This is one of the most popular leftover lunches I’ve shared and for good reason. If you’ve got a few baby back ribs left from dinner (I had six), plus some BBQ sauce, you’re just 15 minutes away from a delicious second-day meal.
Pull the meat off the bone, mix it with the sauce, gently warm it up and pile it onto slider buns. That’s it. Add slaw or a few spicy nacho chips if you want, but honestly, it’s great just as is.
It’s a practical, no-waste recipe that turns leftovers into something crave-worthy. Definitely one to bookmark, readers love it, and so will you. And, this recipe is part of my roundup of favorite sliders, all ranked by popularity and ease. From roast pork to ham and even giant meatballs, there’s something for every leftover and every appetite. Check out the full list and find your next go-to lunch idea.
Ingredients
- 5-6 leftover BBQ Baby Back Ribs
- 1 recipe My BBQ Sauce for Ribs about 4-5 tablespoons
- 6 slider buns
Instructions
Gather ingredients before starting the recipe.
- Remove all the meat from 5-6 leftover BBQ Baby Back Ribs , cut into thin strips, or shred into small pieces, and place in a small non-stick frying pan over medium low heat.
- Add 3-4 tablespoons of BBQ sauce to the pan and stir to combine, cover and heat gently until the mixture is bubbly.
- Spoon a generous portion of pork onto slider buns and serve with a side of coleslaw or pickled onions.
Is it ok to use ribs cooked and refrigerated for 3 days?
Hi Donna, so far as I know, it is generally safe to use cooked food within 2-3 days of being refrigerated.
Thank you for sharing! I was looking for ideas to serve leftover ribs and came across your website.
Hi Lizzy,
You are welcome! If you are looking for more inspiration on how to repurpose delicious dinners into delicious second dishes, you may want to look at the ‘Lunch’ section of my website. I find that these make terrific lunches. I’m sure you will find loads of ideas.