Smoked Turkey Breast Sandwiches, Grilled with Cream Cheese, Bacon and Dijon Flavored Dressing
    Ingredients Method
    2, 4 to 6 pound turkey breasts, brined
    Cream cheese
    30 to 40 strips fried bacon
    Dijon style mustard
    Salad dressing
    Light rye bread slices

    BRINE:
    6 c. cold water
    4 c. firmly packed brown sugar
    3 c. salt
    8 cloves garlic
    6 Tbs. whole peppercorns
    6 bay leaves


    Stir briskly until salt and sugar are dissolved. Immerse turkey breasts in brine for 2 to 3 hours.

    Remove, pat dry.

    Smoke over hickory until done (170F).

    Slice into sandwich portions. Spread one side of bread with cream cheese. Place turkey slice and bacon on top of cream cheese, and add 1 Tbs. salad dressing, 1 tsp. Dijon style mustard. Grill on both sides in butter. Serve with mixed grilled fruit.

    Yield: 20 to 30 sandwiches