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
Prepare the Turkey
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Rinse the whole turkey under cold water and pat it dry with paper towels.
- 2
Season the Turkey
In a bowl, mix together olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, rosemary, thyme, and lemon juice. Rub this mixture all over the turkey, including under the skin for maximum flavor.
- 3
- 4
Rest and Pull the Turkey
Once cooked, remove the turkey from the oven and let it rest for at least 30 minutes. Then, using your hands or two forks, pull the turkey into bite-sized pieces.
Sandwich Assembly
- 5
Toast the Bread
If desired, lightly toast the bread slices in a toaster or on a skillet until golden brown.
- 6
Assemble the Sandwich
Spread mayonnaise on one side of each slice of bread. Layer on the pulled turkey, followed by provolone cheese, lettuce leaves, tomato slices, and red onion slices.
- 7
Top and Serve
Top with another slice of bread (mayonnaise side down). Press down gently, cut the sandwich in half, and serve immediately.
