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Kentucky Barbecue Turkey Sandwich

Yield: 16

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

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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

For Brine: Mix together brine ingredients and marinate turkey overnight in a covered container. Marinate in the refrigerator.
For Sandwich: Drain turkey from brine. Grill turkey breast strips over medium heat until internal temperature reaches 170 degrees F.
After grilling, thinly slice or 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 for 15 minutes, mixing to ensure even distribution.
For service, place 4 ounces of barbecue mixture on toasted buns.