Jun 09 2026
RestaurantsGunchie's DavenportHomemade Turkey Recipe

Homemade Turkey Recipe

Time3h
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

Sandwich Assembly

Method

Turkey Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

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

  2. 2

    Prepare the Turkey

    Remove the turkey from packaging and pat it dry with paper towels. Rub the entire bird with olive oil, ensuring it’s well coated.

  3. 3

    Season the Turkey

    Season the turkey inside and out with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and fresh herbs.

  4. 4

    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 (74°C).

  5. 5

    Rest the Turkey

    Once cooked, remove the turkey from the oven and let it rest for at least 20-30 minutes before pulling the meat.

Sandwich Assembly

  1. 6

    Slice the Turkey

    Once the turkey has rested, use your hands or two forks to pull the meat apart into bite-sized pieces.

  2. 7

    Prepare the Vegetables

    Wash the lettuce, slice the tomato, and thinly slice the onion.

  3. 8

    Assemble the Sandwich

    On a slice of bread, spread mayonnaise, add a layer of pulled turkey, top with provolone cheese, lettuce, tomato slices, and onion. Cap with another slice of bread.

  4. 9

    Serve

    Cut the sandwich in half if desired and serve immediately.

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