Leftover Rotisserie Meat: 7 Creative Meals

Soft tacos filled with leftover BBQ meat, fresh salsa, and herbs, served on a wooden board with extra toppings on the side.

 

If you’ve ever hosted a big spit roast, you’ll know the joy of carving into smoky, juicy meat fresh off the skewer. But once the plates are cleared and the crowd has gone home, you’re often left staring at trays of delicious leftover BBQ meat. Instead of reheating the same plate again and again, why not turn those spit roast leftovers into exciting new meals? Here are seven creative recipe ideas that will have you looking forward to leftovers just as much as the main cook-up.

Tacos With A Twist

Shred your leftover rotisserie meat and load it into soft tortillas with fresh salsa, guacamole and a squeeze of lime. The smoky flavour from the spit roast takes tacos to the next level, making them taste like they came straight from a Mexican street market.

Leftover BBQ meat tacos filled with charred grilled meat, fresh tomato salsa, herbs, and drizzled with creamy sauce on toasted tortillas.

Homemade Pizza Perfection

Swap out boring toppings and use leftover BBQ meat on a woodfired or oven-baked pizza. Pair pulled pork with BBQ sauce and caramelised onions, or use rotisserie chicken with a creamy garlic base and spinach. It’s a quick way to turn leftovers into a Friday night favourite.

Pizza base topped with tomato sauce, shredded cheese, and leftover BBQ meat pieces being added by hand with a glove. Photo by pexels-anntarazevich-6937416

Hearty Soups And Stews

Dice up your spit roast leftovers and stir them into a hearty soup or slow-cooked stew. Pork adds depth to a bean soup, while leftover lamb makes a beautiful base for a Mediterranean-style stew with herbs, tomatoes and root vegetables.

Cast iron pot of beef stew simmering over open flames on a BBQ grill with wood and charcoal burning beneath.

Fresh And Filling Salads

Turn leftover rotisserie meat into a protein packed salad. Chicken works perfectly with a Caesar salad, while lamb pairs beautifully with roasted pumpkin, feta and rocket. It’s an easy way to keep things light while still enjoying smoky BBQ flavour.

 

Table setting with plates of fresh pasta salad topped with vegetables and edible flowers, served alongside grilled chicken, tomatoes, herbs, and a glass of red wine. pexels-geraud-pfeiffer

Quick And Easy Stir Fry

Slice your leftover BBQ meat thin and throw it into a sizzling wok with fresh veggies, garlic and soy sauce. In minutes, you’ve got a tasty stir fry that puts takeaway to shame. Beef and pork both work brilliantly here, adding smoky richness to the dish.

Close-up of a sizzling pan of spiced meat stew with potatoes, peppers, and fresh herbs served hot on a plate. Photo by pexels-valeriya-20350160

Fried Rice Upgrade

Leftover rice in the fridge? Perfect. Chop up the spit roast meat and toss it into fried rice with peas, egg and a splash of soy. It’s fast, filling and uses up two sets of leftovers in one go.

Plate of fried rice topped with leftover BBQ meat and caramelised onions, served with side sauces and pickled vegetables. Photo by pexels-ali-dashti

Toasties And Sandwiches

Sometimes the simplest ideas are the best. Layer leftover rotisserie meat with cheese and your favourite sauces in a jaffle or toastie. Or build a hearty sandwich with crusty bread, pickles and mustard. It’s comfort food at its finest.

Juicy cheeseburger stacked with leftover BBQ meat, bacon, cheese, pickles, lettuce, and onions served with golden fries on a wooden board.

Wrap Up

Leftover rotisserie meat doesn’t have to be boring. With a little creativity, you can whip up tacos, pizza, soups, salads, stir fries, fried rice and sandwiches that taste like brand-new meals. Next time you’ve got spit roast leftovers, don’t just reheat them, reinvent them.

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by: Sasha Halabi