Remember the Smoked Turkey Breast I posted? Well, this Smoked Turkey Sandwich was my number 1 favorite use for it! A buttered and toasted bun, spread with barbecue sauce, over loaded with slices of the smoked turkey, more barbecue sauce, a creamy cole slaw, spicy bread and butter pickles! So, so good. Honestly, this is as good as a loaded smoked brisket sandwich. Well, almost as good!
Amazing! The Best Ever Smoked Turkey Sandwiches
I used a hamburger bun but a hoagie bun would work too. I like to butter and toast it because not serving on a cold bun adds so much. I also put a slice of provolone on the sandwich, but it’s not necessary. If you decide on cheese, a medium to sharp cheddar would be great too, even Swiss cheese.
I make my barbecue sauce from Aaron Franklin’s cookbook. He has his actual sauce recipe that he sells retail. His cookbook is a great instructional cookbook for smoking in the Texas style, especially smoking brisket. Here’s a link for his book: https://amzn.to/2vTVLjg.
Here’s a link for his barbecue sauce! All of his sauces are excellent! They are my favorites. https://amzn.to/2UswFSJ.
If you love smoking meats as much as we do, check out some of my other smoked meats. Here’s my smoked brisket recipe which is a favorite and we make it all of the time. https://the2spoons.com/the-best-awesome-smoked-brisket/
And, look at this smoked brisket sandwich!
If these photos don’t make you want to go smoke a turkey or brisket?? They make me so hungry!
Amazing! The Best Ever Smoked Turkey Sandwiches
Here’s the recipe! Enjoy!
Smoked Turkey
Ingredients
- 1 turkey breast (Natural preferred)
- 1 stick butter
- 1 cup chicken broth
- granulated garlic
- black pepper
- salt
- olive oil
For the Cole Slaw
- 1 cup store bought prepared cabbage with shredded carrots (cole slaw)
- 3 tbsp mayonaise
- pinch of sugar
- 1/2 tsp red wine vinegar
- salt and pepper to taste
To Build the Sandwich
- 8-10 thin slices smoked turkey breast (you can substitute store bought smoked turkey if you don't have time to smoke:
- cole slaw
- Barbecue Sauce of your choice
- 2 slices cheese of your choice, optional
- 2 buns of your choice
- butter for toasting the buns
- dill pickles or a spicy bread and butter pickle
Instructions
- Prepare you smoker with desired wood or charcoal. I use a combination of a hardwood charcoal with wood. I used Pecan wood this time.
- Melt the butter and add the chicken stock. Add about 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic. Allow to cool down, then inject the turkey a dozen or so times with the solution.
- After injecting, rub the turkey all over with a little olive oil and season with salt, pepper and granulated garlic.
- Cook at about 250-300 degrees until the internal temperature reaches 160. Remove from the heat and allow to rest for at least 30 minutes before slicing.
For the Cole Slaw
- Combine the mayonnaise and vinegar in a small bowl. Add a pinch of sugar and a little salt and pepper. Stir and adjust seasoning. Add to your cole slaw and combine.
To Build your Sandwich
- Have your barbecue sauce heated a little, being careful not to boil because it will separate. Heat your broiler. Place the sliced turkey in two piles on a sheet pan and top with the sliced cheese of your choice. Place under the broiler and cook until your cheese has melted.
- Heat a skillet or griddle. Butter the inside of the top and bottom of your bun. Place on the grill top side up until lightly browned. Flip and allow the top to brown for a couple of seconds. Yes, seconds.
- Place the toasted buns on each plate. Spread the heated barbecue sauce on the top and bottom of the buns. Place the turkey with the melted cheese on the bottom bun. Pour a little barbecue sauce over. Then top with the creamy slaw and the pickles. Place the top bun on and pass the napkins! You will need lots!! Enjoy! So delicious!