Turkey Club

Recipe courtesy Aaron McCargo Jr.

Show: Big Daddy's HouseEpisode: Breakup to Makeup

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (30)

RECIPE
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Cook Time:
1 hr 45 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 servings

Times:

Prep: 20 min
Inactive Prep: 4 hr 0 min
Cook: 1 hr 45 min
Total:: 6 hr 5 min

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Ingredients

Brine:

1/2 gallon water
2 cups salt
1 cup dark brown sugar
1 onion, sliced
2 cloves garlic, smashed
Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
6 leaves sage
1 sprig rosemary
1 sprig thyme

Directions

6 pound turkey breast, rinsed

1/2 bag ice cubes
6 to 8 slices bacon
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons garlic powder
2 tablespoons onion powder
2 tablespoons paprika
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
3 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons black pepper
12 pieces wheat bread
Cilantro Mayonnaise Sauce, recipe follows
1 tomato, sliced
Lettuce leaves
1 avocado, pitted, peeled and sliced

In a large saucepan filled with 1/2 gallon of water, bring water to a simmer. Add all Brine ingredients and stir. Allow to come to a boil, then cool broth. Add turkey and place in refrigerator for 2 to 4 hours.

*Cook's Note: In a large saucepan filled with ice, pour brine and mix, allowing ice cubes to melt. Brine should be cool to the touch.

Place bacon strips onto cookie sheet. Place in oven for 12 to 14 minutes. Remove from the oven and drain on paper towels.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F

Remove turkey from brine and place into a roasting pan. Pat dry turkey. Combine mayonnaise, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt and black pepper. Rub this mixture all over the turkey breast and under the skin. Place in the oven and roast for about 1 1/2 hours or until the turkey reaches 165 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer. Make sure to let the turkey rest before slicing.

Slice the turkey and assemble the sandwiches by topping 1 piece of bread with the Cilantro Mayonnaise Sauce, turkey, bacon, another piece of bread, Cilantro Mayonnaise Sauce, turkey, tomato, lettuce, avocado, and a final piece of bread spread with the Cilantro Mayonnaise Sauce. Repeat with remaining bread and ingredients.

Cilantro Mayonnaise Sauce:

1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons freshly chopped cilantro leaves
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon hot sauce
Pinch coarse black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt

Combine all the ingredients and mix well.

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tish lone tree, CO 01-04-2010
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This was the bomb!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

The turkey was tender, and the sandwich was amazing. Thanks!
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lashanda fruitland, MD 11-27-2009
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great
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I used this method for a whole turkey it was great. I did make a few adjustments. I used 2 cups of salt and 3 gallons of... water and my turkey was 12lb. I did not use any ice though. I also put the turkey in a oven bag. It was so moist it fell of the bone. My only recommendation would be not put the extra salt in the mayo mix. It would be to much. Also do not make the mayo mix ahead, it will thicken if you do and will not dissolve as easy in the turkey. The flavor will still be good, but you will have pockets of seasonings in the skin, that will need to be scraped off. But the flavor is still all over the meat. But so good.Read more
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null null, null 11-25-2009
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The best turkey breast ever
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Thiis was the most delicious turkey I have even eaten. It was moist and tender and melted in our mouths. I am going to serve... this for Christmas. Thank you Aaron. You are fantistic.Read more
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Jacqueline Merrillville, ID 07-28-2009
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The most delicious turkey sandwich we have ever had!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

My husband and I tried this recipe and it ruined us for any other turkey sandwich period! I had kind of given up on... sandwiches, but this is just love! We don't miss an episode keep it up!Read more
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S. E. Waltham, MA 07-27-2009
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It works on chicken too
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Aaron, thanks for this recipe I used it on a whole chicken and it was the bomb. Everyone loved it and it was a new way to... roast the chicken. To cut the fat I used greek yougurt instead of mayo and it was still great. Everytime I watch your show I go out and make something from the episode because you make it easy, flavorfull and fun!! Keep up the great job.Read more
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Margaret Sterling Heights , MI 07-03-2009
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Excellent Recipe
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I was looking for a brine recipe that didnt use cinnamon and found this turkey recipe. I was happy to see it was Aarons as I... know his recipes are always great. I was not disappointed I brined the breast for a day and made it as directed. Filled my home with the most delicious smell...couldnt wait until it was done. It was simply awesome!!!!!! I would caution about the salt amount in the seasoning rub I decreased it to 1 tablespoon since the turkey was brined. Wonderful flavor. Keep the great recipes coming Aaron you are the best thing to happen to food network in a long time. Read more