Best 7 Smoked Turkey Sandwiches With Spicy Aioli Recipes

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In the delightful world of culinary artistry, the smoked turkey sandwich transcends its humble origins to become a masterpiece of flavor and texture. Whether it's a quick lunch fix or a hearty dinner option, this sandwich has earned its place as a timeless classic. The combination of juicy, smoky turkey, tangy aioli, and crisp bread creates a symphony of flavors that tantalize the taste buds. As the aroma of roasted turkey fills the air, you know you're in for a treat. So embark on a culinary journey with us as we explore the best recipe for a smoked turkey sandwich with spicy aioli, a dish that will surely impress your taste buds and leave you craving for more.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

SWEET AND SPICY SMOKED TURKEY WITH SMOKED GRAVY



Sweet and Spicy Smoked Turkey with Smoked Gravy image

Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King

Categories     main-dish

Time 12h25m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup Sweet BBQ Rub, recipe follows
One 10- to 12-pound turkey, untrussed and spatchcocked
12 medium carrots, peeled
12 ounces mini bell peppers or sweet Melrose peppers
2 cups turkey or chicken stock
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup turbinado sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup kosher salt
3 tablespoons chili powder
3 tablespoons smoked paprika
2 tablespoons granulated garlic
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper

Steps:

  • Rub the Sweet BBQ Rub all over both sides of the turkey. Transfer to a disposable aluminum pan breast-side up and refrigerate overnight, uncovered, to dry brine.
  • The day of roasting, let the turkey sit at room temperature for 1 hour. Add the carrots and peppers to the pan and put the turkey on a wire rack above the vegetables.
  • Preheat a gas grill, charcoal grill or smoker to 350 degrees F. If using a gas or charcoal grill, set up a smoke box or small disposable aluminum pan with fruit wood chips. Once the smoke is rolling, put the turkey and vegetables on the grill in the pan, close the lid and smoke for 1 hour.
  • After 1 hour, rotate the turkey and add the stock to the pan to deglaze. Continue smoking until the breast meat registers 160 degrees F and the thighs hit 165 degrees F, another 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
  • Let the turkey rest 45 minutes to an hour while you make the gravy. Remove the carrots and peppers from the pan and set aside. Strain the drippings from the pan using a fat separator.
  • To make the gravy, melt the butter in a small pot over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk well to make a roux. Slowly add the strained drippings and whisk. Let simmer to reduce to the desired consistency. Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
  • Slice the turkey and serve over a medley of the smoked carrots and peppers with the gravy on the side.
  • Combine the turbinado sugar, granulated sugar, salt, chili powder, paprika, granulated garlic, onion powder, cayenne, cumin and pepper in a bowl. Store in an airtight container.

SMOKED TURKEY SANDWICHES WITH SPICY AIOLI



Smoked Turkey Sandwiches with Spicy Aioli image

Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 individual ciabatta rolls, sliced in half lengthwise
Spicy aioli (see recipe below)
4 slices picante provolone
3 roasted red peppers, sliced into strips (about 1 cup)
1 pound thinly sliced smoked turkey breast
1 cup tightly packed fresh basil leaves
3/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons Calabrian chili paste
Kosher salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Place the ciabatta rolls on a rimmed baking sheet with the cut side facing upwards. Bake until lightly toasted, 7 to 10 minutes.
  • Arrange the bread, toasted side up, on a work surface and divide the spicy aioli on all the halves evenly. On each of the bottom halves place 1 slice of cheese, ripping in half if necessary to make the cheese fit the bread. On top of the cheese, layer the peppers, followed by the turkey. Divide the basil evenly on each of the top halves, pressing slightly to adhere to the aioli. Place the tops of the sandwiches on, then cut the sandwiches diagonally and serve.
  • Whisk together the mayonnaise, chili paste and ¼ teaspoon salt in a small bowl. Refrigerate aioli until ready to assemble the sandwiches.

SPICY AIOLI



Spicy Aioli image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     condiment

Time 10m

Yield about 1 quart sauce

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 quart mayonnaise
1/2 cup Thai-chili paste, (recommended: Sriracha)
2 tablespoons espellette pepper
1/4 cup lime juice
2 tablespoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients into a bowl. Chill until ready to use.

SMOKED TURKEY SANDWICH



Smoked Turkey Sandwich image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 12h15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 1/2 cups barbecue spice rub
One 3- to 4-pound boneless turkey breast
1/2 head green cabbage
1/4 head red cabbage
1 medium carrot
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup white vinegar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 cup fresh cranberries
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon barbecue spice rub
1 1/2 habanero chiles, finely chopped
Four 6-inch deli rolls
8 slices Swiss cheese
Barbecue sauce, for serving

Steps:

  • For the smoked turkey breast: Combine 1 cup spice rub and 2 gallons water in a large container, then add turkey breast to brine. Cover and place in refrigerator overnight.
  • Preheat a smoker for cooking at 200 degrees F.
  • Remove turkey breast from brine and pat dry. Rub with remaining 1/2 cup spice rub. Place in smoker and cook until it reaches an internal temperature of 150 degrees F, about 3 1/2 hours. Remove from smoker and let rest 15 minutes, then slice thin.
  • For the cole slaw: Meanwhile, thinly cut both cabbages and put in a medium bowl. Grate the carrot and add to the bowl. Add the mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar, salt and pepper and mix well.
  • For the gorilla berry habanero sauce: Add cranberries, sugar, orange juice, spice rub and habanero to a saucepan. Cook, stirring occasionally, over medium-high heat, about 20 minutes. Break down with an immersion blender.
  • For the sandwich: Cut open the rolls. Open and toast, with two slices of cheese on the top halves. When cheese is melted, remove from heat and add about 3 tablespoons Gorilla Berry Habanero Sauce to each roll bottom. Add turkey breast, barbecue sauce and 1/2 cup cole slaw to each. Close sandwiches, then cut in half and enjoy!

SMOKED-TURKEY TEA SANDWICHES WITH ARUGULA MAYONNAISE



Smoked-Turkey Tea Sandwiches with Arugula Mayonnaise image

Categories     Sandwich     turkey     Quick & Easy     Mayonnaise     Arugula     Summer     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup (packed) coarsely chopped arugula leaves plus 30 whole arugula leaves (about 4 large bunches total)
1 tablespoon minced shallot
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
12 thin slices firm white sandwich bread, crusts trimmed
10 ounces thinly sliced smoked turkey

Steps:

  • Mix mayonnaise, chopped arugula, shallot, parsley and lemon peel in small bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Place bread slices on work surface. Spread mayonnaise mixture on each slice, dividing equally. Top 6 bread slices with turkey, dividing equally. Place 5 arugula leaves atop turkey on each. Top with remaining 6 bread slices, mayonnaise side down, pressing to adhere. Cut each sandwich diagonally into quarters.

'WICHCRAFT'S ROASTED TURKEY, AVOCADO, BACON, ONION RELISH, & AïOLI ON CIABATTA



'Wichcraft's Roasted Turkey, Avocado, Bacon, Onion Relish, & Aïoli on Ciabatta image

Provided by Tom Colicchio

Categories     Sandwich     Blender     Food Processor     Onion     turkey     Vegetable     Bake     Picnic     Super Bowl     Lunch     Bacon     Avocado     Fall     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 4 sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 20

For onion relish
2 yellow onions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup dark brown sugar
1/2 cup red-wine vinegar
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
For aïoli
1 egg yolk
1/2 clove garlic, minced (about 1/2 teaspoon)
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 ounce white-wine vinegar
4 ounces grape seed oil
1 ounce olive oil
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon pepperoncini or cayenne pepper
For sandwiches
1 pound roasted turkey breast, sliced (use your thanksgiving leftovers!)
4 ciabatta rolls
12 slices bacon
1 avocado, halved, pitted, peeled, and thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Make onion relish:
  • In heavy medium pot, combine onions and enough water to cover and bring to boil, then strain. Return onions to pot and add sugar, red wine vinegar, and balsamic vinegar. Place over moderate heat and bring to simmer. Reduce heat to low, and cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until onions are completely tender and have no bite left, about one and a half hours. (The liquid should be syrupy and coat the onions.) Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
  • Make aïoli:
  • In food processor or blender, purée yolk, garlic, mustard, and vinegar until smooth and creamy, 1 to 2 minutes. Combine oils, then, with motor running, slowly drizzle into processor until completely emulsified, about 2 minutes. (If aïoli gets too thick, add a small amount of warm water, 1 teaspoon at a time.) Sprinkle in salt, pepper, and pepperoncini, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Cook bacon:
  • In large, heavy skillet over moderate heat, cook 6 slices bacon, turning occasionally, until crisp, then transfer with tongs to paper towel-lined plate to drain. Repeat with remaining 6 slices. Set aside.
  • Assemble sandwiches:
  • Slice each ciabatta in half and place on large baking sheet. Place 4 ounces turkey on each of four ciabatta bottoms, then spread onion relish over meat. Lay 3 slices bacon on each of 4 ciabatta tops. Transfer baking sheet to oven and toast until bacon is crispy and edges of ciabatta turn light golden brown, about 5 minutes (the turkey does not have to get hot). Remove from oven and transfer bacon to other side of ciabatta, laying on top of onion relish. Divide avocado slices between sandwiches, placing on top of bacon. Spread aïoli evenly across each ciabatta top, close sandwiches, slice each in half, and serve.

SMOKED-TURKEY AND FRUIT WRAP WITH CURRIED AïOLI



Smoked-Turkey and Fruit Wrap with Curried Aïoli image

Provided by Scott Winkelhausen

Categories     Sandwich     Fruit     turkey     Super Bowl     Quick & Easy     Apple     Pear     Curry     Fall     Poker/Game Night     Tortillas     Lettuce     Gourmet     Texas

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon curry powder
4 (10-inch) flour tortillas
2 cups thinly sliced soft-leaf lettuce such as Boston (from 1 head)
1 medium sweet onion, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise
1 medium Granny Smith apple, cut into 1/4-inch-thick matchsticks
1 firm-ripe pear (preferably Anjou or Bosc), cut into 1/4-inch-thick matchsticks
1/2 pound thinly sliced smoked turkey

Steps:

  • Stir together mayonnaise, garlic, and curry powder to make aïoli.
  • Lightly toast tortillas, 1 at a time, directly on burner (gas or electric) at moderately low heat, turning over once with tongs, until browned in spots but still flexible, about 30 seconds on each side.
  • Spread 2 tablespoons curried aïoli on each tortilla. Divide lettuce, onion, apple, pear, and turkey among tortillas, layering them evenly. Tightly roll up tortillas and cut in half diagonally.

Tips:

  • Use a good quality smoked turkey deli meat. Look for one that is moist and has a good smoke flavor.
  • If you don't have spicy aioli, you can make your own by mixing together mayonnaise, Sriracha, and lemon juice.
  • Use a variety of toppings on your sandwiches. Some good options include lettuce, tomato, cheese, avocado, and bacon.
  • Serve your sandwiches on a toasted bun or croissant.

Conclusion:

Smoked turkey sandwiches with spicy aioli are a delicious and easy meal that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. They are perfect for a picnic or potluck, and can be made ahead of time. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of prep, you can have a delicious sandwich that will satisfy your cravings.

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