Louisiana Turkey Pull Recipe

Name: Louisiana Turkey Pull
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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; Dipping Sauce; 3/4 cup apple cider vinegar; 2 tablespoons honey; 1/2 cup spicy mustard; 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Servings: persons

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
Dipping Sauce
3/4 cup apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 cup spicy mustard
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

1
Heat olive oil in a 10-inch nonstick Dutch oven over medium heat.
2
Add onions, carrots and bell peppers and saute until soft, about 2 minutes.
3
Add garlic and stir until well mixed.
4
Add cayenne, cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano, and white pepper; saute for 1 minute.
5
Add the turkey legs and stir at least 30 seconds so that legs are completely coated in the spices.
6
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.
7
Shred the turkey drumsticks and toss the meat with the dipping sauce.
8
Stuff the pitas with the turkey mixture. Serve immediately.
9
Dipping Sauce:.
10
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.

795

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 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), and more.

Yes, Louisiana Turkey Pull falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Louisiana Turkey Pull

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