Grilled Turkey Breast With Plum Sauce Recipes

GRILLED BONELESS TURKEY BREAST

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients and preheat the grill.
• Cut butter into 8 quarter-inch wide slivers measuring an inch long. Push any extra butter into the folds created when the breast is wrapped. Salt and pepper all over.
• Make 8 half-inch slits in the top skin of the turkey breasts and slip butter into slits.
• Cook for 5 minutes at high heat, then adjust grill to medium heat. Grill until the internal temperature reaches 165 F/74 C, about 25 minutes.
• Remove and let cool 20 minutes before carving. If you need drippings for gravy, set a drip pan on bars or bricks under the rack, and remove it after the first 30 minutes or else it will burn off.
• Serve and enjoy.

CITRUS GRILLED TURKEY BREAST

Steps:

• For the turkey and marinade: Combine the pineapple, Worcestershire, cumin, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, orange zest and juice and lime zest and juice in a large bowl. Add the turkey breast, toss to coat and cover tightly with plastic wrap. (Or pour the marinade into a resealable plastic bag with the turkey breast.) Marinate, refrigerated, for 3 to 4 hours.
• For the rub: Combine the salt, oregano, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder and some black pepper in a small bowl.
• Preheat a grill to 350 degrees F.
• Remove the turkey from the marinade and pat dry with paper towels. Rub the turkey all over with the rub, then lightly oil the skin.
• Place the turkey skin-side down on the grill. Cook until the skin begins to lightly char and crisp, about 10 minutes. Flip the turkey, then cover the grill and cook until the turkey registers 165 degrees F, 40 to 45 minutes more. Loosely tent the turkey with foil and let rest for about 10 minutes before slicing.
• For serving: Serve the sliced turkey on buns with the Sweet-and-Sour Pineapple Marmalade and sliced red onion.
• Whisk the orange juice, vinegar, brown sugar and 2 tablespoons water in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat until the sugar dissolves, about 2 minutes. Add the pineapple, red onion and jalapeno. Bring to a low boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens, 15 to 25 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Let cool.

PLUM-GLAZED TURKEY

Steps:

• 1. Prepare the Giblet Broth one day ahead: Simmer the chicken broth, giblets and neck in a saucepan until the giblets are tender, about 1 hour. Strain the broth into a bowl; cover and refrigerate. Shred the meat from the neck and finely chop the giblets; cover and refrigerate.
• 2. Preheat oven to 325°F. Prepare the turkey: Squeeze the orange inside the body and neck cavities; sprinkle with paprika, salt and pepper. Stuff loosely with Cranberry Fennel Stuffing , using about 3 cups for the neck and 8 cups for the body. Close the turkey with lacers or sew with a large needle and heavy thread; tie legs together. Rub bird with the butter; sprinkle with paprika, salt and pepper.
• 3. Place a rack in a large roasting pan and cover with 2 long pieces of heavy-duty foil, lengthwise and crosswise. Place the turkey, breast-side up, on top of the foil. Pour 2 cups of the Giblet Broth into the pan. Close the foil loosely over the turkey. Roast for 1 1/2 hours.
• 4. Open up the foil and roast the turkey, basting with pan juices every 30 minutes, for 2 1/2 hours. If the turkey starts to get too brown, tent it loosely with the foil.
• 5. Raise the oven temperature to 350°F and cook the turkey for 1 more hour or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh reads 170°F. The temperature in the breast should read 160°F, and the juices should run clear when the thigh is pricked with a sharp knife. During the last 15 minutes of roasting, brush the turkey with the Plum Glaze . Transfer the turkey to a platter. Let the turkey rest, loosely covered with foil, for 20 minutes before carving. Remove the stuffing to a serving dish and cover.
• 6. Present the turkey, garnished with the grapes and sage, before carving. Arrange the carved meat on a large, decorative platter and serve with hot Giblet Gravy.

TURKEY CUTLETS WITH PLUM SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat a grill to medium high. One at a time, place the cutlets between 2 sheets of plastic wrap and pound with a meat mallet or heavy skillet until 1/4 inch thick. Transfer the cutlets to a bowl and toss with the cayenne, 1 teaspoon coriander, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Set aside.
• Toss the plums with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon coriander, a pinch of salt and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Grill the plums, turning once, until just starting to soften, 3 to 4 minutes. Set aside.
• Grill the turkey until cooked through, about 2 minutes per side.
• Finely chop a few of the grilled plum wedges; put in a large bowl. Stir in the lemon juice, the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and black pepper. Add the arugula and toss. Top the turkey with the salad and the remaining grilled plums.

GRILLED TURKEY BREAST WITH PLUM SAUCE

Steps:

• Prepare grill, arranging coals around edge of firebox.
• Place drip pan under grilling area.
• Grease cooking surface of grill.
• Sprinkle turkey breast with lemon pepper.
• Insert meat thermometer in center of turkey.
• Cover and grill turkey, skin side down, 4-6-inches from medium coals 30 minutes; turn turkey.
• Cover and grill 40-50 minutes longer, brushing with plum jam during last 10 minutes, until thermometer reads 170 and juice of turkey is no longer pink when center is cut.
• Serve turkey with plum sauce.
• PLUM SAUCE:.
• Mix all ingredients in 1-quart saucepan.
• Cook over medium heat about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until plums are tender.

GRILLED TURKEY BREAST WITH APRICOT PLUM SAUCE

Steps:

• 1. Remove and discard skin from turkey breast.
• 2. Place turkey in a heavy-duty zip-top plastic bag or shallow baking dish.
• 3. Combine apricot nectar and next 4 ingredients in a jar; cover tightly, and shake vigorously.
• 4. Remove and refrigerate 3/4 cup marinade.
• 5. Pour remaining marinade over turkey, turning to coat; seal bag or cover, and refrigerate overnight, turning turkey occasionally.
• 6. Combine 1/4 cup reserved marinade, plums and next 4 ingredients in a medium bowl; cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
• 7. Remove turkey from marinade; discard marinade.
• 8. Place turkey in center of cooking grate over a drip pan; grill 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until an instant-read meat thermometer registers 170.
• 9. Brush occasionally with remaining 1/2 cup reserved marinade; let stand 10 minutes before slicing.
• 10. Serve with chilled plum mixture.

TURKEY DRUMSTICKS WITH PLUM SAUCE

Steps:

• Sprinkle turkey with salt and pepper. Place turkey in 5- to 6-quart slow cooker. Mix plum sauce, onions and soy sauce; pour over turkey.
• Cover and cook on low heat setting 8 to 10 hours or until juice of turkey is no longer pink when centers of thickest pieces are cut.
• Remove turkey from cooker. Cover with aluminum foil to keep warm.
• Remove any fat from sauce. Mix cornstarch and water; stir into sauce.
• Cover and cook on high heat setting 15 to 20 minutes or until sauce has thickened. Cut turkey from drumsticks. Serve with sauce and rice.

GRILLED WILD TURKEY BREAST

Steps:

• Place turkey in a large resealable plastic bag; add salad dressing. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate overnight, turning occasionally., Drain and discard marinade. Grill turkey, covered, over indirect medium heat for 45-55 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°.