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

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