SMOKED TURKEY SANDWICH

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Provided by Food Network

Time 12h15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 1/2 cups barbecue spice rub
One 3- to 4-pound boneless turkey breast
1/2 head green cabbage
1/4 head red cabbage
1 medium carrot
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup white vinegar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 cup fresh cranberries
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon barbecue spice rub
1 1/2 habanero chiles, finely chopped
Four 6-inch deli rolls
8 slices Swiss cheese
Barbecue sauce, for serving

Steps:

For the smoked turkey breast: Combine 1 cup spice rub and 2 gallons water in a large container, then add turkey breast to brine. Cover and place in refrigerator overnight.
Preheat a smoker for cooking at 200 degrees F.
Remove turkey breast from brine and pat dry. Rub with remaining 1/2 cup spice rub. Place in smoker and cook until it reaches an internal temperature of 150 degrees F, about 3 1/2 hours. Remove from smoker and let rest 15 minutes, then slice thin.
For the cole slaw: Meanwhile, thinly cut both cabbages and put in a medium bowl. Grate the carrot and add to the bowl. Add the mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar, salt and pepper and mix well.
For the gorilla berry habanero sauce: Add cranberries, sugar, orange juice, spice rub and habanero to a saucepan. Cook, stirring occasionally, over medium-high heat, about 20 minutes. Break down with an immersion blender.
For the sandwich: Cut open the rolls. Open and toast, with two slices of cheese on the top halves. When cheese is melted, remove from heat and add about 3 tablespoons Gorilla Berry Habanero Sauce to each roll bottom. Add turkey breast, barbecue sauce and 1/2 cup cole slaw to each. Close sandwiches, then cut in half and enjoy!