Bourbon Whiskey Turkey with Sweet Mustard and Fresh Apple Hash

Bourbon Whiskey Turkey with Sweet Mustard and Fresh Apple Hash

Courtesy of National Turkey Federation 8 Servings • 20 Min. Prep Time • 1 Hr. Cook Time • 5 Hr. Marinate Time • 8 Hr. Chill Time
Ingredients
TURKEY
1 5-lb. Turkey breast, skin on
1 c. bourbon whiskey
1/2 c. soy sauce
1/2 c. honey
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh garlic
1-1/2 tsp. peeled and grated fresh ginger
1 c. cranapple juice

SWEET MUSTARD
3 egg yolks
1/2 c. cider vinegar
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. light brown sugar
1/4 c. Coleman's dry mustard

APPLE HASH
3 large Granny Smith apples, cored and finely diced
3/4 c. finely chopped pecans
1/4 c. sundried cranberries
1/4 c. bourbon whiskey
1/2 c. maple syrup

Directions:

1. Remove turkey breast from bone with a boning knife. Gently pull breast from bone. Separate breast into two lobes. (Save bones for turkey stock.)

2. Mix bourbon, soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger and cranapple juice thoroughly.

3. Place boneless turkey breast sections in a glass or other non-corrosive container such as a food-grade plastic container.

Pour marinade over turkey. Cover and marinate in refrigerator for 5 to 6 hrs.

4. Remove turkey from marinade, drain well and discard marinade. Place turkey on a rack in a shallow roasting pan, skin side up.

Roast in a preheated 325°F oven for about 1 to 1-1/4 hrs. or until the internal temperature measures 165°F in the thickest part of the breast.

SWEET MUSTARD

1. Whisk egg yolks, cider vinegar, salt, sugar and dry mustard together in a stainless steel bowl.

Place over a boiling water bath and cook for 8 to 10 min. whisking occasionally.

2. Cool and reserve in refrigerator.

APPLE HASH

1. Toss together apples, pecans, cranberries, bourbon and syrup. Cover and chill for 8 hrs.

Slice turkey and serve with Sweet Mustard Sauce and Fresh Apple Hash.

Recipe developed by Chef Frank Setera, CEC, AAC, of the Imperial Golf Club in Naples, Florida.

Nutrition:

Calories: 700; Total Fat: 27g; Cholesterol: 250mg; Protein: 66g; Sodium: 460mg;