Description

What if you could make juicy, flavorful pulled meat sandwiches without using pork or beef? Meet this delicious and easy Pulled Turkey Tenderloin recipe! It’s a healthier twist on pulled pork, made with lean turkey breast, slow-cooked until tender, and tossed in a tangy yogurt-mustard sauce.

Ingredients

Here’s what you’ll need to make Pulled Turkey Tenderloin

Turkey Breast Tenderloins: Lean, tender, and perfect for shredding after cooking
Water: Helps keep the turkey moist during cooking
Sweet Pickle Juice: Adds tangy sweetness and unique flavor
Onion Soup Mix: Adds instant savory depth
Diced Jalapeño Peppers: Gives a little kick of heat
Greek Yogurt (Fat-Free): Creamy and healthy base for the sauce
Yellow Mustard: Tangy and brightens the final flavor
Black Pepper: Adds a hint of spice
Kaiser Rolls: Soft sandwich rolls to serve the turkey on
Optional Toppings: Coleslaw, extra jalapeños, or sweet pickles for crunch and extra flavor

Substitutions and Variations

Turkey Tenderloins: Use boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs if preferred
Pickle Juice: Try dill pickle juice if you want less sweetness
Jalapeños: Leave them out or replace with green chiles for a milder taste
Yogurt: Use sour cream or mayo if you don’t have Greek yogurt
Rolls: Use hamburger buns, slider rolls, or even lettuce wraps

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Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Slow Cooker

Place 1 (20 oz) package of turkey breast tenderloins in a 3-quart slow cooker.

Step 2: Mix the Cooking Liquid

In a small bowl, combine 2 cups of water, ½ cup sweet pickle juice, 1 envelope of onion soup mix, and 2 tablespoons diced jalapeño peppers. Pour this mixture over the turkey in the slow cooker.

Step 3: Cook Low and Slow

Cover and cook on low heat for 6 to 8 hours or until the turkey is tender and easy to shred.

Step 4: Shred the Turkey

Remove the turkey from the slow cooker and shred it with two forks. Transfer the shredded turkey to a clean bowl.

Step 5: Make the Sauce

Strain the cooking juices and reserve ½ cup. In a small bowl, mix the reserved cooking liquid with ½ cup fat-free plain Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon yellow mustard, and ⅛ teaspoon pepper. Stir until smooth.

Step 6: Toss and Serve

Pour the sauce over the shredded turkey and toss to coat evenly. Serve the turkey on split kaiser rolls. Add toppings like coleslaw, sliced jalapeños, or sweet pickles if you like!