TURKEY CLUB

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Provided by Aaron McCargo Jr.

Time 6h5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 31

Ingredients

1/2 gallon water
2 cups salt
1 cup dark brown sugar
1 onion, sliced
2 cloves garlic, smashed
Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
6 leaves sage
1 sprig rosemary
1 sprig thyme
6 pound turkey breast, rinsed
1/2 bag ice cubes
6 to 8 slices bacon
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons garlic powder
2 tablespoons onion powder
2 tablespoons paprika
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
3 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons black pepper
12 pieces wheat bread
Cilantro Mayonnaise Sauce, recipe follows
1 tomato, sliced
Lettuce leaves
1 avocado, pitted, peeled and sliced
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons freshly chopped cilantro leaves
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon hot sauce
Pinch coarse black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

In a large saucepan filled with 1/2 gallon of water, bring water to a simmer. Add all Brine ingredients and stir. Allow to come to a boil, then cool broth. Add turkey and place in refrigerator for 2 to 4 hours.
Place bacon strips onto cookie sheet. Place in oven for 12 to 14 minutes. Remove from the oven and drain on paper towels.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
Remove turkey from brine and place into a roasting pan. Pat dry turkey. Combine mayonnaise, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt and black pepper. Rub this mixture all over the turkey breast and under the skin. Place in the oven and roast for about 1 1/2 hours or until the turkey reaches 165 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer. Make sure to let the turkey rest before slicing.
Slice the turkey and assemble the sandwiches by topping 1 piece of bread with the Cilantro Mayonnaise Sauce, turkey, bacon, another piece of bread, Cilantro Mayonnaise Sauce, turkey, tomato, lettuce, avocado, and a final piece of bread spread with the Cilantro Mayonnaise Sauce. Repeat with remaining bread and ingredients.
Combine all the ingredients and mix well.

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