Left Over Turkey Make Bbq
Transform your holiday leftovers into a mouthwatering meal with this flavorful "Leftover Turkey BBQ" recipe! In just 25 minutes, you'll turn shredded or chopped cooked turkey into a smoky, tangy masterpiece using a simple yet powerful BBQ sauce blend enriched with apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, and smoky spices like paprika, garlic, and onion powder. The turkey is gently simmered to perfection, ensuring it’s juicy, tender, and packed with bold flavor. Perfect for piling onto sandwich buns, wrapping in tortillas, or serving alongside comforting sides like coleslaw, this recipe is an easy and delicious way to reimagine your leftovers. Quick, versatile, and irresistibly saucy, it’s a must-try dish for BBQ lovers and time-conscious cooks alike!
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Ingredients
- 4 cups cooked turkey (shredded or chopped)
- 1 cup bbq sauce (your favorite variety)
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 pieces sandwich buns or wraps (optional)
Directions
Step 1
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.
Step 2
Once the oil is hot, add the shredded or chopped leftover turkey to the skillet.
Step 3
In a small bowl, whisk together the BBQ sauce, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder until well combined.
Step 4
Pour the BBQ sauce mixture over the turkey in the skillet, stirring to coat all the turkey evenly.
Step 5
Reduce the heat to low and let the turkey simmer in the sauce for about 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld and the turkey to rehydrate.
Step 6
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more BBQ sauce or spices to your liking.
Step 7
Serve the BBQ turkey hot on sandwich buns, in wraps, or as a main dish with sides like coleslaw or roasted vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1490.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2773.5 |
| Total Fat 61.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 15.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g | |
| Cholesterol 777.8mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3743.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 250.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 10.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 132.3g | |
| Protein 300.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 467.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 21.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3443.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories