25+ of the Best Recipes to Make with Leftover BBQ Meat

Last Updated on August 7, 2024 by Carne Diem

With summer in full swing, we are sure a lot of you have been making the most of it with an assortment or grilled and smoked meats. What happens, however, when you have leftovers. Fear not, we have a collection of some of the best and most creative and unique recipes to put that leftover BBQ meat to use. Some of these recipes we love so much, we intentionally smoke extra meat just so we can make the recipes with the leftovers. From leftover brisket, to pulled pork and smoked chicken, here are some of our favorite leftover BBQ recipes.

The Best Recipes Using Leftover BBQ Brisket

Smoked beef brisket is the king of BBQ. As a large cut of beef, it is not uncommon to be left with more smoked brisket than you can eat. Thankfully, leftover brisket is perfect in a number of great dishes. From tacos to soup, here are some of our favorite ways to use leftover brisket.

BBQ Brisket Quesabirria Tacos

Two of the world's best culinary creations, smoked brisket and quesabirria tacos, come together in this Mexican-BBQ fusion dish.

Brisket Quesabirria Tacos

These Brisket Quesabirria Tacos are a fusion of two of our favorite foods, brisket and birria style tacos. Tender smoked brisket is simmered in a rich au jus then loaded into corn tortillas with smoked mozzarella before being fried to perfection in beef tallow. This recipe can be made in a skillet or a griddle like a Blackstone.

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Brisket Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Jalapenos

The perfect appetizer, these Texas Twinkies are stuffed with smoked brisket and melted cheese.

Texas Twinkies - Bacon Wrapped Jalapenos with Brisket

Texas Twinkies are bacon-wrapped roasted jalapeños, stuffed with cream cheese and tender chunks of brisket. Brushed with a BBQ glaze.

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Photo credit: Razzle Dazzle Life

Poblano Peppers Stuffed with Smoked Brisket

This Tex-Mex inspired dish consists of mild chile peppers filled with beef brisket and cheese.

Brisket Stuffed Poblano Peppers

Brisket Stuffed Poblano Peppers are stuffed with smoked brisket, cheese and tomatoes grilled until the flavors combine into a hearty meal.

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Barbeque Inspired Poutine with BBQ Brisket

Crispy fries are topped with smoked burnt ends, cheese curds, and a peppercorn and au jus gravy.

BBQ Poutine with Smoked Brisket

Smoky BBQ Poutine with brisket or burnt ends is one of our go to recipes to use up any leftover brisket. Topped with cheese curds and creamy peppercorn gravy made from the brisket au jus, this is one indulgent BBQ lovers dream.

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Fried Rice with Smoked Brisket

This quick and simple fried rice is the perfect vessel for leftover brisket.

Brisket Fried Rice Recipe

This brisket fried recipe is simple, tasty, and makes a fantastic side dish! Made with cooked brisket, vegetables, & ready in 20 minutes.

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Asian Inspired Beef Noodle Soup with Brisket

Originating from Taiwan, this beef noodle soup works wonderfully with smoked meats like brisket or beef short ribs.

Taiwanese Beef Noodles with Smoked Beef

The national dish of Taiwan earns its reputation as one of the best Asian soup dishes in the world, and this version using smoked short ribs or brisket is one of our favorites.

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Simple and Delicious Brisket Tacos

Everyone loves tacos, and making brisket tacos with leftover BBQ is a simple and delicious way to use smoked brisket.

Brisket tacos

t tacos are the perfect way to use up your leftover brisket. Learn about making these tacos so that your brisket stays nice and moist.

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Cheesy BBQ Quesadillas with Smoked Brisket

BBQ inspired quesadillas are stuffed with smoked brisket, melted cheese, and caramelized onions.

The Best BBQ Brisket Quesadilla - Megan vs Kitchen

This BBQ brisket quesadilla is stuffed with Oxacca cheese, quick caramelized onions, and brisket slathered in BBQ sauce.

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Great Recipes Using Leftover Pulled Pork

Leftover pulled pork is the perfect filling and topping for a number of great BBQ inspired dishes. From pulled pork pizza to grilled Cubanos here is a list of some of the best recipes with pulled pork.

Filipino Style Eggrolls with Pulled Pork

Lumpia are Filipino style eggrolls, and this version is filled with smoked pulled pork, slaw, and a spicy sriracha sauce.

Pulled Pork Lumpia

These Filipino style egg rolls are filled with BBQ pulled pork, coleslaw, and spicy sriracha aioli. The pulled pork lumpia are then fried to crispy perfection.

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Pulled Pork Pizza

BBQ pizza is a classic, and a great way to use some of that leftover pulled pork.

BBQ Pulled Pork Pizza | Learning To Smoke

Got leftover pulled pork? BBQ pulled pork pizza is a fun and tasty way to use those leftovers. Check here for the quick and easy recipe!

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Sweet Potato Bites with Pulled Pork

This creative finger food from Delicious Little Bites, is the perfect appetizer with pulled pork and BBQ sauce atop slices of sweet potato.

Barbecue Pulled Pork Sweet Potato Rounds Recipe - Delicious Little Bites

Barbecue Pulled Pork Sweet Potato Rounds are a delicious appetizer or meal. The combination of smoky barbecue sauce and sweet sweet potatoes is just perfection. These little rounds are a must make!

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Smoky BBQ Pulled Pork Macaroni and Cheese

A classic BBQ side dish, Mac and Cheese, loaded with BBQ pork, pairs perfectly with your BBQ meal and is a great recipe to use leftover pulled pork.

Pulled Pork Mac and Cheese

Pulled Pork Mac and Cheese combines tender pulled pork with creamy macaroni and cheese for a deliciously satisfying meal!

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Grilled Cuban Sandwiches with Pulled Pork

These grilled Cuban style sandwiches work perfectly with leftover slices of smoked pork or pulled pork.

Grilled Cubano Paninis

This Grilled Cuban Sandwich adds a smoky element to this classic sandwich. It is great with your favorite roast pork or even left over pulled pork, and is super easy to make.

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Cuban Inspired Pulled Pork Casserole

Almost like a Cubano in casserole form, this Cuban inspired casserole is loaded with pulled pork, pickles and a Dijon cream sauce.

Leftover Pulled Pork Casserole

Turn you Leftover Pulled Pork into a delicious low carb Cuban Casserole. This Healthy Dinner is ready in no time.

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Barbecue Nachos with Smoky Pulled Pork

BBQ pulled pork nachos are another classic recipe, and this version from Blackberry Babe is one of our favorites.

BBQ Pulled Pork Nachos

Have leftover pulled pork? Shred it, and use it to make these BBQ Pulled Pork Nachos! This loaded nachos recipe has crispy chips, cheese, pulled pork, BBQ sauce and other fresh toppings.

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Photo credit: Blackberry Babe

Creamy Risottos with Pulled Pork

This Italian-BBQ fusion recipe is made with creamy risotto with pulled pork, cheese and mushrooms.

Pulled Pork Risotto

Pulled Pork Risotto features hearty arborio rice combine with savory pulled pork, finished with good cheese. Great way to use leftover pulled pork!

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Top Recipes Made with Leftover Smoked Chicken

Leftover smoked chicken or BBQ chicken? Here is a collection of some of our favorite recipes for made using leftover smoked chicken. The recipes work great with rotisserie chicken as well.

King Ranch Chicken with Smoked Chicken

King Ranch chicken is a cheesy Tex-Mex style casserole that is even better when you make it with leftover smoked or rotisserie chicken.

Smoked Chicken King Ranch Chicken Casserole

This Tex-Mex chicken casserole is loaded with flavor and perfect for an easy weekday meal that the entire family will enjoy. Seasoned pulled chicken cooked in a creamy sauce and layered with tortillas and melted cheese.

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Chicken Salad with BBQ Chicken

Leftover BBQ chicken works in cold dishes as well, like this chicken salad with smoked chicken.

Smoked Chicken Salad

Smoked chicken salad is a flavorful dish that combines smoky barbecued chicken with the sweetness of dried cherries and the added crunch of almonds and celery.

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White Chicken Chili with Smoked Chicken

One of our favorite recipes, this white chicken chili recipe is loaded with rotisserie chicken and even better when you use smoked pulled chicken.

Dutch Oven White Chicken Chili

This Dutch oven white chicken chili is loaded with savory rotisserie chicken, silky cream cheese, and spicy chiles and pepper jack cheese. Ready in under 30 minutes this easy chicken chili makes for the best comfort food for those cold winter nights.

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Smoked Chicken Flatbread

This health-conscious flat bread recipe is topped with barbecue chicken cheese and onions. Simple, but delicious.

BBQ Chicken Flatbread

This BBQ Chicken Flatbread is just as healthy as it is flavorful! With a tangy BBQ sauce, crunchy red onions, and plenty of chicken, this super easy flatbread pizza will be a family favorite.

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BBQ Chicken and Jalapeno Popper Pasta

This chicken pasta recipe made with smoked chicken, packs a little heat with the addition of crisp jalapenos.

Jalapeno Popper Smoked Chicken Pasta

This delicious Jalapeno Popper Smoked Chicken Pasta is simple to make and loaded with smokey and savory flavors.

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Chicken Noodle Soup with Smoked Chicken

The perfect comfort food, this chicken noodle soup recipe is made with leftover BBQ chicken.

Smoked Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe

Make this Smoked Chicken Noodle Soup with leftover smoked chicken! Full of vegetables and rich in smoky flavor, it’s easy to make and tastes fantastic!

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BBQ Chicken Pesto Sliders

These pesto sliders are perfect with leftover smoked turkey or chicken and make for a great weekday lunch.

Leftover Chicken or Turkey Pesto Sliders

Use your leftover turkey (or chicken) meat to create these moist and tasty pesto sliders the next day. The pesto keeps the turkey from drying out!

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Pulled Chicken Nachos

Don't give pulled pork nachos all of the glory. These BBQ chicken nachos are perfect for game day and a great way to make use of leftover BBQ chicken.

BBQ Chicken Nachos - QUICK Dinner Or Appetizer!

A flavorful combination of tangy bbq chicken shredded on top of chips and delicious toppings. Perfect for dinner in a pinch or game day tailgating.

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Multi-Meat BBQ Treats

These recipes are loaded with a variety of smoked meats, perfect for putting that leftover BBQ to use.

Meaty BBQ Baked Beans

Pork, brisket, chicken, sausage...this smoked BBQ bean recipe can handle all of the smoked meats that you throw in it.

Smoked Barbecue Pit Beans

As staple side dish of any great BBQ restaurant, these smoked barbecue beans hit with a touch of heat, sweet molasses, and are loaded with BBQ meats like brisket and smoky pulled pork.

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Southern Style Brunswick Stew with BBQ Meats

Brunswick stew is a Southern classic and the perfect meal you using a variety of smoked meats.

Brunswick Stew

Brunswick stew, a hearty southern dish that’s perfect for chilly nights. If you love barbecue flavors, this is sure to become a new favorite.

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Brazilian Style Meat and Black Bean Stew

Feijoada is a hearty meat and black bean stew and works perfectly with leftover smoked meats like sausage, pork, or even brisket.

Brazilian Feijoada: Meat and Black Bean Stew

Brazilian Feijoada is the National dish of Brazil, and this Meat and Black Bean Stew recipe is super easy to make. Packed full of flavorful sausages, bacon, pork steak, and carne seca, this one pot dish is a meat lover's dream come true.

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