BBQ Ribs Tacos Recipe

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour

This BBQ Ribs Tacos Recipe combines the smoky, tender flavors of barbecue ribs with the convenience of tacos. It’s a delicious way to enjoy classic BBQ in a handheld format, perfect for gatherings or a casual dinner.

The recipe is simple and allows you to use leftover BBQ ribs or prepare them fresh. These tacos are versatile and can be topped with your favorite ingredients like coleslaw, pickles, or jalapeños.

Delicious BBQ Ribs Tacos Recipe

These tacos feature shredded BBQ ribs piled high in soft tortillas, complemented by fresh toppings. The recipe takes about 1 hour from start to finish and serves 4 people.

Ingredients

2 cups cooked BBQ ribs, shredded
8 small flour or corn tortillas
1 cup coleslaw mix
1/2 cup BBQ sauce
1/4 cup pickled jalapeños (optional)
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
1/2 cup diced red onion (optional)
Lime wedges for serving

Instructions

Prepare the Ribs: If using leftover BBQ ribs, shred the meat from the bones. If cooking fresh ribs, season and cook them according to your preferred method until tender, then shred.
Warm the Tortillas: Heat the tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side until warm and pliable.
Assemble the Tacos: Place a generous amount of shredded BBQ ribs on each tortilla. Drizzle with BBQ sauce and top with coleslaw, jalapeños, cilantro, and red onion if desired.
Serve: Squeeze fresh lime juice over the tacos and serve immediately with additional lime wedges on the side.