Indulge in a Thanksgiving feast with a juicy and flavorful cranberry-glazed turkey breast. This classic dish is a centerpiece of the holiday table, beautifully roasted and glazed with a tangy cranberry sauce. The tantalizing aroma of roasted turkey fills the air as it emerges from the oven, its golden-brown skin glistening with a sweet and savory glaze. Accompanying the main course are delectable side dishes that elevate the meal to a culinary symphony. Creamy mashed potatoes, fluffy stuffing, roasted vegetables, and a zesty cranberry sauce add vibrant colors and textures to the spread. Dive into this delightful culinary journey and create an unforgettable Thanksgiving experience for your loved ones.
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CRANBERRY-GLAZED TURKEY BREAST
This tasty, golden brown turkey breast is just four ingredients away! And with its low sodium, fat and cholesterol levels, you can feel good about eating it. "It's simply delicious," says Audrey Petterson of Maidstone Saskatchewan, Canada.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h50m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, bring the cranberry sauce, apple juice concentrate and butter to a boil. Remove from the heat; cool. , Carefully loosen skin of turkey breast. Set aside 1/2 cup sauce for basting and 3/4 cup for serving. Spoon remaining sauce onto the turkey, rubbing mixture under and over the skin., Place turkey on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until a thermometer reads 170°, basting occasionally with reserved sauce. Cover and let stand for 15 minutes before carving. Warm reserved 3/4 cup sauce; serve with turkey.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 244 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 103mg cholesterol, Sodium 91mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 36g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SLOW COOKER CRANBERRY TURKEY BREAST
Got the recipe from my retired neighbor, and the taste is wonderful The second-day leftovers can be layered with mashed potatoes/whatever, turkey slices, any cooked veggie with some of the remaining sauce on top and re-heated. You could use a larger slow cooker and double the recipe easily for company. Great with a boneless breast or rolled white and dark meat turkey.
Provided by Verna Schroter
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Turkey Breasts
Time 7h10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place the cranberry sauce in a bowl, and mash. Mix in the onion soup mix and orange juice together until the mixture is well combined.
- Spray the inside of a slow cooker with cooking spray, and place the turkey breast into the cooker. Pour the sauce ingredients over the turkey breast. Set the cooker on Low, and cook until the turkey breast is very tender, about 7 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 401.1 calories, Carbohydrate 34.1 g, Cholesterol 163.9 mg, Fat 1.7 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 60 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 536.9 mg, Sugar 30.3 g
CRANBERRY GLAZED TURKEY
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Remove giblets and neck from turkey and rinse inside and out with cold water. Pat dry with paper towels; set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine softened butter, 1 tablespoon fine herbs, crushed garlic, 2 tablespoons marmalade and onion flakes. Use a fork to mix together until well combined.
- In a small bowl combine poultry seasoning, 1 tablespoon fine herbs, salt and pepper.
- Use your hand to carefully loosen the skin around the entire bird. Work half of the butter mixture under the skin of the entire turkey. Rub the remaining butter on the outside of the skin and season with the poultry seasoning mixture inside and out. Stuff the inside of the turkey cavity with oranges and leeks. (Truss if desired.) Add any leftover oranges and leeks to a shallow roasting pan; pour in broth and set aside. Insert a pop-up thermometer at an angle about 3-inches down from the neck cavity and 2-inches from the breastbone, in the thickest part of the breast. Place turkey breast side up on a rack over the vegetables in the roasting pan. Place in oven and reduce temperature to 325 degrees F.
- Combine orange juice, remaining marmalade, jellied cranberries, and remaining fine herbs in a small saucepan and simmer until jelly melts. Continue simmering until mixture thickens, about 15 minutes; keep warm.
- After the turkey has cooked for 2 hours brush on the glaze mixture. When the thermometer pops up or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thigh registers 180 degrees F, about 3 hours total.
- Remove from oven and let turkey rest 15 minutes before carving.
STUFFED TURKEY BREAST WITH CRANBERRY GLAZE
Haven't tried this -- posted in response to a request -- but it sounds fabulous and fairly easy too. I clipped this out of the Food section in the Toronto Star newspaper.
Provided by Lennie
Categories Poultry
Time 1h50m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- To make stuffing, melt butter in a skillet over medium heat and saute the onion, celery and carrots for 5 minutes or until the onion is translucent.
- Add stock and seasonings; remove from heat.
- Mix in bread cubes and cool slightly.
- For glaze, mix all glaze ingredients in a medium-sized bowl; set aside 1/2 cup to serve, cold, with meal.
- To make turkey, preheat oven to 325F and lightly grease a baking dish or a small roasting pan.
- Place turkey breast on your cutting board and, holding a knife parallel to the board, slice meat through middle, leaving last inch intact.
- Open meat like a book and cover with plastic wrap; pound with a meat mallet to even thickness.
- Cover one side of meat with stuffing.
- Fold other side over and secure with toothpicks along the edges.
- Transfer to your baking dish and pour remaining cranberry glaze over.
- Bake, uncovered, for 60 to 90 minutes or until cooked through and juices run clear.
- Let rest 5 minutes before slicing.
Tips:
- Use fresh cranberries: Fresh cranberries have a brighter flavor and more vibrant color than frozen cranberries. If you can't find fresh cranberries, you can use frozen cranberries, but thaw them completely before using.
- Make sure the turkey breast is completely thawed: A frozen turkey breast will not cook evenly and may not reach a safe internal temperature.
- Brine the turkey breast: Brining the turkey breast in a solution of water, salt, and sugar will help to keep it moist and flavorful.
- Roast the turkey breast at a high temperature: This will help to create a crispy skin and juicy meat.
- Baste the turkey breast frequently: Basting the turkey breast with the cranberry glaze will help to keep it moist and prevent it from drying out.
- Let the turkey breast rest before carving: Letting the turkey breast rest for 10-15 minutes before carving will help the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, resulting in a more tender and flavorful turkey.
Conclusion:
Cranberry glazed turkey breast is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a special occasion meal. The sweet and tangy cranberry glaze complements the savory turkey breast perfectly, and the crispy skin adds an extra layer of flavor. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends!
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