These filling Slow Cooker Shredded Turkey Sandwiches are a breeze to put together and make a great meal for a large gathering.
Afraid that the guardian of Thanksgiving would burst through my kitchen wall like a turkey-crazed Kool-Aid man, I timidly tested a turkey recipe this week. Fun fact: You can actually eat turkey outside the month of November! Who knew?!? It turns out that my family enjoyed the shredded turkey sandwiches and that I haven’t been haunted by any Pilgrims from previous Thanksgivings. So why dont we make turkey more often?.
Hey there food lovers! Are you looking for a simple and flavorful way to use up leftover turkey or create a delicious meal for a crowd? Look no further than these mouthwatering Slow Cooker Pulled Turkey Sandwiches!
This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends, as it requires minimal prep work and lets your slow cooker do all the heavy lifting. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you’ll have a juicy, flavorful turkey filling that’s perfect for piling onto toasted buns and topping with your favorite condiments.
Ingredients You’ll Need:
- Turkey: You can use leftover roasted turkey, a whole turkey breast, or even ground turkey for this recipe.
- Onion: This adds a bit of sweetness and depth of flavor to the dish.
- Chili powder and cumin: These spices give the turkey a warm and smoky flavor.
- Ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard: These ingredients create a sweet and tangy sauce that complements the turkey perfectly.
- Apple cider vinegar: This adds a bit of acidity and brightness to the dish.
- Hamburger buns, pickles, and coleslaw: These are optional toppings that you can use to customize your sandwiches.
Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Spread the chopped onion in the bottom of your slow cooker. This helps to prevent the turkey from sticking to the bottom and burning.
- Season the turkey with chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Rub the spices evenly over the turkey to ensure maximum flavor.
- Place the seasoned turkey on top of the onions in the slow cooker. Arrange the turkey in a single layer to ensure even cooking.
- Whisk together the ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, and apple cider vinegar. Pour this mixture over the turkey in the slow cooker.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours. The turkey should be cooked through and easily shredded with a fork.
- Once the turkey is cooked, remove it from the slow cooker and shred it with two forks. Discard any bones.
- Stir the shredded turkey back into the sauce in the slow cooker. This helps to keep the turkey moist and flavorful.
- Serve the pulled turkey on toasted hamburger buns with your favorite toppings. Pickles, coleslaw, and a drizzle of barbecue sauce are all delicious options.
Tips and Tricks:
- For a richer flavor, you can add a tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce to the slow cooker along with the other ingredients.
- If you’re using ground turkey, brown it in a skillet before adding it to the slow cooker. This will help to give it a more flavorful texture.
- You can also add other vegetables to the slow cooker along with the turkey, such as carrots, celery, or bell peppers.
- Leftover pulled turkey can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 2 months.
These Slow Cooker Pulled Turkey Sandwiches are a delicious and easy way to enjoy turkey any time of year. With minimal effort, you can create a flavorful and satisfying meal that’s perfect for feeding a crowd or enjoying on your own. So grab your slow cooker and give this recipe a try! You won’t be disappointed.
Slow Cooker Shredded Turkey Sandwiches
Three simple ingredients are all you’ll need for these Slow Cooker Shredded Turkey Sandwiches: onion soup mix, beer, and turkey breasts. The onion soup mix brings the flavor and salt needed for the recipe. If you are not a fan of beer, you can substitute low sodium chicken broth instead.
This recipe can be placed in the slow cooker on high or low, depending on your time constraints. Plan on roughly 4 hours on high, or 8 hours on low. You will know it is done when the turkey is easily shredded with a fork. If it isnt easily shredded, just let it cook longer. Easy peasy, right?.
Fresh turkey breasts can be difficult to find outside of November. Using frozen works perfectly; you don’t even need to thaw them before cooking in the slow cooker. However, allow an additional two hours or so for cooking. Alternatively, you can substitute any other turkey meat you wish and the recipe will still turn out great.
Simple Turkey Sandwich Recipe
An easy way to make turkey is just throwing it in the slow cooker. This recipe is exceptionally simple because there is no prep work to do. All of the ingredients go straight into the slow cooker and you forget about it as you go about your day. This recipe fits nicely in my 6-quart Crock Pot (affiliate link).