Yield: 16 Establishment: Restaurant, Club Operation, Catering Operation   Ethnicity: Southern   Meal Type: Sandwich, Wrap, Lunch   Occasion: Kentucky Derby   Preparation Method: Simmer, Grill   Product Type: Turkey Breast   Dish Type: Barbecue

Bourbon Brine

14 Ounces salt

2 Pounds brown sugar

1-1/2 Cups bourbon

1 Gallon ice water

1/4 Cup cloves

1/4 Cup black peppercorns

4 Pounds TURKEY BREAST, cut from bone & cut into strips lengthwise

Mix together brine ingredients and marinate turkey overnight in a covered container. Marinate in the refrigerator.

Sandwich

3 Cups white vinegar

1-1/4 Cups sugar

3 Cups ketchup

9 Ounces bourbon

3 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

1-1/2 Tablespoons Tabasco sauce

1 Tablespoon salt

3 Tablespoons black pepper

2 Ounces freshly squeezed lemon juice

Drain turkey from brine. Grill turkey breast strips over medium heat until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F. After grilling, shred turkey strips. Combine white vinegar, sugar, ketchup, bourbon, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco sauce, salt, black pepper and lemon juice in sauce pan and simmer for 1-1/2 hours. Add grilled turkey to sauce and simmer 15 minutes, mixing to ensure even distribution.

Service

16 Soft buns, toasted

Place 4 ounces of barbecue mixture on toasted buns.

Recipe Source: Recipe developed for the National Turkey Federation by Chef Craig Scheuerman, CCC, of the Stratford University in Falls Church, VA.

Nutrition Facts Calories 400   Calories from Fat 25 % Daily Value* Total Fat 3g 5% Saturated Fat 0.5g 3% Cholesterol 75mg 25% Sodium 1520mg 63% Total Carbohydrate 52g 17% Dietary Fiber 2g 8% Sugars 30g   Protein 32g   Vitamin A 10% Vitamin C 20% Calcium 8% Iron 20% *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on you calorie needs:   Calories: 2000 2500 Total Fat Less than 65g 80g Sat Fat Less than 20g 25g Cholesterol Less than 300mg 300mg Sodium Less than 2,400mg 2,400mg Total Carbohydrate   300g 375g Dietary Fiber   25g 30g Calories per gram: Fat 9 Carbohydrate 4 Protein 4