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    Home » Savory » Breakfast Hash with Leftover Ribs

    Breakfast Hash with Leftover Ribs

    Published: Apr 1, 2020·Modified: Jul 29, 2020 by Lisa Brown · 9 Comments

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    Breakfast Hash is incredibly easy to make. This one is done in one skillet and is made with leftover ribs, bacons, potatoes, over easy eggs and topped with melted cheddar cheese.

    Breakfast Hash with melted cheese, over easy eggs, and potatoes in a skillet

    We do a lot of smoked meats in this house. A LOT. Pork ribs, brisket, pork shoulder, chicken, pork belly…You name it. I mean, I’m not complaining, however, it IS just the two of us. As a result we end up with a lot of leftovers, so I’m always trying to get creative with what to do with them. You can check out this leftover brisket recipe and this leftover ribs recipe for some more inspiration.

    What is breakfast hash?

    Simply put, hash is a dish that is made from chopped meat, potatoes, and onion. Now, there are plenty of variations on hash in different parts of the US and the world, but meat, potatoes, and onions are the most basic form or hash.

    This breakfast hash doesn’t stray from the classic definition of hash. It has all the classic ingredients and adds a runny, delicious, over easy egg on top with some melted cheese and oooo boy is it good.

    Half a rack of leftover ribs

    What type of meat is good for hash?

    The beautiful thing about hash is it a PERFECT and easy breakfast dish for whatever type of meat you like, and it is especially good for when you need a creative leftover idea.

    I love using leftover smoked meat the best (ribs, pork shoulder, brisket) because the meat is so coated in the dry rub that all of that dry rub flavor incorporates throughout the hash, thus giving it some delicious flavor.

    The process for making your hash

    bowl of cubed potatoes

    Making your breakfast hash starts the same way any delicious dish does:

    With BACON.

    In a good sized cast iron (about 10 inches), cook your bacon until it’s crispy and all that fat is out. Once it’s cooked, remove the bacon and set aside. Leave the bacon grease in the pan.

    Skillet of sauteed onions and leftover ribs

    Next, add your onions and green onions and cook until soft, about 4-5 minutes. Add in the chopped rib meat. I used about ¾ cup onion and 1 cup chopped ribs, but adjust it how you like it.

    Side note: Jalapeños would be a PERFECT addition to a breakfast hash, but our leftover ribs had SO much heat already on them, i skipped the additional peppers!

    Next, melt some butter in the pan with the bacon fat, and add your potatoes. I left the skins on, but if you want to peel them, you certainly can.

    Skillet of potatoes, rib meat, and onions.

    When it comes to seasoning your breakfast hash, that’s all going to depend on how much spice your leftover meat has. For this, we used leftover ribs and it was COATED in a spicy dry rub, so I didn’t have to add a thing. Between the leftover ribs, the bacon, butter and onions, the spice and salt level was perfect. But you can adjust yours how you like it.

    After you add your potatoes, turn the heat down a little, cover, and let the simmer. Stir every few minutes to mix around the flavor and to keep them from burning. When the potatoes soften, it’s time for the finishing touches.

    Breakfast Hash with melted cheese, over easy eggs, and potatoes in a skillet

    Finishing up your breakfast hash

    Once you have your potatoes mostly softened, it’s time to add the eggs.

    Make four little wells in the potatoes (it doesn’t have to be all the way to the bottom, just a few little holes) and crack in your eggs. Place them in the over for about 5-67 minutes, or until the whites are almost cooked.

    Adding cheese to the top of the dish

    Sprinkle around the eggs until the potatoes are nicely covered. Return to the oven and cook until cheese is melted and egg whites finish cooking.

    These eggs came out to a PERFECT over easy. One of them was sunny side up. The yolks were so deliciously runny.

    That’s pretty much it for this breakfast hash! An easy and delicious way to use some of those leftovers. Our leftover ribs were absolutely PERFECT for this dish. Try some for yourself! Play around with the ingredients!

    Enjoy!

    Breakfast Hash with Leftover Ribs

    Breakfast Hash is incredibly easy to make. This one is made with leftover ribs, bacons, potatoes, over easy eggs and is topped with melted cheddar cheese.
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    Prep: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 45 minutes
    Servings: 2 people
    Author: Lisa Brown

    Ingredients

    • 2 russet potatoes, ½ inch cubes About 600 grams
    • 4 slices bacon
    • 2 tbsp butter
    • 1 green onion chopped
    • 1 half onion, sliced about ¾ cup
    • 1 cup chopped ribs or whatever leftover meat you choose
    • 4-6 oz shredded cheddar cheese
    • 4 large eggs

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350°F
    • Over medium heat in a 10 inch cast iron skillet, cook bacon until crispy. Remove bacon and set aside. Leave bacon fat in the skillet.
    • Add butter and melt.
    • Saute sliced onions and green onions until soft and fragrant, about 4 minutes.
    • Add chopped rib meat. Stir around until rib meat is hot.
    • Add potatoes, and salt and pepper if desired. Stir potatoes into rib meat and onion mixture until well mixed and coated in the butter and oils. Reduce heat to medium low so the potatoes wont burn, cover, and let simmer for about 10-15 minutes. Stir every couple of minutes to avoid burning/sticking. When the potatoes are close to being done, crumble the bacon you set aside and add it back to the pan.
    • Once potatoes are fork tender, drain excess oil. The amount will vary based on how fatty your bacon and/or rib meat was. I had a lot to drain.
    • Return to the stove. Make 4 little wells in the potatoes. You don't have to clear it all the way to the pan. Just little pockets in the potatoes.
    • Crack an egg in each well. Plce in over for about 5-7 minutes, or until egg whites are mostly white.
    • Add shredded cheese around the eggs and covering the potatoes. Return to over to melt cheese.
    • Once the cheese is melted and the eggs are done how you like them, remove and serve!
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    1. Sue Mrdjenovich says

      September 04, 2022 at 3:51 pm

      5 stars
      We had this for breakfast this morning. It was easy, a perfect use for leftover rib meat, and the family loved it. I had to print a copy for my husband for deer camp this fall.

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    2. Diane says

      August 09, 2022 at 8:17 am

      5 stars
      This was the perfect way to use up my leftover ribs. Thank you!

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    3. Vaughn Solo says

      June 04, 2022 at 5:34 pm

      5 stars
      Just did this today with pork ribs leftovers, turned out great. Reminds me of a shoshuka recipe I often do, and modify.

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      • Vaughn Solo says

        June 04, 2022 at 5:36 pm

        BTW, I slow cooked the ribs for 8 hours smothered in horseradish mustard and used a half bottle of Guinness.

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    4. Linda O. says

      April 06, 2022 at 3:47 pm

      5 stars
      What a great find! I have had a hard time figuring out what to do with leftover smoked ribs, so I scoured the Internet looking for ideas. Nothing appealed to me but this — it was even better than I imagined, and being able to use up the ribs is an extra added benefit. We have it for Thursday night or Sunday night supper. Thank you!

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    5. EarlLee63 says

      December 12, 2021 at 10:59 am

      Just had this for Sunday breakfast. It was great! Definitely making it again. Thanks!

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      • Lisa Brown says

        December 23, 2021 at 1:03 pm

        Breakfast of champions! glad you loved it!

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    6. WhootiWho says

      November 29, 2020 at 1:40 pm

      5 stars
      Just made this with some leftover smoked ribs. Came out perfect. Great taste and texture. Thanks for the great recipe. I will be making this again soon.

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      • Lisa Brown says

        November 29, 2020 at 4:37 pm

        Wonderful! I’m so glad you like it! It’s definitely one of my go-tos around here.

        Reply

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