Best 14 Barbecued Turkey Sandwiches Recipes

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When you're looking for a quick, easy, and flavorful meal, barbecued turkey sandwiches are your answer. Made with shredded turkey, your favorite barbecue sauce, and your choice of toppings, these sandwiches are perfect for a summer cookout or a cozy night in. With so many different ways to customize them, you're sure to find a combination that the whole family will love.

Here are our top 14 tried and tested recipes!

BBQ TURKEY SANDWICHES



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Provided by Food Network

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 slices rustic Italian bread, lightly toasted
1/4 cup Hellmann's® or Best Foods® Real Mayonnaise
1/4 cup barbecue sauce
2 cups sliced deli turkey breast or leftover turkey
6 slices crisp-cooked bacon
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (about 4 oz.)

Steps:

  • Arrange bread on baking sheet.
  • Combine Hellmann's® or Best Foods® Real Mayonnaise with barbecue sauce. Spread 1/2 of the mayonnaise mixture on bread. Toss turkey with remaining mixture. Arrange turkey on bread, then top with bacon and cheese.
  • Broil 1 minute or until cheese is melted.
  • Tip: To add sauteed mushrooms, melt 1 tablespoon I Can't Believe It's Not Butter!® Spread in 12-inch nonstick skillet and cook 1 package (10 oz.) sliced mushrooms, stirring occasionally, 6 minutes or until golden. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then add to sandwiches before adding bacon and cheese.

TURKEY BBQ SANDWICHES



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Slow-cook inexpensive turkey legs for a tasty sandwich filling. Serve on hamburger buns. I like to top these with coleslaw.

Provided by Ashley Wilds

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Turkey     Legs

Time 8h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 turkey legs without skin
½ cup firmly packed brown sugar
¼ cup prepared yellow mustard
1 tablespoon liquid smoke flavoring
2 tablespoons ketchup
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons hot pepper sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Spray the inside of a slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray, and place the turkey legs into the cooker. In a bowl, mix together the brown sugar, yellow mustard, smoke flavoring, ketchup, cider vinegar, hot pepper sauce, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes until the sugar has dissolved. Pour the mixture over the turkey legs.
  • Cover the cooker, set to Low, and cook 8 to 10 hours. Remove the turkey legs from the cooker, separate meat from bones and tendons, and shred the meat; return the meat to the sauce for serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279.3 calories, Carbohydrate 20.3 g, Cholesterol 130.5 mg, Fat 6.9 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 32.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 779.2 mg, Sugar 19.1 g

SHREDDED BARBECUED TURKEY SANDWICHES



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These moist shredded turkey sandwiches from Barbara Smith of Columbus, Ohio are a welcome break from beef barbecue or sloppy joes. The turkey cooks in a tangy sauce made with ketchup, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce and mustard.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon butter
3 cups shredded cooked turkey
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
1 teaspoon paprika
6 kaiser rolls, split

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. Add the turkey, water, ketchup, vinegar, sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard and paprika. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes or until sauce is thickened. Serve on rolls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 637mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BARBECUED TURKEY SANDWICHES



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I have an excellent source for turkey recipes, since many of our neighbors are poultry farmers! These satisfying sandwiches, with their mildly tangy sauce, are a great way to use up leftover turkey from the holidays.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 celery ribs, chopped
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
2/3 cup butter, softened and divided
1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
4 cups shredded cooked turkey
8 hamburger buns, split and toasted

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, saute the celery, onion and green pepper in 1/3 cup butter until tender. Add the next seven ingredients. , Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Add turkey; heat through. Spread the cut side of each hamburger bun with 1 teaspoon remaining butter. Serve turkey mixture on buns.

Nutrition Facts :

BBQ SMOKED TURKEY SANDWICH



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Provided by Food Network

Time 7h20m

Yield 4 sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 lemon
2 tablespoons granulated garlic
2 tablespoons ground black pepper
2 tablespoons kosher salt
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon celery seed
1 gallon water
2 tablespoons kosher salt
2 tablespoons sugar
1 turkey breast (3 to 4 pounds)
1 tomato
1 red onion
1 dill pickle
1 head green leaf lettuce
4 hamburger buns
1/2 cup mayo

Steps:

  • For the lemon pepper: Zest the lemon and allow to dry. Mix with the granulated garlic, pepper, salt, sugar and celery seed.
  • For the brine: Add 4 cups of the water, salt, sugar and half of the lemon pepper to a saucepan. Bring this mixture to boil over high heat, and then add the remaining water.
  • For the turkey breast: When the brine is cool, add the turkey and refrigerate for 3 hours.
  • Sprinkle the turkey with the remaining lemon pepper and place in your backyard smoker for approximately 3 hours at 250 degrees F. Use mesquite wood if available. Oak will work as a substitute (if you don't have a smoker you can use your oven).
  • Slice the tomato, red onion, dill pickle and pull the leaves off the head of green leaf lettuce (don't forget to wash thoroughly).
  • Toast the buns and spread mayo on both sides. Slice the turkey breast thinly and place on the bottom bun. Place leaf lettuce, tomato slices, red onion slices and dill pickle slices (in that order) on the top bun and serve open faced.

BARBECUE TURKEY SANDWICHES



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Categories     Sandwich     Poultry     turkey     Vegetable     No-Cook     Thanksgiving     Quick & Easy     Simmer     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

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

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

TURKEY BARBECUE SANDWICH



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Similar to pork barbecue, this recipe is particularly easy because it starts with leftover turkey. Think of this as a "turkey joe." This recipe was posted on the TOH bulletin board by homesweethome. I believe she found it on teriskitchen.com.

Provided by Lorraine of AZ

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h

Yield 8 sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce, unsalted preferred
1 cup ketchup
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard
1/2 cup water or 1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 cups cooked turkey, skin removed, cut into small cubes (white or dark meat or both)
8 soft hamburger buns

Steps:

  • Heat a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Melt the butter, then add the onions and saute until softened.
  • Add the remaining ingredients except the turkey and buns to the pan. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer about 30 minutes. Taste for seasoning.
  • Place the turkey in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add enough of the sauce to generously moisten the meat, but not enough to make it soupy. (Extra sauce may be refrigerated for several days or frozen for later use.) Cover and cook until the turkey is hot, about 10 minutes.
  • Serve hot on hamburger buns.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315.4, Fat 8.4, SaturatedFat 3.3, Cholesterol 60.8, Sodium 831.7, Carbohydrate 33.9, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 13.3, Protein 25.6

GRILLED HOT TURKEY SANDWICHES



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A quick and easy twist on grilled cheese! Great served with cole slaw and soup!

Provided by Mom22GreatKids

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Turkey     Breasts

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons salsa
2 green onions, chopped
8 slices sourdough bread
½ pound deli-sliced turkey
4 slices pepperjack cheese
4 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Mix the mayonnaise, salsa, and green onions in a small bowl. Spread the seasoned mayonnaise evenly on each slice of bread. Layer the turkey and cheese on 4 of the slices. Top with remaining bread to make 4 sandwiches.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry sandwiches in butter until lightly toasted. Add remaining butter to skillet, turn sandwiches over. Cook until the cheese is melted, and the bread is browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 515 calories, Carbohydrate 32.7 g, Cholesterol 89.1 mg, Fat 33.5 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 21.7 g, SaturatedFat 14.8 g, Sodium 1373.1 mg, Sugar 2 g

SIMPLY TERRIFIC TURKEY- BBQ SANDWICH



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Give mustard and mayo the night off. This turkey sandwich gets its condiment mojo from honey BBQ sauce. And it is, in fact, terrific.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 5m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 whole wheat sandwich roll, cut in half
1 Tbsp. KRAFT Sweet Honey Barbecue Sauce
1 lettuce leaf
1 KRAFT 2% Milk Singles
6 slices OSCAR MAYER Deli Fresh Oven Roasted Turkey Breast

Steps:

  • Spread roll with barbecue sauce; fill with remaining ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 1150 mg, Carbohydrate 29 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 8 g, Protein 17 g

BARBECUE PULLED-TURKEY SANDWICHES



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Way better than the classic leftover-turkey sandwich.

Provided by Maria Helm Sinskey

Categories     turkey     Sauté     Thanksgiving     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Low Cal     Dinner     Mayonnaise     Bacon     Family Reunion     Cabbage     Simmer     Cumin     Bon Appétit     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Small Plates

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

Slaw:
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon celery seeds
3 cups thinly sliced green cabbage
Barbecue sauce:
2 slices applewood-smoked bacon, chopped
1 cup tomato puree
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup water
3 tablespoons (packed) dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
2 1/3 cups shredded cooked turkey (light and dark meat)
4 soft rolls (such as onion, egg, sesame, or whole wheat)

Steps:

  • For slaw:
  • Whisk mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, and celery seeds in small bowl to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add cabbage; toss to blend. Cover bowl and chill. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.
  • For barbecue sauce:
  • Sauté bacon in heavy small saucepan over medium heat until crisp and brown, about 5 minutes. Add tomato puree, apple cider vinegar, 1/4 cup water, dark brown sugar, chili powder, and ground cumin. Bring sauce to boil; reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Add shredded cooked turkey to barbecue sauce and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer until turkey is heated through, stirring occasionally. Split and toast rolls. Divide turkey and slaw among rolls. Press tops down lightly to compress, then serve.

GRILLED TURKEY SANDWICHES



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This is one of my youngest son's favorite sandwiches. He asks for this on a regular basis. You can change it up and use whatever kind of cheese you like. My hubby likes this with hot pepper cheese.

Provided by bmcnichol

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 slices bread
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1/3 lb thinly sliced deli turkey
4 slices tomatoes
2 slices provolone cheese
1 tablespoon butter, softened

Steps:

  • Spread each slice of bread with mayonnaise.
  • Put turkey, tomato and cheese on one slice of bread and top with the remaining slice.
  • Spread outsides of sandwiches with the softened butter.
  • On a hot griddle, grill sandwiches for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 402.6, Fat 19.7, SaturatedFat 9.3, Cholesterol 78, Sodium 1587.2, Carbohydrate 35, Fiber 2, Sugar 6.9, Protein 21.7

GRILLED TURKEY PARMESAN SANDWICH



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Not your ordinary leftover-turkey sandwich, this grilled creation, with cheese and marinara sauce, is filled with irresistible flavor.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Turkey Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 slices cheese, such as provolone or mozzarella
8 slices sandwich bread
1/2 cup marinara sauce
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese (about 1 ounce)
1/4 pound thinly sliced turkey breast
Unsalted butter, room temperature, for grilling

Steps:

  • Heat a medium nonstick skillet or a griddle over medium heat. Working on a clean surface, place a slice of cheese on top of each of 4 bread slices. Spread 1 to 2 tablespoons of marinara sauce over the cheese; sprinkle evenly with Parmesan. Layer each with turkey and a final slice of cheese. Top each sandwich with another bread slice, and lightly butter outsides.
  • Working in batches, grill sandwiches until bread is golden brown on the bottom, about 3 minutes. Using a spatula, turn sandwiches, and grill until other side is golden brown and cheese is melted, about 3 minutes more. Slice in half, and serve warm.

GRILLED TURKEY SANDWICH



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Grilled fresh tomatoes, pungent basil, and nutty Parmesan make up this sophisticatedturkey-paillard sandwich on a baguette.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Turkey Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 boneless turkey breast (1 3/4 pounds)
1 recipe Basic Marinade
1 sweet onion, cut in 1/4-inch-thick rounds
5 plum tomatoes, cut in 1/4-inch rounds
2 25-inch baguettes, halved lengthwise
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
2 ounces Parmesan, sliced paper thin
1 cup fresh basil leaves
1 bunch watercress, tough stems discarded

Steps:

  • Remove tenderloin from turkey; cut tender in half lengthwise. Cut breast into 1/2-inch-thick medallions. Cut open two sides of a resealable plastic bag. Place 1 medallion in bag; pound to 1/4-inch thickness with a meat pounder. Transfer to a nonmetal container. Repeat with remaining turkey. Add marinade. Chill for 2 hours.
  • Heat a grill or grill pan. Brush onion, tomatoes, and bread with oil. Season onion and tomatoes with salt and pepper. Grill onion until browned and soft, about 2 minutes per side. Set aside on a plate. Grill tomatoes without turning until lightly browned, about 2 minutes. Grill bread until just toasted, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Remove turkey from marinade; season with salt and pepper. Grill until browned and cooked through,1 to 2 minutes per side. Layer bread with onion, turkey, Parmesan, basil, tomatoes, and watercress; top with remaining bread. Serve.

TURKEY BARBECUE SANDWICHES WITH PICKLES AND SLAW



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Most turkey sandwiches are best made with slices of white meat stacked neatly between two slices of bread. Not this one. With a saucy, spicy filling piled onto a hamburger bun, it's perfect for dark meat and any scraps you may have leftover from the carcass. The cabbage slaw adds crispness and tang to the soft turkey, and bread-and-butter pickles give the sandwich a touch of sweetness. If you don't have leftover turkey in your refrigerator, this recipe works just as well with the meat torn off a rotisserie chicken.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, lunch, weekday, sandwiches, main course

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup apple cider vinegar, plus more as needed
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon fine sea salt
4 cups sliced green cabbage (about 1/2 small head)
1 large shallot, thinly sliced
1 large carrot, coarsely grated
1 jalapeño, seeded and thinly sliced
1/2 cup barbecue sauce, homemade or store-bought, plus more for serving
Hot sauce (optional)
12 ounces cooked shredded turkey, warmed up (about 3 cups)
Mayonnaise (optional)
4 sandwich or hamburger buns
Bread-and-butter pickle slices, for serving

Steps:

  • In a small pot, combine 1/4 cup vinegar, the sugar and the salt. Cover pot and heat just until sugar dissolves, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, toss together cabbage, shallot, carrot and jalapeño. Pour hot vinegar mixture over vegetables and toss to combine. Cover and let sit, tossing occasionally, while you prepare the sandwiches.
  • Pour barbecue sauce into a medium bowl and taste it. If it's too sweet, add a little more vinegar and hot sauce, if you like. Toss in turkey and stir until evenly coated.
  • To assemble the sandwiches, spread mayonnaise inside the buns, if you like, then fill the buns with slaw, pickles and turkey. Serve with more hot sauce on the side, if you like.

Tips:

  • Choose the Right Turkey: Select a fresh or frozen whole turkey between 10 and 12 pounds for optimal results.
  • Dry Brine the Turkey: Enhance the turkey's flavor and moisture by dry brining it with a mixture of salt, pepper, and herbs overnight or for up to 24 hours.
  • Prepare the Barbecue Sauce: Combine ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, garlic, onion, and salt to create a flavorful barbecue sauce.
  • Smoke the Turkey: Smoke the turkey on a smoker or grill at a temperature between 225°F and 250°F for approximately 3 hours or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
  • Shred the Turkey: Once the turkey is cooked, remove it from the smoker or grill and let it rest for 10 minutes before shredding it using two forks.
  • Assemble the Sandwiches: Toast hamburger buns or sub rolls and fill them with shredded turkey, barbecue sauce, coleslaw, and pickles.

Conclusion:

In conclusion, these barbecued turkey sandwich recipes offer a delectable combination of smoky turkey, tangy barbecue sauce, and fresh toppings, resulting in a satisfying and flavorful meal. Whether you prefer a classic or a more creative approach, these recipes provide step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to guide you through the process. Experiment with different barbecue sauces, coleslaw variations, and toppings to create your own unique sandwich that tantalizes your taste buds. So, fire up your smoker or grill, gather your ingredients, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more.

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