Low Sodium Pulled Turkey
Discover a heart-healthy twist on a comfort food favorite with our Low Sodium Pulled Turkey recipe! Featuring tender, slow-cooked turkey breast infused with a flavorful blend of smoked paprika, garlic powder, and zesty apple cider vinegar, this dish is perfect for those seeking a lower sodium option without compromising on taste. The homemade sauce, made with unsalted tomato paste and low sodium chicken broth, creates a rich, tangy base that pairs perfectly with the natural juiciness of the turkey. Cooked to perfection in a Dutch oven and shredded until melt-in-your-mouth tender, this recipe is ideal for serving on whole grain rolls, in lettuce wraps, or over hearty brown rice. Ready in just over four hours with minimal prep, it's a wholesome meal that's sure to please everyone at the table. Perfect for healthy dinner ideas, meal prep, or creative sandwiches, this Low Sodium Pulled Turkey is a must-try for conscious food lovers!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Turkey breast
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 cup Apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup Low sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
In a large Dutch oven or a suitable ovenproof pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
Sear the turkey breast on each side for about 4-5 minutes until golden brown. This step helps seal in the juices.
Remove the turkey from the pot and set aside.
In the same pot, add apple cider vinegar, low sodium chicken broth, and unsalted tomato paste. Stir well to combine the ingredients and dissolve the tomato paste.
Add brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, ground black pepper, and cayenne pepper into the pot. Stir until all the spices are well mixed.
Return the turkey breast to the pot, ensuring it's submerged in the liquid.
Cover the pot with its lid and place it in the preheated oven.
Bake for approximately 3.5 to 4 hours, or until the turkey is incredibly tender and easily pulled apart with a fork.
Once cooked, remove the turkey from the pot and shred it using two forks.
Stir the shredded turkey back into the sauce remaining in the pot, ensuring it is well-coated.
Serve the pulled turkey as desired—on whole grain rolls, in lettuce wraps, or over brown rice, making sure to enjoy the deliciously low sodium meal!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
285 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.6 g | 10% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.5 g | 7% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 115 mg | 38% | |
| Sodium | 804 mg | 35% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 6.6 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.2 g | ||
| Protein | 44.6 g | 89% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 35 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 522 mg | 11% | |
*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.
