Mini Rib Sliders

This is the perfect recipe for leftover ribs. Don’t have leftover ribs? Make a double batch of my slow cooker ribs so you can have ribs one day, and Mini Rib Sliders the next. You won’t regret it.

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I love messy food. It makes my heart happy. There is nothing like saucy sliders. I figure just grab a bib and get your grub on. Why fight it.

You know you love getting messy too. Who doesn’t! Life is all about getting messy. Your dishwasher is no exception. That thing gets WAY dirtier than you might think.

I’m always sceptical of new products but I have to tell you this one blew my mind. I’m not easily swayed but something happened during the testing of this product that convinced me I have to use it on a regular basis.

“What on earth happened” you ask? Well it’s sort of icky but a story worth telling. I took some photos of my dishwasher prior to using the product, then ran the product through a cycle.

I opened it back up and noticed a difference right away. So I took some more photos on my iPhone just in case I needed them.

Hubs came home and he went to load his work dishes in the dishwasher. He asked me if I put something in the bottom of it as a test. What?

Well, apparently we had a plastic measuring cup floating about in the dishwasher. He brought it over to show me. It had managed to catch some of the dirt residue inside of it.

Let’s just say we’re throwing it out. It looks like it was used for gardening and digging in the dirt. Not. Even. Kidding! So gross.

I tell you this because I’m a consumer just like you are. I want to trust brands just like you do. I can tell you from this little measuring cup mishap that you can totally trust this product, and then some.

From now on I am cleaning my dishwasher on a monthly basis. I had no clue how much sludge and grime gets caught in the parts. I’m nauseous tonight just thinking about what was in that measuring cup.

What was really cool too was we ran another load this evening. I’m a food blogger so I do at least two loads a day on the days I’m working. Well, the glasses are shimmering they are so clean. That made me one happy girl.

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Okay so now that I’ve changed you whole dishwashing life it’s time to talk sliders. Make them. Now. Right now. Seriously. Now. I whipped up a double batch of Slow Cooker Ribs just for this recipe.

The first day we ate half the ribs with gusto. While they were crisping on the grill I took the time to pull all the meat off the other half of the ribs. It’s super easy because the meat just falls off the bone.

The next day I popped the meat back in the slow cooker with some added flavour. I let it simmer away for a bit. Then took it out and shredded it just like shredded pork or chicken.

Once you have the meat shredded you just toss it in a skillet and add more flavour. Cook just long enough to caramelize the edges.

I’m not even kidding. These Mini Rib Sliders will rock your world.

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Mini Rib Sliders

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

2 hrs 15 mins

Total Time

2 hrs 30 mins

 

This is the perfect recipe for leftover ribs. Don't have leftover ribs? Make a double batch of my slow cooker ribs so you can have ribs one day, and Mini Rib Sliders the next. You won't regret it.

Course: Main

Cuisine: American

Author: Kim Beaulieu

Ingredients

• 2 racks of previously cooked ribs use your favourite or my slow cooker ribs
• 1/2 cup liquid vegetable broth
• 1/2 teaspoon salt more or less if desired
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper more or less if desired
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 cup of your favourite BBQ sauce
• 1/4 cup brown sugar if desired
• 1 package of mini slider buns

Instructions

1. Make sure you remember this is a recipe for leftover ribs before you start.
2. Use my slow cooker rib recipe for the first step of cooking the ribs the day before making this.
3. Once your ribs are slow cooked all day pull all the meat of the bones. Do it while the ribs are still warn because it's so much easier to do. Pop the meat in a container and place in the fridge overnight.
4. Pull the meat out of the fridge and pop it back in the slow cooker. It's already cooked so we're just softening it a bit more for the pulling process.
5. Add 1/2 cup of liquid vegetable broth. Better Than Bouillon is what I used.
6. Add the spices and give it a stir.
7. Pop the lid on your slow cooker and cook the meat for about 2 hours, just enough to soften the meat enough to pull it apart. Every slow cooker is different so this time could vary quite a bit for each size. I'd say cook it no less than 2 hours but no more than 3-4 or it will be too dry.
8. Remove the meat from the slow cooker and drain any excess juices. Now shred you meat. I use a hand mixer with dough attachments. Nope, not even kidding. I'll post a video next time I do it so you can see how easy it is. If you don't have a hand mixer just use two forks and pull the meat apart. It's super easy to do. You can even chop it with a knife if need be.
9. Now grab a huge cast iron skillet or good quality pan, turn heat to medium and add the meat to the pan. Pour the BBQ sauce over top. If using brown sugar add that now too. It really does help caramelize the meat beautifully. But if you're avoiding sugar it's okay to leave it out. Allow to cook for about 5 to 10 minutes, just enough to crisp the edges of the meat a bit.
10. Place heaping spoonfuls of the meat on slider buns.
11. Serve with a big old rib loving smile!

Recipe Notes

Recipe created by Cravings of a Lunatic

Hope you love these. As I said previously please remember this is a recipe for Leftover Ribs so you have to start with cooked ribs. This is really important!!

Make sure you try out these Mini Rib Sliders! While you’re at it make sure you also try out Finish® Dishwasher Cleaner!

Tune in this week for more amazing recipes, plus some fabulous giveaways.

I missed all my readers so much while I was off work this summer. I’m so happy to be back. If you need any help or advice just holler at my via email. I’m always happy to chat food with my readers.

Toodles. xx