Smoky Leftover Turkey Sliders
No-fuss feasting, these smoky turkey sliders are not only speedy to cook up but are a perfect, informal way of serving your guests - using up your leftover meat and cheese, as well as very little washing up.
Smoky Leftover Turkey Sliders
No-fuss feasting, these smoky turkey sliders are not only speedy to cook up but are a perfect, informal way of serving your guests - using up your leftover meat and cheese, as well as very little washing up.
- Serves: 4
- Prepare: 10 Minutes
- Cook: 15 Minutes
- Difficulty: easy
WHO ARE THE ORGANIC BUTCHERY?
Starting life as an organic farm in the heart of the West Country, The Organic Butchery is proudly founded on a long history of organic principles. We source the best quality organic grass-fed and wild meats, sustainable fish and organic free-range poultry from trusted local suppliers and like-minded brands to guarantee the highest standards of animal welfare and environmental stewardship. Our mission is to approach butchery with a whole-carcass perspective, to make the most of every animal that crosses our blocks, which means we offer you cuts that you will never see on the supermarket shelves.
WHAT IS ORGANIC TURKEY?
From late summer our slow-grown turkeys live in large, airy barns that open on to green downland fields. Every day they can follow their natural instincts in this free-range environment - pecking at the grass and bales in the fresh air, enjoying a high quality, organic feed (a mix of wheat, barley and oats).
Ingredients
For The Smoky Turkey
- leftover turkey (shredded)
- 1tbsp oil
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 large garlic clove, crushed
- 1tsp sweet smoked paprika
- 1/2tsp chipotle paste
- 1tbsp bbq sauce
- 1tbsp tomato paste
- 1/2tbsp maple syrup
- 250g-300g cooked turkey meat, shredded
To Serve
- 8-12 bread rolls/buns
- 100g leftover cheese, grated (we particularly like using smoked for this recipe)
- 50g red cabbage, shredded
- red chilli, optional
- lime wedges
Method
- Heat the oil in a saucepan over a medium heat. Add the onion and fry for 4 - 5 minutes until it begins to soften. Add the garlic to the pan along with a pinch of sea salt and fry for a further minute
- Once the onions are tender add the paprika, chipotle paste, bbq sauce, tomato puree and maple syrup to the pan. Stir all the ingredient together before pouring in 100ml water and stir again
- Bring the sauce to simmer, turn down the heat to medium/low and allow to gently simmer for 5 - 6 minutes until the sauce has reduced and is thick and glossy
- Stir through the shredded meat and allow to gently warm over a low heat for a couple of minutes, stirring continuously to ensure the meat doesn’t stick
- Remove the meat and sauce from the heat and set aside whilst you prepare the toppings
- Place the bread rolls on a serving platter along with a bowl of grated cheese. Finely sliced the red cabbage to shred and also place in a bowl on the platter. Thinly slice the chilli and add to platter as an optional extra along with lime wedges
- Finally spoon the meat into a bowl or straight into the rolls and place on the platter - serve straight to the table for guests to help themselves
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WHO ARE THE ORGANIC BUTCHERY?
Starting life as an organic farm in the heart of the West Country, The Organic Butchery is proudly founded on a long history of organic principles. We source the best quality organic grass-fed and wild meats, sustainable fish and organic free-range poultry from trusted local suppliers and like-minded brands to guarantee the highest standards of animal welfare and environmental stewardship. Our mission is to approach butchery with a whole-carcass perspective, to make the most of every animal that crosses our blocks, which means we offer you cuts that you will never see on the supermarket shelves.
WHAT IS ORGANIC TURKEY?
From late summer our slow-grown turkeys live in large, airy barns that open on to green downland fields. Every day they can follow their natural instincts in this free-range environment - pecking at the grass and bales in the fresh air, enjoying a high quality, organic feed (a mix of wheat, barley and oats).
Frequently asked questions
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Turkey is an exceptionally lean meat, both turkey and chicken are healthy choices. A turkey breast has slightly less protein than a chicken breast, but both meats are high in protein, low in calories and fat, making them great additions to a healthy balanced diet.
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We work with farmer Ed Walters. The Walters Family have been farming at Bower Farm, high on the Berkshire Downs for over 110 years. They have over 50 years’ experience of producing the highest quality fresh organic turkeys purely for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Every day they explore their natural surroundings pecking at the grass and bales in the fresh air. The turkeys eat a natural diet, they are fed on high quality organic feed (a mix of wheat, barley and oats).
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Organic turkey is made of several butchered cuts that come from a turkey reared in an organic certified system. There are several organic bodies in the UK who can offer this accreditation such as the Soil Association & Organic Farmers and Growers. The standards set by these bodies will affect the husbandry, birth, life, slaughter and processing of an organic beef animal. Every standard must be met and is audited at least annually to ensure this is the case.