Turkey Roulade with Apple-Cider Gravy
- 1 (2 1/2-pound) skinless turkey breast, butterflied
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
- 1/2 large onion, diced (about 1 1/2 cups), plus 1 cup sliced onion
- 2 large garlic cloves, minced
- 5 slices day-old whole-wheat bread, crusts removed, cubed (about 2 1/2 cups)
- 1/3 cup lightly toasted chopped pecans
- 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons fresh crumbled sage or 3 teaspoons dried, divided
- 1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup apple cider
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch dissolved in 1 tablespoon cold water
- Special equipment: kitchen twine
- Place the turkey breast between 2 sheets of plastic wrap and pound lightly with a meat mallet to an even thickness of about 3/4-inch.
- Set aside while stuffing is prepared.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Place the cranberries in a small saucepan and cover with water.
- Bring to a boil, cook for 1 minute, then remove from heat, drain and reserve.
- Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat.
- Add the diced onions and cook, stirring, until onions are golden but not charred, about 12 to 15 minutes.
- Add the garlic and cook an additional 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add bread, cranberries, pecans, 2 tablespoons fresh or 2 teaspoons dried sage and 1/2 to 3/4-cup chicken stock, depending upon consistency of stuffing; (you want the mixture to be moistened, but not too wet, since the turkey will release moisture when cooked).
- Cook over low heat for about 2 to 3 minutes, remove from heat.
- Salt and pepper the inside and outside of the turkey breast.
- Spread the stuffing on the turkey, leaving about 1 1/2 to 2-inches uncovered on all sides.
- Roll up and secure tightly with kitchen twine, trying to keep all stuffing intact.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of canola oil in a large Dutch oven or medium-sized roasting pan until hot.
- Sear stuffed turkey breast on all sides until lightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
- Add sliced onion and 1 1/2 cups chicken stock, cover tightly and roast in the oven until turkey reaches 160 degrees F when an instant-read thermometer is inserted into inner layer of meat, about 60 to 65 minutes.
- Remove the turkey breast from oven and transfer to a cutting board to rest.
- Make the gravy: Add apple cider, 1/2 cup chicken stock, vinegar and remaining sage to the onions, chicken stock and juices in the roasting pan, bring to a boil and cook for approximately 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until liquid is reduced by 1/3.
- Slowly add the cornstarch mixture, stirring constantly, and cook for 3 minutes more.
- The gravy should not be thick, just slightly thicker than a jus.
- Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Makes 1 1/2 cups gravy.
- Remove twine from turkey breast and slice into 1 1/2-inch thick pieces.
- Serve with gravy.
turkey breast, cranberries, canola oil, onion, garlic, bread, pecans, sage, chicken broth, salt, freshly ground black pepper, apple cider, apple cider vinegar, cornstarch
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ellie-krieger/turkey-roulade-with-apple-cider-gravy-recipe.html (may not work)