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Winchester Turkey Sandwich

Winchester Turkey Sandwich

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup
    kosher salt, plus extra for seasoning
  • ½ cup
    sugar
  • ¼ cup
    brown sugar
  • 1 head
    roasted garlic
  • 3
    bay leaves
  • 2 sprigs
    thyme
  • 2 sprigs
    rosemary
  • 2 sprigs
    sage
  • 1 tablespoons
    black peppercorns
  • Rind of 2 lemons
  • 2
    large turkey breasts
  • Ciabatta rolls
  • Tomato jam, recipe follows
  • Aioli, your recipe
  • Lettuce, tomato, avocado, arugula
  • Olive oil, as needed
  • Lemon juice, as needed

Preparation

Combine salt, sugars, garlic, herbs, peppercorns and lemon rind in 4 quarts water. Bring to a boil; cool and pour over turkey. Brine 6 to 8 hours; rinse.

Roast turkey in preheated 375 F oven until internal temperature reaches 160 F; tent, rest, slice.

To compile sandwich, layer ciabatta rolls with sliced turkey, tomato jam, aioli, lettuce, tomato, avocado and arugula dressed with olive oil, lemon juice and salt.

To make tomato jam, slowly caramelize 4 cups sliced onions in heavy bottom pan. 

Add 4 quarts canned tomato, ½ cup sugar, ½ cup brown sugar and ½ cup cider vinegar. Cook down by one-third. 

Chef Greg Bastien; The Winchester; Chicago