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
Sandwich Assembly
Method
Turkey Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- 2
Prepare the Turkey
Remove the turkey giblets and pat the turkey dry with paper towels. Rub olive oil all over the turkey, including under the skin.
- 3
Season the Turkey
In a small bowl, combine salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and dried thyme. Rub this seasoning mixture evenly over the turkey.
- 4
Roast the Turkey
Place the turkey breast-side up in a roasting pan. Roast in the preheated oven for about 3 to 4 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- 5
Rest the Turkey
Once cooked, remove the turkey from the oven and let it rest for at least 30 minutes before pulling the meat.
- 6
Pull the Turkey
Using two forks, shred the turkey meat into bite-sized pieces.
Sandwich Assembly
- 7
Prepare the Bread
Slice the fresh bread rolls or baguette in half lengthwise.
- 8
Assemble the Sandwich
On the bottom half of each roll, layer the pulled turkey, followed by a slice of provolone cheese, lettuce leaves, tomato slices, onion slices, and a generous spread of mayonnaise on the top half.
- 9
Close and Serve
Close the sandwich and press down gently. Cut in half if desired and serve immediately.
