Jun 09 2026
RestaurantsGunchie's DavenportCole Turkey Recipe

Cole Turkey Recipe

Time4h
Serves8

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

Sandwich Assembly

Method

Turkey Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).

  2. 2

    Prepare the Turkey

    Rinse the whole turkey under cold water and pat it dry with paper towels.

  3. 3

    Season the Turkey

    In a small bowl, mix together the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Rub the turkey all over with olive oil, then season liberally with the spice mixture.

  4. 4

    Roast the Turkey

    Place the turkey in a roasting pan and roast in the preheated oven for about 13-15 minutes per pound, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).

  5. 5

    Rest the Turkey

    Remove the turkey from the oven and let it rest for at least 20-30 minutes before pulling the meat off the bones.

Coleslaw Preparation

  1. 6

    Combine Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded cabbage and carrots.

  2. 7

    Make the Dressing

    In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper until smooth.

  3. 8

    Mix Coleslaw

    Pour the dressing over the cabbage and carrots, and toss until everything is well coated. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

Sandwich Assembly

  1. 9

    Pull the Turkey

    Once the turkey has rested, pull the meat from the bones and shred it into bite-sized pieces.

  2. 10

    Assemble the Sandwich

    Slice the sandwich rolls in half. On the bottom half, layer shredded turkey, a slice of provolone cheese, coleslaw, a drizzle of Russian dressing, and a dollop of mayonnaise.

  3. 11

    Serve

    Top with the other half of the roll and serve immediately.

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