Louisiana Turkey Pull
Bring a taste of the Bayou to your kitchen with the irresistible Louisiana Turkey Pull! This quick and flavorful dish combines tender, shredded turkey with the holy trinity of Cajun cooking—onion, bell pepper, and celery—sautéed to perfection in rich butter. Infused with bold seasonings like cayenne, paprika, and thyme, and finished with a zesty blend of Louisiana-style hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and fresh lemon juice, this recipe delivers layer upon layer of robust, spicy flavor. Perfectly simmered to savory perfection in a luscious stock-based sauce, this turkey dish is versatile enough to enjoy on slider buns, stuffed in tacos, or served over fluffy rice. Ready in just 40 minutes, it’s the ultimate comfort food for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings that’s sure to leave your taste buds singing.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds cooked turkey breast
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 0.5 teaspoons cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoons dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1.5 cups chicken or turkey stock
- 2 tablespoons Louisiana-style hot sauce
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Shred the cooked turkey breast into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
In a large skillet or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion, green bell pepper, and celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened.
Add the minced garlic, cayenne pepper, paprika, dried thyme, black pepper, and kosher salt to the skillet. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Pour in the chicken or turkey stock, scraping the bottom of the skillet to release any browned bits. Stir in the Louisiana-style hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and lemon juice.
Bring the mixture to a simmer, then add the shredded turkey. Stir well to coat the turkey in the sauce.
Lower the heat to medium-low and let the turkey cook in the sauce for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the flavors meld and the liquid reduces slightly.
Remove from heat. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Serve warm, garnished with chopped parsley if desired. The Louisiana Turkey Pull is delicious served on slider buns, in tacos, or over a bed of rice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1665 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 65.3 g | 84% | |
| Saturated Fat | 27.7 g | 138% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 734 mg | 245% | |
| Sodium | 3909 mg | 170% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 26.1 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.8 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.4 g | ||
| Protein | 260.3 g | 521% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 225 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 14.4 mg | 80% | |
| Potassium | 3892 mg | 83% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
