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Perfect for a small get-together dinner!
Roast turkey breast served with carmelized onions and glazed
cranberries.
Turkey
Breast with Caramelized Onions
- 7 pounds Honeysuckle White
Bone-In Breast
7 tablespoons balsamic vinegar - divided use
4 teaspoons rosemary, fresh, crushed - divided use
4 teaspoons thyme, fresh, crushed - divided use
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 pounds yellow onions, halved and sliced
10 ounces dried cranberries
1 1/2 cups frozen concentrate fruit punch, undiluted
1 1/2 cups water, cold
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
Thyme sprigs, fresh as needed
- For Roasted Turkey: Rub
turkey on all sides with 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar. Sprinkle
all sides with 3 teaspoons each of rosemary and thyme. Sprinkle
with salt and pepper. Place on a rack in a shallow roasting pan.
Roast in a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven for 1 and 1/2 hours or until
a meat thermometer registers 170°F (80°C). Halfway through roasting time,
baste with 2 additional tablespoons vinegar.
- For Caramelized Onions:
In a heavy skillet over medium heat, heat oil and sauté
onions in oil for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, or
until soft and light golden. Stir in 1 teaspoon each rosemary
and thyme, 3 teaspoons balsamic vinegar and salt and pepper to
taste.
- For Glazed Cranberries:
In saucepan, combine dried cranberries with undiluted fruit punch
concentrate and cold water. Bring to a boil and simmer uncovered
for 5 minutes. Mix cornstarch with 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
and stir into sauce. Heat briefly, stirring until thickened and
glossy. Makes 3 cups.
- To Serve: For each portion,
make a ring of onions on dinner plate. Place turkey slices in
center. Top with a spoonful of glazed cranberries. Serve additional
sauce in ramekins. Garnish with fresh thyme.
Makes 6 servings.
Recipe provided courtesy
of Honeysuckle White, a division of Cargill, Incorporated. Used
with permission.
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