directions
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Butterfly the turkey breast, leaving skin on, by cutting halfway through and opening up
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Then pound it slightly with a mallet to even the shape
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Season with salt and pepper and set aside. To make the dressing, soak the dried cranberries in the red wine for 30 minutes or until soft and plump
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In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the onions, shallots and garlic in the butter for 2 to 3 minutes
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Add the plumped cranberries and wine, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until all the liquid has evaporated. In a large bowl toss the bread with the sauteed onion mixture and add enough chicken broth to soften the bread
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Add the egg, pecans, thyme, rosemary, and salt and pepper to taste; mix well
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Set dressing aside in the refrigerator to cool completely. Spread the stuffing over the turkey and roll up; tie with kitchen twine
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Brush with Cranberry Glaze once before rotating, and again half-way through the rotating
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Rotate the turkey roll on the spit rods for 1 hour or until the internal temperature reaches 155 to 160 degrees
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Let stand for 10 minutes before carving into generous slices.
STUFFED TURKEY BREAST WITH CRANBERRY GLAZE
ingredients
- 1 3 to 4 pound boneless turkey half breast
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup red wine
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 shallots, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups diced French bread
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup toasted pecans
- 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Cranberry Glaze (See page 223)