Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsPasta Garage Italian CafeCole Turkey Recipe

Cole Turkey Recipe

Time4h
Serves8

The Cole Turkey features slow-roasted hand pulled turkey, coleslaw, provolone cheese, Russian dressing, and mayo.

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Ingredients

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Turkey

Sandwich Assembly

Method

Turkey Preparation

  1. 1

    Roast the Turkey

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

  2. 2

    Slow Roast

    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). Baste the turkey every hour with the pan juices.

  3. 3

    Rest and Pull Turkey

    Once cooked, remove the turkey from the oven and let it rest for at least 30 minutes. After resting, use two forks to pull the turkey meat into shreds.

Coleslaw Preparation

  1. 4

    Combine Coleslaw Ingredients

    In a large bowl, combine the shredded cabbage and grated carrot.

  2. 5

    Make the Dressing

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

  3. 6

    Mix Coleslaw

    Pour the dressing over the cabbage and carrot mixture. Toss well to combine and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Sandwich Assembly

  1. 7

    Assemble the Sandwich

    On each sandwich roll, layer pulled turkey, a slice of provolone cheese, a generous scoop of coleslaw, and a drizzle of Russian dressing. Spread mayonnaise on the top half of the roll.

  2. 8

    Serve

    Close the sandwich and serve immediately, or wrap in foil and keep warm until ready to serve.

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