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
Sandwich Assembly
Method
Turkey Preparation
- 1
Preheat and Prepare
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Prepare a roasting pan by placing a rack inside it.
- 2
Season the Turkey
Rub the whole turkey with olive oil, ensuring it is evenly coated. Season generously with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and thyme.
- 3
Roast the Turkey
Place the turkey on the rack in the roasting pan. Roast in the preheated oven for about 13-15 minutes per pound, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Baste the turkey with its juices every hour.
- 4
Rest the Turkey
Once cooked, remove the turkey from the oven and let it rest for at least 30 minutes before pulling the meat apart.
Coleslaw Preparation
- 5
Mix Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the shredded cabbage and grated carrots.
- 6
Prepare Dressing
In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- 7
Combine Slaw
Pour the dressing over the cabbage and carrots. Toss until the vegetables are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to let flavors meld.
Sandwich Assembly
- 8
Prepare Rolls
Slice the sandwich rolls in half and spread mayonnaise on the inside of each half.
- 9
Assemble Sandwiches
Layer each bottom half of the roll with pulled turkey, followed by a slice of provolone cheese, a generous amount of coleslaw, and a drizzle of Russian dressing before topping with the other half of the roll.
- 10
Serve
Serve immediately while the turkey is warm, or wrap in foil to keep warm until ready to serve.