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Kentucky Barbecue Turkey Sandwich


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
 







Ingredients
Bourbon Brine Ingredients
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
Ingredients for 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
4-1/2 Ounces fresh lemon juice
16 buns
 
  1. For Brine: Mix together brine ingredients and marinate turkey overnight in a covered container. Marinate in the refrigerator.
  2. For Sandwich: Drain turkey from brine. Grill turkey breast strips over medium heat until internal temperature reaches 170 degrees F.
  3. After grilling, thinly slice or shred turkey strips.
  4. 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.
  5. Add grilled turkey to sauce and simmer for 15 minutes, mixing to ensure even distribution.
  6. For service, 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




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