Pulled Turkey

Transform your meal prep with this irresistible Pulled Turkey recipe, a slow-cooked masterpiece bursting with bold, smoky flavors. Featuring tender boneless turkey breast, seasoned with smoked paprika, cumin, and chili powder, this dish is simmered to perfection in a flavorful medley of chicken broth, apple cider vinegar, and a touch of brown sugar. The slow cooker does all the work, turning the turkey into a melt-in-your-mouth, juicy protein that's perfect for pulling apart with ease. Serve this versatile dish in soft sandwich rolls, stuffed into tacos, or atop a bed of rice for a comforting meal that’s guaranteed to impress. With a quick 20-minute prep time and infusions of spices and aromatics like garlic and onion, it’s a crowd-pleasing choice for busy weeknights or meal prepping.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:240 mins

Total Time:260 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 3 pounds boneless turkey breast
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 0.25 cup apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your slow cooker to low heat.

Step 2

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and saute for 3-4 minutes until translucent.

Step 3

Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for another minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Transfer the onion and garlic mixture to the slow cooker.

Step 5

In the same skillet, sear the turkey breast on all sides until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side. Transfer the turkey to the slow cooker.

Step 6

In a mixing bowl, whisk together chicken broth, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, tomato paste, smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper.

Step 7

Pour the broth mixture over the turkey in the slow cooker.

Step 8

Cover and cook on low heat for 4 hours, or until the turkey is tender and can be easily shredded with a fork.

Step 9

Once cooked, remove the turkey from the slow cooker and shred using two forks.

Step 10

Return the shredded turkey to the slow cooker and stir it into the cooking juices to absorb the flavors.

Step 11

Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper to taste, if necessary.

Step 12

Serve the pulled turkey in sandwiches, tacos, or over a bed of rice.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1899.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2306.0

Total Fat 49.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 11.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 952.5mg	0%
Sodium 3671.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 45.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.9g	0%
Total Sugars 26.9g
Protein 415.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 332.9mg	0%
Iron 21.0mg	0%
Potassium 5572.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 19.4%

Protein: 72.7%

Carbs: 7.9%