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leftover ribs recipe

A flavorful way to repurpose leftover ribs into a quick and delicious new meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine united states
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

  • 2-3 cups leftover rib meat, shredded or chopped
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 4 sandwich rolls, tortillas, or rice for serving
  • Optional: coleslaw, pickles, or fresh herbs for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  • Sauté diced onion and bell pepper until softened, about 4-5 minutes
  • Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Stir in shredded rib meat and let it heat through, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Add barbecue sauce, smoked paprika, chili powder, black pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix well.
  • Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
  • Serve the mixture on sandwich rolls, wrapped in tortillas, or over rice. Garnish as desired.

Notes

  • Adjust the barbecue sauce quantity based on your preference for sweetness or tanginess.
  • Leftover ribs with a strong smoky flavor pair particularly well with this recipe.
Keyword BBQ leftovers, easy ribs recipe, leftover ribs recipe, repurposed ribs