Turkey Pastrami And Pasta Salad Food

TURKEY PASTRAMI

Steps:

• For the brine: In a large pot, combine the 3 quarts hot water, the brown sugar and kosher salt. Bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar and salt are dissolved. Remove from the heat and pour in the 3 quarts ice water. Add the bay leaves, garlic, thyme, black peppercorns, cloves and juniper berries. Cool the brine down to 42 degrees F, then add the turkey breasts. Refrigerate for 24 hours.
• For the dry rub: Mix together the ground juniper berries, black peppercorns and coriander seeds. Remove the turkey from the brine and wipe off the spices before drying with paper towels. Rub the dry rub onto the breasts, with more of the dry rub on the skin side. Double wrap the turkey breasts in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 24 hours.
• Preheat a smoker with mesquite chips for 10 to 15 minutes. Place the turkey breasts, skin-side down, on the racks. Smoke until the breasts reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees F, about 3 1/2 hours for a large breast.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Transfer the turkey breasts to a roasting pan and cover with aluminum foil. Roast until the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Remove from the oven and allow to cool. Wrap the roasting pan in plastic wrap and chill overnight before slicing for serving.

TURKEY AND PASTA RANCH SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water; drain well., Place pasta, vegetables, turkey and parsley in a large bowl; toss with dressing and salt. Sprinkle with cheese.

TURKEY PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Place in a 2-1/2-qt. salad bowl. Add turkey, celery, onion and green pepper; toss to combine. , Combine dressing mix, sour cream, Miracle Whip and garlic salt. Add to pasta mixture and mix well. Sprinkle with almonds and paprika. Garnish with pepper rings and tomato slices if desired.

TURKEY PASTRAMI

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, combine water, sugar and spices. Heat until sugar and salt are dissolved. Cool. When cool, place turkey breast and brine in a 1 gallon resealable bag. Double the bag and place in shallow pan in refrigerator for 2 to 3 days. (Just in case of leaking, check occasionally.)
• After desired brine time, remove breast from brine and rinse well. Dry breast well and prepare rub.
• Pulse all in a spice grinder or food processor
• Apply rub to breast, cover tightly and refrigerate for 24 hours
• Take a large sheet of heavy duty aluminum foil (about 2 feet long) fold in half, fold in half again and fold the edges up on 1 half, think of creating a small pizza box.
• Soak the chips submerged in water for 15 minutes, while chips are soaking, raise oven rack to position 4-inches below broiler. Preheat broiler on high. Drain chips, place in bottom, folded section of foil, bending the top back out of the way. Broil for 5 minutes, stir chips, broil 2 more minutes, remove and immediately and carefully, fold "top" over bottom and crimp closed. Place in oven and poke a several holes in top with knife to release smoke.
• Remove turkey from refrigeration. Preheat oven to 250 degrees F. Roast in oven, breast side down for 1 hour, increase heat to 325 degrees F if convection, 350 degrees F if standard oven. Carefully turn over and continue to roast until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer.
• Cover loosely, cool and thinly slice.

TURKEY PASTRAMI AND PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• In large bowl, combine pastrami, rotini, artichoke, carrots, onion, celery and olives. In small bowl, combine oil, vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper. Toss together with pastrami mixture and refrigerate for 1 hour. Serve on lettuce leaves.

TURKEY PASTRAMI AND PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• In large bowl, combine pastrami, rotini, artichoke, carrots, onion, celery and olives.
• In small bowl, combine oil, vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper.
• Toss together with pastrami mixture and refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.

TURKEY MAYONNAISE WITH PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Boil the pasta in salted water. When done remove, drain and refresh under cold water to stop the cooking process. While pasta is cooking, make a dressing by whisking together the olive oil and vinegar and season well, to taste, with salt and pepper. Add the bell pepper and pimento and toss with the elbows. Set elbows in a wreath over washed Boston lettuce.
• Also make a dressing with the mayonnaise and Dijon mustard and combine with cooked turkey. Center this in middle of elbow macaroni wreath and garnish with chopped hard boiled egg and scallions.

SMOKED TURKEY PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the pasta according to package directions and drain.
• Rinse under cold water and drain again.
• In a large bowl, stir together the pasta turkey, celery, grapes and onions.
• In a small bowl, stir together the other ingredients.
• Toss the pasta with the dressing.
• Add salt and pepper, if desired.
• Serve chilled.

SMOKED TURKEY PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a serving bowl, combine the pasta, turkey, cheese, cucumber, red pepper and onion. , In a small bowl, whisk the sour cream, mayonnaise, milk, honey, mustard and pepper. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

HEARTY PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. , In a large bowl, combine the pasta, pastrami, carrot, celery and onion. Combine the mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper and lemon juice. Add to the pasta mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until serving.