USAPEEC: Enjoy A U.S. Turkey Club Sandwich For The Perfect Brunch

By Devi Poojari

October 11, 2023

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Juicy slices of grilled turkey take centre stage in this delicious club sandwich that makes for a great sharing platter between friends, or the ideal nap-inducing meal for one on the weekend.

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INGREDIENTS [FOR BRINE]

600 grams U.S. Turkey breast 1 cup salt 1 cup granulated sugar 1 bay leaf 5 cups water

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INGREDIENTS [FOR SANDWICH]

1 tomato, sliced 3 slices bread, toasted ¼ cup shredded lettuce 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 cup cooked turkey, sliced 1 teaspoon black pepper powder 2 cloves garlic, minced 5-6 slices pickles 4 slices crispy bacon Salt, to taste Potato chips, to serve

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METHOD

Add five cups of water to a large saucepan and add the salt, sugar and bay leaf.

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Stir to get the sugar to start dissolving and bring the mixture to a boil.

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Cool completely and submerge the turkey in the brine to let it rest overnight.

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The next day, extract the turkey out of the brine and pat it dry thoroughly before drizzling some olive oil and seasoning with plenty of salt and pepper.

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METHOD

Heat up a grill pan until smoky and grill the turkey on all sides.

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Transfer to a preheated oven at 73°C and cook the turkey breast for 40-45 minutes.

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Remove from the oven and rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing thinly.

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Combine the minced garlic and mayonnaise and spread over one side of the toasted bread slices.

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Add shredded lettuce, sliced tomatoes, bacon and turkey to one slice before repeating the same sequence with another slice of bread on top.

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Add the sliced pickles to the second layer and sprinkle a healthy amount of black pepper before placing the third slice of bread on top.

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METHOD

Cut into triangles and arrange on a platter and serve with potato chips on the side.

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