Homemade Turkey Recipe
Discover our delectable Homemade Turkey Sandwich featuring slow-roasted hand pulled turkey, no sliced cold cuts here, and topped with provolone, lettuce, tomato, onion, and mayo. A fresh and satisfying choice!
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Ingredients
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Turkey Preparation
Sandwich Assembly
Method
Turkey Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
- 2
Prepare the Turkey
Remove the turkey giblets and pat the turkey dry with paper towels. Rub the olive oil all over the turkey, including under the skin.
- 3
Season the Turkey
In a small bowl, mix together salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and fresh thyme. Rub this mixture evenly over the turkey, ensuring it gets into all the crevices.
- 4
Add Lemon Juice
Drizzle lemon juice over the turkey for added flavor.
- 5
- 6
Rest the Turkey
Once done, remove the turkey from the oven and let it rest for at least 30 minutes before pulling the meat from the bones.
Sandwich Assembly
- 7
Prepare the Ingredients
While the turkey is resting, slice the tomato and onion thinly. Set aside.
- 8
Pull the Turkey
Using your hands or two forks, pull the turkey meat into bite-sized pieces.
- 9
Assemble the Sandwich
Take a slice of bread and spread a generous amount of mayonnaise on one side. Layer with pulled turkey, a slice of provolone cheese, lettuce, tomato, and onion. Top with another slice of bread.
- 10
Serve
Cut the sandwich in half if desired and serve immediately. Enjoy your homemade turkey sandwich!