Prep the Jackfruit:

1. Drain and rinse the jackfruit from the can, then shred it using your hands or a fork to resemble pulled pork. Don’t worry if some pieces seem too large—they will break down further during cooking.
2. Heat a skillet over medium heat, add a tablespoon of oil, and sauté the jackfruit for 5-7 minutes, until lightly browned. Add the smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and season with salt and pepper. Stir well to coat the jackfruit.
3. Pour in the BBQ sauce and let the jackfruit simmer on low heat for about 15-20 minutes. Stir occasionally to make sure all the jackfruit pieces are evenly coated and tender.

Make the Avocado Slaw:

1. While the jackfruit is simmering, prepare the avocado slaw. In a large bowl, combine the mashed avocado, shredded cabbage, cilantro, lime juice, and a pinch of salt. Toss until everything is mixed well and coated with the avocado.
2. Adjust seasoning by adding more lime juice or salt if needed. This slaw should be fresh, creamy, and slightly tangy to balance the BBQ jackfruit.

Assemble the Sandwich:

1. Toast the burger buns lightly in the oven or on a grill for extra crunch. You can skip this step if you prefer softer buns.
2. To assemble the sandwiches, spoon a generous portion of the BBQ jackfruit onto the bottom half of the bun.
3. Top with a hearty scoop of the avocado slaw and any other toppings you like—pickles, extra BBQ sauce, or even crispy onions!
4. Add the top bun and serve immediately.