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Hot Turkey Sandwiches

Like the State Fair or the Kentucky Derby. Hot, shredded turkey breast with a little touch of cream. It's basically the lunch of your dreams. It's also super simple. One of those throw-it-in-the-pot-and-walk-away recipes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 315 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs Turkey breast
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 tsp 21 Salute Seasoning Trader Joe's
  • 1 tsp Sea salt
  • ¼ tsp Black pepper
  • 1 tsp Better than Bullion chicken base
  • 1 cup Water
  • ½ Onion
  • 3 tbsp Heavy cream
  • 8 Hamburger buns
  • Mustard, cranberry jelly, Muenster cheese or other toppings

Instructions
 

  • Add oil to a medium pot on medium flame. Add to it the turkey breasts, then sprinkle the 21 Salute seasoning, salt, and pepper over the turkey. Place the onion half on top of the spices. Last, add the chicken base and water and cover. Bring to a boil and lower the heat, simmering for 3-4 hours.
  • Shred the turkey with two forks. Stir in cream.
  • Place oven rack 3-4" under broiler and then turn on the broiler. Butter buns and place face-side up on a pan. Place under the broiler for 3 minutes until golden. Use tongs to serve turkey on the buns. Top with mustard, cranberry jelly, and cheese, if desired.