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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.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
4 hrs
Servings: 8
Calories: 318 kcal
Course:
Lunch
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
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)
Instructions
- Blend spices to create a dry rub.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Mix the shredded meat with BBQ sauce. Add enough strained cooking liquid so that the meat has a nice juicy sauce.
- Serve hot, on buns if desired. (Cole slaw is a nice sandwich topping or side.)
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Notes
- Consider using a delicious homemade Cherry BBQ Sauce.
Nutrition Information
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
% 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.