Leftover Turkey Sliders with Cranberry BBQ Sauce

These Turkey Sliders with Cranberry BBQ Sauce are changing the holiday leftover game! They're savory with a hint of sweet, tart flavor from leftover cranberry sauce. Top with your favorite pickles and creamy coleslaw for a deliciously crave-able sandwich.

Course Main Course, Sandwich, Snack

Cuisine American

Keyword BBQ Sliders, Cranberry BBQ Sauce, Leftover Turkey, Thanksgiving Leftovers, Turkey Sliders

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 5

Total Time 20

Servings sliders

Calories 143kcal

Author Cara Harbstreet

Ingredients

1 package Hawaiian-style rolls such as King’s Hawaiian or similar
2 tbsp kewpie mayo or regular mayonnaise
1 bag coleslaw mix with dressing
pickled red onions or sliced pickles
1 lb leftover turkey cooked and shredded

Crarnberry BBQ Sauce

1 cup Kansas City-style BBQ sauce bottled or homemade
⅓ cup leftover cranberry sauce
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 tbsp brown sugar or maple syrup

Instructions

Add the Cranberry BBQ Sauce ingredients to a small saucepan. Gradually bring to a low simmer over low heat, stirring often to avoid scorching. Once the sauce is heated through and smooth, remove from heat and set aside.
Prepare the coleslaw according to package instructions (typically, mix the shredded cabbage with dressing until well coated). Set aside until ready to serve.
Heat a griddle, grill pan, or large cast iron skillet over medium heat. Use a bread knife to slice the slider buns in half. Avoid breaking apart if possible. Brush top and bottom buns with kewpie mayo, then sear 2-3 minutes or until toasted golden brown. Remove from heat.
Spread the leftover turkey on the hot surface to reheat the cooked turkey. Flip occasionally or as needed, then transfer to a mixing bowl.
Pour the Cran-BBQ sauce over the turkey and use tongs to toss until well coated. Build the sliders by layering the turkey with pickles, slaw, or leftover fried onions. Top with the other half of the toasted buns, serve warm as individual sliders or as a pull-apart sharable option.

Notes

As written, each slider has ~1 to 1.5 oz of turkey. Adjust accordingly based on personal preferences for ratio of turkey to sauce and other toppings.

Reserve extra coleslaw or sauce in airtight containers for other recipes or uses. Store in the refrigerator and use within 3-4 days.

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