Golden Fried Turkey Sandwhich

Let’s bring you an amazing Golden Fried Turkey Sandwich in a tangy Carolina Gold BBQ Sauce. Mustard-style BBQ is exclusive to South Carolina, and many would argue it’s the state’s unofficial BBQ sauce. This mustard base sauce dates to the 1700’s when German immigrants brought their love of mustard and pork to the states, which in turn resulted in a tangy and darn right tasty BBQ sauce. I decided to take my stab at a homemade version of this masterpiece in sauce and paired it with golden fried turkey cutlets, slaw, and homemade pickles. This easy meal did not disappoint and tastes better than it looks!

Golden Fried Turkey Sandwich With Carolina Gold BBQ sauce 

Ingredients: 

Mayo

Pickles 

Fried turkey:

1 pound turkey cutlets or breasts, sliced thin

1 ½ cups flour 

3 tbsp baking soda 

1 tbsp sugar 

2 eggs 

2 tbsp milk 

1 tsp onion powder 

1 tsp garlic powder 

1 tsp cracked pepper 

1 tsp salt 

1 tsp smoked paprika 

Slaw:

2 cups slaw mix 

¼ cup bbq sauce 

1.4 cup mayo 

Carolina BBQ Sauce: 

1 cup yellow mustard 

½ cup white sugar 

¼ cup brown sugar 

¾ cup apple cider vinegar 

¼ cup cold water 

1.5 tsp ground black pepper 

1.5 tbsp chili powder 

1 tsp ground white pepper 

1.5 tsp soy sauce 

3 tbsp butter, I prefer unsalted 

1 tbsp liquid smoke 

1 tsp smoked paprika 

1 tsp garlic powder 

Directions: 

BBQ Sauce: 

1. In a sauce pot combine all ingredients minus soy and butter. Simmer on low for 20 minutes, stir often 
2. Add butter, smoke, and soy sauce, cook down for 10 minutes on low 
3. Remove from heat and let mixture cool for 15 minutes or more.
4. Your sauce is ready to be used or stored in the fridge for later use. 

Slaw Mix:

1. Combine slaw, BBQ sauce and mayo in bowl and mix until fully coated and set aside 

Fried Turkey:

1. Preheat oil to 350-375º
2. Take your turkey meat and pound it between two pieces of parchment paper until 1/4-inch thickness. 
3. Get two bowls out, in one combine all dry ingredients and mix, in the other combine all wet ingredients.
4. Starting with wet dip your turkey, followed by dry and repeat, Wet, dry. Shake off any excess flour and add to oil 
5. Fry for 3-4 minutes per side or until crispy and cook though, set aside to drain 

Assemble your Sandwich:

1. Take the bottom bun, add mayo and pickles, add your fried turkey followed by slaw and Carolina BBQ sauce. 
2. Serve with a side of golden fries and enjoy.