Turkey Pot Pie On The Traeger

by Chef Jason from 5280 Culinary

Why wait until ThanksGrilling to enjoy Turkey? With this simple and amazingly tasty recipe… You can enjoy turkey all year long in a pot pie and of course on your Traeger! Add in the epic wood fired flavor and you have yourself a savory meal that is like no other! Thank us later.

Turkey Pot Pie On The Traeger

Yield: 4-People

Prep time: 20-30 Minutes

Cook time: 30-40 minutes cooking time

Ingredients

Measure   Ingredient                                                

2 Tbsp        Oil, Olive Blend                                  

1 Cup           Carrots, Baby - Rough Chopped, Small

1 Cup           Onions, Yellow - Peeled, Diced Small

1 Cup           Celery, With Leaves - Diced Small

1 Cup           Peas, Green - Frozen

1 Stick          Butter, Salted                                                         

¼- ½ Cup   Flour - All Purpose

1 Cup           Stock, Chicken - Salted

1 Cup           Cream, Heavy Whipping                                         

2 ½  Cup     Turkey, Cooked, Chilled - Diced Medium or Pulled

Taste            Fishy Fishy Herb Seasoning - 5280 Culinary

Taste            Rub A Dub Seasoning - 5280 Culinary

2 ea               Pie Crust, 9” - unbaked

1 ea               Egg, large, Whole                                                   

1 Tbsp          Water, Cold                                                             

 Prep Directions

  • See above for ALL prep instructions
  • Load Traeger with RESERVE BLEND PELLETS

Cooking Directions

  • Pre heat your Traeger grill to 400 degrees
  • Pull pie crust sheet out of the fridge to soften
  • Preheat a large stock pot (8 quart) over high heat on stovetop
  • Add the oil and heat
  • Add the Carrot, Celery, Onions and Peas and sweat for 8-10 minutes or until all liquid is gone
  • Add the stick of butter and melt, turn heat down to medium
  • Add the flour ¼ to start and make a pan roux, adjust flour by the table spoon as needed to get a paste like consistency
  • Add the stock and milk and stir well to combine, if too thick adjust with chicken stock
  • Add the turkey, fishy fishy and rub a dub (add seasoning to taste and allow to cook in)
  • Adjust seasoning if needed
  • Once the mixture is set, turn off heat and allow to cool slightly (3-5 minutes)
  • Lightly spray your 8” lodge cast iron pan with pan spray
  • Add the Pot Pie mixture to the cast iron pan and spread out evenly
  • Add the pie crust to the top of the mixture and fold the edges
  • Cut 3 small holes in the top center of the pie dough for venting
  • Bake at 400 degrees for approx. 20-25 minutes
  • Mix the egg and water in a small bowl
  • Brush the top of the crust with the egg wash
  • Return to Traeger, turn heat to 425 and cook for another 5-10 minutes or until golden brown
  • Remove using hot pads, place on a trivet or cooling rack and allow to cool for 5 minutes

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Published: 3/2/2020