Deli-Style Roast Turkey for Sandwiches
Stop buying pre-made meat at the store. You can cook your own turkey breast using a simple method. It makes good meat for sandwiches.
This way of cooking keeps the meat moist. You use a rub of common herbs and a slow oven.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 18, 2026Share
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Stop buying pre-made meat at the store. You can cook your own turkey breast using a simple method. It makes good meat for sandwiches.
This way of cooking keeps the meat moist. You use a rub of common herbs and a slow oven.
Quick Tip Read the recipe in its entirety before you start cooking. This will help you understand the ingredients, steps, and timing involved, and allow you to prepare any necessary equipment or ingredients beforehand.
Ingredients 8
1 (2 1/2 to 3 pound) skin-on, bone-in split turkey breast
1 tablespoon olive oil
2.5 teaspoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
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Set your oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
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Dry the turkey with a paper towel. Put it in a baking dish. Poke holes in the skin with a small knife. Rub it with olive oil. Let it sit for 15 to 20 minutes.
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Mix the salt, pepper, thyme, rosemary, oregano, and paprika in a bowl.
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Put the spice mix all over the turkey. Make sure the skin is on top.
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Pour 1/2 inch of water into the bottom of the dish.
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Put the turkey in the oven. Turn the heat down to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) right away. Cook it until a meat thermometer reads 150 degrees F (65 degrees C). This takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
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Let the meat cool. Put it in the fridge for 8 hours or overnight. Slice it thin.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 185 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 3g
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Saturated Fat 1g
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Cholesterol 102mg
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Sodium 665mg
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Total Carbohydrate 1g
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Dietary Fiber 1g
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Protein 37g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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