Barbecued Turkey on a Roll USDA Recipe for Schools

Age Group: Ages 6-18
Serving Size: 50-100
Our Barbecued Turkey on a Roll recipe is ground turkey simmered in a zesty barbecue sauce and served on a whole-grain bun.
NSLP/SBP CREDITING INFORMATION
1 sandwich provides 2 oz equivalent meat, ¹⁄8 cup red/orange vegetable, and 1.75 oz equivalent grains.
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Instructions
 

  • Place ground turkey in a large stock pot. Heat uncovered over high heat for 5–8 minutes. Stir often until meat is well done.
  • Critical Control Point: Heat to 165 °F or higher for at least 15 seconds.
  • Remove meat from heat. Drain turkey in a colander. Set aside for step 5.
  • In a large stock pot, add onions, brown sugar, catsup, pepper, cayenne pepper, granulated garlic, soy sauce, vinegar, dry mustard, and tomato paste. Stir well. Bring to a boil. Reduce to medium heat. Simmer uncovered for 8–10 minutes.
  • Add ground turkey.
    Simmer uncovered over low heat for 10–12 minutes.
  • Pour 3 qt 2 cups (about 5 lb 12 oz) turkey mixture into a steam table pan (12" x 20" x 2½"). Set aside for step 8.
    For 50 servings, use 2 pans.
    For 100 servings, use 4 pans.
  • Place bottom half of each bun on a sheet pan (18" x 26" x 1").
    For 50 servings, use 4 pans.
    For 100 servings, use 8 pans.
  • Using a No. 8 scoop, portion 1⁄2 cup (about 3.6 oz) barbecued turkey mixture onto bottom half of each bun.
  • Place top half of bun on top of each sandwich.
  • Critical Control Point: Hold for hot service at 135 °F or higher.
  • Serve 1 sandwich.

Nutrition INFORMATION

Barbecued Turkey on a Roll USDA Recipe for Schools
Amount Per Serving
 
1 sandwich
Calories
310
Total Fat
 
7
g
11
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Cholesterol
 
43
mg
14
%
Sodium
 
343
mg
15
%
Total Carbohydrate
 
43
g
14
%
Dietary Fiber
 
4
g
17
%
Total Sugars
 
15
g
17
%
Protein
 
19
g
38
%
Vitamin D
 
56
IU
373
%
Calcium
 
167
mg
17
%
Iron
 
4
mg
22
%
Potassium
 
323
mg
9
%
N/A=data not available
*Marketing Guide
50 Servings:
Mature onions: 1 lb 10 oz
100 Servings:
Mature onions: 3 lb 4 oz

Notes

*See Marketing Guide for purchasing information on foods that will change during preparation or when a variation of the ingredients is available.
Cooking Process #2: Same-Day Service.
Yield / Volume
50 Servings:
About 11 lb 8 oz
About 1 gal 1 qt 3 cup/50 sandwiches
100 Servings:
About 23 lb
About 2 gal 3 qt 2 cup/100 sandwiches