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    Home » Instant Pot » Instant Pot DIY Sandwich Meat

    Instant Pot DIY Sandwich Meat

    Published: Dec 19, 2016 · Modified: Dec 1, 2020 by Steph · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · About 3 minutes to read this article.

    Instant Pot DIY Sandwich Meat
    Instant Pot DIY Sandwich Meat
    Instant Pot DIY Sandwich Meat
    Instant Pot Sandwich Meat
    Instant Pot Sandwich Meat
    Instant Pot Sandwich Meat
    Instant Pot DIY Sandwich Meat
    Instant Pot DIY Sandwich Meat
    Instant Pot DIY Sandwich Meat
    Instant Pot DIY Sandwich Meat
    Instant Pot DIY Sandwich Meat
    Instant Pot DIY Sandwich Meat

    Instant Pot DIY Sandwich Meat is a regular meal prep staple over here. This is a batch style recipe that can be frozen after cooking. Super easy lean protein snacks, salad add in, or rolled with hummus. Your choice! 

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    Why would anyone go through the trouble of Instant Pot DIY Sandwich Meat and not just grab some sandwich meat at the local deli? Well… I asked Kristin Brown, Registered Dietician and owner of Grounded Health this exact question.

    Kristin advises that compared to years ago, deli meats are not as bad as they used to be , but even today the things to watch out for in deli meats is poor quality meats, sodium content, and the way in which they are processed. Some manufacturers’ processing includes the addition of sugar, gluten, and artificial flavours. No thanks!

    Sandwich meat has been a go-to for me recently so I wanted to give Instant Pot DIY Sandwich meat a try.

    In terms of cost effectiveness, I wouldn’t say this is a cheaper way to go compared to the deli. But… you get what you pay for. Cheap often means low quality and lots of additives.

    You can pretty much rub whatever you want on these depending on your preferences. If you want to keep this super clean, I would use a blend of your own spices. But, I have tired this with many seasonings over the year and you really can't go wrong.

    My fav right now is the seasoning from this Shawarma recipe on the Two Sleevers Blog.

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    Once you rub your turkey with seasoning,  put the trivet inside, and pour in 1 cup of chicken broth. The turkey breast will not be submerged in broth.

    Instant Pot DIY Sandwich Meat In pot

    Cook time may vary depending on the size of your breast. Make sure you check that the internal temperature is 165F. If it isn’t, put the lid back on and cook a bit longer.

    Once cooked, cut off the strings and slice! You certainly don’t need a meat slicer like I have. You can cut thinly with a sharp knife but it does take longer.

    EXPERT TIP | slice after it is really cold. Either put it in the freezer for 30 minutes or in the fridge overnight.

     

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    Instant Pot DIY Sandwich Meat

    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Cook Time 40 minutes
    Total Time 45 minutes
    Servings 8 sandwiches
    Calories 137kcal
    Author Confessions of a Meal Plan Addict

    Ingredients

    • Boneless Skinless Turkey Breast, 2-3 pounds.
    • ½ cup seasoning of choice
    • 2 garlic cloves minced (optional) I just love garlic!
    • 1 cup chicken broth

    Instructions

    • Season the turkey with your seasonings.
    • Insert the trivet into your liner.
    • Pour the chicken broth into the pot.
    • Place the turkey on top of the trivet.
    • Add minced garlic onto the breast (optional)
    • Using the manual setting, set the timer to 30 minutes.
    • Once the timer beeps, release the pressure (quick release).
    • Check the internal temperature and ensure it is at least 165F
    • Let the meat cool, and then cut the strings off and slice thinly. If you let it sit in the fridge overnight it will be much easier to slice.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 137kcal | Protein: 32g | Fat: 1g

    If you are interested in more ways to use your instant pot for make ahead and meal prep ways, come join the Confessions of a Meal Plan Addict Community, or check out these posts I did on creating Instant Pot ready freezer meals, or  how I use the instant pot for once a week meal prep 

    So, there you have it, another way to use your instant pot once, and eat many many times!

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Katie says

      January 04, 2017 at 4:45 pm

      I am intrigued! I just got an Instant Pot for Christmas and am enjoying reading all of the things it can do!

      Reply
    2. ashley says

      January 06, 2017 at 6:15 pm

      4 stars
      I too bought myself an instant pot for christmas, and i like reading about what other food you can make with it besides soups and bone broth!

      Reply
    3. Wendy hoag says

      January 07, 2017 at 5:02 pm

      Fabulous idea! I'm guessing you could do this with chicken breast too. Trying it this week.

      Reply
      • Steph says

        January 09, 2017 at 6:43 am

        You could, but in my experience with the smaller breasts, like chicken, they end up just shredding as opposed to slicing.

        Reply
        • rebecca myers says

          April 02, 2017 at 9:40 am

          `I bet if they were wrapped like this turkey they would hold together better

          Reply
        • Carpedog says

          June 01, 2017 at 10:40 pm

          Shredding would be just as good for a sandwich and perfect for wraps or tacos.

          Reply
    4. Sam says

      January 08, 2017 at 8:39 pm

      Why the rinse step? If the turkey is resting on the trivet why bother?

      Reply
      • Steph says

        January 09, 2017 at 6:43 am

        Just a personal preference. Probably not necessary.

        Reply
    5. Ilko says

      January 11, 2017 at 4:24 pm

      Can you do the same cooking method with a regular turkey brest from the butcher? No strings around it.? I try to do the this healthy sandwich making for my diabetic husband. Everything is healthier in the instant pot for sure.

      Reply
      • Steph says

        January 15, 2017 at 7:12 am

        I don't see why you couldn't. It just might not stay as compact - but I don't see an issue with that. I hope you like it!

        Reply
        • Ilko says

          January 23, 2017 at 10:14 am

          Do you cover it for cooling? I assume manual for 30 min on high pressure. What if you let it natural release?
          Thanks

          Reply
          • Steph says

            January 31, 2017 at 6:21 pm

            I don't natural release this one because I fear it would dry out. Ideally cool it overnight in the fridge.

            Reply
      • Sarah says

        January 26, 2018 at 9:11 pm

        Use butcher kitchen twine and tie it up yourself like a roast. Should work just the same! Good luck

        Reply
    6. Stacy says

      January 14, 2017 at 3:30 pm

      Have you tried to freeze this? If so, what do you do when you take it out of freezer? Just put in fridge and thaw?

      Reply
      • Steph says

        January 15, 2017 at 7:08 am

        Yes, I freeze this. I separate in to portions in ziplock freezer bags and just thaw in the fridge.

        Reply
    7. erica says

      January 14, 2017 at 10:25 pm

      how long does this keep in the fridge? Or do you freeze 1/2 of it?

      Reply
      • Steph says

        January 15, 2017 at 7:07 am

        Because there are no preservatives, I keep this just as I would regular baked chicken and turkey. 4 days maximum at my house. Yes, this can be frozen.

        Reply
    8. Janet says

      January 16, 2017 at 12:07 pm

      I bought a 6 lb turkey breast and froze it..... can I put it in the Instant Pot frozen? How long do you suggest for a cook time?

      Reply
    9. Carly M says

      January 23, 2017 at 10:04 pm

      Where did you get your meat slicer? Do you use it a lot and are you happy with it?

      Reply
      • Steph says

        January 31, 2017 at 6:18 pm

        Mine came from Canadian Tire. Its Cuisnart. It could be sharper and cut thinner but for a non-commercial it works well.

        Reply
    10. Jayme says

      January 29, 2017 at 7:43 am

      I read somewhere that after cooking, let the meat chill whole for a few hours and then slice. It makes the meat fibers seize a little more and makes for tighter slices. Wirth a try!

      Reply
    11. Tara says

      February 05, 2017 at 8:22 am

      Can you use a frozen turkey breast? If so, how long to cook?

      Reply
      • Steph says

        February 05, 2017 at 9:08 am

        I haven't tried it from frozen, but you can cook in the instant pot directly from frozen. I would add 10 more minutes and check with a meat thermometer.

        Reply
    12. Jenny @ Cozy Kitchen Cooking says

      February 27, 2017 at 3:07 pm

      What a great idea! I definitely need to try this!!

      Reply
    13. Lisa says

      March 18, 2017 at 8:04 pm

      Have you ever tried it for roast beef?

      Reply
      • Steph says

        March 20, 2017 at 8:52 pm

        Not yet! I am terrified to dry it out.

        Reply
    14. Donna says

      August 09, 2017 at 9:08 pm

      Can I do this with a whole, bone-in turkey breast? Would the recipe be the same?
      Thanks!

      Reply
      • Steph says

        August 09, 2017 at 9:17 pm

        I haven't tried it with the bone in yet so I am not entirely sure.

        Reply
    15. Kari says

      November 26, 2017 at 10:09 pm

      What type of slicer did you use? I want to get one but they are seem industrial not really for home use.
      Great recipe and so much better than processed food.

      Reply
      • Steph says

        November 28, 2017 at 5:22 pm

        I use the cuisinart model. I believe it was around $100. Definitely not industrial, but gets the job done!

        Reply
    16. Deborah Johnson says

      January 25, 2018 at 11:43 am

      5 stars
      The ONLY thing I would change is the way it is stored in the freezer. I would use the Vac 'n Seal to vacuum seal and save from freezer burn !! Yummy!

      Reply
      • Steph says

        January 25, 2018 at 2:19 pm

        Good idea!

        Reply
    17. Erica says

      January 26, 2018 at 7:55 am

      Can't wait to try this! I'm wondering what size instant pot you used? I just got the 3qt yesterday as I'll be using it primarily for just me.

      Reply
      • Steph says

        January 26, 2018 at 5:06 pm

        I used a 6 quart!

        Reply
    18. Melissa says

      January 28, 2018 at 7:16 pm

      5 stars
      Yeah True North!! Will definitely be trying a Social Supper. Is there alot in Calgary too? Thanks for the blog?

      Reply
      • Steph says

        January 29, 2018 at 5:52 pm

        Social Supper is only in Airdrie! Worth the drive to check out!

        Reply
    19. Lindsay says

      October 16, 2018 at 9:41 am

      Can you share the seasoning mix/breakdown you used? Thanks!

      Reply
      • Steph says

        October 17, 2018 at 8:01 am

        I use a different one every time. I just use the premixed ones that you get in the spice aisle. Things like greek, tex mex, whatever looks good!

        Reply
    20. Lynn says

      January 01, 2019 at 3:47 pm

      Can I ask. . . do you tie up the turkey breast like that? If not, where do you find it in that form? I haven't ever seen it like that and even asked the butcher at my local grocery store, who said they didn't sell it like that. I would love to try this but can't find a "hunk" of meat anything like this. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Steph says

        January 01, 2019 at 4:46 pm

        I am in Canada and I see it like this all of the time. I get mine with the twine at Save on Foods.

        Reply
    21. Anonymous says

      January 11, 2019 at 8:00 am

      What meat slicer do you have?

      Reply
      • Steph says

        January 12, 2019 at 8:07 pm

        It is a Cuisinart.

        Reply

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