Turkey breast with mushrooms and cranberries

Poitrine de dinde aux champignons et canneberges

Serves : 4

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Cooking Time: 65 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 turkey breast
  • 90 ml (6 tablespoons) olive oil
  • 3 onions, thinly sliced
  • 250 ml (1 cup) apple juice
  • 2 sprigs thyme
  • 3 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 500 ml (2 cups) fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 250 ml (1 cup) cranberry juice
  • 125 ml (½ cup) maple syrup
  • 500 ml (2 cups) button mushrooms, sliced
  • 250 ml (1 cup) chicken broth
  • 15 ml (1 tablespoon) Jamaican peppers, ground
  • 250 ml (1 cup) 35% cream
  • salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

  1. Preheat oven, rack in center, to 200°C (400°F).
  2. Sprinkle turkey breast with salt and pepper and coat with olive oil.
  3. Tie the breast to make a roast (if not, ask your butcher to do it in advance).
  4. In a hot frying pan, sear the brisket for 2 minutes on each side.
  5. At the same time, in a roasting pan, spread out the onions, add the apple juice, thyme and half the garlic, place the meat on top of the onions and bake for 1 hour, or until the meat temperature reaches 72°C (161°F).
  6. Meanwhile, simmer the cranberries, cranberry juice and maple syrup in a saucepan over medium heat for 20 minutes.
  7. In a skillet, brown the mushrooms and remaining garlic. Add the broth and allspice and cook for 5 minutes. Add the cream and check the seasoning.
  8. On the work surface, slice the turkey breast.
  9. Top turkey slices with mushroom cream, add a little cranberry compote and serve with the side dish of your choice.

 

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