Poached Turkey Breast with easy Gravey

July 02, 2018

Poached Turkey Breast & Easy Gravy is the perfect recipe for Christmas entertaining. Especially if you are short on time and oven space, the turkey will be on the table in 50 minutes. Poaching aids keeping the breast succulent and tender.

8 people

Main:
1 1.5 to 2 Kg Turkey breast fillet ( off the bone and skin on )
1 Tablespoon Olive oil
50 Grams Butter
Salt and Pepper ( to Season )
1 Large Leek ( white part only cut into 2cm slices or 1 inch )
3 Cups Chicken stock
1/2 Cup Dry Sherry
1 Bunch of Fresh Thyme
3 Cloves Garlic ( peeled and bruised )
2 Dried Bay Leaves
1/2 Teaspoon Black peppercorns
4 slices Lemon peel ( minimum pith )
Easy Gravy:
50 Grams Butter
1/4 Cup Plain Flour
1 L reserved poaching liquid

Place a heavy based saucepan (with a lid) on the stove, medium heat. Melt butter and oil in the pan.
Season both sides of the turkey breast with salt and ground black pepper. Place turkey in...

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Nutritions

Calories
1463

Sodium
1123mg
46% DV

Fat
100g
154% DV

Protein
31g
62% DV

Carbs
88g
30% DV

Fiber
18g
74% DV