Leftover Brisket "Carnitas"

It sounds very "ladies' magazine" to write up a recipe that sounds like one of those "Cook one meal, stretch it for the whole week" articles, but making the most of the time and money we spend on food is, as we say, a "no-brainer". I continue to update my rather comprehensive post on the topic, and here is something that is almost too good and too easy! (Spending a lot of time in California these days has me addicted to avocado slices on sandwiches.) Grab that container of leftovers you stashed in the freezer and

Leftover Brisket "Carnitas" BBQ

• slider or hamburger buns, homemade or purchased
• leftover brisket
• (chipotle in adobo, liquid smoke or smoked paprika optional)
• purchased or homemade bbq sauce
• guacamole or avocado slices
• sliced pickles

Chop up leftover brisket and put into a skillet with enough BBQ sauce to coat it well. If you want it very smoky and/or spicy, add chipotle or smoked paprika to taste. Heat while shredding the meat into strings by pulling it apart with 2 large forks. Heat well.

Toast buns, top with brisket, guacamole and pickles.

Easy Dinner!