Philly Roasted Turkey Sandwich

Philly Roasted Turkey Sandwich

1 sandwich

Serving Size

Sliced oven roasted turkey is layered with provolone cheese and sautéed broccoli rabe atop French bread to created this filling Philly-style sandwich. Serve for lunch or dinner with French fries and a pale ale for a great-tasting LTO with a touch of Italian influence.

Ingredients

Philly Roasted Turkey Sandwich

1 ea.

Fresh, warm, crusty French bread (7 inches long)

3 oz.

Au Jus, lightly thickened

2 oz.

Aged provolone cheese, rough shaved cut slices

2 ½ oz.

Sautéed Broccoli Rabe

Directions

  1. 1. Cut the French bread in half lengthwise.
  2. 2. Heat to warm the turkey in the Au Jus (do not boil or overheat).
  3. 3. Lightly drain the turkey and place inside the French bread (spread out evenly).
  4. 4. Top with the provolone.
  5. 5. Arrange the Sautéed Broccoli Rabe over the provolone.
  6. 6. Serve with turkey Au Jus on the side.

Ingredients

Au Jus

1 ea.

Turkey neck

2 ea.

Turkey wings

1 ea.

Turkey tail

2 tbsp.

Canola oil

Salt and pepper, to taste

4 oz.

Onion, ¼-inch dice

4 oz.

Celery, ¼-inch dice

4 oz.

Carrots, ¼-inch dice

⅔ cup(s)

Flour

2 quart(s)

Turkey/chicken broth

2 ea.

Bay leaves

6 ea.

Fresh sage leaves

6 ea.

Fresh thyme leaves

6 ea.

Parsley stems

Directions

  1. 1. Season the turkey parts with the oil, salt and pepper.
  2. 2. Place the seasoned turkey in a preheated sauté pan. Place the pan in a preheated 375°F oven and roast to a golden brown, approximately 45–60 minutes.
  3. 3. Add onion, celery and carrots, and mix them into the roasted turkey parts. Return the pan to the oven and continue to roast to caramelize the vegetables. Add and stir in the flour and continue to roast to brown the flour.
  4. 4. Remove the roast from the oven and allow cooling for 15 minutes, then slowly incorporate all but 1 cup of the hot broth.
  5. 5. Pour into a 3-quart saucepan, add herbs and bring the gravy to a boil. Lower to a simmer and cook for one hour.
  6. 6. In the empty roasting pan, deglaze with 1 cup of broth and pour into the gravy mixture. Return to a simmer. Cook for 15–20 minutes.
  7. 7. Strain the gravy and hold hot for service.

Ingredients

SautÉed Broccoli Rabe

2 lbs.

Cime di rapa, cleaned broccoli rabe

3 quart(s)

Water for blanching

Salt, as needed

2 oz.

Olive oil

2 ea.

Garlic cloves, minced

Crushed red pepper, to taste

Black pepper, to taste

Directions

  1. 1. Peel off the skin from the tough lower stalks of the rabe (most of the bottom section).
  2. 2. Cut the rabe into approximately 3-inch lengths and wash well.
  3. 3. Bring 3 quarts of water to a boil in a saucepan and lightly salt the water.
  4. 4. Add broccoli rabe to the boiling water. Return to a boil. Blanch broccoli rabe for 4 minutes. If broccoli rabe is fresh and tender, blanch for 2 minutes.
  5. 5. Drain and shock in ice water. Cool completely, then drain completely.
  6. 6. Heat olive oil in a sauté pan over medium heat, then add garlic, red pepper and black pepper. Cook until the aroma of the garlic fills the air.
  7. 7. Add broccoli rabe to the sauté pan. Toss and heat. Season with salt. Serve.
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