ROASTED TURKEY BREAST WITH DRIED FRUITS PAN SAUCE

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Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian

Categories     main-dish

Time P1DT2h25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 skin-on boneless turkey breast, about 4 pounds
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
2 cups white wine
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup dried apricots, diced the same size as the cranberries
1/4 cup canola oil
4 cloves garlic, smashed
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
5 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 shallots, minced
2 cups chicken stock
1 teaspoon cider vinegar
6 fresh sage leaves, minced
Zest of 1 lemon
Flaky sea salt, for garnish

Steps:

  • Season the turkey breast on both sides with kosher salt and pepper. Refrigerate, uncovered, for 24 hours on a metal rack in a baking sheet.
  • Bring the turkey breast to room temperature. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • In a medium saucepan, bring the white wine to a boil. Pour over the dried cranberries and apricots in a large heatsafe bowl. Allow to cool and the fruit to absorb some of the liquid, about 1 hour.
  • In a large saute pan, heat the oil over medium-high heat. When the pan begins to lightly smoke, season the turkey with more kosher salt and pepper. Place the turkey in the pan skin-side down. When it begins to brown, flip the turkey, add the garlic, rosemary and 3 tablespoons of the butter and baste for 1 minute. Transfer to the oven and roast until the internal temperature registers 155 degrees F, 35 to 45 minutes depending on the size of the breast. Set the turkey aside skin-side up to rest for about 1 hour.
  • Return the pan to medium-high heat, add the shallots and dried fruit with the wine and cook until the liquid is almost evaporated, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the chicken stock and reduce by half, 10 to 15 minutes. Finish with the vinegar, sage, lemon zest and remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Season with kosher salt and pepper.
  • Slice the turkey, arrange on a large serving dish and pour the sauce over it. Garnish with flaky sea salt.

Dido Ephati
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Overall, I was disappointed with this recipe. I think I will try a different one next time.


Ch Imran
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This recipe is not for beginners. I think it would be better suited for experienced cooks.


Kobir Mia
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my turkey came out really dry. I think I might have overcooked it.


Duke Emmanuel
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I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Bea Olowosagba
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This recipe was a disaster. The turkey was dry and the sauce was watery.


Mohd Mustak
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The turkey was a bit bland. I think I would add more spices next time.


Capricorn 4Lyfe
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I found the recipe to be a bit too complicated. I think I would simplify it next time.


Md Hussin
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The turkey was a bit dry, but the sauce was delicious.


Marcus Osei
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again.


Nichollas Bryan
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I followed the recipe exactly and the turkey came out perfectly. My family loved it!


Chinyere Ehirim
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This is the best turkey recipe I have ever tried. The turkey was so moist and tender, and the sauce was to die for.


dave3703
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The pan sauce was amazing! I could have eaten it by itself.


Aleena Ahmed
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I was a bit skeptical about using dried fruits in a turkey dish, but I was pleasantly surprised. The apricots and cranberries added a nice sweetness and tartness to the sauce.


Charlie Chinnery
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This roasted turkey breast with dried fruits pan sauce was a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! The turkey was moist and flavorful, and the pan sauce was rich and delicious. I will definitely be making this again next year.