If you’re looking for an ingenious way to transform holiday leftovers, Pulled-Cran Turkey Sliders are a revelation. The tart sweetness of cranberry sauce melds effortlessly with the savory richness of pulled turkey, creating a perfect harmony of flavors that burst with every bite. The tangy sauce, made even more vibrant by the subtle hint of spices often present in holiday cranberry recipes, elevates this slider to a whole new level of comfort food.
Ingredients
Sauce
- 4 tbsp left over cranberry sauce
- 3 tbsp ketchup
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 3 cups shredded leftover turkey
- kosher salt and black pepper to taste
Sandwich
- mayonnaise to spread on 4 slider buns
- 4 slider buns
- 1 medium carrot grated on a mandolin
- 1 large dill pickle sliced
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients before starting the recipe.
- Shred 1 medium carrot on a mandolin and slice 1 large dill pickle into slices.
- Combine 4 tbsp left over cranberry sauce, 3 tbsp ketchup, 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, and 1/2 tsp smoked paprika in a microwave safe measuring cup and heat on high for 1 minute. Remove, stir and heat for another minute. Transfer sauce to a medium sized mixing bowl .
- Combine 3 cups shredded leftover turkey with cranberry mixture and stir until well coated. Season with kosher salt and black pepper to taste. Microwave in high for 30 seconds.
- Slice 4 slider buns in half and spread mayonnaise on slider bun. Top bun each with about a quarter of the turkey mixture.
- Top turkey with shredded carrots and a couple of slices of dill pickle.
