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Barbecue Turkey Sandwiches

4.0

(5)

These are especially good when made with leftover grilled turkey.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 4

Ingredients

1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 cup finely shredded red cabbage
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 pound thickly sliced cooked turkey meat, cut into matchstick-size strips
2/3 cup purchased barbecue sauce
1/4 cup homemade turkey broth or low-salt chicken broth
4 soft sandwich buns, halved, toasted

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Combine first 3 ingredients in medium bowl. Let stand at room temperature until onion softens, tossing occasionally, about 2 hours; or cover and chill up to 1 day.

    Step 2

    Combine turkey, barbecue sauce, and broth in medium nonstick skillet. Bring to simmer over medium heat. Reduce heat to low; simmer until heated through, stirring often, about 5 minutes.

    Step 3

    Arrange bottoms of buns on plates. Spoon turkey mixture onto buns. Using tongs, pile pickled-onion mixture atop turkey. Cover with top halves of buns.

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