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Pulled Portobello BBQ Sandwiches

By Traci 33 Comments

Sweet. Smoky. Spicy. And finger-licking good! Pulled Portobello BBQ Sandwiches come together in about 30 minutes and are freezer friendly! vegan + gluten free

Pulled Portobello BBQ Sandwiches

Being a former Texas girl, I’ll never relinquish my love of BBQ flavors. Back in the day, BBQ pulled pork, or smoky sausage was how I liked my BBQ sandwiches, with plenty of sauce. Never in a million years would I have thought at the time that one day I’d give it up to find new ways to enjoy BBQ sandwiches.

After-all, there are still ways to love a smoky BBQ sandwich living a meat-free life. 

Mushrooms are a fabulous stand in for a meatless BBQ sandwich. They’re easy to work with, accessible, delicious and healthy! Oyster and/or cremini can be used as well, and I’m sure many more I’ve not tried. They all shred! 

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How to Make Pulled Portobello BBQ Sandwiches:

Pulled Portobello BBQ Sandwiches come together with ease, offering a little hands off time while the mushrooms are roasting to whip up a batch of easy coleslaw or other sides. Once the mushrooms are roasted, and while they’re cooling, saute the onions, then shred the mushrooms. Mix the two together, then slather in that tangy BBQ sauce. Dinner is ready.

It’s really that simple! 

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A Few Recipe Notes:

  • Make Homemade Smoky Bourbon BBQ Sauce at least a week ahead for an easy, weeknight or weekend dinner. 
  • Shredded BBQ mushrooms are also fabulous stuffed into lettuce wraps or a baked sweet potato.
  • Serve this finger-licking BBQ with corn on the cob, coleslaw, Texas Potato Salad or Smoky BBQ Baked Beans. AND always with plenty of extra BBQ sauce for slathering! 
  • Freezer friendly – YES! For up to two weeks (to avoid that terrible freezer burn!).

More Vegetarian BBQ and Sides to Love:

  • BBQ Black Eyed Pea Collard Rolls
  • Tofu and Chickpea BBQ Sandwiches – from She Likes Food
  • Lemon-Dijon Asparagus And Pea Macaroni Salad
  • Summer BBQ Tempeh Bowls – from Making Thyme for Health
  • Broccoli Slaw with Golden Raisins and Walnuts
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Pulled Portobello BBQ Sandwiches

Sweet. Smoky. Spicy. And finger-licking good! Pulled Portobello BBQ Sandwiches come together in about 30 minutes and are freezer friendly! vegan + gluten free

Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 2 - 3 Sandwiches
Author Traci York | Vanilla And Bean

Ingredients

  • 3 (450g) Portobello Mushrooms about 1 lb
  • 1 Tbs Coconut Oil unrefined
  • 1 C (150g) Yellow Onion diced, about 1/2 a medium onion
  • 1/2 C (100g) Homemade Smoky Bourbon BBQ Sauce plus more for serving
  • 1/4 + 1/8 tsp Liquid Smoke I like hickory (optional but recommended)
  • 2- 3 Hamburger Style Buns gluten free if needed

Serve With (optional):

  • Coleslaw
  • Texas Potato Salad
  • More BBQ Sauce

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425F (220C), place oven rack in the center of the oven. Line a sheet pan with silpat or parchment paper. 

  2. Remove the stems of the portobello and set aside (they don't need to be roasted like the tops.. they're already dry). Turn the mushroom caps, bottoms up, on a work surface. Using a small metal spoon, gently scrape out the "gills" on the underside of the mushroom. Doing this helps reduce the moisture content further (toss the gills into the yard, garden or compost!). Place the mushroom caps, bottoms up, on the sheet pan and roast for 20-25 minutes. This helps dry them dry out. 

  3. While the mushrooms are roasting, add the oil to a saute pan and heat until it shimmers. Turn the heat to low to medium-low and add the onion, stirring occasionally until tender, about 10 minutes. 

  4. Meanwhile, slice the stems removing the smallest amount possible at the base to remove the tough edge. Use two forks to "pull" the mushroom stems separating pieces with your fingers if needed until they are shredded. Set aside in a medium bowl. 

  5. Remove the portobello from the oven and once cool enough to handle, and using two forks again, shred the mushrooms, separating larger pieces with your fingers if needed until they are shredded. Add them to the same bowl with the shredded stems. 

  6. To the sauted onions, add all the shredded mushrooms, BBQ sauce and liquid smoke. Cook on medium-low for about five minutes to warm through stirring occasionally. Put the lid on to keep warm until ready to serve. Serve on warmed buns, stuffed into a sweet potato or cooled slightly in sturdy lettuce wraps. Top with coleslaw or pickles and serve with potato salad, corn on the cob, potato salad, baked beans... anything that you love with BBQ!

  7. Store in a lidded container in the refrigerator for up to three days or in the freezer for up to two weeks. Thaw in the fridge overnight and gently reheat on the stove-top. 

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Comments

  1. Brianna says

    July 10, 2018 at 4:36 pm

    Yum! We just made this tonight and absolutely loved it! I’m a vegetarian also and share the need for BBQ sauce! Thanks!

    Reply
    • TraciTraci says

      July 18, 2018 at 7:41 am

      Hooray! So happy to hear, Brianna. Thank you for coming back and leaving a note!

      Reply
  2. Tonya says

    June 26, 2018 at 12:44 pm

    This was sooooo delicious! My whole family (hubby and 2 sons ages 11 and 14) LOVED them. And even though my shrooms didnt look as lovely as the picture after roasting, they looked just like the photos after I pulled them apart. I also pressed them btw towels to remove more moisture which I think may have allowed increased absorption of that fantabulous BBQ sauce. I had to keep myself from eating that as a dessert soup! Truly. After making this and some other great dishes from you, V&B is my new go-to recipe finder!

    Reply
    • TraciTraci says

      June 26, 2018 at 2:37 pm

      Hey Tonya! My goodness…. a total WIN-WIN for everyone, right? Thank you for the tip about removing more moisture – I’ll do it! I completely understand the dessert soup – lol! Thank you for coming back and leaving a note… big smile here!

      Reply
  3. Claudia says

    June 25, 2018 at 9:48 am

    This recipe is AWESOME!! Never knew you could do this with mushrooms. Have made this twice already and was a huge success. And the BBQ sauce is outstanding! Thank you so much, Traci. You never disappoint me.

    Reply
    • TraciTraci says

      June 26, 2018 at 2:36 pm

      Oh my gosh Claudia! You’re the sweetest. I just want to slather that sauce on EVERYTHING (gotta watch that sugar tho) :D !! So happy to receive your note, Claudia. Thank you :D .

      Reply
  4. Jill | sugarspicelifeblog says

    June 19, 2018 at 12:53 pm

    I never knew that you could prepare mushrooms like this! This is really amazing!

    Reply
    • TraciTraci says

      June 26, 2018 at 2:34 pm

      Mushroom as amazing, aren’t they? SO many ways! I hope you enjoy the recipe, Jill!

      Reply
  5. Geraldine | Green Valley Kitchen says

    June 17, 2018 at 5:25 pm

    This is such a clever idea, Traci – I don’t eat a lot of BBQ since there aren’t really great vegetarian options – so this really fills a void. You really do BBQ right! And I love mushrooms – so this is a double win!

    Reply
  6. Chris and Kerwin says

    June 15, 2018 at 3:26 pm

    Thank you! My husband and I LOVED this pulled portabello barbeque sandwich. I am preparing the pressed Italian now for tomorrow! Really appreciate your blog and delicious recipes! Soo soooooo YUMMY!

    Reply
    • TraciTraci says

      June 19, 2018 at 11:28 am

      Hooray Chris and Kerwin! Thank you for your note – SO happy to read this!

      Reply
  7. Asha Shivakumar says

    June 13, 2018 at 7:46 pm

    Oh my dear, this looks just perfect. Who will miss the meat, when they can have this. LIke MaryAnn says, it’s probably one of the most innovative uses of portobello mushrooms. Like I always say, your posts are so inspirational and so well thought out. Great job my friend.
    xox

    Reply
  8. Lindsay Cotter says

    June 13, 2018 at 8:44 am

    Wow Tracy, this is genius! I can’t believe it’s mushrooms. Love the smokey spicy flavor, you know me. Texas girl likes her spice ;)

    Reply
    • TraciTraci says

      June 13, 2018 at 12:41 pm

      Can never get over the spicy! Mushrooms = magic! So happy you like it, Linds!

      Reply
  9. Emily says

    June 12, 2018 at 9:33 am

    Shredded mushrooms! Never thought to do that- such a great idea! Ryan always orders a meat burger while I order my portobello, but this one looks better than any other that I’ve had. seriously. your photos here are mouthwatering, as usual! xo

    Reply
    • TraciTraci says

      June 12, 2018 at 2:30 pm

      Awh, thank you Emily! Maybe Ryan would go for something like this? xo

      Reply
  10. Sabrina says

    June 11, 2018 at 1:28 pm

    Pulled mushroom sandwiches are such a cool idea!! I’d love to try this!

    Reply
  11. Aysegul Sanford says

    June 11, 2018 at 8:25 am

    I would have never ( in my wildest dreams) thought of “pulled” mushrooms. You are a genius girl.
    Such a creative recipe my friend.

    Reply
    • TraciTraci says

      June 11, 2018 at 10:16 am

      All heart eyes, right? I’m such a big fan of mushrooms, but Rob is not. Therefore I ate this recipe, all. by. myself… and froze a bit for later (hello lunch!).

      Reply
  12. annie@ciaochowbambina says

    June 11, 2018 at 7:48 am

    Traci, it’s still just breakfast-time and this sandwich is all I can think about! I’m with Liz – finger licking good! xo

    Reply
    • TraciTraci says

      June 11, 2018 at 10:14 am

      LOL – BBQ for breakfast? Bring that ice cream Annie! xo

      Reply
  13. Linda H says

    June 10, 2018 at 4:35 am

    Oooh yes! These are on next week’s menu … can’t wait to try them! Thank you!

    Reply
    • TraciTraci says

      June 11, 2018 at 10:13 am

      Hi Linda! I hope you enjoy the recipe!

      Reply
  14. Sarah @ Making Thyme for Health says

    June 9, 2018 at 1:04 pm

    You are a GENIUS!! Shredding mushrooms to mimic pulled BBQ is pure gold. Plus you went and made them look like the sexiest BBQ sandwich on the planet. Dying over this one, Traci!!

    Reply
    • TraciTraci says

      June 11, 2018 at 10:12 am

      Hahhaa… You’re going to LOVE these Sarah! xo

      Reply
  15. Jean says

    June 9, 2018 at 7:14 am

    I’m in total agreement with Mary Ann-such an original idea for a pulled BBQ recipe. Mushrooms are such flavor sponges so with the combination of sauteed onions and your Bourbon BBQ Sauce and Mango Avocado Salsa you’ve hit all the right notes, Traci!

    Reply
    • TraciTraci says

      June 11, 2018 at 10:11 am

      Thaank you Jean! I hope you enjoy these savory sandwiches!

      Reply
  16. karen says

    June 9, 2018 at 7:10 am

    Oh my gosh, I could totally dig into this sandwich. There’s something so savory about portobellos. I bet it tastes amazing!

    Reply
    • TraciTraci says

      June 11, 2018 at 10:11 am

      I couldn’t agree more Karen… they have that umami!

      Reply
  17. Liz @ Floating Kitchen says

    June 9, 2018 at 7:06 am

    I have never tried shredding mushrooms before! Brilliant and I can’t wait to try these. They sound amazing! Finger licking good!

    Reply
    • TraciTraci says

      June 11, 2018 at 10:09 am

      Thank you Liz! Finger lickin good… with corn on the cob?! I can’t wait for fresh corn!

      Reply
  18. Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says

    June 8, 2018 at 5:07 pm

    This has to be one of the most creative and delicious recipes I’ve seen in quite a while Traci! I would have never thought to shred mushrooms. Leave it to you to come up with such an awesome idea! Tom would even love this BBQ sandwich because mushrooms are one of his favorite veggies! Perfect with your Texas potato salad and that fabulous bourbon BBQ sauce! Seriously droolworthy! Well done my friend!

    Reply
    • TraciTraci says

      June 11, 2018 at 10:08 am

      OMG! I’m smitten that Tom would like this Mary Ann! Hooray!

      Reply

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