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
Roasting the Turkey
Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Rub the entire turkey with olive oil and season generously with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Place the turkey in a roasting pan, breast side up.
- 2
Roasting Time
Roast the turkey in the preheated oven for about 13-15 minutes per pound. For a 12-pound turkey, this will take about 3 to 3.5 hours. Use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- 3
Resting and Pulling
Once the turkey is done, remove it from the oven and let it rest for at least 30 minutes before pulling the meat apart with forks.
Coleslaw Preparation
- 4
Mixing the Coleslaw
In a large bowl, combine the shredded cabbage and carrot. In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- 5
Combining Ingredients
Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss until well coated. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Assembly
- 6
Assembling the Sandwich
Slice the sandwich rolls in half. On the bottom half, layer pulled turkey, a slice of provolone cheese, a generous portion of coleslaw, and a drizzle of Russian dressing. Add mayonnaise to taste.
- 7
Serving
Top with the other half of the sandwich roll and serve immediately.
