Jackfruit — The Fruit That Tastes Like Pork

Because who doesn't want to try a fruit that tastes like pork?

To be honest, I have never heard of such a thing or even heard of this fruit until I came across this article on Simplemost.com.

For starters, according to Wikipedia, the Jackfruit is "the largest tree-borne fruit" and

it could reach up to 80 pounds!! It is native to South and Southeast Asia and is a part of the fig family. That's kind of interesting - part of the fig family, yet tastes like pork. Not to mention, it looks nothing like pork.

Apparently, it is becoming widely popular in the U.S. as a meat substitute, especially for pork and pulled pork dishes.

Jackfruit can be baked, fried and barbecued, and after an hour of cooking is when it's said to taste like pork. You can probably find it at your local Asian market.

Below is a picture of it cooked. I guess it kind of looks like meat...

Unlike pork, it has a lot of nutritional value and is packed with Vitamins A & C, calcium, potassium, and much more. It also has a lot of added benefits including boosting energy, aiding in healthy digestion, and can protect against cancer. You can see the full list here.

I guess this could be perfect for someone who lives a vegetarian lifestyle and is curious about the taste of pork. But me? I'll just stick to the real thing.

Have you ever had the Jackfruit? If so, what do you think of its taste?