Sweet And Sour Turkey Recipes

SWEET AND SMOKY TURKEY

Steps:

• Dry brine the turkey: Place the turkey in a roasting pan fitted with a rack. Rub the turkey liberally with salt and pepper. Place in the refrigerator, uncovered, 8 hours or up to overnight.
• Preheat a gas grill for cooking over medium heat (about 350 degrees F).
• Set the turkey on the counter to take the chill off.
• Meanwhile, put the paprika, tomato paste, vinegar, guajillo chiles, caraway seeds, coriander, cumin, cayenne pepper and 3 cloves garlic in a food processor and pulse to combine. Add some olive oil just until a thick paste is formed. Taste and season with salt.
• Stuff the center cavity of the turkey with the onion, orange, lemon, thyme and the remaining 3 cloves of garlic. Rub the turkey generously all over with the spice paste. Tie the legs tightly together with kitchen twine. Tuck the wings underneath the turkey. Add 2 cups chicken stock to the pan and tent with aluminum foil.
• Place the roasting pan in the center of the grill, directly on the grates. Let cook for 45 minutes.
• Remove the foil and add 2 cups chicken stock. Close the lid and continue to cook until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F, about 35 minutes more.
• Meanwhile, add the honey to a small bowl. Once the temperature of the turkey reaches 145 degrees F, use a turkey baster to add 1/4 cup pan juices to the bowl with the honey and whisk to combine. Using a pastry brush, glaze the bird all over with the honey mixture.
• Close the grill and continue to cook until the internal temperature reaches 155 degrees F, another 15 to 20 minutes. Remove the turkey and let rest 30 minutes (the internal temperature will continue to rise to 165 degrees F). Serve!

SWEET AND SOUR TURKEY PATTIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C), and grease a 9x12 inch baking dish.
• Mix the ground turkey, bread crumbs, onion, egg, salt, and pepper in a bowl, and form into 6 patties. Place the patties in the prepared baking dish.
• Stir together the maple syrup, ketchup, mustard, vinegar, and oil in a bowl, and set aside.
• Bake the patties in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, remove from oven, and turn them over.
• Drizzle the patties with the maple syrup mixture, return to the oven, and bake until the patties are browned and the sauce is bubbling and thickened, about 45 minutes.

SWEET AND SOUR TURKEY MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Mix ground turkey with oats, bread crumbs, garlic salt, 1/2 of the sweet and sour sauce, and some water in a bowl. Roll into balls of desired size with your hands. Place meatballs on a rimmed baking sheet. Pour remaining sauce over meatballs, or reserve for dipping.
• Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown on top, about 25 minutes.

SWEET-AND-SOUR TURKEY

Steps:

• In a bowl, whisk together egg and 4 tablespoons cornstarch. Add turkey; set aside. In another bowl, whisk together vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, stock, and remaining 2 tablespoons cornstarch.
• Heat a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add oil. Using a slotted spoon, transfer coated turkey to hot pan. Cook, tossing occasionally, until meat is golden brown on all sides, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer turkey to a plate; set aside.
• Add carrot and 3/4 cup water to pan. Cook, stirring, until water has evaporated and carrot pieces are soft, 8 to 10 minutes. Pour in vinegar mixture; bring to a simmer, stirring. Add bell pepper; cook, stirring, until sauce is thick and shiny, about 2 minutes. Stir in peas, pineapple, and turkey. Serve warm.

SWEET AND SOUR TURKEY MEATBALLS

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven coated with cooking spray, saute the onion, carrots and green pepper in oil until tender. Add the tomato sauce, broth, pineapple, brown sugar, vinegar and ketchup. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the egg, milk, bread, zucchini, garlic powder, pepper and salt. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. Shape into 2-in. balls. Carefully add to tomato mixture. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until meatballs are no longer pink., Add rice. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.