All American Turkey Apple Picnic Sandwich Food

TURKEY PICNIC SANDWICH

Steps:

• For the brine: Bring 2 quarts water to a simmer in a stockpot over medium-high heat. Add the salt, brown sugar, vinegar, peppercorns, pepper flakes, parsley, thyme, garlic, bay leaves, lemon peel and onions. Heat until the salt dissolves, 7 to 8 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in 4 cups ice cubes, stirring until the ice melts. Chill the brine for 15 to 20 minutes before using. (The brine keeps in the fridge for up to 2 days.)
• For the turkey picnic sandwich: Place the turkey breast in the chilled brine and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Remove the turkey from the brine and pat dry. In a small bowl, add the olive oil, salt, pepper, thyme and garlic and mix well to combine. Rub the turkey all over with the herb oil mixture.
• Roast in the center of the oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the breast (avoid touching bone) reaches 165 degrees F, about 1 hour. Remove the turkey from the oven and allow to rest for 20 minutes before carving into thin slices.
• For the sandwiches: Smear the bottoms of the pretzel rolls with mustard and mayonnaise. Working from the bottom up, layer the sandwich with a pile of sliced turkey (pile it high!), some Cranberry-Onion Jam, a pickle, a pile of romaine and radicchio, and finally a slice provolone and Swiss cheese. Place top half of the rolls on top and secure with sandwich picks.
• Set a medium saucepan over medium heat and add the oil and onions. Cook, stirring often, until soft and light brown, about 10 minutes. Add the cranberries, orange juice, sugar, salt, zest, pepper flakes, rosemary and 1/4 cup water. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes. Reduce the heat to low, remove the rosemary, and continue to cook until the liquid has reduced and you have a jam-like consistency, about 10 minutes more. Let cool.

TURKEY AND APPLE SANDWICHES WITH MAPLE MAYONNAISE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise and maple syrup; spread on 4 slices of bread, going all the way to the edges. Top with the turkey and apple slices and then with the remaining bread.

PICNIC BASKET TURKEY SANDWICH

Steps:

• Spread 1 toast slice with mustard.
• Fill toast slices with remaining ingredients.

TURKEY-APPLE SANDWICH

Steps:

• Mix dressings; spread onto 1 bread slice.
• Fill bread slices with remaining ingredients.

TURKEY, GOUDA & APPLE TEA SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Place mayonnaise and cranberry sauce in a small food processor. Cover and process until blended. Spread over each bread slice. , Layer the turkey, apples, cheese and spinach over each of 12 bread slices; top with remaining bread. Cut each sandwich into quarters.

APPLE-SWISS TURKEY SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Place apples on a microwave-safe plate; microwave, uncovered, on high 1 minute or until slightly softened. , Lightly spread toasts with mustard. Layer half of the toast with turkey, cucumber, cheese and apples; top with remaining toast.

TURKEY SANDWICH WITH APPLE AND HAVARTI

Steps:

• Heat broiler. On a baking sheet, toss turkey cutlets with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Broil until cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a plate; wipe sheet with paper towels.
• In a bowl, combine chutney and mustard. Place bread slices on sheet. Layer 4 slices with chutney mixture, turkey, Havarti cheese, and apple.
• Broil until cheese melts and bread is toasted, 5 minutes. Top with lettuce and remaining toast.

TURKEY, CHEDDAR, AND GREEN-APPLE SANDWICH

Steps:

• Spread mustard on 1 slice of bread and mayonnaise on the other slice. Layer the remaining ingredients on mustard, and top with second slice of bread. Cut in half, and serve immediately.

APRICOT TURKEY SANDWICHES

Steps:

• In a small skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain., Spread two toast slices with jam. Layer with turkey, bacon, tomato, onion, lettuce and cheese. Spread remaining toast with mustard; place on top.