Description
Absolutely! With the right seasoning and slow-cooked tenderness, Pulled Turkey Tenderloin brings lean protein and bold flavor to your plate—without the heaviness. It’s perfect for a lighter twist on sandwiches and still packs all the juicy goodness you crave. Sweet pickle juice, onion soup mix, and a creamy yogurt-mustard sauce take this turkey to a whole new level.
Ingredients
- Turkey Breast Tenderloins (20 oz): Lean, high-protein cut that gets super tender when slow cooked.
- Water (2 cups): Base for the cooking liquid.
- Sweet Pickle Juice (½ cup): Adds tangy-sweet flavor and helps tenderize the meat.
- Onion Soup Mix (1 envelope): Instant flavor boost with no fuss.
- Canned Diced Jalapeños (2 tbsp): Adds a mild heat and great flavor contrast.
- Greek Yogurt (½ cup, fat-free): Creamy and tangy—lightens up the sauce while adding protein.
- Yellow Mustard (1 tbsp): Adds zip and balances the sweetness.
- Black Pepper (â…› tsp): Simple seasoning for depth.
- Kaiser Rolls (5, split): Soft yet sturdy buns for holding all that tender turkey.
- Optional Toppings: Coleslaw, extra pickles, jalapeño slices for texture and punch
Instructions
- Set Up the Slow Cooker:
- Place turkey breast tenderloins into a 3-quart slow cooker.
- Make the Cooking Liquid:
- In a small bowl, combine water, sweet pickle juice, onion soup mix, and diced jalapeños.
- Pour mixture over the turkey.
- Slow Cook:
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6–8 hours, until turkey is very tender and easily shredded.
- Shred the Turkey:
- Remove turkey from the slow cooker.
- Shred using two forks and place into a separate mixing bowl.
- Strain the Juices:
- Strain the cooking liquid and reserve ½ cup.
- Discard the rest or save for other uses.
- Make the Sauce:
- In a small bowl, mix the Greek yogurt, yellow mustard, black pepper, and reserved cooking liquid.
- Combine:
- Pour the sauce over shredded turkey and toss to coat evenly.
- Serve:
- Spoon onto kaiser rolls.
- Add optional toppings like coleslaw, sliced jalapeños, or pickles.
