasting oil has a very high smoke point, preventing any burning or bitterness. If olive oil is your go-to, cook the king oyster mushrooms over medium to medium-high heat to keep the pan from smoking.

🍄‍🟫 How to Make Vegan BBQ Pulled Pork with King Oyster Mushrooms (With Photos)

When you’re ready to make this recipe, scroll down to the recipe card at the end of this post. You’ll find the complete ingredient list with measurements there.

Shredded king oyster mushrooms in a pan.

1. Trim the dry ends of your king oyster mushrooms (aka trumpet mushrooms). Then use a fork to shred the stems and caps into meaty strands that resemble pulled pork.

2. Pour 3 tablespoons of avocado oil into a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the shredded mushrooms and stir until well-coated in the oil.

BBQ sauce on vegan pulled mushrooms in a pan.

3. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking or burning, until browned but not burnt, with little crispy bits clinging to the pan. This takes about 10 minutes.

4. Pour the vegan BBQ sauce over the cooked pulled mushrooms, deglazing the pan as you stir it all together. Taste for seasoning. Depending on the type of BBQ sauce you are using, you may wish to add a pinch of cayenne pepper for a spicy kick or a tablespoon of maple syrup to unsweetened BBQ sauce.

Serve layered between soft sandwich buns, such as a burger bun or pretzel buns, with vegan coleslaw. Enjoy!

❄️ How to Store

To store:

Store any leftovers in an airtight container for 3-4 days. If making ahead of time for sandwiches, store the vegan pulled pork separately from the vegan coleslaw and buns.

To freeze:

You can freeze vegan pulled pork mushrooms, keeping in mind the texture will be softer and slightly spongy once thawed.

To reheat:

Reheat in a pan with a tablespoon of oil over medium heat until very warm. Or reheat in the microwave at 30-second intervals, stirring in between until hot but not smoking.
If freezing, thaw in the fridge and then reheat in a skillet over medium heat to evaporate any extra water.

🥙 Serving Suggestions

Enjoy vegan BBQ pulled pork in:

Sandwiches and burgers: It’s SO soooo good sandwiched in a soft bun like a burger bun or pretzel buns and layered with vegan coleslaw. It’s Southern comfort food at its best!

Vegan gyros: Stuff warm pita bread with vegan pulled mushrooms and fresh toppings like tomato slices, red onion, and shredded lettuce. Then drizzle with vegan tzatziki sauce!

Rice bowls: Pile on top of sticky rice and add a lightly dressed slaw mix. Then top with scallions, avocado slices, and quick-pickled onions.

🍚 Side Dish Ideas

Serve vegan pork alongside these yummy recipes:

❓FAQs

Can I double the recipe?

OMG, please do! This recipe makes enough vegan pulled pork mushrooms for 2 loaded sandwiches. Double the recipe if feeding friends and family.

Can I use other mushrooms?

Yes, you can substitute regular oyster mushrooms or blue oyster mushrooms for king oyster mushrooms, keeping in mind the texture will be less meaty.

King oyster mushrooms pull into thick, meaty ribbons that closely resemble pulled pork. They hold their shape well during cooking and stay chewy and fibrous even after simmering in BBQ sauce.
Regular or blue oyster mushrooms tear into thinner, more delicate strands, shrink more, and become softer with less chew.
Portobello mushrooms make a tasty BBQ filling, but the texture is more like saucy sliced mushrooms than classic pulled pork.

Can I use homemade barbecue sauce?

You bet! Use the same amount of homemade BBQ sauce as store-bought in this recipe.

⭐️ More Vegan Mushroom Recipes

Lion’s Mane Mushroom Steak

Vegan Mushroom Stroganoff

Oyster Mushroom Pot Pie

Mushroom Bourguignon

Vegan Bacon Mushroom Spinach Quiche

Vegan BBQ pulled pork sandwich with a side of chips.

And there you have it! The easiest, tasty little dinner one could want! And as we’re kicking off the New Year (and maybe Veganuary), we all need a few of these in our back pocket.

Stay cozy, my friend, and I’ll see you next time with the *best* biscuit recipe I’ve been dying to share for ages!

Cheers!

X,o,

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Yield: 2 Servings / 1 cup

Author: Carol Clayton

Easy Vegan BBQ Pulled Pork with King Oyster Mushrooms

This delicious vegan pulled pork has a meaty texture just like the real thing! It’s SO easy to make with shredded king oyster mushrooms and store-bought BBQ sauce. Perfect for sandwiches, gyros, and rice bowls.

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Ingredients

4 cups (~ 270-300 g) of shredded king oyster mushrooms (trumpet mushrooms). About 4 large mushrooms, dry ends trimmed and shredded with a fork. See note 1
3 tablespoons of avocado oil plus more as needed (or another neutral-tasting high-heat oil)
¼ cup of your favorite vegan BBQ sauce (I tested this recipe with Organicville and Woodstock Original BBQ Sauce. See note 2

Instructions

Trim the dry ends of your king oyster mushrooms (aka trumpet mushrooms). Then use a fork to shred the stems and caps into meaty strands that resemble pulled pork.
Pour 3 tablespoons of avocado oil into a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the shredded mushrooms and stir until well-coated in the oil.
Continue to cook, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking or burning, until browned but not burnt, with little crispy bits clinging to the pan. This takes about 10 minutes.
Pour the vegan BBQ sauce over the cooked pulled mushrooms, deglazing the pan as you stir it all together. Taste for seasoning. Depending on the type of BBQ sauce you are using, you may wish to add a pinch of cayenne pepper for a spicy kick or a tablespoon of maple syrup to unsweetened BBQ sauce. Serve layered between soft sandwich buns, such as a burger bun or pretzel buns, with vegan coleslaw. Enjoy!

Notes

Note 1. You can use regular oyster mushrooms or blue oyster mushrooms in place of king oyster mushrooms, if needed. Shred/tear these tender mushrooms by hand and not with a fork. You’ll need 4 cups of shredded mushrooms.

Note 2. Be sure to choose a vegan BBQ sauce that you really love, as this will be the dominant flavor of the pulled mushrooms.