Cole Turkey Recipe
The Cole Turkey features slow-roasted hand pulled turkey, coleslaw, provolone cheese, Russian dressing, and mayo. A satisfying blend of flavors in every bite!
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Ingredients
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Turkey
Coleslaw
Assembly
Method
Turkey Preparation
- 1
Prep the Turkey
Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Rinse the whole turkey with cold water and pat it dry with paper towels.
- 2
Season the Turkey
In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Rub this mixture all over the turkey, including under the skin.
- 3
Roast the Turkey
Place the turkey on a roasting rack in a roasting pan. Roast in the preheated oven for about 13-15 minutes per pound, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- 4
Rest and Pull
Once cooked, remove the turkey from the oven and let it rest for 30 minutes. After resting, pull the turkey meat apart using two forks.
Coleslaw Preparation
- 5
Mix the Coleslaw
In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded cabbage and grated carrots.
- 6
Make the Dressing
In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- 7
Combine
Pour the dressing over the cabbage and carrots. Toss until the vegetables are well coated. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Assembly
- 8
Prepare the Rolls
Slice the sandwich rolls in half and lay them open on a clean surface.
- 9
Layer the Ingredients
On the bottom half of each roll, layer a generous amount of pulled turkey, followed by a slice of provolone cheese, a scoop of coleslaw, and a drizzle of Russian dressing. Spread mayonnaise on the top half of the roll.
- 10
Close the Sandwich
Place the top half of the roll on the assembled sandwich. Press down gently to secure.
- 11
Serve
Serve the Cole Turkey sandwiches immediately, or wrap them up to enjoy later.