Pulled Turkey
Transform your dinner routine with this irresistible Pulled Turkey recipe, a flavorful and versatile dish that's perfect for sandwiches, tacos, or a hearty bowl of rice! Made with tender, slow-cooked boneless turkey breast, this dish is infused with the bold, smoky flavors of paprika, cumin, and chili powder, and balanced with a touch of sweetness from brown sugar and tangy apple cider vinegar. The rich cooking juices are soaked back into the shredded turkey to lock in maximum flavor, while the hands-off slow cooker method makes it surprisingly easy to prepare. With a prep time of just 20 minutes and a succulent result that's perfect for feeding a crowd, this Pulled Turkey recipe is your new go-to for comfort food that doesn’t skimp on taste or convenience. Perfect for meal prepping, family dinners, or casual gatherings, this dish is a winner every time!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 pounds boneless turkey breast
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 0.25 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your slow cooker to low heat.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and saute for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Transfer the onion and garlic mixture to the slow cooker.
In the same skillet, sear the turkey breast on all sides until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side. Transfer the turkey to the slow cooker.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together chicken broth, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, tomato paste, smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper.
Pour the broth mixture over the turkey in the slow cooker.
Cover and cook on low heat for 4 hours, or until the turkey is tender and can be easily shredded with a fork.
Once cooked, remove the turkey from the slow cooker and shred using two forks.
Return the shredded turkey to the slow cooker and stir it into the cooking juices to absorb the flavors.
Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper to taste, if necessary.
Serve the pulled turkey in sandwiches, tacos, or over a bed of rice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2306 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 49.4 g | 63% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.3 g | 57% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 952 mg | 318% | |
| Sodium | 3672 mg | 160% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 45.1 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.9 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.9 g | ||
| Protein | 415.5 g | 831% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 333 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 21.0 mg | 117% | |
| Potassium | 5572 mg | 119% | |
*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.
