Jul 14 2026
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Homemade Turkey Recipe

Inspired by Nicola Pizza
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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Main Ingredients

Method

Preparation and Assembly

  1. 1

    Preparing the Turkey

    Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Rinse the turkey under cold water and pat it dry with paper towels. Rub the olive oil all over the turkey and season generously with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.

  2. 2

    Roasting the Turkey

    Place the seasoned turkey in a roasting pan, breast-side up. Roast in the preheated oven for about 3 to 4 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Baste the turkey every hour with the pan juices to keep it moist.

  3. 3

    Resting the Turkey

    Once fully cooked, remove the turkey from the oven and let it rest for at least 30 minutes before carving. This allows the juices to redistribute for more flavorful meat.

  4. 4

    Pulling the Turkey

    After resting, use two forks to pull the turkey meat off the bones. You can choose to shred it or keep larger pieces for your sandwich.

  5. 5

    Assembling the Sandwich

    Take two slices of bread and spread mayonnaise on one side. Layer with pulled turkey, provolone cheese, lettuce, tomato slices, and onion slices. Top with another slice of bread to complete the sandwich.

  6. 6

    Serving

    Cut the sandwich in half and serve immediately with your favorite side, such as chips or a pickle.

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