Roasted Turkey Breast With Madeira Sauce
- 2 (2 1/2-3 lb) boneless turkey breast halves
- salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 cups chicken or 1 1/2 cups turkey broth
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons madeira wine
- Preheat an oven to 350F degrees.
- Season both sides of each turkey breast half with salt and pepper, then sprinkle each side evenly with the parsley and 1 teaspoons.
- of the thyme.
- Lay one breast half, skin side down, on a clean work surface and lay the other breast half, skin side up, on top of the first, with the thickest parts of each breast at opposite ends.
- When tied together, they should form a roast of even thickness.
- Cut 6 to 8 pieces of kitchen twine, each about 12 inches long, and tie the turkey breast halves together at 2-inch intervals.
- In a small roasting pan or a large ovenproof fry pan over medium-high heat, warm the oil and 3 Tbs.
- of the butter.
- When they are nearly smoking, brown the roast for 3 to 4 minutes per side.
- Transfer the pan to the oven and roast the turkey, turning occasionally, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the meat registers 165u0b0F, about 2 hours.
- Remove the pan from the oven, transfer the turkey to a carving board and cover loosely with aluminum foil.
- Let the turkey rest for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, set the roasting pan over medium heat and add the stock and the remaining 1 teaspoons.
- thyme.
- Bring to a simmer and whisk to scrape up any browned bits; keep warm.
- In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, melt the remaining 2 Tbs.
- butter.
- Whisk in the flour until smooth and blended and cook, whisking constantly, until the mixture thickens and just begins to turn golden, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add the stock from the roasting pan along with the Madeira, stirring to combine.
- Bring to a simmer, whisking constantly.
- Cook, stirring frequently, until the sauce is thickened, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Taste and adjust the seasonings with salt and pepper.
- Carve the turkey into 1/4-inch-thick slices and transfer to a warmed platter.
- Pour the sauce into a sauceboat and pass alongside the turkey.
- Serve immediately.
turkey breast halves, salt, parsley, thyme, canola oil, unsalted butter, chicken, flour, madeira wine
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/roasted-turkey-breast-with-madeira-sauce-57376 (may not work)