Turkey Breast Rollatini with Espresso Bbq Sauce
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for searing
- 2 ounces fresh spinach
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cups Zinfandel wine
- 8 -ounce turkey breast
- 2 ounces crumbled Gorgonzola
- 1 -foot butchers twine
- Espresso BBQ Sauce, recipe follows
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Begin by using a large saute pan on medium-high heat.
- Add 3 tablespoons of the olive oil, and saute the spinach with salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste.
- Stir until spinach wilts and add the wine.
- Let the wine evaporate and infuse with the spinach.
- Remove from heat and let cool.
- Begin with the turkey by either pounding it or butterfly the meat to make it a thinner piece.
- Spread the cooled spinach evenly over the breast, along with the Gorgonzola.
- Carefully roll the breast tightly and then using the twine, tie the roll up in the middle and both ends.
- Sear the roll until golden brown on all sides in a medium sized saute pan with a drizzle of oil.
- When all sides are seared, put in the oven for 20 minutes.
- Remove and serve with espresso BBQ sauce.
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small sweet white onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup balsamic vinegar
- Hot sauce
- 2 cups red wine
- 2 cups ketchup
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup espresso coffee
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- In a medium sized saucepan over medium heat, add the olive oil.
- Add the onions and garlic and cook until they begin to turn brown and caramelize, about 4 minutes.
- Deglaze the pan with the balsamic vinegar, scraping up any browned bits from the pan with a wooden spoon.
- Add the hot sauce, to taste, and wine.
- Next, add the ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, coffee, and salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste.
- Let simmer for 30 minutes.
- (Chef's tip: if too thick, add a little water)
olive oil, fresh spinach, salt, zinfandel wine, turkey breast, gorgonzola, butchers twine, bbq sauce
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/turkey-breast-rollatini-with-espresso-bbq-sauce-recipe.html (may not work)