Jun 09 2026
RestaurantsDonnell's Kitchen & LoungeHomemade Turkey Recipe

Homemade Turkey Recipe

Time4h
Serves4

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. 1

    Prepare the Turkey

    Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Rinse the whole turkey under cold water and pat it dry with paper towels.

  2. 2

    Season the Turkey

    Rub the entire turkey with olive oil, ensuring it’s well coated. Season generously with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, and dried rosemary both inside and out.

  3. 3

    Roast the Turkey

    Place the turkey on a roasting rack in a roasting pan. Roast in the preheated oven for about 13 minutes per pound, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Baste the turkey with the pan juices every 30 minutes.

  4. 4

    Rest and Pull the Turkey

    Once cooked, remove the turkey from the oven and let it rest for at least 30 minutes before carving. After resting, use your hands or two forks to pull the meat into shreds.

Sandwich Assembly

  1. 5

    Prepare the Vegetables

    Wash and dry the lettuce leaves. Slice the tomato and onion into thin slices.

  2. 6

    Assemble the Sandwich

    On one slice of bread, spread a layer of mayonnaise. Layer on the pulled turkey, followed by provolone cheese, lettuce, tomato slices, and onion slices. Top with another slice of bread.

  3. 7

    Serve

    Cut the sandwich in half if desired and serve immediately with your favorite side!

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