BBQ Pulled Turkey

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    4 hrs

  • Servings

    8

  • Calories

    318 kcal

  • Course

    Lunch

  • Cuisine

    American

BBQ Pulled Turkey

A flavorful spice rub, tangy BBQ sauce and rich dark turkey meat, make this Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Turkey a tasty treat that’s easy and frugal.

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Ingredients

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Spice Rub:

  • 1 teaspoon paprika smoked or regular
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon dry mustard
  • pinch cayenne

Other ingredients:

  • 2 turkey leg/thigh quarters about 4-5 lbs total bone-in, with skin removed
  • ½ cup stock or beer or other liquid for moisture
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce or to taste, plus extra for serving (see note)
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Instructions

  1. Blend spices to create a dry rub.
  2. Remove most of the skin from the turkey to expose the flesh (you don’t need to be very exact on this). Rub the spice rub onto both sides of the skinless leg quarters then set into slow cooker.
  3. Add beer or stock to the slow cooker or Dutch Oven with the meat and cover. Slow cook on high for 4-5 hours or low for 7-8 hours on high. Or if using Dutch oven, bake covered at 300F for 3-4 hours. Check periodically and add additional liquid if it has dried out.
  4. When meat is tender, remove and shred the meat. Discard the bones and any remaining skin, etc. Strain the liquid in the pan and reserve.
  5. Mix the shredded meat with BBQ sauce. Add enough strained cooking liquid so that the meat has a nice juicy sauce.
  6. Serve hot, on buns if desired. (Cole slaw is a nice sandwich topping or side.)

Notes

  • Consider using a delicious homemade Cherry BBQ Sauce.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 318kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 17g (6%) Protein 34g (68%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Cholesterol 120mg (40%) Sodium 844mg (35%) Potassium 569mg (16%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 14g (28%) Vitamin A 240IU (5%) Vitamin C 0.4mg (0%) Calcium 46mg (5%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 318 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 318kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 17g 6%
Protein 34g 68%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 120mg 40%
Sodium 844mg 35%
Potassium 569mg 12%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 14g 28%
Vitamin A 240IU 5%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0%
Calcium 46mg 5%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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