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14 oz salt
2 lbs brown sugar
1-1/2 c bourbon
1 Gallon ice water
1/4 c cloves
1/4 c black peppercorns
4 lbs TURKEY BREAST, cut from bone & cut into strips lengthwise
3 c white vinegar
1-1/4 c sugar
3 c ketchup
9 oz bourbon
3 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1-1/2 tbsp Tabasco sauce
1 tbsp salt
3 tbsp black pepper
2 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice
16 Soft buns, toasted
Bourbon Brine
Mix together brine ingredients and marinate turkey overnight in a covered container. Marinate in the refrigerator.
Sandwich
Drain turkey from brine. Grill turkey breast strips over medium heat until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.
After grilling, shred turkey strips.
Combine white vinegar, sugar, ketchup, bourbon, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco sauce, salt, black pepper and lemon juice in sauce pan and simmer for 1-1/2 hours.
Add grilled turkey to sauce and simmer 15 minutes, mixing to ensure even distribution.
Service
Place 4 ounces of barbecue mixture on toasted buns.
400 Total Calories
25 Calories from Fat
3 g Total Fat
5 % Daily Total Fat
0 g Saturated Fat
3 % Daily Saturated Fat
75 g Cholesterol
25 % Daily Cholesterol
1520 mg Sodium
63 % Daily Sodium
52 g Total Carbohydrates
17 % Daily Total Carbohydrates
2 g Dietary Fiber
8 % Daily Dietary Fiber
30 g Sugars
32 g Protein
10 % Daily Protein
20 % Daily Vitamin C
8 % Daily Calcium
20 % Daily Iron