LOUISIANA TURKEY PULL

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Make and share this Louisiana Turkey Pull recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Chicken

Time 4h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large yellow onion, sliced (about 1 1/2 cups)
3/4 cup shredded carrot
1 red bell pepper, chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
5 garlic cloves, crushed
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste)
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons paprika
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1/2 tablespoon white pepper
6 turkey drumsticks, skin removed (you may use 8-10 chicken legs)
3 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth
6 whole wheat pita bread
3/4 cup apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 cup spicy mustard
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a 10-inch nonstick Dutch oven over medium heat.
  • Add onions, carrots and bell peppers and saute until soft, about 2 minutes.
  • Add garlic and stir until well mixed.
  • Add cayenne, cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano, and white pepper; saute for 1 minute.
  • Add the turkey legs and stir at least 30 seconds so that legs are completely coated in the spices.
  • Cover with chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and cover. Cook for 4 hours or until meat is tender and separates easily from the bone.
  • Shred the turkey drumsticks and toss the meat with the dipping sauce.
  • Stuff the pitas with the turkey mixture. Serve immediately.
  • Dipping Sauce:.
  • In a medium bowl, mix all ingredients together. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour so that flavors meld. Bring to room temperature before tossing the turkey in the sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 481.6, Fat 16.2, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 74.5, Sodium 1347.6, Carbohydrate 52.4, Fiber 8.6, Sugar 10.3, Protein 33.6

Pashel Binti
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This is the best pulled turkey recipe I've ever tried. The turkey is so juicy and flavorful, and the sauce is perfect. I highly recommend this recipe.


Mohammad Arafat
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I've made this recipe several times, and it's always a hit. The turkey is always moist and tender, and the sauce is flavorful without being too spicy.


Aron Wade
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I'm not a big fan of turkey, but this recipe changed my mind. The turkey was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Neon
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This was a great recipe. The turkey was tender and moist, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Zorah Njoki
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I made this for a party, and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the flavor of the turkey, and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


rahul prasad
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This recipe is a keeper! The turkey was moist and flavorful. The sauce had just the right amount of heat and spice. I served it over rice, and it was a perfect meal.


Koire Emmanuel
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I used this recipe for my Thanksgiving dinner, and it was a huge success! The turkey was a perfect centerpiece for the table, and the leftovers were just as good the next day.


Andria Thembelihle
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This was an easy recipe to follow, and the results were amazing! The turkey was so moist and flavorful, and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Sahina Alam
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I've never had pulled turkey before, but this recipe was a great introduction. The turkey was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was tangy and sweet. I'll definitely be making this again.


Md Obak
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This Louisiana-style pulled turkey was a hit with my family! The spices and seasonings gave the turkey a delicious Cajun flavor, and the slow-cooking method made the meat so tender and juicy. I served it with mashed potatoes and green beans, and ever


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