Course
Main
Duration
2 to 8 hours
Skill level
Beginner
Season
Spring, Summer
Serves
4
Spiedie sandwiches hail from Broome County, New York. The name comes from the Italian word “spiedo” meaning “cooked on a spit.” Nowadays, folks prepare them with any type of meat-so my mind naturally wandered to turkey.
The marinade is the key in this recipe. It reminds me of a tangy, Italian version of chimichurri. I prepared the skewers on the grill, but you could easily marinate the turkey ahead of time and cook over a campfire. The result is simple, delicious, and very comforting.
Ingredients
- 1-2 lbs. turkey breast, sliced into ½-inch-thick strips, lengthwise
- 4 hoagie, subway, or bolillo rolls
Marinade
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar
- ½ cup olive oil
- 6 garlic cloves, grated
- 2 tbsp. fresh basil, minced
- 1 tbsp. fresh thyme, minced
- 1 tbsp. fresh mint, minced
- 2 tbsp. fresh parsley, minced
- 2 tbsp. dried oregano
- ¾ tsp. salt
- ¾ tsp. black pepper
- ½ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
Also works with
Special equipment
Preparation
- In a medium bowl, combine all the ingredients for the marinade and whisk until well until incorporated. Set aside two tablespoons of the marinade for topping.
- Place the sliced turkey in a non-reactive bowl. Add all the marinade but the two tablespoons. Mix well to coat all the meat.
- Place the meat in the refrigerator and allow it to marinate for at least 2 hours or overnight. Place the bamboo skewers in water and allow to soak for the same duration. If cooking over a campfire, substitute the bamboo for hot dog forks.
- Preheat the grill or start a campfire.
- Remove the meat from the marinade, roll into tight rolls, and place on the skewers. Repeat for all the meat. Discard the remaining marinade.
- Place the meat on the grill and cook for 3 to 5 minutes per side until cooked to 165°F internal. Toast the bread on the grill.
- Add the cooked meat to the toasted rolls and top with the two tablespoons of reserved marinade. Enjoy!
Spiedie sandwiches hail from Broome County, New York. The name comes from the Italian word “spiedo” meaning “cooked on a spit.” Nowadays, folks prepare them with any type of meat-so my mind naturally wandered to turkey.
The marinade is the key in this recipe. It reminds me of a tangy, Italian version of chimichurri. I prepared the skewers on the grill, but you could easily marinate the turkey ahead of time and cook over a campfire. The result is simple, delicious, and very comforting.
Ingredients
- 1-2 lbs. turkey breast, sliced into ½-inch-thick strips, lengthwise
- 4 hoagie, subway, or bolillo rolls
Marinade
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar
- ½ cup olive oil
- 6 garlic cloves, grated
- 2 tbsp. fresh basil, minced
- 1 tbsp. fresh thyme, minced
- 1 tbsp. fresh mint, minced
- 2 tbsp. fresh parsley, minced
- 2 tbsp. dried oregano
- ¾ tsp. salt
- ¾ tsp. black pepper
- ½ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
Also works with
Special equipment
Preparation
- In a medium bowl, combine all the ingredients for the marinade and whisk until well until incorporated. Set aside two tablespoons of the marinade for topping.
- Place the sliced turkey in a non-reactive bowl. Add all the marinade but the two tablespoons. Mix well to coat all the meat.
- Place the meat in the refrigerator and allow it to marinate for at least 2 hours or overnight. Place the bamboo skewers in water and allow to soak for the same duration. If cooking over a campfire, substitute the bamboo for hot dog forks.
- Preheat the grill or start a campfire.
- Remove the meat from the marinade, roll into tight rolls, and place on the skewers. Repeat for all the meat. Discard the remaining marinade.
- Place the meat on the grill and cook for 3 to 5 minutes per side until cooked to 165°F internal. Toast the bread on the grill.
- Add the cooked meat to the toasted rolls and top with the two tablespoons of reserved marinade. Enjoy!
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Turkey Spiedie Sandwich
Course
Main
Duration
2 to 8 hours
Skill level
Beginner
Season
Spring, Summer
Serves
4
Spiedie sandwiches hail from Broome County, New York. The name comes from the Italian word “spiedo” meaning “cooked on a spit.” Nowadays, folks prepare them with any type of meat-so my mind naturally wandered to turkey.
The marinade is the key in this recipe. It reminds me of a tangy, Italian version of chimichurri. I prepared the skewers on the grill, but you could easily marinate the turkey ahead of time and cook over a campfire. The result is simple, delicious, and very comforting.
Ingredients
- 1-2 lbs. turkey breast, sliced into ½-inch-thick strips, lengthwise
- 4 hoagie, subway, or bolillo rolls
Marinade
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar
- ½ cup olive oil
- 6 garlic cloves, grated
- 2 tbsp. fresh basil, minced
- 1 tbsp. fresh thyme, minced
- 1 tbsp. fresh mint, minced
- 2 tbsp. fresh parsley, minced
- 2 tbsp. dried oregano
- ¾ tsp. salt
- ¾ tsp. black pepper
- ½ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
Also works with
Special equipment
Preparation
- In a medium bowl, combine all the ingredients for the marinade and whisk until well until incorporated. Set aside two tablespoons of the marinade for topping.
- Place the sliced turkey in a non-reactive bowl. Add all the marinade but the two tablespoons. Mix well to coat all the meat.
- Place the meat in the refrigerator and allow it to marinate for at least 2 hours or overnight. Place the bamboo skewers in water and allow to soak for the same duration. If cooking over a campfire, substitute the bamboo for hot dog forks.
- Preheat the grill or start a campfire.
- Remove the meat from the marinade, roll into tight rolls, and place on the skewers. Repeat for all the meat. Discard the remaining marinade.
- Place the meat on the grill and cook for 3 to 5 minutes per side until cooked to 165°F internal. Toast the bread on the grill.
- Add the cooked meat to the toasted rolls and top with the two tablespoons of reserved marinade. Enjoy!
